2016 JEEP PATRIOT Tire chain

▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........386
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .387
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............388
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .388
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........392
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........394
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........395
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........400
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .400
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................401
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .403
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .403
▫ Tire Types .......................... .404▫
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............406
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............406
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .409
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................409
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .410
▫ Replacement Tires .....................411
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......412
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....413
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) ............................. .414
▫ Base System ........................ .417
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........419
▫ General Information ....................423
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WARNING!(Continued)
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices
are not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
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Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system
fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a
chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will
repeat providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next tofacilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
and LOW TIRE message will still turn ON due to the
low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75
seconds and then remain on solid.
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text message will not be present, and a pressure value
will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can
occur with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next tofacilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
detected. In this case, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message is then followed with a graphic display with pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres-
sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors
but they may not be located in the correct vehicle
position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as
the
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is displayed.
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will still turn ON due to the low tire. The “LOW TIRE”
text message and the graphic with the low tire pres-
sure flashing will be displayed.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow
enough slack for turning corners.
• Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. Always block or chockthe
trailer wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
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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

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

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
580 INDEX