2013 JEEP PATRIOT service indicator

gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km).On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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Cargo Light............................ .197
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .200
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .200
Car Washes ............................ .469
Cellular Phone ...........................111
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............480
Chains, Tire ............................ .378
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .415
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .358
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .442
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............96
Checks, Safety ............................96
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .390
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .470
Climate Control ......................... .295
Clock ................................. .241Clutch
................................ .462
Clutch Fluid ............................ .462
Coin Holder ............................ .196
Cold Weather Operation ....................315
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............294
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .373
Compass .............................. .226
Compass Calibration ...................... .237
Compass Variance ........................ .237
Connector UCI ............................... .286
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........286
Console ............................... .196
Contract, Service ......................... .497
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .481
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........459
Cooling System .......................... .457
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............458
Coolant Level ........................ .457
506 INDEX

Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............203
Light Bulbs ............................. .100
Lights ................................ .100
Airbag ...............................68
Alarm .............................. .217
Anti-Lock ........................... .214
Back-Up ............................ .480
Brake Assist Warning ....................355
Brake Warning ........................ .215
Bulb Replacement ..................... .479
Cargo .............................. .197
Center Mounted Stop ....................480
Daytime Running ..................... .163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . .355
Engine Temperature Warning ..............215
Exterior ............................. .100
Fog ................................ .164
Headlights .......................... .162Headlight Switch
...................... .162
High Beam .......................... .165
High Beam Indicator ....................214
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............165
Instrument Cluster ..................... .162
License ............................. .480
Lights On Reminder .....................163
Low Fuel ........................... .213
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........223
Map Reading ......................... .167
Oil Pressure ......................... .213
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............19
Service ............................. .479
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..............217
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .355
T

urn Signal .......................... .100
Voltage ............................. .212
512 INDEX

Warning (Instrument Cluster Description).....212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .396
Capacities ........................... .398
Tires ............................... .363
Locks ..................................29
Automatic Door ........................31
Child Protection ........................34
Door ................................29
Power Door ...........................31
Lubrication, Body ........................ .452
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................205
Lumbar Support ......................... .152
Maintenance Free Battery ....................448
Maintenance Procedures ....................444
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .486
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......223
Manual, Service ......................... .500Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Check ..................... .467
Lubricant Selection ..................... .467
Manual Transmission ..................... .316
Fluid Level Check ..................... .466
Frequency of Fluid Change ................467
Lubricant Selection ..................... .466
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................462
Methanol .............................. .390
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .226
Mirrors ............................... .107
Automatic Dimming ....................108
Electric Powered ...................... .109
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ..............................110
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ........................... .107
Vanity ...............................110
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Radial.............................. .371
Replacement ......................... .377
Rotation ............................ .379
Safety .............................. .357
Sizes ............................... .358
Snow Tires .......................... .372
Spare Tire ........................... .417
Spinning ............................ .375
Trailer Towing ........................ .406
Tread Wear Indicators ...................376
Tire Safety Information .....................357
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................403
Towing ............................... .398
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................125
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .434
Guide .............................. .402
Recreational ...........................411
Weight ............................. .402
Towing Assistance ........................ .125Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
...........411
Trailer Towing .......................... .398
Cooling System Tips ....................410
Hitches ............................. .401
Minimum Requirements ..................404
Tips ............................... .409
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................403
Wiring ............................. .407
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .402
Trailer Weight ........................... .402
Transaxle Automatic ............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .319
Fluid .............................. .464
Manual ............................. .316
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . . .176
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .376
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