2011 JEEP PATRIOT tow

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
• During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, theautomatic transmission oil may become too hot.
• When the transmission overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the
transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowedunder the load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk.
• To remove the spare tire, lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manualtransmission into REVERSE.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • Block both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in
the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions
• Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly.Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the
wrench from the jack assembly.
NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
When the jack is partially expanded, the tension between the two attachment points
holds the jack handle in place.
• Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwiseone turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
• Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Connect the jack handle driver to the extension, then to the lug wrench.
• Place the jack underneath the lift area (triangular cutout) that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of
the sill flange.
• Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
• Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and wheel.
• Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Do NOT attempt to install a center cap or
wheel cover on the compact spare. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered.
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
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• Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening forincreased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice. The
correct wheel nut tightness is 100 ft lbs (135 N•m). If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at
a service station.
• Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper locations.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm, level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• The compact spare tire is for emergency use only. Installation of this compact spare tire affects vehicle handling.
• Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare tire.
• Keep the compact spare tire inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure, listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly.
• Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and spare tire in the
places provided.
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and could cause it to slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle
only enough to remove the tire.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF
the ground)Front Wheels Raised,
Rear Wheels on the
GroundRear Wheels Raised,
Front Wheels on the
Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be UsedNOT Permitted
FWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in
*NEUTRALRecommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT PermittedNOT Permitted
AWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in
*NEUTRALRecommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
*To shift to NEUTRAL, there is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the
system. The ignition key must be in the ON/RUN position to use the override lever.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000
169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage,
wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow
plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off road, desert operation or
more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX
Replace the spark plugs. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near theair cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 Empty Empty
2 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed
3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed/OCM
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow
6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free Phone
7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1
8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats
10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks/Interior Lighting
11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Run/Acc Outlet RR/Dome
Lamp/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN
15 40 Amp Green RAD Fan Relay Battery Feed
16 15 Amp Lt Blue IGN Run/ACC Dome
Lamp/Sunroof/Rear Wiper
Motor/ACC Inverter
17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Mod-Wcm
18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay Contact PWR Feed
19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed
20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio
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Park ..................17
TurnSignal ..............17
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)..............6
Maintenance Record ..........66
Maintenance Schedule .........64
Media Center Radio .......26,27,29
MOPAR
®Accessories .........72
Navigation ................31
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .......26
Oil Change Indicator ..........49
Oil, Engine Capacity ................63
Outlet Power .................42
Overheating, Engine ..........50
Panic Alarm ................8
Phone (Pairing) .............34
Phone (Uconnect) ............33
Power Glass Sunroof ............21
Inverter ................41
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 42
Seats .................13
Steering ................63
PreparationforJacking .........51
Programmable Electronic Features . . 38
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ..........26
Touch-Screen .............29
Radio Operation ...........26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....18
Rear Seat, Folding ...........14
Recreational Towing ..........45
Remote Starting System .........8
Replacement Bulbs ...........69
Reporting Safety Defects ........71
Restraints, Child ............11
RollOverWarning ............3
SeatBelts .................9
Seats ...................13 Adjustment
..............13
Folding Front Passenger .......14
Heated ................15
Power .................13
Rear Folding .............14
Seek Button .............27,29
Setting the Clock ..........28,30
Shift Lever Override ...........56
Signals,Turn...............17
SIRIUSTravelLink ...........32
Spare Tire ................51
Spark Plugs ...............63
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....19
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ..............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....33
Store Radio Presets .........28,30
Sun Roof .................21
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................10
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......9
Theft System Arming ...........9
Theft System Disarming .........9
Tilt Steering Column ..........16
Tires AirPressure ..............68
Changing ...............52
Flat Changing .............52
Jacking ................52
Pressure Warning Light .......
4
6
Touch-Screen Radio ..........29
Towing ..................44 24-Hour Towing Assistance .....46
DisabledVehicle ...........57
Recreational .............45
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......44
Trailer Weight ..............44
Transmission Fluid ..................63
TurnSignals ...............17
Uconnect™ Phone ...........33
Uconnect™ Voice Command .....35
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