2011 JEEP PATRIOT Owners Manual

Pets.................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 98
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 98
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 334
Power Door Locks ......................... 28
Mirrors ............................ 95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 170
Steering ........................ 31 1,313
Sunroof ........................... 166
Transfer Unit ....................... 425
Windows ........................... 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 440
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 425
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 383
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 214Radial Ply Tires
......................... 341
Radio Operation ........................ 273
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 425
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 425
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 144
Rear Window Defroster ................... 185
Rear Window Features .................... 184
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 184
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73
Recreational Towing ...................... 378
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 358
Refrigerant ............................ 411
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 18
Security Alarm ....................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 271
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Remote Starting System.................... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 435
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 403
Replacement Tires ....................... 346
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 462
Restraint, Head ......................... 141
Restraints, Child ....................... 74,81
Restraints, Infant ......................... 75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 179
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 185
Rotation, Tires .......................... 348
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 87
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 462
Safety Information, Tire ................... 328 Safety Tips
............................. 84
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 84
Satellite Radio Antenna .................236,261
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 442
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 431
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 57
Seat Belts ............................ 37,85
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 46
And Pregnant Women .................. 59
Child Restraint ....................... 74
Extender ........................... 59
Front Seat .......................... 41
Inspection .......................... 85
Pretensioners ........................ 53
Rear Seat ........................... 41
Seats ................................. 134
Adjustment ......................... 137
Heated ............................ 136
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Lumbar Support..................... 138
Rear Folding ........................ 144
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................. 144
Seatback Release ..................... 139
Tilting ............................ 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 406
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 459
Service Contract ......................... 461
Service Manuals ........................ 463
Setting the Clock .................. 222,241,250
Settings, Personal ........................ 214
Shift Lever Override ...................... 394
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 295
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 68 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)
.......... 285
Signals, Turn ...................... 87,195,437
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 347
Snow Tires ............................ 347
Spare Tire ....................... 342,343,383
Specifications Oil ............................... 406
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........157,201
Speedometer ........................... 195
Starting ............................... 291
Automatic Transmission ................ 291
Engine Fails to Start .................. 293
Manual Transmission .................. 291
Remote ............................ 24
Starting Procedures ...................... 291
Steering Power .......................... 31 1,313
Tilt Column ........................ 156
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 271
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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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Transporting Pets........................ 83
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 345
Trip Computer .......................... 208
Trip Odometer .......................... 203
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 201
Turn Signals ...................... 150,195,437
UCI Connector ......................... 264
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 98
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 192
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 465
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 264
Universal Transmitter ..................... 160
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 358 Vanity Mirrors
........................... 98
Variance, Compass ....................... 218
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 364
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 7
Vehicle Loading ................... 335,364,366
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 8
Vehicle Storage ....................... 284,435
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 128
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 194
Warning, Roll Over ........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 7
Warranty Information ..................... 462
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WasherAdding Fluid ....................... 412
Washers, Windshield ..................... 155
Washing Vehicle ......................... 426
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 428
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 428
Wind Buffeting ......................... 169 Window Fogging
........................ 285
Windows .............................. 33
Power ............................. 33
Windshield Defroster ................86,276,282
Windshield Washers ................... 152,155
Windshield Wipers .................... 152,412
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 154
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