2017 JEEP PATRIOT towing

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and
abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications,
should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
• Turn vehicle off and disconnect the fan motor lead
before working near the radiator cooling fan.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
(Continued)
292 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and sparetires.Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information
placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operat-
ing” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles
must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWRs,
vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Load-
ing” in the “Starting And Operating” section of this
manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 307

Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is
295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
308 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

•The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your chances of
successfully making a phone call as to that for the
mobile phone directly.
WARNING!
To use your Uconnect Phone System in an emergency,
your mobile phone must be:
• Turned on.
• Paired to the Uconnect System.
• Have network coverage.
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
If you need roadside assistance:
• Push the Phone
button to begin.
•After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say
“Towing Assistance.”
NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assistance
phone number using the Voice Command system. To do
this, push the Phone
button and say “Setup,” fol-
lowed by “Towing Assistance.” When prompted say
1-800-521-2779 for U.S./Canada, say 55-14-3454 for
Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City
in Mexico. Paging
To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated
Systems.” Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work
properly with the Uconnect Phone.
Voice Mail Calling
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working
with Automated Systems.”
Working with Automated Systems
This method is used in instances where one generally has
to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while
navigating through an automated telephone system.
You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a voice mail
system or an automated service, such as a paging service or
automated customer service line. Some services require
immediate response selection. In some instances, that may
be too quick for use of the Uconnect Phone.
When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone that
normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on
your mobile phone keypad, you can push the Voice Com-
mand
button and say the sequence you wish to enter,
followed by the word “Send.” For example, if required
378 MULTIMEDIA

PrimaryAlternate (s)
pair a phone
phone pairing pairing
phonebook phone book
previous
record again
redial
return to main menu return or main menu
select phone select
send
set up phone settings or phone
set up
towing assistance
transfer call
Uconnect Tutorial
voice training
work
yes
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with
Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
Voice Command System Operation
The Uconnect Voice Command system allows
you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player,
USB mass storage class device, iPod family of
devices, Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device, sat-
ellite radio, and a memo recorder.
NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System
as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of the Voice
Interface System to recognize user voice commands may be
negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice
level.
390 MULTIMEDIA

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

Dimmer Switch, Headlight.....................47
Dipsticks Power Steering ......................... .213
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................296
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......32
Door Locks ..............................28
KeyFob................................28
Remote ................................28
Remote Keyless Entry ......................28
Door Locks, Automatic .......................30
Door Opener, Garage .........................77
Downshifting ............................ .202
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................35
Driving ................................. .233
Off-Pavement .......................... .233
Off-Road ............................. .233
Electrical Power Outlets .......................87
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................45
Electronic Brake Control System ................131
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................130
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................138
Traction Control System ....................134 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
.........214
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............134
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........103
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ........................... .249, 302
Jump Starting .......................... .265
Towing ............................... .272
Emission Control System Maintenance ............127
Engine .............................. .282, 283
Air Cleaner ............................ .289
Block Heater ........................... .197
Break-In Recommendations .................197
Checking Oil Level ...................... .284
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................284, 293, 336
Cooling ........................... .284, 292
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................189, 334
Jump Starting .......................... .265
O

il ........................... .286, 335, 336
Oil Filler Cap .....................282, 283, 286
Oil Filter .............................. .287
Oil Selection ........................... .286
Oil Synthetic ........................... .287
Overheating ........................... .268
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........172, 274
Ethanol ................................. .331
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General Information........................ .390
Glass Cleaning ........................... .326
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................223
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................222
GVWR ................................. .220
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ..................367
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .243
Headlights .............................. .244
Cleaning .............................. .323
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........47
On With Wipers ....................... .49, 53
Passing ................................47
Replacing ............................. .244
Switch .................................46
Head Restraints ......................... .39, 40
Heated Mirrors .............................46
Heated Seats ...............................37
Heater ...................................55
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .197
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......47
Hill Descent Control ....................... .139
Hill Start Assist ........................... .132
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .224HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)
................77
Hood Release ..............................71
Ignition ..................................21
Key ............................... .19, 21
Ignition Key Removal ........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................25
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................43
Instrument Cluster ..........................113
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................326
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...............246
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................49
Interior Appearance Care .....................325
Interior Lights ..............................49
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............52
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..............366, 393
Jacking Instructions ........................ .251
Jack

Location ............................ .250
Jack Operation ..................... .249, 251, 302
Jump Starting ............................ .265
Key-In Reminder ............................2312
INDEX 409