2015 JEEP PATRIOT light

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC
warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................361
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............497
Adding Fuel.............................413
Adding Washer Fluid......................491
Additives, Fuel...........................411
Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Advance Front Air Bag....................62
Air Bag Components.....................61
Air Bag Operation.......................64
Air Bag Warning Light....................73
Enhanced Accident Response................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................76
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
If A Deployment Occurs...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................65
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............75
Side Air Bags...........................66
Transporting Pets........................99
Air Bag Deployment........................61
Air Bag Light.............................73
Air Bag Maintenance.......................75
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .486
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................488
Air Conditioning..........................303
Air Conditioning Controls...................303
Air Conditioning Filter.....................314
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............313
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................488
Air Conditioning System....................303
Air Pressure, Tires.........................387
Alarm Light.............................218
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................263
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................496
Capacities............................526
Disposal..............................499
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................361
550 INDEX

Anti-Lock Warning Light....................218
Appearance Care.........................509
Assistance Towing.........................129
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................110
Automatic Door Locks......................32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........307
Automatic Transaxle........................12
Fluid Level Check.......................507
Automatic Transmission....................327
Autostick.............................342
Fluid And Filter Changes..................505
Fluid Level Check.......................505
Fluid Type............................504
Gear Ranges...........................330
Special Additives.......................504
Autostick...............................342
Axle Fluid..............................529
Battery.................................487
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........25
Belts, Seat...............................102
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................490
B-Pillar Location..........................381
Brake Assist System.......................364
Brake Fluid.............................529
Brake, Parking...........................357
Brakes.................................360
Brake System............................360
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................361
Master Cylinder........................501
Parking..............................357
Warning Light.........................218
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................329
Bulb Replacement.........................522
Bulbs, Light.............................104
Calibration, Compass......................244
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........526
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INDEX 551

Capacities, Fluid..........................526
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................413
Oil (Engine)...........................477
Power Steering.........................356
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................498
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................101
Cargo Area Cover.........................203
Cargo Area Features.......................203
Cargo Compartment.......................203
Light................................203
Luggage Carrier........................210
Cargo Light.............................203
Cargo Load Floor.........................205
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................206
Car Washes.............................510
Cellular Phone...........................113
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............525
Chains, Tire.............................398
Changing A Flat Tire.......................440
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................376
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .480
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............100
Checks, Safety...........................100
Child Restraint............................77
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................82
Child Restraints.........................77
Child Seat Installation.....................96
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........92
Infants And Child Restraints................80
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint....91
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................93
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......85
Older Children And Child Restraints..........81
Seating Positions........................84
Child Safety Locks.........................34
552 INDEX

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

Defroster, Rear Window.....................209
Defroster, Windshield......................102
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................174
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................479
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................170
Dipsticks
Power Steering.........................356
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................499
Door Locks
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......34
Door Locks............................30
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Remote...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................30
Door Locks, Automatic......................32
Door Opener, Garage.......................182
Downshifting............................327
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................157
Driving................................346
Off-Pavement..........................347
Off-Road.............................347
Electrical Power Outlets.....................194
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................112
Electronic Brake Control System...............361
Brake Assist System.....................364
Electronic Roll Mitigation.................365
Traction Control System...................363
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............369
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......234
Emergency, In Case Of
Jacking...............................440
Jump Starting..........................461
Towing..............................470
Emission Control System Maintenance..........480
Engine.................................477
554 INDEX

Air Cleaner...........................486
Block Heater..........................324
Break-In Recommendations.................99
Checking Oil Level......................483
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................495
Cooling..............................495
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................101
Fuel Requirements......................409
Jump Starting..........................461
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..483
Oil Filler Cap..........................477
Oil Selection...........................484
Oil Synthetic..........................485
Overheating...........................437
Temperature Gauge......................218
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............72
Ethanol................................410
Event Data Recorder........................76
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................101
Exhaust System...........................101
Exterior Lights...........................104
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................486
Air Conditioning.......................314
Engine Oil............................486
Engine Oil Disposal.....................485
Flashers................................437
Hazard Warning........................437
Turn Signal...........................104
Flooded Engine Starting....................323
Fluid, Brake.............................529
Fluid Capacities..........................526
Fluid Leaks.............................104
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.....................507
Automatic Transmission..................505
Cooling System.........................495
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INDEX 555