2011 JEEP PATRIOT check oil

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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S444 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Electronic Brake Control System............. 319
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 319
Brake Assist System ................... 319
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 321
Traction Control System ................ 320
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 157
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 325
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 209
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 382
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Towing ............................ 395
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 402
Engine ............................ 399,400
Block Heater ........................ 293
Break-In Recommendations .............. 83
Checking Oil Level ................... 405
Cooling ........................... 415 Exhaust Gas Caution
................84,361
Fuel Requirements .................... 358
Jump Starting ....................... 388
Oil ......................... 405,438,439
Oil Change Interval ................... 406
Oil Filler Cap .................. 399,400,407
Oil Filter ........................... 439
Oil Selection ........................ 406
Oil Synthetic ........................ 407
Overheating ........................ 380
Temperature Gauge ................... 200
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Ethanol ............................... 359
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 36,84,361
Exhaust System ....................... 84,413
Exterior Lights .......................... 87
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FiltersAir Cleaner ......................... 408
Air Conditioning ..................... 285
Engine Oil ....................... 408,439
Flashers .............................. 380
Hazard Warning ..................... 380
Turn Signal .................... 87,195,437
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 388
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 293
Fluid Capacities ......................... 438
Fluid Leaks ............................. 87
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................. 424
Power Steering ...................... 313
Fluid, Brake ........................... 440
Fluids ................................ 439
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 439
Fog Lights ....................... 149,206,436
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 144 Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)
.................. 144
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 302
Systems ........................... 302
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 302
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 393
Fuel .............................. 358,439
Adding ........................... 362
Additives .......................... 360
Capacity ........................... 438
Clean Air .......................... 358
Ethanol ........................... 359
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 362
Gasoline ........................... 358
Gauge ............................ 194
Light ............................. 195
Materials Added ..................... 360
Methanol .......................... 359
Octane Rating ....................... 358
Requirements ....................... 358
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Latches................................ 87
Hood ............................. 146
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 358
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 87
Life of Tires ............................ 345
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 184
Light Bulbs .......................... 87,435
Lights .............................. 87,148
Airbag .................... 67,68,73,85,195
Alarm ............................ 200
Anti-Lock .......................... 196
Back-Up ........................... 437
Brake Assist Warning .................. 327
Brake Warning ...................... 197
Bulb Replacement .................... 436
Cargo ............................. 178
Center Mounted Stop .................. 437
Daytime Running .................... 149 Dimmer Switch, Headlight
.............. 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 327
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 197
Exterior ............................ 87
Fog ......................... 149,206,436
Headlight Switch ..................... 148
Headlights ......................... 148
High Beam Indicator .................. 195
Instrument Cluster ................... 148
License ............................ 437
Lights On Reminder .................. 149
Low Fuel .......................... 195
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 205
Map Reading ....................... 152
Oil Pressure ........................ 195
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 196
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18,200
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 200
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 202
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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 349
Mopar Parts ......................... 403,462
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 359
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 148
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 83
Occupant Restraints ................... 37,66,70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........63,64,66,69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 358
Odometer ............................. 203
Trip ........................... 201,203
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 212
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 212
Oil, Engine ......................... 405,438
Capacity ........................... 438
Change Interval ..................... 406
Checking .......................... 405 Disposal
........................... 407
Filter ............................. 408
Identification Logo ................... 406
Materials Added to ................... 407
Recommendation .................. 406,438
Synthetic .......................... 407
Viscosity ........................... 407
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............401,402
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 160
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Overdrive ............................. 300
Overheating, Engine ................... 200,380
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,463
Paint Care ............................. 426
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 313
Passing Light ........................... 150
Personal Settings ........................ 214
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