2012 JEEP PATRIOT Owners Manual

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors.............................. 94
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................ 94
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 95
▫Power Mirrors....................... 96
▫Outside Mirror — Driver Side............ 97
▫Outside Mirror — Passenger Side.......... 97
▫Folding Outside Mirrors................ 98
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............ 98
▫Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped............ 99▫Sun Visor Sliding Feature............... 99
Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped........... 99
▫Operation......................... 101
▫Phone Call Features.................. 108
▫Uconnect™ Phone Features..............111
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 116
▫Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone.................... 118
▫General Information.................. 129
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Voice Command — If Equipped........... 129
▫Voice Command System Operation........ 129
▫Commands........................ 130
▫Voice Training...................... 134
Seats.............................. 134
▫Power Seats — If Equipped............. 135
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 136
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustment........... 137
▫Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If
Equipped.......................... 139
▫Manual Lumbar — If Equipped.......... 139
▫Driver’s Seatback Recline............... 140
▫Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat........... 141▫Head Restraints..................... 142
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 145
▫Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped........ 147
To Open And Close The Hood............ 147
Lights............................. 149
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 149
▫Headlights And Parking Lights.......... 150
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 150
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 150
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 150
▫Turn Signals........................ 151
▫High/Low Beam Switch............... 152
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 152
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▫Instrument Panel Dimming............. 152
▫Map/Reading Lights.................. 153
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 154
▫Windshield Wiper Operation............ 155
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 155
▫Windshield Washers.................. 156
▫Mist Feature........................ 156
Tilt Steering Column................... 157
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 158
▫To Activate......................... 159
▫To Set A Desired Speed................ 159
▫To Deactivate....................... 159
▫To Resume Speed.................... 160▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 160
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 160
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 161
▫Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink........................ 162
▫Programming A Rolling Code........... 163
▫Programming A Non-Rolling Code........ 165
▫Canadian/Gate Operator Programming.... 166
▫Using HomeLink................... 167
▫Security........................... 168
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 168
▫General Information.................. 169
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Power Sunroof — If Equipped............ 170
▫Opening Sunroof — Express............ 171
▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 171
▫Closing Sunroof — Express............. 171
▫Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 171
▫Pinch Protect Feature................. 171
▫Venting Sunroof — Express............. 172
▫Sunshade Operation.................. 172
▫Wind Buffeting...................... 172
▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 172
▫Ignition Off Operation................. 172
Electrical Power Outlets................. 173Power Inverter — If Equipped............ 176
Cupholders.......................... 178
Storage............................. 178
▫Glove Compartment And Storage Bin...... 178
▫Door Storage....................... 180
Console Features...................... 181
Cargo Area Features................... 182
▫Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight.......................... 182
▫Cargo Cover........................ 183
▫Removable Load Floor................ 185
▫Cargo Tie-Down Loops................ 185
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▫Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped....... 187
Rear Window Features.................. 187
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer............ 187▫Rear Window Defroster................ 188
Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped......... 189
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set
in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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