2011 JEEP PATRIOT tire pressure

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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 316
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 417
Adding Fuel ........................... 362
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 412
Additives, Fuel ......................... 360
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 408
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 410
Air Conditioning ........................ 274
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 274
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 285
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............410,411
Air Conditioning System .............274,278,410
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 286
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 339
Airbag .............................. 60,69
Airbag Deployment ....................... 70
Airbag Light ................... 67,68,73,85,195
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 72
Airbag, Side ...................... 63,66,68,69Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........64,66,69
Alarm Light ........................... 200
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................236,261
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 316
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 196
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........416,438,439
Capacities .......................... 438
Disposal ........................... 419
Appearance Care ........................ 426
Assistance Towing ....................... 112
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ................... 29,30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 278
Automatic Transaxle ...........12,291,296,381,423
Fluid Level Check .................... 424
Interlock System ..................... 297
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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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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 271
Storage ............................ 175,435
Storage Bin ............................ 175
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 284
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 393
Sun Roof .............................. 166
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 407
System, Remote Starting .................... 24
Tachometer ............................ 196
Taillights .............................. 437
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 278
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......200,381
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 79
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17Tie Down Hooks, Cargo
................... 182
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 156
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 334
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 332
Tire Markings .......................... 328
Tire Safety Information .................... 328
Tires ............................ 87,338,465
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 345
Air Pressure ........................ 338
Chains ............................ 347
Changing .......................... 382
Compact Spare ...................... 342
Flat Changing ....................... 388
General Information .................. 338
High Speed ......................... 341
Inflation Pressures .................... 339
Jacking ............................ 382
Life of Tires ........................ 345
Load Capacity .................... 334,335
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Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 349
Pressure Warning Light ................ 202
Quality Grading ..................... 465
Radial ............................ 341
Replacement ........................ 346
Rotation ........................... 348
Safety .......................... 328,338
Sizes ............................. 330
Snow Tires ......................... 347
Spare Tire .......................... 383
Spinning ........................... 344
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 345
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 371
Towing ............................... 366
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 112
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 395
Guide ............................. 370
Recreational ........................ 378
Weight ............................ 370 Towing Assistance
....................... 112
Trailer Towing .......................... 366
Cooling System Tips .................. 377
Hitches ............................ 369
Minimum Requirements ................ 372
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 371
Wiring ............................ 375
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 370
Trailer Weight .......................... 370
Transaxle ............................. 296
Automatic .................. 12,291,296,423
Autostick .......................... 300
Manual ......................... 291,294
Operation .......................... 296
Overdrive .......................... 300
Selection of Lubricant ................. 423
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 160
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INDEX 483