ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain
(transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial
60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local
traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality
energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining
Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand
miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of
the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or
damage may result.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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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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