2012 JEEP PATRIOT audio

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC..2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit..............4
Instrument Cluster............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ..................8
Remote Start...............8
Theft Alarm................9
Seat Belt..................9
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) — Air Bags...... 10
Child Restraints.............11
FrontSeats ................13
RearSeats................ 14
HeatedSeats ...............15
Tilt Steering Column......... 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In
Recommendations............17
Turn Signal/Lights Lever........18
Wiper/Washer Lever......... 19
Speed Control.............20
Continuously Variable Automatic
Transmission (CVT)...........21
Manual Climate Controls.......22
Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC).............23
Power Sunroof.............24
Wind Buffeting.............25
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System....26
Media Center 130
(Sales Code RES)...........28
Media Center 130 With Satellite
Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) . . . 30
Media Center 230
(Sales Code REQ)...........32
Media Center 430/430N
(Sales Code RBZ/RHB)........35
Sirius XM™Satellite Radio/
Travel Link................44
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . 48
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control.......48
Uconnect™ Phone...........49
Uconnect™ Voice Command.....53
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio.....55
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).............55
Programmable Features.......56
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®)..............57PowerInverter .............60
Power Outlet.............. 61
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFour-Wheel Drive Operation.....62
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)........64
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.)...........65
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance.....66
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights..................66
If Your Engine Overheats.......70
Automatic Transmission
Overheating...............71
Jacking And Tire Changing......71
Jump-Starting Procedures......76
Shift Lever Override..........79
Towing A Disabled Vehicle......80
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........81
Event Data Recorder (EDR).....82
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..........83
Engine Compartment.........84
Fluids And Capacities.........86
Maintenance Chart..........88
Fuses................... 91
TirePressures..............93
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.....94
Exterior Bulbs.............94
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer
Center ..................95
Chrysler Canada Inc. Custome
rCenter .................95
Assistance For The Hearing
Impaired.................95
Publications Ordering.........95
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C..........96
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories
ByMOPAR®...............97
INDEX.................98
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.....101
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Turn Signal/Lights Lever pg. 18
B. Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 55
C. Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Display pg. 55
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
E. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 19
F. Audio System (non-touch-screen-
radio shown) pg. 26G. Climate Controls pg. 22
H. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 61
I. Transmission Gear Selector
J. SWITCH PANEL
− Heated Seat Switches pg. 15
− Electronic Stability Control
pg. 66
− Hazard SwitchK. Speed Control pg. 20
L. Tilt Steering Column Lever pg. 16
M. Power Mirrors
N. Power Door Locks
O. Power Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets
• Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display.
Then select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the
“SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select
button (1–6).
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
SET/RND Button (Random Play)
• Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
• This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an
interesting change of pace.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a
cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play
through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the “AUX” button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the
Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device
to play through the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device
buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable
device.
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Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets
• Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display.
Then select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the
“SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select
button (1–6).
Music Type
• Press the “MUSIC TYPE” button to activate this mode. Press the “MUSIC
TYPE” button again or turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select
the desired music type (Adult Hits, Country, Jazz, Oldies, Rock, etc.).
• Once a music type is chosen and the icon is displayed, press either
“SEEK” button and the radio will only search for stations with the
selected music type.
NOTE:The Music Type function only operates when in FM mode.
SETUP Button
• Pressing the “SETUP” button allows you to select between items that are
available in that particular mode.
• Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to scroll through the entries.
Push the “AUDIO/SELECT” button to select an entry and make changes.
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio
• Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100%
commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite
sports, news, talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear,
coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fingertips.
• To access Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio, press the “SAT” hard-key.
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
SET/RND Button (Random Play)
• Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
• This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an
interesting change of pace.
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LIST Button
• Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll
up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob.
• To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob
and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a
cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play
through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the “AUX” button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the
Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device
to play through the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device
buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable
device.
Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ)
NOTE:
• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and
Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features,
press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice
prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating
“Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
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• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of
you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used
when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention
from driving.
Clock Setting
• Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the
“TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the hours.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink;
turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE,
BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the “TUNE/SCROLL” control
knob to select the desired setting.
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets
• Press the “SET” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then
select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET”
button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
Music Type
• Press the “MUSIC TYPE” button to activate this mode. Press the “MUSIC
TYPE” button again or turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select
the desired music type (Adult Hits, Country, Jazz, Oldies, Rock, etc.).
• Once a music type is chosen and the icon is displayed, press the SEEK
button and the radio will only search for stations with the selected music
type.
NOTE:The Music Type function only operates when in FM mode.
SETUP Button
• Pressing the “SETUP” button allows you to select between items that are
available in that particular mode.
• Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to scroll through the entries.
Push the “AUDIO/SELECT” button to select an entry and make changes.
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Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio
• Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100%
commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite
sports, news, talk and entertainment channels–all with crystal clear,
coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fingertips.
• To access Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio, press the “SAT” hard-key.
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
LIST Button
• Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll
up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob.
• To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob
and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.
How To Load Multiple CDs/DVDs
• Press the “LOAD” button and then press the button with the
corresponding number (1–6) where the CD is being loaded. The radio will
display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC.
• After the radio displays INSERT DISC, insert the CD into the player. The
radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and
“READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc.
• Press the eject button and then the corresponding number (1–6) to eject
the desired disc.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a
cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s
audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play
through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the
Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device
to play through the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device
buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable
device.
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• Press the “MENU” hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) in
order to change mode specific settings.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
Audio Control Menu
• Press the “AUDIO” hard-key on
the right side of the radio.
• Use either the arrow soft-keys or
the cross-hair on the screen to
change Balance and Fade. The
“CENTER” soft-key resets the
settings.
• Touch the “Equalizer” soft-key and use either the arrow soft-keys or the
sliders on the screen to adjust BASS, MID, and/or TREBLE.
Display Settings
• Press the “MENU” hard-key and
touch the “Display Settings”
soft-key to access the Display
Settings menu.
• Select the “Daytime Colors”
soft-key to switch to manual
daytime mode and to adjust the
brightness of the display using
daytime colors.
• Select the “Nighttime Colors” soft-key to switch to manual nighttime
mode and to adjust the brightness of the display using nighttime colors.
• Select the “Auto Color Mode” soft-key to switch to automatic
daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display
using the dimmer switch of the vehicle.
• Touch the “EXIT” soft-key to save your settings.
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