2012 JEEP PATRIOT engine

Preparations For Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine
compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove
the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws, located on the
radiator support.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the
ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
NOTE:Remove Air Intake before proceeding with this Jump-Starting
procedure.
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the positive(+)post
of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable to the
positive(+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the negative(-)
post of the booster battery.
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4. Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper cable to a good
engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine)
away from the battery and the fuel injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the
engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse
sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative(-)jumper cable from the engine ground of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable from the negative
(-)post of the booster battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the
positive(+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive
(+)post of the discharged vehicle.
10. Reinstall the air intake duct.
NOTE:If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should
have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster
source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the
battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the
charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is
raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that
might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously
injured.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and
generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep
open flames or sparksaway from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a
ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post(-)of the discharged
battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the
PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move
the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, locate and remove the removable plug
in the right side of the shift lever housing.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab
through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be
moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. Then move the shift lever back
and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator
pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow,
sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) to “Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch.
For further information on ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and
DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or
drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires.
Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive
wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode
and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT2.0L Engine
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2.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.0L,
2.4LMOPAR® Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or
equivalent.7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L, 2.4LAPI Certified SAE
5W-20 engine oil,
meeting the
requirements of
Chrysler Material
Standard MS-6395.
Refer to the engine oil
filler cap for correct
SAE grade.4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.0L,
2.4L87 Octane 13.6 Gallons (51.5 Liters)
(Approximate)
Engine Oil Filter 2.0L,
2.4LMOPAR® Engine Oil
Filter or equivalent.—
Spark Plugs 2.0L, 2.4L ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.11 mm])—
Automatic Transmission
(CVT)MOPAR® CVTF + 4®
Continuously Variable
Transmission Fluid.—
Manual Transmission MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4®
product.—
Rear Drive Assembly
(RDA)MOPAR® Gear & Axle
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
API GL 5 or equivalent
non-synthetic product.—
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU)MOPAR® Gear & Axle
Lubricant SAE 80W-90
API GL 5 or equivalent
non-synthetic product.—
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ir-
regular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance.XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X XXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X XXXXX
InspecttheCVjoints. XXXX
Inspectexhaustsystem. XXXXX
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.XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter X XXXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes.XXX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using
your vehicle for any of the following: trailer
towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, po-
lice, 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).XX
Replace the spark plugs. X X X
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