2016 JEEP PATRIOT check oil

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty. 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
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 545

Bulbs, Light......................... .101, 534
Calibration, Compass ..................... .258
Camera, Rear ........................... .179
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........537
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .537
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .428
Oil (Engine) ....................489, 490, 497
Power Steering ........................ .369
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................511
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................98, 428
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .203
Cargo Area Features ...................... .203
Cargo Compartment ...................... .203
Light ............................... .203
Luggage Carrier ....................... .210
Cargo Light ............................ .203
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .205Cargo Tie-Downs
........................ .206
Car Washes ............................ .522
Cellular Phone ...........................112
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............537
Chains, Tire ............................ .412
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .454
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .390
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .492
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................80
Child Restraints .........................75
Child Seat Installation .....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........89
Infants And Child Restraints ................78
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....88
566 INDEX

Emergency, In Case OfJacking .............................. .454
Jump Starting ......................... .475
Towing ............................. .482
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........492
Engine ............................. .489, 490
Air Cleaner .......................... .499
Block Heater ......................... .338
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .495
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................507, 538
Cooling ............................. .507
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................98, 428
Fuel Requirements ..................... .424
Jump Starting ......................... .475
Oil .......................... .495, 537, 538
Oil Filler Cap ...................489, 490, 497
Oil Filter ............................ .498
Oil Selection .......................... .496Oil Synthetic
......................... .498
Overheating .......................... .451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Ethanol ............................... .425
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................98, 428
Exhaust System ....................... .98, 505
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .499
Air Conditioning ....................328, 502
Engine Oil ........................ .498, 538
Engine Oil Disposal .....................498
Flashers ............................... .451
Hazard Warning ....................... .451
Turn Signal .....................101, 243, 536
Flooded Engine Starting ....................337
Fluid, Brake ............................ .540
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INDEX 569

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

Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................251
Oil, Engine ...................... .495, 537, 538
Capacity ............................ .537
Change Interval ....................... .496
Checking ............................ .495
Disposal ............................. .498
Filter ............................ .498, 538
Filter Disposal ........................ .498
Identification Logo ..................... .497
Materials Added To ..................... .498
Pressure Warning Light ...................228
Recommendation ....................496, 537
Synthetic ............................ .498
Viscosity ............................ .497
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .498
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .498
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .228
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................491
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............181Operating Precautions
..................... .491
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .451
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,560
Paint Care ............................. .521
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .370
Passing Light ........................... .168
Personal Settings ......................... .254
Pets ....................................96
Phone, Cellular ...........................112
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) ................112
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........396
Power Door Locks ............................31
Mirrors ..............................110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........194
Steering .......................... .368, 369
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INDEX 575