2013 JEEP PATRIOT warning light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed
in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light
• When lit solid: There is a 4WD system fault. The 4WD performance will be at areduced level. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
• When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily disabled due to overload condition.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature thatmight occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, you will
experience reduced vehicle performance until the automatic transmission cools
down. If the overheating continues, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle,
with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns
off, you may continue to drive normally.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
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Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chimesounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING
• During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days,the automatic transmission oil may become too hot.
• When the transmission overheat warning light
turns on, you will experience
reduced performance until the automatic transmission cools down. Once the
transmission has cooled down and the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally. If the high speed is maintained, the overheating will continue to occur.
• If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed un-der the rear load floor in the cargo area.
Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the load floor cover and removethe hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level sur-
face, avoiding ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
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Airbag..................12
Air Conditioning............25
Alarm,Panic ..............10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........11
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................25
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............86
Overheating ............71
AxleFluid................86
Belts, Seat ...............11
Brake Fluid ...............86
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............20
BulbReplacement...........95
Calibration,Compass .........57
ChangeOilIndicator..........70
ChangingAFlatTire..........71
Child Restraint .............13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....13
Compass Calibration ..........57
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........86
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....23
CruiseLight...............23
Dimmer Control .............21
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......21
Disarming, Theft System .......11
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System...28
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...66
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)..........57,58
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .......68
Jacking ...............71
Jump Starting ...........76
Overheating ............70 Engine
Break-In Recommendations . . .20
Compartment ...........84
Jump Starting ...........76
Oil Selection ............86
Overheating ............70
Event Data Recorder ..........82
Exterior Lights .............95
Flash-To-Pass ..............21
Fluid Capacities ............86
Fluids ..................86
FogLights................21
Folding Front Passenger Seat .....16
FoldingRearSeat ...........17
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......63
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........81
Front Heated Seats ...........18
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .......69
Specifications ...........86
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...59
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......69
Headlights ................20
Dimmer Switch ..........21
HighBeam .............21
Heated Seats ..............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..........21
HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener)...59
Hood Release ..............83
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . .8
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..22
Introduction ...............2
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........61
Inverter, Power .............61
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........51
Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . .57
Jacking Instructions ..........72
Jack Location ..............71
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Jack Operation...........71,72
Jump Starting ..............76
KeyFob.................10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .58
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....21
Lane Change Assist ..........21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and TetherforCHildren).........13
Lights
Engine Temperature Warning...67
Headlights .............20
Park .................20
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............66
Transmission Warning .......69
TurnSignal .............21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate .........10
Maintenance Record ..........91
MaintenanceSchedule ........87
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ...........68
MOPAR
®Accessories .........96
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .44
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....20
Oil Change Indicator ..........70
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............86
Outlet Power ................62
Overheating, Engine ..........70
Panic Alarm ...............10
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............94
Power Inverter ...............61
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............62
Seats ................15
Steering ..............86 Preparation for Jacking
........71
Programmable Electronic Features...58
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....22
RearSeat,Folding...........17
Recreational Towing ..........65
Remote Starting System ........10
Replacement Bulbs ..........95
RollOverWarning ............4
Schedule,Maintenance........87
Seat Belts ................11
Seats ................15,16
Adjustment ............16
Folding Front Passenger .....16
Heated ...............18
Power ................15
RearFolding ............17
Shift Lever Override ..........79
Signals, Turn ..............21
SpareTire................71
SparkPlugs...............86
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............23
Cancel ...............23
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .23
Starting Remote ...............10
Steering TiltColumn ............19
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....50
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ................12
Theft System Arming ..........11
Theft System Disarming ........11
Tilt Steering Column ..........19
Tires Air Pressure ............94
Changing ..............71
Jacking ...............71
SpareTire .............71
Towing..................65 Disabled Vehicle ..........80
Recreational ............65
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ....65
Trailer Weight ..............65
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 13
• How do my heated seats operate? pg. 18
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle?• Uconnect
®130 pg. 30
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 32
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 35
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 38
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 37
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 37
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 37
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 41
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect
®130 pg. 35
• Uconnect
®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 35
• Uconnect
®230 pg. 35
• Uconnect
®430/430N pg. 38
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 44
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 52
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 59
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Patriot? pg. 65
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 66
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 71
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 76
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 92
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 86
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 87
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 94
FAQ (How To?)
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