2017 JEEP PATRIOT spare tire

spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s
side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact
spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18
103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
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WARNING!(Continued)
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your
original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
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handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
side door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using
mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain their luster
and to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap
solution recommended for the body of the vehicle.Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt,
sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride,
etc., and other road chemicals used to melt ice or control
dust on dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap
to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh chemicals or a
stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s protective coating
that helps keep them from corroding and tarnishing.
NOTE:
Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain strong
acids or strong alkaline additives that can harm the wheel
surface.
CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh brushes.
These products and automatic car washes may damage
the wheel’s protective finish. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only
car wash soap, MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive
brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and
wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent dam-
age to the wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar
Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is recommended or8
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Child RestraintsBooster Seats ........................... .177
Child Restraints ........................ .174
Child Seat Installation .....................186
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........184
Infants And Child Restraints ................176
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......179
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........176
Seating Positions ........................ .178
Child Safety Locks ..........................32
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .331
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .319
Climate Control ............................55
Clock ............................... .341, 348
Clutch ................................. .297
Clutch Fluid ............................. .297
Coin Holder ...............................84
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .196
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................396
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .317
Compass .................................115
Compass Calibration ....................... .124
Compass Variance ......................... .124Connector
UCI ................................. .362
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........362
Console ..................................84
Contract, Service .......................... .400
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........................ .335
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............295
Cooling System ........................ .284, 292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................294
Coolant Level ....................284, 293, 296
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................296
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................293
Inspection ............................. .296
Points To Remember ..................... .296
Pr

essure Cap ........................... .295
Radiator Cap .......................... .295
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........293, 336
Corrosion Protection ....................... .323
Cupholders ...............................84
Customer Assistance ....................... .398
Dealer Service ............................ .285
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .190
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................52
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................125
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........154
Child Restraint ......................... .174
Extender .............................. .157
Front Seat ...................... .148, 150, 152
Inspection ............................. .190
Operating Instructions .....................152
Pregnant Women ........................ .158
Pretensioners .......................... .158
Rear Seat ............................. .150
Reminder ...............................99
Untwisting Procedure .....................154
Seats ................................. .33, 36
Adjustment .......................... .33, 36
Heated .................................37
Lumbar Support ..........................35
Rear Folding .............................38
Seatback Release ..........................35
Tilting .................................35
Security Alarm ......................... .27, 101
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............336
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................25
Sentry Key Programming ......................26
Sentry Key Replacement ......................26
Service Assistance ......................... .398
Service Contract .......................... .400Service Manuals
.......................... .401
Settings, Personal ......................... .121
Setting The Clock ...................... .341, 348
Shift Lever Override ....................... .269
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ..............201
Shoulder Belts ............................ .150
Signals, Turn .......................113, 192, 245
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................320
Snow Tires .............................. .317
Spare Tire ........................ .250, 317, 318
Spark Plugs ............................. .336
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .217
Cancel ............................... .215
Resume .............................. .215
Speed

Control (Cruise Control) .................214
Starting ................................ .195
Automatic Transmission ....................195
Cold Weather .......................... .196
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .196
Manual Transmission ..................... .195
Remote ................................23
Starting Procedures ........................ .195
Steering ..................................42
Power ............................... .213
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Tilt Column.............................42
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................361
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .361
Storage Bin ................................85
Storage, Vehicle .............................65
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .270
Sunroof Closing ................................70
Opening ................................69
Sun Roof .................................69
Sun Visor Extension .........................46
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........164
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .287
System, Remote Starting ......................23
Taillights ................................ .245
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............63
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .......................76
Tilt Down .................................36
Up....................................36
Tilt Steering Column .........................42
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............306
Tire Markings ............................ .303Tires.........................
.192, 310, 317, 322
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .314
Air Pressure ........................... .310
Chains ............................... .320
Changing .......................... .249, 302
Compact Spare ......................... .317
General Information ...................310, 317
High Speed ............................ .312
Inflation Pressures ........................311
Jacking ........................... .249, 302
Life Of Tires ........................... .314
Load Capacity ...................... .306, 307
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............140
Pressure Warning Light ....................105
Quality Grading ........................ .322
Radial ............................... .312
Replacement ........................... .315
Rotation .............................. .321
Safety ............................ .302,

310
Snow Tires ............................ .317
Spare Tire ...................... .250, 317, 318
Spinning .............................. .313
Trailer Towing .......................... .227
Tread Wear Indicators .....................313
Tire Safety Information ...................... .302
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