2012 JEEP PATRIOT User Guide

Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice
Command, your Bluetooth-
equipped iPod® devices, cell
phones or other media players,
may also be able to stream music
to your vehicle's speakers. Your
connected device must be
Bluetooth-compatible, and paired
with your Media Center radio (see
Uconnect™ Phone for pairing
instructions). Non-Touch-Screen Radios: Press the “AUX” button on the
radio faceplate until "BT" or “Audio Streaming” is displayed on the radio
screen. Touch-Screen-Radios: Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” or “MEDIA”
hard-key and then touch the “AUX” soft-key tab.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver
interactive display that is located
in the instrument cluster. Pressing
the controls on the steering wheel
allows the driver to select vehicle
information and Personal Settings.
For additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this
guide.
• Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change
between Compass/Temperature, Trip, System Status, and Personal
settings.
• Press the DOWN
button to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip
Functions, Avg. Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units).
• Press and release the COMPASS
button for instant access to the
Compass/Temperature screens.
• Press the SELECT
button to RESET Trip Functions and change
Personal Settings.
ELECTRONICS
55

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 metallic objects) until
the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now
function normally.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press
and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press
the DOWN button
to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT
buttonto change the setting.
• Language • Illuminated Approach
• Auto Unlock On Exit • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• RKE Unlock Driver's Door 1st • Display Units In
• Flash Lamps With Lock • Confirmation of Voice Commands
• Sound Horn With Lock • Automatic Compass Calibration
• Headlamp Off Delay • Compass Variance
• Key Off Power Delay
Key Fob Programmable Features
• The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob
transmitter or the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will
activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle
Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK
button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the
UNLOCK button:
• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still
holding the LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened:
• Enter your vehicle and close all the doors.
• Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to
LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the
engine).
ELECTRONICS
56

• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single
chime will indicate that programming is complete.
Sound Horn With Lock
• To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked:
• Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than
10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK
button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Flashing Lights With Lock
• The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked,
feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:
• Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still
holding the UNLOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
• HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate
devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home
security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.
• The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the overhead console or
sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink® channels.
• The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®
• Be sure that your vehicle is parked
outside of the garage before you
begin programming.
• For more efficient programming
and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal it is
recommended that a new battery
be placed in the hand-held
transmitter of the device that is
being programmed to the
HomeLink® system.
• Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels,
place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold
the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until
the red indicator flashes.
ELECTRONICS
57

NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming
HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming
additional buttons.
• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free
1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information
or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
• For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after
1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or
“TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the
Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to open
and close the door. The name and color of the button may vary by
manufacturer.
• Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the
HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®
indicator light in view.
• Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to
program and the hand-held transmitter button.
• Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The
Homelink® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink® has
received the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid.
• At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or
“TRAINING” button. This can usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. Firmly press
and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button.
NOTE:You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the
LEARN button has been pressed.
• Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink® button
twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is
plugged in and activates, programming is complete.
NOTE:If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two
seconds) to complete the training.
• To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step for
each remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels.
ELECTRONICS
58

Programming A Non-Rolling Code
• For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the
HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®
indicator light in view.
• Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to
program and the hand-held transmitter button.
• Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The
Homelink® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink® has
received the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release
both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to rapid.
• Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the
indicator light.
NOTE:
• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the
garage door (or device) should activate when the HomeLink® button is
pressed.
• To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step for
each remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels.
Using HomeLink®
• To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button.
Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door
opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office
lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used
at any time.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are
programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.
Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and
others to be severely injured or killed.
ELECTRONICS
59

POWER INVERTER
• A 115 Volt, 150 Watt AC power
inverter is located on the front of
the center console.
• This outlet can power cellular
phones, electronics and other low
power devices requiring power up
to 150 Watts.
NOTE:Thepowerinverteris
designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150
Watts is exceeded, the power inverter
will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed
from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating
exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset
manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in
again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical
devices prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do
not insert any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet
hands. Close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it
may cause an electric shock and failure.
ELECTRONICS
60

POWER OUTLET
• The power outlet is located on the instrument panel below the climate
control and is powered when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position.
• The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power
accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If
the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the
system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any
other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your new vehicle warranty.
ELECTRONICS
61

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
• This vehicle has two full time, on-demand, four-wheel-drive (4WD)
systems available, Freedom Drive I and Freedom-Drive II. They provide
for all-weather, all-terrain capability for added driving security in
less-than-ideal road conditions.
Freedom-Drive I™ Four Wheel Drive System
• The vehicle will constantly monitor wheel slippage and transfer power to
the axle that can use it the most.
• For additional traction in sand, deep snow or loose traction surfaces, the
“4WD Lock” sends equal amounts of the torque to the front and rear
axles at low speeds.
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
62