2012 JEEP PATRIOT child lock

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
•If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is
locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve
pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the
key.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle
speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:You must press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.
WARNING!
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and remove the ignition key. Once the key is
removed, the shift lever is locked in the PARK
position, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
lever could result.
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NOTE:
•When the parking brake is applied and the automatic
transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning
Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime
will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking
brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
•This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load
on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied whenever the driver is
not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
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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

Voltage............................ 198
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 198
Loading Vehicle......................373,375
Capacities.......................... 375
Tires .............................. 342
Locks
Automatic Door...................... 31
Child Protection...................... 33
Door.............................. 29
Power Door......................... 30
Lubrication, Body....................... 427
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 189
Lumbar Support........................ 139
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 423
Maintenance Procedures................... 418
Maintenance Schedule.................... 458
Maintenance, General..................... 418
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine). . . 209,416Manual Transaxle.....................295,298
Downshifting....................... 300
Fluid Level Check.................... 441
Frequency of Fluid Change...........441,442
Lubricant Selection................... 441
Manual Transmission..................... 440
Fluid Level Check.................... 440
Frequency of Fluid Change............. 441
Lubricant Selection................... 440
Manual, Service......................... 479
Map/Reading Lights..................... 153
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 437
Methanol............................. 368
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 211
Mirrors................................ 94
Automatic Dimming................... 95
Electric Powered...................... 96
Exterior Folding...................... 98
Heated............................. 9810
INDEX 493

Remote Control
Door Locks......................... 20
Security Alarm....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 274
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Replacement Bulbs....................... 452
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 417
Replacement Tires....................... 354
Reporting Safety Defects................... 478
Restraint, Head......................... 142
Restraints, Child.......................75,82
Restraints, Occupant...................... 39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 183
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 189
Rotation, Tires.......................... 356Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 478
Safety Information, Tire................... 337
Safety Tips............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 85
Satellite Radio Antenna.................240,264
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 458
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 447
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 59
Seat Belts............................39,86
Adjustable Shoulder Belt................ 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 48
And Pregnant Women.................. 61
Child Restraint.....................75,76
Extender........................... 60
Front Seat.......................... 42
Inspection.......................... 86
Pretensioners........................ 54
496 INDEX