2016 JEEP PATRIOT towing

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
Change the automatic transmission fluid (six-speed only) if you
frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain
roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or
if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. XX
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police,
delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation
or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR
In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium
protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar
featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Patriot.
For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local dealership or
online at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
EXTERIOR:
• Camping Tent• Sunroof Air Deflector • Front Air Deflector
• Hitch Receiver • Rear Air Deflectors • Molded Splash Guards
• Fog Lights • Vehicle Cover• 16” Steel Wheels
• 17” Steel Wheels • 18” Black/Silver Wheels • Trailer Towing Accessories
• Tow Hooks • Valve Stem Caps • License Plate Frames
• Wheel Locks
INTERIOR:
• Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Bright Pedal Kit
• Slush Mats • Collapsible Tote • Cargo Mat
• Katzkin Leather Interiors • Cargo Tray • Cargo Nets
• Roadside Safety Kit • Shift Knob • Security Cover
ELECTRONICS:
• Kicker Speakers • Ambient Light Kit • Remote Start
•
Electronic Vehicle Tracking
System (EVTS)
CARRIERS:
• Canoe Carrier • Bike Carriers• Water Sports Carrier
• Roof Rack • Roof Basket• Roof Cargo Box
• Ski and Snowboard Carriers • Hitch-mounted Bike
Carriers
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
131

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
INDEX
134

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................93
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light...........90
FrontFogLightIndicator .....94
HighBeamIndicator .......94
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................89
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL).................93
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....89
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............90
Turn Signal Indicator .......94
Vehicle Security Light .......94
Clutch .................118
ClutchFluid..............118
Compact Spare Tire ..........126
Compass Calibration ..........78
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........116
Cooling System ............118
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .118
Coolant Level ...........118
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....118
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....118
Inspection ............118
Points To Remember ......118
Pressure Cap ...........118
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........116, 118
Corrosion Protection .........118
Customer Assistance ......129, 130
Defects, Reporting ..........130
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ......32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......30
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........89
Disarming, Security System ......12
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .118
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .42
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .93 Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light.................90
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ................79
Average Fuel Consumption ....78
Distance Traveled .........78
Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter(EVIC) ..............78
ExitMenu ..............78
Language (Selecting The
Language) ..............79
Travel Time .............78
Trip Functions ...........78
Units (Set Units) ..........79
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ...............96
Jump Starting ..........103
Overheating ............95
Towing ............89,107
Engine Air Cleaner ............118
Break-In Recommendations . . .29
Checking Oil Level ........118
Compartment ........112, 114
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......116
Cooling ...............118
Jump Starting ..........103
Oil .............. 116, 118
Oil Filler Cap ...........118
Oil

Selection ...........118
Overheating ............95
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............109
Exhaust System ............118
Filters Air Cleaner ............118
EngineOil ......... 116, 118
Engine Oil Disposal .......118
Flashers TurnSignal .............94
Fluid, Brake ..............117
Fluid Capacities ............116
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................116
FogLights .............30,94
FoldingRearSeat ...........26
FoldingRearSeat(Sedan) ......26
INDEX
135

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

Restraint, Head.............22
RollOverWarning ............4
Satellite Radio (Uconnect Studios) ....47,49,53
Schedule, Maintenance .......118
Seat Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner ......13
SeatBeltMaintenance........118
Seat Belts ................13
AdjustableShoulderBelt .....13
Pretensioners ...........13
Reminder ..............93
Seats................23,24
Adjustment ..........24,25
Heated ...............27
Lumbar Support ..........26
RearFolding ............26
RearFolding(Sedan) .......26
Seatback Release .........26
Tilting ................26
Security Alarm .............94
Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Security Alarm ...........12
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .116
Shift Lever Override .........106
Signals, Turn ..............94
SIRIUSTravelLink...........66
Spare Tire .........97, 126, 127
Spark Plugs ..............116
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............36
Cancel ...............35
Resume ...............35
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....34
Starting
Remote ...............11
Steering
TiltColumn .............28
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....71
Stuck, Freeing .............108
SunRoof ................40
Supplemental Restraint System - Air
Bag..................14
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....20
Tilt Down .................24
Up ..................24 Tilt Steering Column
..........28
Tires ............... 125, 126
Air Pressure ...........125
Changing ..............96
Compact Spare ..........126
General Information ....125, 126
Jacking ...............96
SpareTire .......97, 126, 127
Touchscreen Radio
Audio Settings ...........56
Cleaning Your Touchscreen
Radio ................62
Towing..................87
Disabled Vehicle .........107
Recreational ............88
Towing Vehicle Behind A
Motorhome ..............88
Trailer Towing
Trailer And Tongue Weight ....87
T

railer Weight ..............87
Transmission Automatic .............38
Fluid ............ 117, 118
Maintenance ...........118
TurnSignals............31,94
Uconnect Voice Command ......75
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .21
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .12
Voice Command ............75
Voice Prompt Volume Navigation ..............63
Volume Navigation Voice Prompt .....63
Warning,RollOver............4
Washer AddingFluid ...........118
Washers, Windshield ..........32
Washing Vehicle ............118
WheelAndWheelTrim........118
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care. .118, 127
Wind Buffeting .............41
WindshieldWashers........31,32
WindshieldWiperBlades ......118
WindshieldWipers...........31
Wiper Blade Replacement ......118
Wipers, Intermittent ..........32
INDEX
138