2013 JEEP PATRIOT automatic transmission

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR CVTF+4 Continuously
Variable Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPARGear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPARGear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPARDOT 3, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you useMOPARPower Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace power transfer unit
(PTU) fluid. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter. X
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S490 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................344
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............458
Adding Fuel ............................ .394
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .453
Additives, Fuel .......................... .392
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .448
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................450
Air Conditioning ......................... .296
Air Conditioning Controls ...................296
Air Conditioning Filter .....................307
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................450
Air Conditioning System ....................296 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .369
Alarm Light ............................ .217
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................458
Capacities ........................... .481
Disposal ............................ .460
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................344
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................214
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .468
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........300
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................319
Fluid and Filter Changes .................466
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Flashers............................... .414
Hazard Warning ...................... .414
Turn Signal .......................... .100
Flooded Engine Starting ....................315
Fluid, Brake ............................ .483
Fluid Capacities ......................... .481
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................466
Cooling System ....................... .457
Power Steering ....................... .339
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........482
Fog Lights ............................. .164
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .158
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...................158
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .329
Systems ............................ .329
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................329
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................431 Fuel
.................................. .389
Adding ............................. .394
Additives ........................... .392
Capacity ............................ .481
Clean Air ........................... .390
Ethanol ............................. .390
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....................394
Gasoline ............................ .389
Gauge .............................. .212
Light .............................. .213
Materials Added ...................... .392
Methanol ........................... .390
Octane Rating ........................ .389
Requirements ........................ .389
Tank Capacity ........................ .481
Fueling ............................... .394
Fuel

System Caution ...................... .395
Fuses ................................. .473
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INDEX 509

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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INDEX 513

Rear Seat.............................43
Untwisting Procedure ....................52
Seats ................................. .147
Adjustment .......................... .147
Heated ............................. .149
Lumbar Support ...................... .152
Rear Folding ......................... .158
Rear Folding (Sedan) ....................158
Seatback Release ...................... .153
Tilting .............................. .153
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .495
Service Contract ......................... .497
Service Manuals ......................... .500
Settings, Personal ........................ .233
Setting the Clock ......................... .241Shift Lever Override
...................... .433
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............318
Shoulder Belts ............................43
Side Airbag ..............................70
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............307
Signals, Turn ........................... .100
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................378
Snow Tires ............................. .372
Spare Tire .............................. .373
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................172
Speedometer ............................ .213
Starting ............................... .313
Automatic Transmission ..................314
Cold Weather ........................ .315
Engine Fails to Start .....................315
Manual Transmission ....................313
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .313
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INDEX 517

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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