2015 JEEP PATRIOT key

With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheelsOFFthe ground).
•Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheelsOFFthe ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed
automatic transmission only (NOTthe Continuously
Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
•The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed auto-
maticonly) may also be towed (under the same limita-
tions shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If these vehicles require towing,
make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
474 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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

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
554 INDEX

Gear Select Lever Override..................468
General Information.......................145
Glass Cleaning...........................514
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................419
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................416
GVWR.................................416
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)...............113
Hazard Warning Flasher....................437
Headlights..............................524
Cleaning.............................514
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........170
Passing..............................170
Replacing.............................524
Switch...............................168
Head Restraints..........................158
Heated Mirrors...........................112
Heated Seats.............................154
Heater.................................303
Heater, Engine Block.......................324
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .170
Hill Descent Control.......................218
Hill Start Assist...........................367
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................422
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............182
Hood Release............................164
Ignition.................................12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal.......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................15
Information Center, Vehicle..................234
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................109
Instrument Cluster........................218
Instrument Panel And Controls...............216
Instrument Panel Cover.....................514
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............515
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INDEX 557

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
558 INDEX

Windows..............................35
Power Steering Fluid.......................529
Power Transfer Unit.......................509
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............54
Preparation For Jacking.....................441
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................54
Programmable Electronic Features.............240
Radial Ply Tires..........................389
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........498
Radio Operation..........................246
Radio (Sound Systems).....................246
Rear Axle (Differential).....................508
Rear Drive Assembly.......................508
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................39
Rear Seat, Folding.........................162
Rearview Mirrors.........................109
Rear Window Defroster.....................209
Rear Window Features.....................208
Rear Wiper/Washer........................208
Recorder, Event Data.......................76
Recreational Towing.......................433
Reformulated Gasoline.....................410
Refrigerant..............................489
Remote Control
Door Locks............................20
Security Alarm..........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................26
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan).................20
Remote Starting System......................26
Replacement Bulbs........................522
Replacement Keys.........................16
Replacement Parts.........................481
Replacement Tires.........................397
Reporting Safety Defects....................545
Restraint, Head...........................158
562 INDEX

Untwisting Procedure.....................52
Seats..................................151
Adjustment...........................151
Heated...............................154
Lumbar Support........................157
Rear Folding..........................162
Rear Folding (Sedan).....................162
Seatback Release........................157
Tilting...............................157
Security Alarm............................18
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..............527
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Programming....................17
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
Service Assistance.........................541
Service Contract..........................543
Service Manuals..........................546
Settings, Personal.........................240
Setting The Clock.........................248
Shift Lever Override.......................468
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.............326
Shoulder Belts............................43
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)............314
Signals, Turn............................104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................398
Snow Tires..............................391
Spare Tire...............................393
Spark Plugs.............................527
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................177
Speedometer.............................218
Starting................................321
Automatic Transmission..................322
Cold Weather..........................323
Engine Fails To Start.....................323
Manual Transmission....................321
Remote...............................26
564 INDEX