2013 JEEP PATRIOT check oil

Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- 4WD Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator
- Speed Control Indicator
- Hill Descent Control Indicator
Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar LoW tirE - Low Tire Pressure
gATE - GateAjar CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if
your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Re-
quired” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster
Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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, powersteering and fill 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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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