2017 JEEP PATRIOT Owners Manual

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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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

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

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
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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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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

Radio Operation.......................... .395
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .301
Rear Camera ............................. .217
Rear Drive Assembly ....................... .301
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................38
Rearview Mirrors ...........................43
Rear Wiper/Washer ..........................54
Recreational Towing ........................ .232
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .331
Refrigerant .............................. .288
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .149
Remote Control Security Alarm ...........................27
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........361
Remote Starting System .......................23
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .243
Replacement Keys ...........................26
Replacement Tires ......................... .315
Reporting Safety Defects .....................401
Restraint, Head ......................... .39, 40
Restraints, Child .......................... .174
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ...................74
Roll Over Warning ...........................4
Roof Type Carrier ...........................91 Rotation, Tires
............................ .321
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................190
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................192
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................401
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .189
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .302
Safety Tips .............................. .189
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................... .357
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .277
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......154
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........159
Energy Management Feature ................159
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................152
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .150
Lap/Shoulder
Belt Untwisting ...............154
Pregnant Women ........................ .158
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .157
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................158
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .149
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .325
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .149
Seat Belts ............................ .148, 190
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................154
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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
414 INDEX