2016 JEEP PATRIOT air condition

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty
and off road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, powersteering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required mainte-
nance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace
if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. Check park brake
function, adjust if necessary. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs** X X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. X X
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. X X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. (CVT only) XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only) X
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Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze) .............118
Adding Washer Fluid .........118
Adjust Down .................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Up ..................24
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......14
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBagComponents ........14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight.....14,17
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........16,109
Event Data Recorder
(EDR) .............17,109
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideAirBags ............15
SideImpacts ............14
AirBagLight............17,89
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ................118
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....118
Air Conditioning ............39
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....118
Air Conditioning System .......118
Air Recirculation ..........38,39
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......12,94
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .116, 118 Capacities ............116
Disposal ..............118
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........89
Appearance Care ...........118
Assistance Towing ...........89
Audio Jack ........46,50,54,59
Audio Settings ........45,48,52
Audio Systems (Radio) .........44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................39
Automatic Transmission ........38 FluidType ............117
Overheating
............96
AxleFluid...............117
Back-Up Camera ............37
Battery .................118
Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile
Phone Or Audio Device After
Pairing ................73
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....118
BrakeFluid ..............117
Brakes.................118
Brake System .............118
Master Cylinder .........118
Warning Light ...........91
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................29
Bulb Replacement ..........128
Bulbs,Light..............128
Calibration, Compass .........78
Canada...............3,130
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............116
Capacities, Fluid ...........116
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ............118
CarWashes ..............118
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........46,49,53,58
Change Oil Indicator ..........95
ChangingAFlatTire..........96
Charging System Light .........
89
Child Restraint .............18
Child Restraints ............18
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Chil-
dren .................18
Child Seat Installation .........18
Cleaning Wheels ..............118
Windshield Wiper Blades ....118
Climate Control .............38
Clock Setting .......45,48,52,55
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .89
Brake Warning Light ........91
Charging System Light ......89
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