2015 JEEP PATRIOT User Guide

15MK74-926-AA Patriot Third Edition User Guide
2015
Patriot
USER GUIDE
Download a FREE electronic copy of the
Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet by visiting:
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals or www.jeep.com/en/warranty (U.S.); www.owners.mopar.ca/en (Canada).
Jeep® and Patriot are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
Jeep.com (U.S.)
Jeep.ca (Canada)
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention o! the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull o! the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
If you are the first registered retail owner of
your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly
acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions. However, it is not
a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance
procedures and important safety messages, please consult
your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals and
other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your
vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help
personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.),
www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Jeep dealer.
Impor tant:
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep® and Patriot are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
Driving and Alcohol:
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WAR N I NG !
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START............... 11VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM....... 12SEAT BELT SYSTEMS........... 13SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS............ 14CHILD RESTRAINTS............ 17HEAD RESTRAINTS............. 21FRONT SEATS................ 22REAR SEATS................ 24HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25TILT STEERING COLUMN......... 26
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS........... 27TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER...... 28WIPER/WASHER LEVER.......... 29ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL..... 30CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION (CVT)........... 32SIX-SPEED AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION............... 32MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS...... 32AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33POWER SUNROOF............. 34WIND BUFFETING............. 35
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 36Uconnect®130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Uconnect®130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITERADIO..................... 40Uconnect®230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Uconnect®430/430N........... 46SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVELLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.. 62iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL........ 62Uconnect®PHONE............. 63Uconnect®VOICE COMMAND....... 66Bluetooth®STREAMING AUDIO..... 68ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC)............... 69
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES....... 70UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®).................72POWER INVERTER............. 75POWER OUTLET.............. 76
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 77
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)....... 79RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)............ 80
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE.......... 81INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS.................... 81INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS.................... 86IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS...... 87AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONOVERHEATING............... 88JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..... 88JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES..... 95SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE......... 98TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE..... 99FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE....... 99EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).... 100
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 101ENGINE COMPARTMENT........ 102FLUID CAPACITIES............ 106FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 6MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..... 108MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...... 108FUSES.................... 113TIRE PRESSURES............. 115SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..... 116WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 117REPLACEMENT BULBS......... 118
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMERCENTER.................. 119CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER.................. 119ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119PUBLICATIONS ORDERING....... 119REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
TABLE OF CONTENTS

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®.................. 121
FAQ ( H o w To? )
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 122
INDEX.................. 124
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen-
tials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a
substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive
carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are
not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its
products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect®Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase.For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural re-
sources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user
information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based
products and lessen the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
(excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/
transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Never use the “PARK” position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Rollover Warning
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks
of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 69
2. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 28
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Speed Control pg. 30
6. Ignition Switch (behind steering wheel)
7. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 29
8. Audio System pg. 36
9. Climate Controls pg. 32
10. Storage
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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