2015 JEEP PATRIOT brake fluid

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If
Equipped
Use only MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed)
— If Equipped
Use only MOPAR® SP-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API
GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If
DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering ReservoirWe recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529

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

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
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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

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

Integrated Power Module (Fuses)..............517
Interior Appearance Care....................513
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............174
Introduction..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio...............149
Jacking Instructions........................442
Jack Location............................441
Jack Operation...........................440
Jump Starting............................461
Key-In Reminder..........................14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).................20
Key, Programming.........................17
Key, Replacement..........................16
Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................15
Lane Change And Turn Signals...............525
Lane Change Assist........................170
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................43
Latches................................104
Hood................................164
Lead Free Gasoline........................409
Leaks, Fluid.............................104
Life Of Tires.............................396
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................39
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............208
Light Bulbs..............................104
Lights.................................104
Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Alarm...............................218
Anti-Lock.............................218
Back-Up..............................525
Brake Assist Warning....................373
Brake Warning.........................218
Bulb Replacement.......................524
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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
560 INDEX