2019 JEEP PATRIOT key

Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors en-
gine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine
start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start.
The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and will not require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or
severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect fuel economy
and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe
catalytic converter damage and power loss will
soon occur. Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as ref-
erenced above, can reach higher tempera-
tures than in normal operating conditions.
This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or
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park over flammable substances such as dry
plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could re-
sult in death or serious injury to the driver,
occupants or others.
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4WD! Warning Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
LightWhat It Means
4WD! Warning Light — If Equipped
This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) system. The light will come on, for a bulb check, when the ignition key is turned to
the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as three seconds.
When lit solid:There is a 4WD system fault. 4WD performance will be at a reduced level. Service the 4WD system soon.
When blinking:The 4WD system is temporarily disabled due to overload condition.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disengage the light. If the light does not
turn off, please see your authorized dealer.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
— IF EQUIPPED
The EVIC features a driver-interactive display. It
is located in the instrument cluster. The EVIC
consists of the following:
•System Status
•Vehicle Information Warning Message
Displays•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
•Compass Heading
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Audio Mode Display
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, the
EVIC displays the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning
chime after 1 mile (1.6 km) of distance trav-
elled)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – vehicle not
in park (automatic transmission), or vehicle is
in motion (manual transmission).
•Door Open (one or more doors open with a
single chime if speed is above 5 MPH
(8 km/h)
•Gate Open (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Headlamps On
•Key In Ignition
•Check TPM System
•Low Tire
•Inflate to XX
•Oil Change Required — If Equipped
The system allows the driver to select informa-
tion by pushing the following buttons mounted
on the steering wheel:
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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WARNINGS PRESENT” is displayed will dis-
play each stored warning for each button push.
Push and release theMENUbutton to return to
the Main Menu.
Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features
when the transmission is in PARK (automatic
transmission) or the vehicle is stopped (manual
transmission).
Push and release theDOWN
arrow button
until “Personal Settings” is displayed in the
EVIC then push theRIGHT
arrow button.
Use theRIGHT
arrow button to display one
of the following choices:
Language
When in this display, you may select different
languages for all display nomenclature, includ-
ing the trip functions. Pushing theDOWN
ar-
row button while in this display selects English,
Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais, or NL
depending on availability. As you continue, the
displayed information will be shown in the se-
lected language.Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
When ON is selected, all doors lock automati-
cally when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15
MPH (24 km/h). Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button when in this display until “ON”
or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will
unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the
vehicle is stopped (manual transmission) or the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
PARK or NEUTRAL position (automatic trans-
mission). Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow
button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF”
appears to make your selection.
RKE Unlock
When Driver’s Door 1st is selected, only the
driver’s door will unlock on the first push of the
RKE Key Fob UNLOCK button and require a
second push to unlock the remaining locked
doors. When Remote Unlock All Doors is se-
lected, all of the doors will unlock at the first
push of the RKE Key Fob UNLOCK button.
Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button
when in this display until “Driver’s Door 1st” or
“All Doors” appears to make your selection.Flash Lights with Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked using the RKE Key Fob. Push and
hold theRIGHT
arrow button when in this
display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make
your selection.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlamps remain on for 0,
30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button
when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90
appears to make your selection.
Key Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power win-
dow switches, radio, Uconnect phone, power
sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for
up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has
been turned off. Opening either front vehicle
door will cancel this feature. Push and hold the
RIGHT
arrow button when in this display
until “Off,” “45 sec,” “5 min,” or “10 min.” ap-
pears to make your selection.
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Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will
activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked using the RKE
Key Fob. Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow
button when in this display until “OFF,” “30 sec,”
“60 sec,” or “90 sec.” appears to make your
selection.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When “On” is selected, the HSA system is
active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control Sys-
tem” in “Starting And Operating” for system
function and operating information. To make
your selection, push and release theRIGHT
arrow button until “On” or “Off” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect GPS sys-
tem units can be changed between US and
Metric.
Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button
when in this display until “US” or “METRIC”
appears to make your selection.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between
Magnetic North and Geographic North. To com-pensate for the differences, the variance should
be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven,
per the zone map. Once properly set, the com-
pass will automatically compensate for the dif-
ferences and provide the most accurate com-
pass heading.
NOTE:
Magnetic and battery powered devices,
(such as cell phones, iPod’s, radar detec-
tors, PDA’s, and laptops) should be kept
away from the top of the instrument panel.
This is where the compass module is lo-
cated and such devices may interfere and
cause false compass readings.1. Place the ignition in the ON position.
2. Push and hold theCOMPASSbutton for
approximately two seconds.
3. Push theDOWN
arrow button until
“Compass Variance” message and the last
variance zone number displays in the EVIC.
4. Push and release theRIGHT
arrow but-
ton until the proper variance zone is selected
according to the map.
5. Push and release theCOMPASSbutton to
exit.
NOTE:
The factory default Zone is 8. During pro-
gramming, the Zone value will wrap around
from Zone 15 to Zone 1.
Automatic Compass Calibration
When the vehicle is new, the compass may
appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL”
until the compass is calibrated. You may also
calibrate the compass by completing one or
more 360 degree turns (in an area free from
large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”
Compass Variance Map
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STARTING AND OPERATING
•STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165•Manual Transmission — If Equipped................165
•Automatic Transmission — If Equipped..............165
•Normal Starting.............................165
•Extreme Cold Weather (below −20°F or −29°C)...........166
•If Engine Fails To Start........................166
•After Starting..............................166
•MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . .166•Five-Speed Manual Transmission..................166
•Recommended Shift Speeds.....................167
•Downshifting..............................168
•AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . .168•Key Ignition Park Interlock......................169
•Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System............169
•Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped........169
•Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If
Equipped.................................173
•AUTOSTICK................................176•AutoStick (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) — If Equipped .176
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and
fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your
vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-
ing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A
child or others could be seriously or fatally
injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
transmission gear selector.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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•Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
Manual Transmission — If EquippedBefore starting the engine fully apply the park-
ing brake, press the clutch pedal to the floor and
place the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
The engine will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped
The gear selector must be in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position before you can start the
engine. Press the brake pedal before shifting to
any driving gear.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before shift-
ing out of PARK.Tip Start
Do notpress the accelerator. Turn the ignition
switch to the START position and release it as
soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will continue to run, and it will disengage auto-
matically when the engine is running. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10
to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Start-
ing” procedure.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Normal StartingNormal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine does not require pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the ignition
switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the cata-
lytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged bat-
tery, booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow the procedure carefully. Refer to
“Jump-Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
Extreme Cold Weather (below −20°F
or −29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To StartIf the engine fails to start after you have followed
the “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be
flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way
to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine
for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
Leave the ignition key in the ON position, re-
lease the accelerator pedal and repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could result
in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
crank the engine for more than 15 seconds
at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying
again.
After StartingThe idle speed will automatically decrease as
the engine warms up.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave
the vehicle unattended without having the
parking brake fully applied. The parking
brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an
incline.
Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift
gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly
press the accelerator pedal.
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