2012 JEEP PATRIOT weight

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

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note)
2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man with
Trailer Tow Prep
Package (AHC)32 sq ft (3.0 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
Note: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should
never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
UTILITY
64

TiltSteeringColumn.........16
Tires
AirPressure ............93
Changing..............71
Jacking................71
PressureWarningLight .....66
Spare Tire..............71
Towing .................64
24-Hour Towing Assistance . . 66
DisabledVehicle .........80
Recreational............65
Trailer Towing
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . 64
TrailerWeight ............64
Transmission
Fluid .................86
Turn Signals..............18Uconnect™ Phone . .........49
Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . 53
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . 53
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . 3
Washer
Rear ..................19
Washers, Windshield . . ......19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . 94
WindBuffeting ............25
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . 19
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wiper,Rear ..............19
INDEX
100