2013 JEEP PATRIOT tires

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, andexcessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
502 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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
504 INDEX

Ignition.................................12
Key .................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................75
Information Center, Vehicle ..................228
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................107
Instrument Cluster ....................... .212
Instrument Panel and Controls ................210
Instrument Panel Cover .....................472
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............473
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............473
Interior Appearance Care ....................471
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............170
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .418
Jack Location ........................... .416
Jack Operation .......................... .415Jump Starting
........................... .427
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................20
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................16
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................15
Knee Bolster ..............................61
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................480
Lane Change Assist ....................... .165
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................43
Latches ............................... .101
Hood .............................. .160
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .389
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .376
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................38
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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

Passing Light........................... .165
Personal Settings ......................... .233
Pets ....................................95
Pets, Transporting ..........................95
Phone, Cellular ...........................111
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ...............111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........363
Power Door Locks ............................31
Mirrors ............................. .109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........188
Steering ............................ .338
Sunroof ............................. .185
Transfer Unit ......................... .467
Windows .............................35
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .483
Power Transfer Unit ...................... .467
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................61
Preparation for Jacking .....................417 Pretensioners
Seat Belts .............................55
Programmable Electronic Features .............233
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .371
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........459
Radio Operation ......................... .295
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................467
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .467
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................38
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .158
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................204
Rear Window Features .....................203
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .203
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing .......................411
Reformulated Gasoline .....................390
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INDEX 515

Refrigerant............................. .451
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................59
Remote Control Door Locks ............................20
Security Alarm .........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .478
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .443
Replacement Tires ........................ .377
Reporting Safety Defects ....................499
Restraint, Head .......................... .155
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Restraints, Occupant ........................39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................198
Roll Over Warning ..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .205
Rotation, Tires .......................... .379Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
..................98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................100
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................499
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................97
Safety Information, Tire .....................357
Safety Tips ...............................96
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................256
Schedule, Maintenance .....................486
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .473
Seat Belt Reminder .........................59
Seat Belts ................................39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ..................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........48
And Pregnant Women ....................61
Child Restraint .........................75
Extender ..............................60
Front Seat .............................43
Inspection .............................98
Pretensioners ..........................55
516 INDEX