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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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air
cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that
identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
1 20 Amp Blue –Trailer Tow – If
Equipped
2 –15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD Control
Module – If Equipped
3 – 10 Amp Red Rear Center Brake
Light Switch
4 – 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch/Clock
Spring
5 –15 Amp Lt Blue Battery Feed For Power
Tech
6 – 10 Amp Red Power Mirror/Steering
Control Satellite Radio/Hands-Free Phone
7 –30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw
8 –30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw
9 40 Amp Green –Power Seats
10 –20 Amp Yellow Power Locks/Interior
Lighting
11 –15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 –20 Amp Yellow 115V AC Inverter – If
Equipped
13 –20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter
14 –10 Amp Red Instrument Cluster
15 40 Amp Green –Radiator Fan
16 –15 Amp Lt Blue Dome Lamp/Sunroof/
Rear Wiper Motor
17 –10 Amp Red Wireless Control Mod-
ule
18 40 Amp Green –Auto Shutdown Relay
19 –20 Amp Yellow Radio Amplifiers
20 –15 Amp Lt Blue Radio
21 –10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/Siren
– If Equipped
22 –10 Amp Red Heating, AC/Compass
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FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-877-426-5337
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800-465-2001 (English)
Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficul-
ties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell
Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con-
tain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain acomplimentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals
or Warranty Booklet. United States customers may visit the Jeep Contact Us page
at www.jeep.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link,
then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Compartment Material” from the left
menu. You may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1-877-426-5337
(U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada).
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UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Patriot? pg. 87
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 90
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 96
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 103
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 123
What type of oil do I use? pg. 116
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 118
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 125
FAQ
133
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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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
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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
136
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