2014 JEEP PATRIOT trip computer

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........212
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................213
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....214
 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED .....228
▫ Control Buttons ...................... .229
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED ...........230
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System —
If Equipped ........................ .234
▫ EVIC Functions ...................... .235▫
Compass/Temperature/Audio ............235
▫ Average Fuel Economy ..................235
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ................236
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ..............236
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... .236
▫ Display Units Of Measure In .............237
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .237
 Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND
6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
JACK) ............................. .243
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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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The EVIC consists of the following:
•System Status
• Units
• Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Compass Heading
• Outside Temperature Display
• Trip Computer Functions
• Uconnect® Phone Displays (if equipped)
• Audio Mode Display
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231

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
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Trailer Towing.......................... .418
Cooling System Tips .....................431
Hitches ............................. .421
Minimum Requirements ..................424
Tips................................ .429
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................423
Wiring .............................. .428
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .422
Trailer Weight ........................... .422
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .326
Fluid ............................... .500
Manual ............................. .323
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .177
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .394
Trip Computer .......................... .228Trip Odometer
.......................... .223
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................221
Turn Signals ............................ .166
UCI Connector .......................... .290
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............129
Operation .............................112
Phone Call Features .....................120
Phone Features ........................ .123
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Phone .............................. .130
Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........272
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............267
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........264
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .269
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio .................259
562 INDEX