2012 JEEP PATRIOT battery replacement

▫Illuminated Approach — If Equipped....... 21
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate.......... 22
▫Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock........ 22
▫Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . 23
▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 24
▫Programming Additional Transmitters...... 24
▫General Information................... 24
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement.......... 25
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 26
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 26
Door Locks........................... 29
▫Manual Door Locks................... 29
▫Power Door Locks.................... 30▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors............................. 33
Power Windows — If Equipped............ 35
▫Power Window Switches................ 35
▫Auto-Down......................... 36
▫Window Lockout Switch................ 37
Liftgate............................. 37
Occupant Restraints..................... 39
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 42
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 48
▫Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
Operating Instructions.................. 49
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.... 52
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions..... 52
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life
of a battery is five years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw,
remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons
facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the two
halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to
damage the elastomer seal during removal.2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.Separating Case Halves
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 2.0L............. 413
Engine Compartment — 2.4L............. 414
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II...... 415
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message........... 415
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................ 416
Replacement Parts..................... 417
Dealer Service........................ 418Maintenance Procedures................. 418
▫Engine Oil......................... 419
▫Engine Oil Filter..................... 422
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter............... 422
▫Maintenance-Free Battery.............. 423
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance............ 424
▫Body Lubrication.................... 427
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 427
▫Adding Washer Fluid................. 428
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4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPARparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPARparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number
Front Header Lamp......................T578
Center Dome Lamp......................T578
Rear Cargo Lamp/Flashlight.............8–A35LF
LIGHTS BULBS – Exterior Bulb No.
Low Beam/High Beam Headlamp............ H13
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp. . . 3757KA
Front Fog Lamp......................PSX24W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)..... LED
Assembly
Rear Tail/Turn/Stop Lamp.................3157
Backup Lamp.....................W16W (921)
License Lamp.......................... W5W
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Automatic Transmission................300,439
Fluid and Filter Changes............... 440
Fluid Level Check.................... 440
Fluid Type......................... 439
Gear Ranges........................ 303
Special Additives..................... 440
Autostick............................. 308
B-Pillar Location........................ 342
Battery............................... 423
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 25
Belts, Seat.............................. 86
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 427
Brake Assist System...................... 327
Brake Fluid............................ 456
Brake System........................323,436
Anti-Lock (ABS)..................324,327
Master Cylinder..................... 437
Parking........................... 321Warning Light....................... 201
Brake, Parking.......................... 321
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 302
Brakes.............................323,436
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 84
Bulb Replacement.....................452,453
Bulbs, Light..........................88,452
Calibration, Compass..................... 222
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 454
Capacities, Fluid........................ 454
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................. 371
Oil (Engine)...................413,414,421
Power Steering...................... 320
Car Washes............................ 443
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............85,370
Cargo Area Cover....................... 183
Cargo Area Features...................... 182
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INDEX 485