2015 JEEP PATRIOT tires

CAUTION!
• When installing the IPM cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly
positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the
IPM, and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct
amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result
in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to
blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at
least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD
for more information regarding tire warn-
ings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure,
affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-
inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.
Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire
pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Always drive with each tire
inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location(Example)
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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and
function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of
your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your
vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your
vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or
on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment tire should be repaired
(or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact
spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do
not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given
time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not
drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life.
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare.
Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint....19Ti l t S t e e r i n g C o l u m n..........26Tires...................88Air Pressure...........115Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . .116Jacking...............88Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Touchscreen RadioAudio Settings...........48Cleaning Your TouchscreenRadio................54To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 9Disabled Vehicle..........99To w i n g V e h i c l e B e h i n d aMotorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Trailer TowingTrailer and Tongue Weight....79Trailer Weight..............79TransmissionAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .107, 108Maintenance...........108
Tu r n S i g n a l s . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9 , 8 6
Uconnect®Voice Command . . . . . .66
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .12Voice Command............66Voice Prompt VolumeNavigation..............54VolumeNavigation Voice Prompt.....54
Warning, Roll Over . . . . . . . . . . . .5Warnings and Cautions........16WasherAdding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . .108Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Washers, Windshield..........29Washing Vehicle............108Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . .108Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . .108, 117Wind Buffeting.............35Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . .29Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . .108Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .29Wiper Blade Replacement......108Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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