2016 JEEP PATRIOT Owners Manual

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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Sunroof............................. .191
Transfer Unit ......................... .521
Windows ..............................35
Power Seats Down .............................. .151
Forward ............................. .151
Rearward ............................ .151
Tilt ................................ .151
Up ................................ .151
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .540
Power Transfer Unit ....................521, 540
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............53
Preparation For Jacking .....................455
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................54
Programmable Electronic Features .............254
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .403
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........511Radio Frequency
General Information .................18, 25, 29
Radio Operation ...................... .260, 315
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................260
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................520
Rear Camera ........................... .179
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .520
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................38
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .160
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .108
Rear Window Defroster .....................209
Rear Window Features .....................208
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .208
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .447
Reformulated Gasoline .....................424
Refrigerant ............................. .501
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................41
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Remote ControlDoor Locks ............................20
Security Alarm ..........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .534
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .493
Replacement Tires .........................411
Reporting Safety Defects ....................559
Restraint, Head .......................... .156
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................203
Roll Over Warning ..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .210
Rotation, Tires .......................... .413
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................99
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101Safety Defects, Reporting
....................559
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................98
Safety Information, Tire .....................388
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................277, 303
Schedule, Maintenance .....................544
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......48
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........54
Energy Management Feature ................54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................46
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............48
Pregnant Women ........................53
Seat Belt Extender .......................52
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................54
Seat Belt Reminder .......................41
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .528
Seat Belt Reminder .........................41
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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
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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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Air Pressure.......................... .400
Chains .............................. .412
Changing ............................ .454
Compact Spare ........................ .407
General Information ..................400, 406
High Speed .......................... .403
Inflation Pressures ...................... .401
Jacking .............................. .454
Life Of Tires .......................... .410
Load Capacity ..................... .395, 396
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............414
Pressure Warning Light ...................234
Quality Grading ....................... .561
Radial .............................. .403
Replacement ...........................411
Rotation ............................. .413
Safety ........................... .388, 400
Sizes ............................... .390
Snow Tires ........................... .405Spare Tire
..................... .406, 408, 455
Spinning ............................ .409
Trailer Towing ........................ .441
Tread Wear Indicators ....................409
Tire Safety Information .....................388
Tire Service Kit . . . .465, 466, 467, 469, 470, 472, 473, 474
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................438
Towing ............................... .433
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .482
Guide .............................. .437
Recreational .......................... .447
Weight .............................. .437
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........447
Traction Control ......................... .380
T

railer Towing .......................... .433
Cooling System Tips .....................446
Hitches ............................. .436
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Minimum Requirements..................439
Tips................................ .445
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................438
Wiring .............................. .443
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .437
Trailer Weight ........................... .437
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ..................341, 343, 516, 518
Fluid ........................ .516, 518, 540
Manual ............................. .338
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....181
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .409
Trip Computer .......................... .246
Turn Signals ..................... .167, 243, 536UCI Connector
.......................... .306
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Operation .............................114
Phone Call Features .....................122
Phone Features ........................ .125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
Phone .............................. .132
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........289
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............284
Operating Instructions Radio Mode .......281, 290
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .286
Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio .............276, 302
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............296
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........290
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .298
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ................112
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Understanding Your Instrument Panel...........217
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................561
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .306
Universal Transmitter ..................... .181
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .424
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................48
Vanity Mirrors ...........................111
Variance, Compass ....................... .258
Vehicle Certification Label ...................431
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ....................396, 431, 432
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........18
Vehicle Storage ....................... .327, 534Voice Command
Commands ........................... .145
System Operation ...................... .143
Voice Training ........................ .149
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................143
Warning, Roll Over .........................4
Warnings And Cautions ......................7
Warranty Information ..................... .559
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .504
Washers, Windshield ...................... .172
Washing Vehicle ......................... .522
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................524
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................524
Wind Buffeting .......................... .193
Window Fogging ........................ .327
Windows ................................35
Power ................................35
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