2011 JEEP PATRIOT key

All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must
be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make
certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC
position, not in the LOCK position.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Overheating........................ 381
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 423
Shifting ........................... 298
Special Additives ..................... 424
Autostick ............................. 300
B-Pillar Location ........................ 334
Battery ............................... 409
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 23
Belts, Seat .............................. 85
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 411
Brake Assist System ...................... 319
Brake Fluid ............................ 440
Brake System ........................ 315,420
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 316,319
Master Cylinder ..................... 421
Parking ........................... 313
Warning Light ....................... 197 Brake, Parking
.......................... 313
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 297
Brakes ............................. 315,420
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 83
Bulb Replacement ..................... 435,436
Bulbs, Light .......................... 87,435
Calibration, Compass ..................... 218
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 438
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 438
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 362
Oil (Engine) ................... 399,400,407
Power Steering ...................... 313
Car Washes ............................ 426
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............84,361
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 179
Cargo Area Features ...................... 178
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INDEX 469

Hill Start Assist......................... 323
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 369
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 160
Hood Release .......................... 146
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 75
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 209
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 93
Instrument Cluster ....................... 194
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 192
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 430
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 430
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 431
Interior Appearance Care .................. 429 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)
........... 154
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 382
Jack Operation ....................... 382,384
Jacking Instructions ...................... 384
Jump Starting .......................... 388
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 18
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 60
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 437
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 41
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INDEX 475

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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INDEX 479

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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INDEX 481

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