2016 JEEP PATRIOT cruise control

NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired Speed
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle
has reached the desired speed, push the SET (-) button
and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before pushing the SET (-) button.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
White Telltale Indicator Light
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
This indicator shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245

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

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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