2015 JEEP PATRIOT overheating

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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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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