2015 JEEP PATRIOT check oil

Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models
Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If
leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing the
fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between
the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 inch (4 mm) below the
fill hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509

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

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

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

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

Oil Change Indicator.......................237
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................237
Oil, Engine..............................483
Capacity.............................526
Change Interval........................484
Checking.............................483
Disposal..............................485
Filter................................486
Filter Disposal.........................485
Identification Logo......................484
Materials Added To......................485
Recommendation.......................484
Synthetic.............................485
Viscosity.............................485
Oil Filter, Selection........................486
Onboard Diagnostic System..................479
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............182
Operating Precautions......................479
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................437
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................509
Panic Alarm..............................24
Parking Brake............................357
Passing Light............................170
Personal Settings..........................240
Pets....................................99
Phone, Cellular...........................113
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...............113
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........382
Power
Door Locks............................31
Mirrors..............................112
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........194
Steering..............................356
Sunroof..............................191
Transfer Unit..........................509
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INDEX 561