2012 JEEP PATRIOT airbag

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the
instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.NOTE:The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bags2 — Knee Bolster
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The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC
are located above the side windows. The trim covering
the side air bags is labeled SRS AIRBAG.This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in
the outboard side of the front seats.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag
system components:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•Air Bag Warning Light
•Steering Wheel and Column
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Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
3 10 Amp
RedRear Center Brake
Light Switch
4 10 Amp
RedIgnition Switch/
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
5 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow –
If Equipped
6 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror/Airbag
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module/Steering
Control Satellite
Radio (If Equipped)
7 30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off Draw
8 30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off DrawCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
9 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
10 20 Amp
YellowPower Locks
11 15 Amp
Lt BluePower Outlet
12 20 Amp
YellowAC Inverter
13 20 Amp
YellowRear Power Supply
Outlet
14 10 Amp
RedInstrument Cluster/
Interior Lighting
15 40 Amp
GreenRadiator Fan
16 15 Amp
Lt BlueSunroof/Cigar
Lighter (If Equipped)
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Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
17 10 Amp
RedWireless Control
Module
18 40 Amp
GreenAuto Shutdown Relay
19 20 Amp
YellowRadio Amplifiers
20 15 Amp
Lt BlueRadio
21 10 Amp
RedIntrusion Module/
Siren – If Equipped
22 10 Amp
RedHeating,
AC/Compass
23 15 Amp
Lt BlueAuto Shutdown Relay
24 15 Amp
Lt BluePower Sunroof – If
EquippedCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
25 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirror – If
Equipped
26 15 Amp
Lt BlueAuto Shutdown Relay
27 10 Amp
RedAirbag Control
Module
28 10 Amp
RedAirbag Control
Module/Occupant
Classification Module
29 Hot Car (No Fuse
Required)
30 20 Amp
YellowHeated Seat – If
Equipped
31 10 Amp
RedHeadlamp Washer –
If Equipped
32 30 Amp
PinkAuto Shutdown Relay
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 88
Life of Tires............................ 353
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 37
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 187
Light Bulbs..........................88,452
Lights..............................88,149
Airbag....................68,69,74,86,199
Alarm............................ 203
Anti-Lock.......................... 200
Back-Up........................... 453
Brake Assist Warning.................. 335
Brake Warning...................... 201
Bulb Replacement.................... 453
Cargo ............................. 182
Center Mounted Stop.................. 454
Daytime Running.................... 150
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 335Engine Temperature Warning............ 201
Exterior............................ 88
Fog .........................150,210,453
Headlight Switch..................... 150
Headlights......................... 150
High Beam Indicator.................. 200
Instrument Cluster................... 150
License............................ 454
Lights On Reminder.................. 150
Low Fuel.......................... 199
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 209
Map Reading....................... 153
Oil Pressure........................ 199
Seat Belt Reminder................... 200
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..........18,203
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 203
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)......... 205
Traction Control..................... 335
Turn Signal.................88,149,151,453
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Rear Seat........................... 42
Seats................................. 134
Adjustment......................... 137
Heated............................ 136
Lumbar Support..................... 139
Rear Folding........................ 145
Rear Folding (Sedan).................. 145
Seatback Release..................... 140
Tilting............................ 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Oil......................... 420
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 475
Service Contract......................... 477
Service Manuals........................ 479
Setting the Clock..................226,244,253
Settings, Personal........................ 219Shift Lever Override...................... 407
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 299
Short Message Service (SMS)................ 121
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Side Airbag............................. 69
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 288
Signals, Turn......................88,199,453
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 355
Snow Tires............................ 355
Spare Tire.......................350,351,393
Specifications
Oil ............................... 420
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........158,204
Speedometer........................... 199
Starting............................... 295
Automatic Transmission................ 296
Engine Fails to Start.................. 297
Manual Transmission.................. 295
Remote............................ 26
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Starting Procedures...................... 295
Steering
Power..........................319,320
Tilt Column........................ 157
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 274
Storage............................178,452
Storage Bin............................ 178
Storage, Vehicle......................... 287
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 406
Sun Roof.............................. 170
Sun Visor Extension....................... 99
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 61
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 421
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 201
Taillights.............................. 453Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 281
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......203,391
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 80
Text Messaging......................... 121
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 185
Tilt Steering Column..................... 157
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 342
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 340
Tire Markings.......................... 337
Tire Safety Information.................... 337
Tires ............................88,346,481
Aging (Life of Tires).................. 353
Air Pressure........................ 346
Chains............................ 355
Changing.......................... 392
Compact Spare...................... 350
General Information.................. 346
498 INDEX