2012 JEEP PATRIOT lock

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located
below the instrument panel and in
front of the driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the
safety latch, in the middle of the
hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting
the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot
on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the
support rod and place it in the
retaining clip, then lower the hood
slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the
hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion
and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious injury or death.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine
compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains
cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
CavityCartridge
FuseMini-Fuse Description
1 Empty Empty
2 15 Amp Lt
BlueAWD/4WD ECU Feed
3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch Feed/OCM
5 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow
6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hands-Free Phone
7 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense1
8 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense2
9 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
10 20 Amp
YellowCCN Power Locks/Interior
Lighting
11 15 Amp Lt
BluePower Outlet
12 20 Amp
YellowIgn Run/Acc Inverter
13 20 Amp
YellowPwr Run/Acc Outlet RR/Dome
Lamp/Cigar Lighter
14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN
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Airbag .................10
Alarm,Panic ..............8
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ..................9
AudioSettings ..........28,29,
30,32,33,34,38
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ..................23
Automatic Transmission
FluidType .............86
Overheating .............71
AxleFluid ...............86
Belts, Seat................9
BrakeFluid ..............86
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle .................17
Bulb Replacement..........94
Calibration, Compass........56
Change Oil Indicator........70
Changing A Flat Tire.........71
ChildRestraint .............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . 11
Clock Setting.......28,30,33,35
Compass Calibration........56
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity.........86
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . 20
CruiseLight ..............20
Customer Assistance........95
Defects, Reporting.........96
Dimmer Control............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.....18
Disarming, Theft System . . . . . . 9
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) ...........20
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC)...........55,56
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System..26
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking................71
Jump Starting...........76
Overheating ............70Engine
Break-In Recommendations . . . 17
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Overheating ............70
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . 82
ExteriorLights ............94
Flash-To-Pass .............18
Fluid Capacities . . .........86
Fluids ..................86
FogLights ...............18
Folding Front Passenger Seat . . 14
FoldingRearSeat ..........14
FreeingAStuckVehicle ......81
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . 15
Fuel
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) . ............57
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dimmer Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 18
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HeatedMirrors ..........22,23
HeatedSeats .............15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HomeLink® (Garage Door
Opener) Transmitter . . . . . . . . 57
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . 6
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................6,66
Intermittent Wipers
(DelayWipers) ............19
Introduction . . . . . . . . ......2
Inverter Outlet (115V) . . . . . . . . 60
Inverter,Power ............60
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control . . . . . . 48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . 55
INDEX
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Jack Location.............71
Jack Operation..........71,72
Jacking Instructions . . .......72
Jump Starting............76
KeyFob .................8
Key Fob Programmable
Features ................56
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . 18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) ..............11
Lights
Headlights..............18
Park ..................18
Turn Signal.............18
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............6
Maintenance Record........90
Maintenance Schedule.......88
Media Center Radio . . . . . 28,30,32
Mirrors
Heated ..............22,23
MOPAR®Accessories ........97
Navigation ...............41
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . 17
Oil Change Indicator . . . .....70
Oil, Engine
Capacity...............86
Outlet
Power.................61
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . 70
PanicAlarm ...............8
Phone (Pairing)...........50
Phone (Uconnect)..........49
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ..............93
Power
Glass Sunroof...........24
Inverter ...............60
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................61
Seats .................13Steering ...............86
Preparation for Jacking......72
Programmable Electronic
Features ................56
Radio Operation . . . . . ......35
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 19
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recreational Towing ........65
Remote Starting System ......8
Replacement Bulbs . . . . .....94
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . 96
Restraints,Child ............11
RollOverWarning ..........3
SeatBelts ................9
Seats ..................13
Adjustment . . . . .........13
Folding Front Passenger . . . . 14
Heated ................15
Power .................13
RearFolding ............14
Seek Button . . . . . . . . 29,31,33,34
Setting the Clock . . . . 28,30,33,35
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . 79
Short Message Service (SMS) . . 54
Signals,Turn ..............18
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 46
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .......71
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . .....86
Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................20
Starting
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Steering
TiltColumn .............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . 48
Store Radio Presets .....29,31,33
SunRoof ................24
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag .................10
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................70
TextMessaging............54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . 9
TheftSystemArming.........9
TheftSystemDisarming .......9
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 11
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 15
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 28, 30, 32, 35
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 29, 32, 34, 38
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 28, 30, 33, 35
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 41
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™
Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 49
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)?
pg. 57
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Patriot? pg. 64
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 66
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 71
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 76
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 91
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 86
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 88
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 93
FAQ (How To?)
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