2013 JEEP PATRIOT manual transmission

Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE transmitter
does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter once to unlock the driver ’s door, or twice within
five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The turn
Three Button RKE Transmitter
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•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
• Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle not in PARK
(automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion
(manual transmission).
• Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion). •
Gate (with vehicle graphic showing the Liftgate open
and A single chime )
• Headlamps or Park Lamps On
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
• Key In Ignition
• Low Tire
• Low Tire Pressure Display for Premium TPM System
• Service TPM System
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to a text display ofLOW FUEL. This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis-
played, based on the current values in the DTE calcula-
tion and the current fuel tank level.
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Refer to “Starting And Operating”, “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring System (TPMS)” for system operation.
Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is
in the RUN/START position.
Elapsed time is displayed as follows:
hours:minutes:seconds Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the
SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC display). Upon
reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start
incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or
START.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
transmission is in PARK (automatic transmission) or the
vehicle is stopped (manual transmission).
Press and release the MENU or DOWN buttons until
“Personal Settings” is displayed in the EVIC then press
the SELECT button.
Use the SELECT button to display one of the following
choices:4
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Language
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects
English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais or NL de-
pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed
information will be shown in the selected language.
NOTE:Uconnect language will not change using the
EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in Uconnect 
phone — If Equipped for details.
Auto Lock Doors
When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and hold the SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened, if the vehicle is
stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped
and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position (automatic transmission). Press and hold the
SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
RKE Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When Driver’s Door 1st is selected only the driver’s door
will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second
press to unlock the remaining locked doors. When Re-
mote Unlock All Doors is selected, all of the doors will
unlock at the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. Press and hold the SELECT button when in this
display until “Driver’s Door 1st” or “All Doors” appears
to make your selection.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................313
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ........313
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ......314
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .314
▫
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C) . .315
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................315
▫ After Starting ....................... .315
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .316

MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .316
▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission ..........316▫
Recommended Shift Speeds ..............318
▫ Downshifting ....................... .318
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .319
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............320
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .320
▫ Continuously Variable Automatic
Transmission (CVT) ....................321
 AUTOSTICK ........................ .327
▫ Continuously Variable Automatic
Transmission (CVT) ....................327
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .329
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................329
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ...............330
▫ When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The
4WD Lock Lever Engaged ...............331
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........331
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .333
▫ Driving Through Water .................335
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................337
 POWER STEERING .....................338
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............339
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .340
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .343▫
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............344
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .346
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............346
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............346
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............347
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........348
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped . . .349
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) –
Manual Transmission Only ..............350
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........352
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light ............355
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............357
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .357
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
• The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
•
If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is locked,
rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on
the locking mechanism and then turn the key.
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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
Five–Speed Manual Transmission
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle
unattended without having the parking brake fully
applied. The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an
incline.
Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you
release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator
pedal.
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