2014 JEEP PATRIOT light

30. 4WD! Warning LightThis light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
system. The light will come on, for a bulb
check, when the ignition key is turned to the
ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long
as three seconds.
When lit solid: There is an 4WD system fault. 4WD
performance will be at a reduced level . Service the 4WD
system soon.
When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily dis-
abled due to overload condition.
31. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
messages. For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)”.
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE:
The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
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Sound Horn With Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the Flash Lights with
Lock feature. Press and hold the SELECT button when in
this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the SELECT
button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears
to make your selection.
Key Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone, power sunroof, and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening
either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and hold the SELECT button when in this display until
“OFF”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make
your selection.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the RKE transmitter. Press and hold the
SELECT button when in this display until “OFF”, “30
sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make your
selection.
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By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is
displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency
station with the same selected Music Type name. The
Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
SETUP Button
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
the following items:
NOTE:Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
select an entry and make changes.
• DVD Enter — When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped). •
DISC Play/Pause —
You can toggle between playing the DVD and
pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT
button (if equipped).
• DVD Play Options — Selecting the DVD Play Options
will display the following:
• Subtitle — Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are avail-
able on the disc (if equipped).
• Audio Stream — Repeatedly pressing SELECT will
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
the disc) (if equipped).
• Angle — Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if
equipped).
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•RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod® or external USB
device, or press the VR button and say Shuffle ONor
Shuffle Off. If theRND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
• TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob functions
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio
device or external USB device.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the
track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display, press the
TUNE
control knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning the TUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll
through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
• During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock-
wise) to get to the track faster.
• In List mode, the radio PRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod® or exter-
nal USB device:
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high. NOTE:
If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat-
ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
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•Recirculation Control
Pressing the Recirculation Control button will
put the system in recirculation mode. This can
be used when outside conditions such as
smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are pres-
ent. Activating recirculation will cause the LED in the
control button to illuminate.
NOTE:
• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
• The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp
weather will cause windows to fog on the inside,
because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select
the outside air position for maximum defogging. •
The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging
when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode
control is set to panel or panel / floor.
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-
ing the mode control selection.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
Air Conditioning Control
Press this button to engage the Air Con-
ditioning. A light will illuminate when
the Air Conditioning system is engaged.
Rotating the dial left into the blue area of
the scale indicates cooler temperatures,
while rotating right into the red area
indicates warmer temperatures.
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NOTE:The air conditioning compressor will not engage
until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.
• MAX A/C
For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation
buttons at the same time.
• ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then,
select Panel, Bi-Level or Floor mode and move the
temperature control to the desired temperature.Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped
The Automatic Temperature Control system automati-
cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at
the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
Automatic Temperature Control
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▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........369
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................373
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............374
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .374
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........378
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........379
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........381
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........385
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .385
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................387
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .388
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .389▫
All Season Tires — If Equipped ............389
▫ Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped ......................... .390
▫ Snow Tires ......................... .390
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped ...............391
▫ Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped ........391
▫ Full Size Spare — If Equipped ............392
▫ Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped .........392
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .393
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................394
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .394
▫ Replacement Tires .....................395
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......397
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