2013 JEEP PATRIOT Owners Manual

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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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
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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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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................380
Mopar Parts ............................ .443
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .390
Multi-Function Control Lever .................162
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................39
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................389
Odometer .............................. .221
Trip ............................... .219
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .231
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................231
Oil, Engine ............................. .445
Capacity ............................ .481
Change Interval ....................... .446
Checking ........................... .445Disposal
............................ .447
Filter .............................. .447
Filter Disposal ........................ .447
Identification Logo ..................... .446
Materials Added to .....................447
Recommendation ...................... .446
Synthetic ............................ .447
Viscosity ............................ .447
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .447
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................441
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ............176
Operating Precautions ..................... .441
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .468
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .340
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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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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
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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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SteeringPower .............................. .338
Tilt Column .......................... .171
Storage ............................... .478
Storage Bin ............................. .194
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .306
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .431
Sun Roof .............................. .185
Sun Visor Extension ........................111
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .447
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ............................. .215
Taillights .............................. .480
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........300
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............218
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18Tie Down Hooks, Cargo
....................200
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .171
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........363
Tire Markings ........................... .357
Tires ................................. .100
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................376
Air Pressure ......................... .368
Chains ............................. .378
Changing ........................... .415
Compact Spare ....................... .373
General Information .....................368
High Speed .......................... .371
Inflation Pressures ..................... .369
Jacking ............................. .415
Life of Tires .......................... .376
Load Capacity ........................ .363
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........380
Pressure Warning Light ..................220
Quality Grading ...................... .501
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