2016 JEEP PATRIOT Transmission

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs** XX X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. XX
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. (CVT only) XX
548 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
(CVT only) X
Change the automatic transmission fluid (six-speed
only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved
roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy
city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the ve-
hicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 549

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing,
heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (com-
mercial service), off-road, desert operation or more
than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Capacities........................... .537
Disposal ..............................511
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................374
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................239
Appearance Care ........................ .521
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .377
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ....................32, 33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........320
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .519
Automatic Transmission ...........341, 343, 516, 518
Autostick ............................ .355
Fluid And Filter Changes ..............517, 519
Fluid Level Check ...................... .517
Fluid Type .....................516, 518, 540
Gear Ranges ...................... .344, 351
Special Additives ....................516, 518 Autostick
........................... .355, 357
Axle Fluid ............................. .540
Battery ............................ .230, 499
Charging System Light ...................230
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................503
B-Pillar Location ......................... .395
Brake Assist System ...................... .377
Brake Fluid ............................ .540
Brake, Parking .......................... .370
Brakes ................................ .373
Brake System ........................ .373, 513
Master Cylinder ....................... .514
Parking ............................. .370
Warning Light ........................ .226
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................343
Bulb
Replacement ..................... .534, 535
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INDEX 565

Fluid Capacities......................... .537
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .....................519
Automatic Transmission ..................517
Cooling System ........................ .507
Power Steering ........................ .369
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........538
Fog Lights .......................... .166, 536
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .160
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...................160
Four Wheel Drive ..................... .240, 359
Systems ............................. .359
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................359
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................479
Fuel .................................. .424
Adding ............................. .428
Additives ............................ .426
Capacity ............................ .537Clean Air
............................ .424
Ethanol ............................. .425
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................428
Gasoline ............................. .424
Gauge .............................. .240
Materials Added ....................... .426
Methanol ............................ .425
Octane Rating ..................... .424, 538
Requirements ......................... .424
Tank Capacity ......................... .537
Fueling ............................... .428
Fuses ................................. .528
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........181, 189
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .............428, 430, 491
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .424
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... .424,
537
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................424
570 INDEX

Lug Nuts.............................. .452
Lumbar Support ......................... .155
Maintenance Free Battery ....................499
Maintenance Procedures ....................494
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .544
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .232, 492
Manual, Service ......................... .560
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ...................520, 521
Lubricant Selection ..................... .521
Manual Transmission ...................338, 520
Fluid Level Check ...................... .520
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................520
Lubricant Selection ...................520, 540
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .169
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................514
Methanol .............................. .425
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .246Mirrors
............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................110
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................111
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ............................ .108
Vanity ...............................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................414
MOPAR Parts ........................ .493, 559
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .425
Multi-Function Control Lever .................164
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................424
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .251
574 INDEX

Seat Belts............................ .41, 99
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........48
Child Restraint ..........................75
Extender ..............................52
Front Seat ....................... .41, 43, 46
Inspection .............................99
Operating Instructions ....................46
Pregnant Women ........................53
Pretensioners ...........................54
Rear Seat ..............................43
Reminder ............................ .224
Untwisting Procedure .....................48
Seats .............................. .149, 151
Adjustment .....................149, 151, 153
Heated .............................. .152
Lumbar Support ....................... .155
Rear Folding ......................... .160
Rear Folding (Sedan) .....................160 Seatback Release
....................... .155
Tilting .............................. .155
Security Alarm ........................ .18, 228
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............538
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .555
Service Contract ......................... .557
Service Manuals ......................... .560
Settings, Personal ........................ .254
Setting The Clock ...................262, 282, 291
Shift Lever Override ...................... .481
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............340
Shoulder Belts ............................43
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............328
Signals, Turn ..................... .101, 243, 536
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................412
Snow Tires ............................. .405
578 INDEX

Spare Tire.....................406, 407, 408, 455
Spark Plugs ............................ .538
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .178
Cancel .............................. .177
Resume ............................. .177
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................175
Starting ............................... .335
Automatic Transmission ..................336
Cold Weather ......................... .337
Engine Fails To Start .....................337
Manual Transmission ....................335
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .335
Steering Power ........................... .368, 369
Tilt Column .......................... .174
Storage ............................... .534
Storage Bin ............................. .200Storage, Vehicle
.......................... .327
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .479
Sun Roof .............................. .191
Sun Visor Extension .......................112
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .498
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Taillights .............................. .536
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........320
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................206
Tilt Down .............................. .151
Up ................................ .151
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .174
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......395, 396
Tire Markings ........................... .388
Tires ....................... .101, 400, 406, 561
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................410
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INDEX 579