2017 JEEP PATRIOT brake fluid

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped Use only MOPAR CVTF+4 Continuously Variable Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If Equipped Use only MOPAR SP-IV M Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant
SAE 80W-90 API GL 5.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
338 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............294
Adding Fuel ............................. .219
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .285
Additives, Fuel ........................... .333
Adjust Down .................................36
Forward ................................36
Rearward ...............................36
Up....................................36
AirBag ................................ .164
Air Bag Operation ....................... .166
Air Bag Warning Light .....................163
Enhanced Accident Response .............172, 274
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................274
If A Deployment Occurs ....................171
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .167
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............173
Side Air Bags .......................... .167
Transporting Pets ....................... .188
Air Bag Light ...................... .99, 163, 190
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .173
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......289
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................287
Air Conditioning ............................55
Air Conditioning Controls .....................55 Air Conditioning Filter
....................65, 288
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............64, 66
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............287, 288
Air Conditioning System ................55, 63, 287
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................311
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................... .101
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................27
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ..................... .357
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................293, 335
Capacities ............................. .335
Disposal .............................. .296
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................130
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................109
Assistance
Towing......................... .378
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .132
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................44
Automatic Door Locks .....................30, 31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............63
Automatic Transaxle .........................21
Fluid Level Check ....................... .301
Automatic Transmission ............202, 203, 299, 300
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................301
Fluid Level Check ....................... .300
Fluid Type ...................... .299, 300, 338
404 INDEX

Gear Ranges........................ .204, 209
Special Additives .....................299, 301
Axle Fluid .............................. .338
Battery ................................. .102
Charging System Light ....................102
Belts, Seat ............................... .190
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................290
B-Pillar Location .......................... .306
Brake Assist System ........................ .132
Brake Fluid .............................. .338
Brake, Parking ............................ .198
Brakes ................................. .329
Brake System ......................... .297, 329
Master Cylinder ........................ .297
Parking .............................. .198
Warning Light .......................... .100
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................203
Bulb Replacement ......................... .243
Bulbs, Light .......................... .192, 243
Calibration, Compass ....................... .124
Camera, Rear ............................ .217
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........335
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .335Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .219
Oil (Engine) ..................... .282, 283, 286
Power Steering ......................... .213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................295
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................189, 334
Cargo Area Cover ...........................74
Cargo Area Features .........................74
Cargo Compartment .........................74
Light ..................................74
Luggage Carrier ..........................91
Cargo Light ...............................74
Cargo Load Floor ...........................75
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................76
Car Washes .............................. .324
Cellular
Phone........................ .367, 395
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............245
Certification Label ......................... .220
Chains, Tire ............................. .320
Changing A Flat Tire .....................249, 302
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .127
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............189
Checks, Safety ............................ .189
Child Restraint ........................... .174
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INDEX 405

Exhaust Gas Caution.....................189, 334
Exhaust System ....................... .189, 291
Exterior Lights ......................... .46, 192
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .289
Air Conditioning ..................... .65, 288
Engine Oil ......................... .287, 336
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .287
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .243
Turn Signal ......................113, 192, 245
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .196
Fluid, Brake ............................. .338
Fluid Capacities ........................... .335
Fluid Leaks .............................. .192
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ..................... .301
Automatic Transmission ....................300
Cooling System ..................... .284, 293
Power Steering ......................... .213
Fog Lights ............................ .48, 245
Folding Rear Seat ...........................38
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................243
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .212Systems
.............................. .212
Four Wheel Drive Operation ..................212
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .270
Fuel ................................... .331
Adding .............................. .219
Additives ............................. .333
Capacity .............................. .335
Clean Air ............................. .331
Ethanol .............................. .331
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .219
Gasoline .............................. .331
Light ................................ .109
Materials Added ........................ .333
Methanol ............................. .331
Octane

Rating....................... .331, 336
Tank Capacity .......................... .335
Fueling ................................. .219
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .............77, 82
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ..............127, 219, 220
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .331
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................ .331, 335
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .331
Gear Ranges .......................... .204, 209
Gear Select Lever Override ....................269
408 INDEX

Key, Programming..........................26
Key, Replacement ...........................26
Keys ....................................19
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................25
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................245
Lane Change Assist ..........................49
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .150
Latches ................................. .192
Hood ..................................71
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .192
Life Of Tires ............................. .314
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................54
Light Bulbs .......................... .192, 243
Lights .................................. .192
AirBag......................... .99, 163, 190
Back-Up .............................. .245
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .137
Brake Warning ......................... .100
Cargo .................................74
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .245
Cruise ................................115
Daytime Running .........................47
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................47
Exterior .............................. .192Fog...............................
.48, 245
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................243
Headlights ..............................46
Headlights On With Wipers ...............49, 53
Headlight Switch .........................46
High Beam ..............................47
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................47
Instrument Cluster ........................46
Interior ................................49
License ............................... .245
Lights On Reminder .......................49
Low Fuel ............................. .109
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........104
Map Reading ............................50
Park ..................................113
Seat Belt Reminder ........................99
Security Alarm....................... .28, 101
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............105
Traction Control ........................ .137
T
urn Signal ....................48, 113, 192, 245
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......113
Loading Vehicle ........................... .220
Tires................................. .306
Locks ....................................28
Automatic Door ..........................30
410 INDEX

Child Protection..........................32
Door ..................................28
Power Door .............................29
Lubrication, Body ......................... .290
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) .....................91
Lug Nuts ............................... .329
Lumbar Support ............................35
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .277
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .104, 127
Manual, Service ........................... .401
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ....................... .302
Manual Transmission ....................... .298
Fluid Level Check ....................... .299
Frequency Of Fluid Change .................299
Lubricant Selection .................298, 301, 338
Map/Reading Lights .........................50
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................297
Methanol ............................... .331
Mini-Trip Computer .........................115
Mirrors ..................................43
Automatic Dimming .......................44
Electric Powered ..........................45
Exterior Folding ..........................45 Heated
.................................46
Outside ................................44
Rearview ...............................43
Vanity .................................46
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................140
MOPAR Parts ............................ .401
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................197
Occupant Restraints ........................ .147
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................331
Oil, Engine ....................... .286, 335, 336
Capacity .............................. .335
Change Interval ........................ .286
Checking ............................. .284
Disposal .............................. .287
Filter ............................. .287, 336
Filter Disposal .......................... .287
Identification
Logo...................... .286
Materials Added To ...................... .287
Pressure Warning Light ....................102
Recommendation .....................286, 335
Synthetic ............................. .287
Viscosity .............................. .286
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INDEX 411

Oil Filter, Change......................... .287
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .287
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .102
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................125
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............77
Operating Precautions ...................... .125
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Overheating, Engine ....................... .268
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,401
Paint Care ............................... .323
Parking Brake ............................ .198
Passing Light ..............................47
Personal Settings .......................... .121
Pets ................................... .188
Phone, Cellular ........................... .367
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) .................367
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........306
Power Door Locks ..............................29
Mirrors ................................45
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............87
Steering .............................. .213
Sunroof ................................69
Transfer Unit ........................... .302Windows
...............................67
Power Seats Down .................................36
Forward ................................36
Rearward ...............................36
Tilt ...................................36
Up....................................36
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .338
Power Transfer Unit .....................302, 338
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................158
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .251
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .158
Programmable Electronic Features ...............121
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .312
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............295
Radio 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode .........347
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ............341
Radio
130 With Satellite Radio
Multimedia Satellite Radio ..................356
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ............347
Radio Frequency General Information .....................21, 27
412 INDEX