2015 JEEP PATRIOT maintenance

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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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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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
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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
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Restraints, Child...........................77
Retractable Cargo Area Cover................203
Roll Over Warning..........................4
Roof Type Carrier.........................210
Rotation, Tires...........................399
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.................102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................104
Safety Defects, Reporting....................545
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................101
Safety Information, Tire.....................374
Safety Tips..............................100
Satellite Radio Antenna.....................263
Schedule, Maintenance.....................532
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage......52
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........55
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode.......57
Energy Management Feature................55
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode.........56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................46
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............52
Pregnant Women........................54
Seat Belt Extender.......................53
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................54
Seat Belt Maintenance......................515
Seat Belts................................42
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........52
Child Restraint..........................77
Extender..............................53
Front Seat.............................42
Inspection............................102
Operating Instructions....................46
Pregnant Women........................54
Pretensioners...........................54
Rear Seat..............................43
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