2015 JEEP PATRIOT service

MOPAR® PARTS
MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash 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 between 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: Adminis-
trator, 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 imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain-
ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward lan-
guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included
are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
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Call toll free at:
•1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
•1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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Clean Air Gasoline........................410
Cleaning
Wheels...............................512
Climate Control..........................302
Clock..................................248
Clutch.................................501
Clutch Fluid.............................501
Coin Holder.............................202
Cold Weather Operation....................323
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............301
Compact Spare Tire........................393
Compass...............................232
Compass Calibration.......................244
Compass Variance.........................244
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..293
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........293
Console................................202
Contract, Service..........................543
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................526
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........498
Cooling System...........................495
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............497
Coolant Level..........................495
Disposal Of Used Coolant.................499
Drain, Flush, And Refill...................496
Inspection............................499
Points To Remember.....................500
Pressure Cap..........................498
Radiator Cap..........................498
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)............496
Corrosion Protection.......................509
Cruise Light.............................218
Cupholders.............................202
Customer Assistance.......................541
Data Recorder, Event.......................76
DealerService............................482
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INDEX 553

Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..203
Center Mounted Stop....................525
Daytime Running.......................168
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................167
Engine Temperature Warning...............218
Exterior..............................104
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..168
Headlights............................168
Headlight Switch.......................168
High Beam............................170
High Beam Indicator.....................218
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............170
Instrument Cluster......................168
License..............................525
Lights On Reminder.....................168
Low Fuel.............................218
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........218
Map Reading..........................171
Oil Pressure...........................218
Seat Belt Reminder......................218
Security Alarm..........................19
Service...............................524
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............218
Traction Control........................373
Turn Signal...........................104
Voltage..............................218
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......218
Loading Vehicle..........................416
Capacities............................417
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..381
Locks..................................30
Automatic Door.........................32
Child Protection.........................34
Door.................................30
Power Door............................31
Lubrication, Body.........................490
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................210
LugNuts...............................438
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INDEX 559

Lumbar Support..........................157
Maintenance Free Battery....................487
Maintenance Procedures....................482
Maintenance Schedule......................532
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......218
Manual, Service..........................546
Manual Transaxle
Fluid Level Check.......................508
Lubricant Selection......................509
Manual Transmission......................324
Fluid Level Check.......................508
Frequency Of Fluid Change................508
Lubricant Selection......................508
Map/Reading Lights.......................171
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................501
Methanol...............................410
Mini-Trip Computer.......................232
Mirrors................................109
Automatic Dimming.....................110
Electric Powered........................112
Exterior Folding........................111
Heated...............................112
Outside..............................111
Rearview.............................109
Vanity...............................113
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................400
MOPAR® Parts...........................481
MTBE/ETBE............................410
Multi-Function Control Lever.................167
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................99
Occupant Restraints........................40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................409
Odometer...............................218
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..218
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Untwisting Procedure.....................52
Seats..................................151
Adjustment...........................151
Heated...............................154
Lumbar Support........................157
Rear Folding..........................162
Rear Folding (Sedan).....................162
Seatback Release........................157
Tilting...............................157
Security Alarm............................18
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..............527
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Programming....................17
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
Service Assistance.........................541
Service Contract..........................543
Service Manuals..........................546
Settings, Personal.........................240
Setting The Clock.........................248
Shift Lever Override.......................468
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.............326
Shoulder Belts............................43
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)............314
Signals, Turn............................104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................398
Snow Tires..............................391
Spare Tire...............................393
Spark Plugs.............................527
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................177
Speedometer.............................218
Starting................................321
Automatic Transmission..................322
Cold Weather..........................323
Engine Fails To Start.....................323
Manual Transmission....................321
Remote...............................26
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Replacement...........................397
Rotation..............................399
Safety...............................374
Sizes................................376
Snow Tires............................391
Spare Tire.............................441
Spinning.............................395
Trailer Towing.........................427
Tread Wear Indicators....................395
Tire Safety Information.....................374
Tire Service Kit...........................451
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................424
Towing................................418
24-Hour Towing Assistance................129
Disabled Vehicle........................470
Guide...............................423
Recreational...........................433
Weight...............................423
Towing Assistance.........................129
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........433
Trailer Towing...........................418
Cooling System Tips.....................432
Hitches..............................422
Minimum Requirements..................425
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..430
Trailer And Tongue Weight................424
Wiring...............................429
Trailer Towing Guide.......................423
Trailer Weight............................423
Transaxle
Automatic.............................12
Transmission
Automatic............................327
Fluid................................504
Manual..............................324
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .182
Transporting Pets..........................99
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