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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the release lever located below
the instrument panel and in front of
the driver’s door.
2. Raise the hood and locate the safety
latch, in the middle of the hood open-
ing.
3. Move the safety latch while lifting the
hood at the same time.
4. Insert the support rod into the slot on
the hood.
5. To close the hood, remove the support
rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 18
How do my heated seats operate? pg. 25
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 38
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 40
• Uconnect®230 pg. 43
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 46
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 42
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 42
• Uconnect®230 pg. 42
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 51
How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect®130 pg. 44
• Uconnect®130 with Satellite Radio pg. 44
• Uconnect®230 pg. 44
• Uconnect®430/430N pg. 47
How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 54
How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 63
How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 72
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Patriot? pg. 79
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 82
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 88
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 95
FAQ (How To?)
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Fuel
Capacity..............106
Octane Rating..........106
Ta n k C a p a c i t y..........106
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..72
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . .106
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . .108
Glass Cleaning............108
GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps) . . .56
Hard Drive (HDD)............51Headlights................28Cleaning.............108Dimmer Switch..........28High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Head Restraints............21Heated Mirrors...........33,34Heated Seats..............25High Beam Indicator..........86High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch................28HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . .72Hood Release.............101
Instrument Cluster............8Indicators..............8Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 81, 86Instrument Panel Cover.......108Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .108Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . .113Interior and Instrument Lights . . .6, 7Interior Appearance Care.......108Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .29Introduction...............3Inverter Outlet (115V).........75Inverter, Power.............75iPod®/USB/MP3 Control........62Bluetooth®Streaming Audio . . .68
Jacking Instructions..........89Jack Location..............88Jack Operation...........88,89Jump Starting..............95
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........12
Disarm The Alarm.........12
Lock The Doors...........10
Panic Alarm............10
Remote Start............11
Unlock The Doors.........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .70
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . .29
Lane Change Assist..........29
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118LightsCruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Engine Temperature Warning . . .84Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Four-Wheel Drive Indicator....86Headlights.............28High Beam Indicator.......86Hill Descent Control Indicator . .86Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .85Security Alarm...........86Tire Pressure Monitoring(TPMS)...............82Transmission Warning.......84Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . 2 8 , 2 9LocksLiftgate, Tailgate..........10Lubrication, Body...........108Lumbar Support............23
Maintenance Free Battery......108Maintenance, General........108Maintenance Procedures.......108Maintenance Record.........112Maintenance Schedule........108Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Manual TransmissionLubricant Selection.......107Master Cylinder (Brakes).......108Media Center Radio . . . . . . . .43, 46MOPAR®Accessories.........121
Navigation................54Navigation System (Uconnect®gps)..55
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Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .54
New Vehicle Break-In Period.....27
Occupant Restraints..........15
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . .86
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . .106, 108
Capacity..............106
Change Interval.........108
Checking.............108
Disposal..............108Filter............106, 108Filter Disposal..........108Materials Added to........108Recommendation.....106, 108Viscosity.............108Oil Filter, Selection..........108Oil Pressure Light...........81OutletPower................76Overheating, Engine..........87
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Panic Alarm...............10Phone (Pairing).............63Phone (Uconnect®)..........63Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation.............115PowerInverter...............75Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet)...............76Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Power Steering Fluid.........107Power Sunroof.............34Power Transfer Unit..........107Preparation for Jacking........88Programmable Electronic Features . .70
Radio Operation.....39,41,44,49Rain Sensitive Wiper System.....29Rear Seat, Folding...........24Rear Wiper/Washer...........29Refrigerant...............108Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Arm The Alarm...........12Disarm The Alarm.........12Lock The Doors...........10Panic Alarm............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors.........10
Remote Starting
How To Use Remote Start.....11
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Starting System.....11
Remote Starting System........11
Replacement Bulbs..........118
Reporting Safety Defects.......120
Restraint, Head.............21Roll Over Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Satellite Radio(Uconnect®studios) . . .40, 42, 45Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . .108Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . .108Seat BeltsAdjustable Shoulder Belt.....13Pretensioners...........13Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Seat Belt Warning . . . . . . . . .13Seats...................22Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Heated...............25Height Adjustment........23Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Power................22Rear Folding............24Security Alarm.............86Arm The System..........12Disarm The System........12Security Alarm...........12Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .106Shift Lever Override..........98Signals, Turn............29,86SIRIUS Travel Link...........57Spare Tire . . . . . . . . .88,116, 117Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Speed ControlAccel/Decel............30Cancel...............31Resume...............31Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6Steering Wheel Audio Controls....62
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