2012 JEEP PATRIOT trailer

40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or
30 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
40,000 miles (65 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 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
48,000 miles (78 000 km).
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏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.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, 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).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or
42 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
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 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
64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the spark plugs.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
❏Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏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.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 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 96,000 miles (156 000 km).
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs.
❏Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏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.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, 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).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or
102 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
136,000 miles (221 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 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
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏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.
❏Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, 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).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
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Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 378
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter... 161
Hood Release.......................... 147
Ignition............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint.......................... 76
Information Center, Vehicle................. 213
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 94
Instrument Cluster....................... 198
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 196
Instrument Panel Cover................... 446
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 447
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 448
Interior Appearance Care.................. 445
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 155Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 392
Jack Operation.......................392,394
Jacking Instructions...................... 394
Jump Starting.......................... 402
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 61
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 453
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 42
Latches................................ 88
Hood............................. 147
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High Speed......................... 349
Inflation Pressures.................... 347
Jacking............................ 392
Life of Tires........................ 353
Load Capacity....................342,343
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 357
Pressure Warning Light................ 205
Quality Grading..................... 481
Radial............................ 349
Replacement........................ 354
Rotation........................... 356
Safety..........................337,346
Sizes............................. 338
Snow Tires......................... 355
Spare Tire.......................... 393
Spinning........................... 352
Tread Wear Indicators................. 352
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 380Towing............................... 375
24-Hour Towing Assistance............. 113
Disabled Vehicle..................... 409
Guide............................. 379
Recreational........................ 387
Weight............................ 379
Towing Assistance....................... 113
Trailer Towing.......................... 375
Cooling System Tips.................. 386
Hitches............................ 378
Minimum Requirements................ 381
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 380
Wiring............................ 384
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 379
Trailer Weight.......................... 379
Transaxle
Automatic.......................12,296
Autostick.......................... 308
Manual.........................295,298
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INDEX 499