2014 JEEP PATRIOT checking oil

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone which depicts the MIN at the
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479

Downshifting........................... .326
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .154
Driving ............................... .345
Off-Pavement ......................... .346
Off-Road ............................ .346
Electrical Power Outlets .....................190
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................108
Electronic Brake Control System ...............363
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................363
Brake Assist System .....................364
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................365
Traction Control System ...................364
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............369
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......230
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .438
Jump Starting ......................... .458Towing
............................. .465
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........476
Engine ................................ .473
Air Cleaner .......................... .482
Block Heater ......................... .323
Break-In Recommendations .................95
Checking Oil Level ..................... .479
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................492
Cooling ............................. .491
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fuel Requirements ..................... .408
Jump Starting ......................... .458
Oil................................. .479
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .473
Oil Selection .......................... .480
Oil Synthetic ......................... .481
Overheating .......................... .435
Temperature Gauge ..................... .220
Enhanced

Accident Response Feature ............71
550 INDEX

Fluid Level Check...................... .504
Frequency of Fluid Change ................504
Lubricant Selection ..................... .504
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .168
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................498
Methanol .............................. .409
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .228
Mirrors ............................... .106
Automatic Dimming .....................107
Electric Powered ....................... .108
Exterior Folding ....................... .108
Heated .............................. .109
Outside ............................. .108
Rearview ............................ .106
Vanity ...............................110
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................398
Mopar Parts ............................ .477
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .409Multi-Function Control Lever
.................164
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................95
Occupant Restraints ........................67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................408
Odometer .............................. .223
Trip ................................ .221
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .234
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................234
Oil, Engine ............................. .479
Capacity ............................ .521
Change Interval ....................... .480
Checking ............................ .479
Disposal ............................. .482
Filter ............................... .482
Filter Disposal ........................ .482
Identification Logo ..................... .481
556 INDEX