2015 JEEP PATRIOT steering wheel

NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt steering column lever is
located on the left side of the steering column, below the
turn signal lever.
Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the
steering column up or down, as desired. Push the lever
up to lock the steering column firmly in place.
Mist Operation
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
Tilt Steering Column Lever
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!iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . .293
▫Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
Device.............................293
▫Using This Feature.....................294
▫Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons...................294
▫Play Mode..........................294
▫List Or Browse Mode...................296
▫Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA).......298
!STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS......299
▫Radio Operation......................300
▫CD Player...........................301
!CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE...........301
!RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .302
!CLIMATE CONTROLS...................302
▫Manual Heating And Air Conditioning......303
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...........................307
▫Operating Tips.......................313
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Control Buttons
STEP Button
Push the STEP button located on the steering wheel to
scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-
tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B).
RESET Button
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, then push and hold the RESET button
located on the steering wheel.
The following displays can be reset or changed:
•Trip A
•Trip B
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Push and release the STEP button on the instru-
ment cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B.
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Mini-Trip Control Buttons
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•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
•Compass Heading
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
•Uconnect® Phone Displays (if equipped)
•Audio Mode Display
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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Selecting A Different Audio Device
1. Push the Phonebutton to begin.
2. After the#Ready#prompt and following the beep, say
#Setup#, then say#Select Audio Devices.#
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the
Uconnect® phone system to list the audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or push the VRbutton on
the radio and say “Next Track,” to jump to the next
music track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or push the VRbut-
ton on the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to
the previous music track on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pushing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
CD/HDD/AUX etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push-button in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset button.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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!AUTOSTICK..........................342
▫Autostick (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) . .342
▫Autostick (CVT)......................344
!FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF
EQUIPPED...........................346
!ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS................346
!OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS...............347
▫When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD
Lock Lever Engaged...................348
▫Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand..........348
▫Hill Climbing........................350
▫Driving Through Water.................353
▫After Driving Off-Road.................354
!POWER STEERING.....................356
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............356
!PARKING BRAKE......................357
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................360
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .361
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............361
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............363
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............364
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..........365
▫Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .366
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................367
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........369
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................373
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