2012 JEEP PATRIOT engine

152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 324
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 433
Adding Fuel........................... 371
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 428
Additives, Fuel......................... 369
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 422
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 424
Air Conditioning........................ 277
Air Conditioning Controls................. 277
Air Conditioning Filter.................288,425
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............424,425
Air Conditioning System.............277,281,424
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 289
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 347
Airbag..............................61,70
Airbag Deployment....................... 71
Airbag Light...................68,69,74,86,199
Airbag Maintenance....................... 73
Airbag, Side......................64,67,69,70Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........65,67,70
Alarm Light........................... 203
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................240,264
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 324
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 200
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........432,454,455
Capacities.......................... 454
Disposal........................... 434
Appearance Care........................ 442
Assistance Towing....................... 113
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 95
Automatic Door Locks...................31,32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 281
Automatic Transaxle.................12,296,391
Overheating........................ 391
484 INDEX

Automatic Transmission................300,439
Fluid and Filter Changes............... 440
Fluid Level Check.................... 440
Fluid Type......................... 439
Gear Ranges........................ 303
Special Additives..................... 440
Autostick............................. 308
B-Pillar Location........................ 342
Battery............................... 423
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 25
Belts, Seat.............................. 86
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 427
Brake Assist System...................... 327
Brake Fluid............................ 456
Brake System........................323,436
Anti-Lock (ABS)..................324,327
Master Cylinder..................... 437
Parking........................... 321Warning Light....................... 201
Brake, Parking.......................... 321
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 302
Brakes.............................323,436
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 84
Bulb Replacement.....................452,453
Bulbs, Light..........................88,452
Calibration, Compass..................... 222
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 454
Capacities, Fluid........................ 454
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................. 371
Oil (Engine)...................413,414,421
Power Steering...................... 320
Car Washes............................ 443
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............85,370
Cargo Area Cover....................... 183
Cargo Area Features...................... 182
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Cargo Compartment
Light............................. 182
Luggage Carrier..................... 189
Cargo Light............................ 182
Cargo Load Floor........................ 185
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 185
Cellular Phone........................99,276
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 454
Chains, Tire............................ 355
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 392
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 338
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 416
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 85
Checks, Safety........................... 85
Child Restraint........................75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 80
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 78
Child Safety Locks........................ 33Child Seat.............................. 82
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 367
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 444
Climate Control......................... 276
Clock...........................226,244,253
Clutch............................... 437
Clutch Fluid........................... 437
Coin Holder........................... 181
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 275
Compact Spare Tire...................... 350
Compass.............................. 211
Compass Calibration..................... 222
Compass Variance....................... 222
Connector
UCI .............................. 267
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 267
Console.............................. 181
Contract, Service........................ 477
486 INDEX

Coolant (Antifreeze)...................454,455
Cooling System......................... 431
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 433
Coolant Level....................431,435
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 434
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 432
Inspection.......................... 435
Points to Remember................434,435
Pressure Cap........................ 434
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 432
Corrosion Protection..................... 442
Cruise Light........................... 204
Cupholders............................ 181
Customer Assistance..................... 475
Data Recorder, Event...................... 74
Dealer Service.......................... 418
Defroster, Rear Window................... 188
Defroster, Windshield................87,279,285Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 155
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 415
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 152
Dipsticks
Power Steering...................... 320
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 434
Engine Oil......................... 421
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 161
Downshifting.......................... 300
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 140
Driving............................... 310
Off-Pavement....................... 310
Off-Road.......................... 310
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 96
Electrical Power Outlets................... 173
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Electronic Brake Control System............. 326
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 327
Brake Assist System................... 327
Electronic Roll Mitigation............... 328
Traction Control System................ 328
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 158
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 213
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................ 392
Jump Starting....................... 402
Towing............................ 409
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 416
Engine............................413,414
Block Heater........................ 298
Break-In Recommendations.............. 84
Checking Oil Level................... 419
Cooling........................... 431Exhaust Gas Caution................85,370
Fuel Requirements.................... 367
Jump Starting....................... 402
Oil .........................419,454,455
Oil Change Interval................... 420
Oil Filler Cap..................413,414,421
Oil Filter........................... 455
Oil Selection........................ 420
Oil Synthetic........................ 421
Overheating........................ 390
Temperature Gauge................... 203
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 71
Ethanol............................... 368
Event Data Recorder...................... 74
Exhaust Gas Caution.................38,85,370
Exhaust System.......................85,429
Exterior Lights.......................... 88
488 INDEX