2016 JEEP PATRIOT key

NOTE:
•When recreationally towing your vehicle, always fol-
low applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state
and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
• Vehicles equipped with manual transmissionsmay be
recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway
speed, for any distance, if the manual transmissionis
in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC
position.CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
448 STARTING AND OPERATING

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............479
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................481
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........482
▫ With Ignition Key .....................484
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Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground Manual Trans-
mission 6-Speed Auto-
matic (FWD Only) 6-Speed Auto-
matic 4WD CVT Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow NONE
• Transmission
in NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC or
ON/RUN po-
sition
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission
in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h)
max speed
• 15 miles
(24 km) max
distance
If transmission is operable:
•Transmission
in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h)
max speed
• 15 miles
(24 km) max
distance
NOT
ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT
ALLOWED NOT
ALLOWED NOT
ALLOWED
Front FWD Models ONLY OK
NOT
ALLOWED FWD Models
ONLY
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels OFFthe ground).
• Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels OFFthe ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed
automatic transmission only ( NOTthe Continuously
Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km). Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed auto-
matic
only) may also be towed (under the same limita-
tions shown above) with the rear wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If these vehicles require towing,
make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to “Shift Lever
Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of PARK for towing.
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Manual Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
• FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheels OFFthe ground).
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition
is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline.
Additional damage to the drivetrain could result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe engine, transmission,
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CAUTION! (Continued)
or drivetrain damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
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Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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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

Cupholders............................ .202
Customer Assistance ...................... .555
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Dealer Service ........................... .494
Defroster, Rear Window .....................209
Defroster, Windshield .............99, 319, 324, 325
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................172
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................491
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .369
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................511
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ............................29
KeyFob...............................29
Remote ...............................29 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
................29
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .181
Downshifting ........................... .341
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .155
Driving ............................... .359
Off-Pavement ......................... .360
Off-Road ............................ .360
Electrical Power Outlets .....................194
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............374
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................374
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................386
Traction Control System ...................380
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........175
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............381
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........231
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......248
568 INDEX