MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is dis-
played. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate
as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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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 mainte-
nance 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 irregular 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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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by
Mopar®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Patriot.
EXTERIOR:
• Camping Tent• Sunroof Air Deflector • Front Air Deflector
• Hitch Receiver• Rear Air Deflectors • Molded Splash Guards
• Fog Lights• Vehicle Cover
INTERIOR:
• Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Bright Pedal Kit
• Slush Mats• Ambient Light Kit • Cargo Mat
• Katzkin Leather Interiors • Cargo Tray• Cargo Nets
• Roadside Safety Kit • Shift Knob
ELECTRONICS:
• Rear View Camera • Mopar Web (WiFi) • Remote Start
• Electronic VehicleTracking System (EVTS)
CARRIERS:
• Canoe Carrier• Bike Carriers• Water Sports Carrier
• Roof Top Cargo Carriers • Ski and SnowboardCarriers
For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar®, visit your local dealership
or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
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Adding Engine Coolant
(Antifreeze).............108
Adding Washer Fluid.........108
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag . . . . . .14
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .14
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . .14
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rollover...............14Side Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . .16Side Impact Curtains.......16Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .14Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter)................108Air Conditioner Maintenance....108Air Conditioning............33Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....108Air Conditioning System.......108Air Recirculation..........33,34AlarmArm The System..........12Disarm The System........12Vehicle Security Alarm......12Alarm, Panic..............10Alarm (Security Alarm)......12,86Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .106, 108Capacities............106Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Anti-Lock Warning Light........81Appearance Care...........108Assistance Towing...........81Audio Jack........39,42,45,51Audio Settings........39,41,44Audio Systems (Radio).........38Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Automatic Transmission........32Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .107Overheating............88Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Battery..............95,108Bluetooth®
Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device AfterPairing................63
Body Mechanism Lubrication....108
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Brake System.............108
Master Cylinder.........108
Warning Light...........83
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle................27
Bulb Replacement..........118
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Calibration, Compass.........69Capacities, Antifreeze (EngineCoolant)..............106Capacities, Fluid...........106Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............108Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108CD (Compact Disc)Player.........39,42,45,50Change Oil Indicator..........86Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . .88Charging System Light.........81Child Restraint.............17Child RestraintsLower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17CleaningWheels..............108Windshield Wiper Blades....108Climate Control.............32Clock Setting.......38,41,44,47Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .81Brake Warning Light........83Charging System Light......81Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Activation/Malfunction IndicatorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light...........82Front Fog Light Indicator.....86High Beam Indicator.......86Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Oil Pressure Warning Light....81
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light............82Turn Signal Indicator.......86Vehicle Security Light.......86Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Compact Spare Tire..........116Compass Calibration..........69Coolant (Antifreeze).........106Cooling System............108Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .108Coolant Level...........108Disposal of Used Coolant....108Drain, Flush, and Refill.....108Inspection............108Points to Remember . . . . . . .108Pressure Cap...........108Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)........106, 108Corrosion Protection.........108Cruise Control (Speed Control)....30Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Customer Assistance.........119
Defects, Reporting..........120Dimmer Control.............28Dimmer Switch, Headlight......28Disabled Vehicle Towing........81Disarming, Security System......12Discharged Battery...........95DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .108
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System . . .36Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)................30Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .85Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Average Fuel Consumption....69Distance Traveled.........69Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Exit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Language (Selecting The
Language)..............70
Travel Time.............69
Trip Functions...........69
Units (Set Units)..........70
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking...............88
Jump Starting...........95
Overheating............87
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1
Engine
Air Cleaner............108
Break-In Recommendations . . .27
Checking Oil Level........108
Compartment...........102
Coolant (Antifreeze).......106
Cooling...............108
Jump Starting...........95
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 108
Oil Filler Cap...........108Oil Selection...........108Overheating............87Event Data Recorder.........100Exhaust System............108
FiltersAir Cleaner............108Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .106, 108Engine Oil Disposal.......108FlashersTu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6Flash-To-Pass..............28Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Fluid, Brake..............107Fluid Capacities............106Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 86Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .24Four Wheel Drive Operation......77Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........99Front Heated Seats...........25Front WipersMist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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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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