2016 JEEP PATRIOT key

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the
Ground Manual Transmission Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow None• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• Key in ACC
Position NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front FWD Models ONLY FWD Models ONLY
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer AllOK OK
NOTE:
• When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provin-
cial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional
details.
• Vehicles equipped with manual transmissionsmay be recreational 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.
UTILITY
88

4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position, but do not start theengine.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the override release lever forward.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Towing Con- dition Wheels OFF
the Ground Manual
Transmission 6-Speed
Automatic
(FWD Only) 6-Speed Au-
tomatic 4WD CVT Auto-
matic Trans- mission
Flat Tow NONE • Trans-
mission
in NEU-
TRAL
• Key in
ACC or
ON/RUN
position If transmis-
sion is oper- able:
• Trans- mission
in NEU-
TRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h)
max
speed
• 15 miles
(24 km)
max dis-
tance If transmis-
sion is oper- able:
• Trans- mission
in NEU-
TRAL
• 25 mph
(40 km/h)
max
speed
• 15 miles
(24 km)
max dis-
tance NOT AL-
LOWED
Wheel Lift
or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT AL-
LOWED NOT AL-
LOWED NOT AL-
LOWED
Front FWD Models
ONLY OKNOT AL-
LOWED FWD Models
ONLY
Flatbed ALLBEST
METHOD BEST
METHOD BEST
METHOD BEST
METHOD
Refer to” Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further
information.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
107

Four Wheel Drive Operation......85
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......108
Fuel Capacity ..............116
Octane Rating ..........116
Tank Capacity ..........116
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...........81,83
Gasoline(Fuel) ............116
Gear Select Lever Override ......106
GeneralMaintenance.........118
Glass Cleaning ............118
GPS Navigation (Uconnect GPS) . . .65
Hard Drive (HDD) ............59
Headlights Cleaning .............118
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch ...............30
OnWithWipers ..........32
Passing ...............30
Switch ...............30
Head Restraints ............22
Heated Mirrors ...........38,39
Heated Seats ..............27
High Beam Indicator ..........94
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ................30
HomeLink Operation ..............83
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener). .81, 83
Hood Release .............110
Installing A Child Restraint With ALR..................20
Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH Lower Anchorages .....20
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt ..........20
Instrument Cluster ............8
Indicators ..............8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ............8,89,94
Instrument Panel Cover .......118
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .118
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . .123
Interior And Instrument Lights . . .6, 7 Interior Appearance Care
.......118
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .32
Introduction ...............2
Canada ................3
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........83
Inverter, Power .............83
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ........71
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ....77
Jacking Instructions ..........98
Jack Location ..............96
Jack Operation ...........96,98
Jump Starting .............103
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Start ............11
Unlock The Doors .........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .79
Lane Change Assist ..........31
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........13
Latches Hood ...............110
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren)...............18
Left Switch Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .71
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....33
LightBulbs ..............128
Lights AirBag ...............17
Cruise ................94
Dimmer Switch,
Headlight ...........29,30
Engine Temperature Warning . . .92
Fog ...............30,94
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ....94
Headlights .............30
Headlights On With Wipers ....32
Headlight Switch .........30
HighBeam .............30
High Beam Indicator .......94
High Beam/Low Beam Select . .30
Hill Descent Control Indicator . .94
INDEX
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InstrumentCluster ........30
LowFuel ..............89
SeatBeltReminder ........93
Security Alarm...........94
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............90
Transmission Warning .......93
TurnSignal ..........29,31
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........10
Lubrication, Body ...........118
Lumbar Support ............26
Maintenance Free Battery ......118
Maintenance,General ........118
MaintenanceProcedures.......118
Maintenance Record .........122
MaintenanceSchedule........118
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)................93
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .......117
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......118
MediaCenterRadio........51,54
MOPAR Accessories .........131
Multi-Function Control Lever .....29
Navigation ................63
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) ...........63
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .63
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....29
OilChangeIndicator..........95
Oil,Engine ........... 116, 118
Capacity ..............116
Change Interval .........118
Checking .............118
Disposal ..............118
Filter ............ 116, 118
Filter Disposal ..........118
Materials Added To .......118
Recommendation .....116, 118
Viscosity .............118
Oil Filter, Selection ..........118
Oil Pressure Light ...........89
Outlet Power ................84 Overheating, Engine
..........95
PaintCare...............118
Panic Alarm ...............10
Passing Light ..............30
Phone (Pairing) .............73
Phone (Uconnect) ...........72
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............125
Power Inverter ...............83
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............84
Sunroof ...............40
Power Seats Down.................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Tilt ..................24
Up ..................24
Power Steering Fluid .........117
Power Transfer Unit ..........117
Preparation For Jacking ........97
Programmable Electronic Features . .79
Radio Presets ........45,48,52,57
RadioOperation.....45,48,52,57
R
earCamera ..............37
Rear ParkSense System ........37
Rear Seat, Folding ...........26
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........33
Recreational Towing ..........88
Refrigerant ...............118
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors .........10
Remote Starting How To Use Remote Start .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
Replacement Bulbs ..........128
Reporting Safety Defects .......130
INDEX
137