2012 JEEP PATRIOT instrument panel

Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. This is not resettable.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a text display ofLOW FUEL. This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUELtext and a new DTE value will be dis-
played, based on the current values in the DTE calcula-
tion and the current fuel tank level.
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Refer to “Starting And Operating”, “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)” for system operation.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is
in the ON/RUN position.
Elapsed time is displayed as follows:
hours:minutes:seconds
Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the
SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC display). Upon
reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start
incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or
START.
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Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
transmission is in PARK (automatic transmission) or the
vehicle is stopped (manual transmission).
Press and release the MENU or DOWN buttons until
“Personal Settings” is displayed in the EVIC then press
the SELECT button.
Use the SELECT button to display one of the following
choices:
Language
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects
English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais or NL de-
pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed
information will be shown in the selected language.NOTE:Uconnect™ language will not change using the
EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in Uconnect™
phone — If Equipped for details.
Auto Lock Doors
When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and hold the SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened, if the vehicle is
stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped
and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position (automatic transmission). Press and hold the
SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
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RKE Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When Driver’s Door 1st is selected only the driver’s door
will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second
press to unlock the remaining locked doors. When Re-
mote Unlock All Doors is selected, all of the doors will
unlock at the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. Press and hold the SELECT button when in this
display until “Driver’s Door 1st” or “All Doors” appears
to make your selection.
Flash Lamps with Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or
without the sound horn with lock feature selected. Press
and hold the SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Sound Horn with Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the Flash Lights with
Lock feature. Press and hold the SELECT button when in
this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the SELECT
button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears
to make your selection.
Key Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone, power sunroof, and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening
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either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and hold the SELECT button when in this display until
“OFF”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make
your selection.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the RKE transmitter. Press and hold the
SELECT button when in this display until “OFF”,
“30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make your
selection.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control System” in “Starting And
Operating” for system function and operating informa-
tion. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until “On” or “Off” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect™ gps system units
can be changed between English and Metric.
Press and hold the SELECT button when in this display
until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears to make your
selection.
Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped
When ON is selected, all voice commands from the
Uconnect™ system are confirmed. Press and hold the
SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or
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metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in
the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function
normally.
NOTE:A good calibration requires a level surface and
an environment free from large metallic objects such as
buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks,
etc.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows:
1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order
to enter the EVIC Programming Menus.
2. Press the MENU button until the Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) menu displays in the
EVIC.3. Press the DOWN button until “Calibrate Compass”
displays in the EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the
calibration. The “CAL” indicator will display in the
EVIC.
5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area
free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”
indicator turns off. The compass will now function
normally.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences, the variance should be set for the zone where
the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly
set, the compass will automatically compensate for the
differences and provide the most accurate compass head-
ing.
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NOTE:Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where
the compass sensor is located.1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi-
mately two seconds.
3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass Variance”
message and the last variance zone number displays in
the EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper
variance zone is selected according to the map.
5. Press and release the COMPASS button to exit.
Compass Variance Map
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MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO
RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of the radio faceplate.
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the
radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second
time to turn off the radio.
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the
ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases it.
When the audio system is turned ON, the sound will be
set at the same volume level as last played.
SEEK Buttons
Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next
listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switchMedia Center 230 (REQ)
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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio
will remain tuned to the new station until you make
another selection. Holding either button will bypass
stations without stopping until you release it.
SCAN Button
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop
the search, press the SCAN button a second time.
Voice Command Button Uconnect™ Phone — If
Equipped
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
(if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command in the Uconnect™
User Manual located on the DVD for further details.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With
Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio
screen.
Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature
(if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the
Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further
details.
If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not
available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Uconnect
Phone” message will display on the radio screen.
TIME Button
Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time
and frequency display.
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