2016 JEEP PATRIOT warning light

Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately if
the brake system warning light is on.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake
fluid reservoir. Fluid level can be expected to fall as the
brake pads wear. The brake fluid level should be checked
when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level
may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed.NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to
both the brake system and the clutch release system. The
two systems are separated in the reservoir, and a leak in
one system will not affect the other system. The manual
transmission clutch release system should not require
fluid replacement during the life of the vehicle. If the
brake fluid reservoir is low and the brake system does
not indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be a
result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system. See
your local authorized dealer for service.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
558 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............509
Adding Fuel ............................ .428
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .504
Additives, Fuel .......................... .426
Adjust Down .............................. .151
Forward ............................. .151
Rearward ............................ .151
Up ................................ .151
AirBag.................................60 Advance Front Air Bag ....................62
Air Bag Operation .......................63
Air Bag Warning Light ....................71
Enhanced Accident Response ................70
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................74
FrontAirBag...........................60
If A Deployment Occurs ...................69
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................64
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............73Side Air Bags
...........................64
Transporting Pets ........................96
Air Bag Deployment ........................60
Air Bag Light ...................... .71, 99, 225
Air Bag Maintenance .......................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .499
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................501
Air Conditioning ......................... .316
Air Conditioning Controls ...................316
Air Conditioning Filter ..................328, 502
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........326, 329
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................501
Air Conditioning System .............316, 320, 501
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .401
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................228
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .................277, 303
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............508, 537
564 INDEX

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

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

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

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

GaugesFuel ................................ .240
Gear Ranges ........................ .344, 351
Gear Select Lever Override ..................481
General Information ...................... .143
Glass Cleaning .......................... .526
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................434
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............431, 433
GVWR ................................ .431
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ................112
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................451
Headlights ............................. .535
Cleaning ............................ .526
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........167
On With Wipers .....................168, 172
Passing ............................. .168
Replacing ............................ .535
Switch .............................. .165Head Restraints
......................... .156
Heated Mirrors ...........................111
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .316
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .338
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .167
Hill Descent Control ....................246, 387
Hill Start Assist .......................... .377
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .436
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............181
Hood Release ........................... .162
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Information Center, Vehicle ..................248
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
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INDEX 571