2014 JEEP PATRIOT ECO mode

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
ModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground) Flatbed Towing
(all four wheels suspended OFF the ground) Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Automatic Trans- mission With a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
FWD Manual Transmis- sion With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in NEU- TRAL Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Automatic Trans- mission With a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
AWD Manual Transmis- sion With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in NEU- TRAL Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it
may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on
ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do
not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on theChrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report
a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor
Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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LocksLiftgate, Tailgate ..........10
Lumbar Support ............20
Maintenance Record .........109
MaintenanceSchedule........105
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)................83
MediaCenterRadio........43,47
MOPAR
®Accessories .........116
Navigation ................54
Navigation System (Uconnect
®
gps)..................55
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .55
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....24
OilChangeIndicator..........85
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............104
Oil Pressure Light ...........84
Outlet Power ................75
Overheating, Engine ..........85
Panic Alarm ...............10
Phone (Uconnect
®) ..........63
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............112
Power Inverter ...............74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............75
Seats ................18
Steering ..............104
Power Sunroof .............32
Preparation for Jacking ........88
Programmable Electronic Features . .69
Radio Operation .....37,40,44,49
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....26
Rear Seat, Folding ...........21
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors
.........10
Remote Starting How To Use Remote Start .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
Replacement Bulbs ..........113
Reporting Safety Defects .......115
RollOverWarning ............4
Satellite Radio (Uconnect
®
studios) ...........39,41,45
Schedule,Maintenance .......105
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................13
Child Restraints ........13,15
Energy Management Feature . . .13
Engage The Automatic
Locking Mode ...........16
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........13
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......13
Seat Belt Reminder ........13
Seats ................18,19
Adjustment .............19
Folding Front Passenger .....20
Heated ...............22
Height Adjustment ........19
Manual ...............19
Power ................18
Rear Folding ............21
Security Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Security Alarm ...........12
Shift Lever Override ..........97
Signals, Turn ..............26
SIRIUS Travel Link ...........57
SpareTire................87
SparkPlugs..............104
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............28
Cancel ...............28
Resume ...............28
Set .................27
Starting Remote ...............11
INDEX
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