2012 JEEP PATRIOT towing

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
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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S470 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
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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
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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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INDEX 491

Parking Brake.......................... 321
Passing Light........................... 152
Personal Settings........................ 219
Pets.................................. 84
Phone, Cellular.......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™).............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 342
Power
Door Locks......................... 30
Mirrors............................ 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 173
Steering........................319,320
Sunroof........................... 170
Transfer Unit....................... 441
Windows........................... 35
Power Steering Fluid..................... 456
Power Transfer Unit...................... 441
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 61
Preparation for Jacking.................... 393Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 54
Programmable Electronic Features............ 219
Radial Ply Tires......................... 349
Radio Operation........................ 276
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 441
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 441
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 145
Rear Window Defroster................... 188
Rear Window Features.................... 187
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 187
Recorder, Event Data...................... 74
Recreational Towing...................... 387
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 367
Refrigerant............................ 425
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 59
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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