2012 JEEP PATRIOT instrument panel

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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WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater
injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior
of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you andothers in your vehicle are buckled up
properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR
BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The
Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection
by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending
on the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a
window.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during
a side impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light
is not on during starting, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service
center immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a
collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you
properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always
wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during
Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury,
including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably
extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument
panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean
against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
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GETTING STARTED
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Reclining Rear Seatback
• To recline each rear seatback, pull the strap forward just enough to
release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position,
approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the
seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for the front heated
seats are located on the center
instrument panel area.
• Press the switch once to select
High-level heating. Press the
switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the
switch a third time to shut the
heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch
to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will
turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions
must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns
due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
GETTING STARTED
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lightsand to the second detent for headlights.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to
fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from
illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position
to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or
headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn
on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will
remain on until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE:For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is
present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of
the lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times and automatically turn off.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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