2019 JEEP PATRIOT key

•GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
•TOW EYE USAGE . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
•Front Tow Eye Installation.........................246
•Rear Tow Eye Installation.........................246
•TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE......................247•With Ignition Key..............................248
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CAUTION!
•
The tow eye must be used exclusively for
roadside assistance operations. Only use
the tow eye with an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short
distance to the nearest service location.
•Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow
vehicles off the road or where there are
obstacles.
•In compliance with the above conditions,
towing with a tow eye must take place with
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same center line. Damage to your vehicle
may occur if these guidelines are not fol-
lowed.
Front Tow Eye InstallationThe front tow eye receptacle is located on the
lower right side of the front fascia.
To install the tow eye, remove the rubber plug
and thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the
eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire
Changing in Section 6 for information”. The tow
hook must be fully seated to the attaching
bracket through the lower front fascia as shown.
If the tow hook is not fully seated to the attach-
ing bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.Rear Tow Eye InstallationThe rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a
door, located on the left rear bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread
the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the
eye and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire
Changing in Section 6 for information”. The tow
hook must be fully seated to the attaching
bracket through the lower front fascia as shown.
If the tow hook is not fully seated to the attach-
ing bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
Front Tow EyeRear Tow Eye
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TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the
GroundManual
Transmission6-Speed Automatic
(FWD Only)6-Speed Automatic
4WDCVT Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow NONE
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
•Key in ACC or
ON/RUN position
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
•Key in ACC or
ON/RUN position
•25 mph (40 km/h)
maxspeed
•15 miles (24 km)
maxdistance
If transmission is
operable:
•Transmission in
NEUTRAL
•Key in ACC or
ON/RUN position
•25 mph (40 km/h)
maxspeed
•15 miles (24 km)
maxdistance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly
To wRearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front FWD ModelsONLY OK NOT ALLOWEDFWD ModelsONLY
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be
towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a
flatbed truck (all four wheelsOFFthe
ground).
•Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles can be
towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheelsOFF
the ground).
If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel
Drive (FWD) and Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
vehicles, with the 6-speed automatic transmis-
sion only (NOTthe Continuously Variable auto-
matic transmission [CVT]), may be flat towed
(with all four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions:
•The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
•The key must be in the ACC or ON/RUN
position.
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
•The towing distance must not exceed 15
miles (24 km).Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models (with 6-speed
automaticonly) may also be towed (under the
same limitations shown above) with the rear
wheels elevated.
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require
towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF
the ground.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty..
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer to
“Gear Selector Override” in this section for
instructions on shifting the automatic transmis-
sion out of PARK for towing.Manual Transmission
•Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) vehicles can be flat towed (all
four wheels on the ground) with the transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL and the key in the ACC or
ON/RUN position.
•FWD vehicles can be towed with the front
wheels elevated.
•FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a
flatbed truck (all wheelsOFFthe ground).
CAUTION!
•DO NOTflat tow any disabled vehicle if
condition is related to the clutch, transmis-
sion or driveline. Additional damage to the
drivetrain could result.
•
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe engine,
transmission, or drivetrain damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
froster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be
in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
Make certain the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspen-
sion components. Damage to your vehicle
may result from improper towing.Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is
towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. The only approved method of towing with-
out the ignition key is with a flatbed truck.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to pre-
vent damage to the vehicle.
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•SPAIN...................................312
•SWEDEN.................................312
•SWITZERLAND.............................312
•TAIWAN..................................313
•TURKEY.................................313
•UKRAINE.................................313
•UNITED KINGDOM...........................314
•URUGUAY................................314
•VENEZUELA...............................314
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TAIWANChrysler Taiwan Co. , LTD.
13th Floor Union Enterprise Plaza
1109 Min Sheng East Road, Section 3
Taipei Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel.: 080081581
Fax: 886225471871TURKEYTofaşTürk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S.
Büyükdere Cad, No:145 TofaşHan Zincirlikuyu
ISTAMBUL
Tel: (0212) 444 5337
Tel: (0212) 275 2960
Telefax: (0212) 275 0357UKRAINEPJSC “AUTOCAPITAL”
Chervonoarmiyska Str. 15/2
01004 Kyiv
Tel : +380 44 206 8888
+380 44 201 6060
Fax: +380 44 206 8889
(*) The Customer Service offers information and assistance on products, services, dealerships and 24H Roadside Assistance. It can be contacted fromthe main European
countries by calling the Universal Toll Free Number. In case of problems, please use the Local Toll Free Number or the International Toll Number.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze). . . .264
Adding Fuel..................212
Adding Washer Fluid.............261
Additives, Fuel................211
Adjust
Down....................89
Forward...................89
Rearward..................89
Up......................89
AirBag.....................38
Advance Front Air Bag..........38
Air Bag Operation.............39
Air Bag Warning Light...........44
Enhanced Accident Response......43
Event Data Recorder (EDR).......45
Front Air Bag................38
If A Deployment Occurs..........43
Knee Impact Bolsters...........40
Maintaining Your Air Bag System.....45
Side Air Bags...............40
Transporting Pets.............57
Air Bag Deployment..............38
Air Bag Light.............44, 59, 123
Air Bag Maintenance.............45
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)....................258
Air Conditioner Maintenance........259Air Conditioning................150
Air Conditioning Controls..........150
Air Conditioning Filter.........158, 260
Air Conditioning Refrigerant......259, 260
Air Conditioning System.....150, 153, 259
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips. . . .157, 159
Air Pressure, Tires..............196
Alarm (Security Alarm)............125
Alarm System (Security Alarm)......14, 15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle.......8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......187
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........133
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......263, 280
Capacities................280
Disposal..................265
Appearance Care...............271
Assist, Hill Start................189
Automatic Dimming Mirror..........65
Automatic Door Locks.............22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .153
Automatic Transaxle..............12
Fluid Level Check.........268, 269
Automatic Transmission . .168, 169, 267, 268
Autostick.................176
Fluid And Filter Changes........269
Fluid Type.............267, 268
Gear Ranges............170, 174Special Additives..........268, 269
Autostick.................176, 177
Battery..................127, 258
Charging System Light.........127
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE)...................18
Belts, Seat...................59
Body Mechanism Lubrication........261
Brake Assist System.............189
Brake Fluid..................282
Brake System..............186, 266
Master Cylinder.............266
Parking..................185
Warning Light..............124
Brake, Parking................185
Brake/Transmission Interlock........169
Brakes.....................186
Bulb Replacement..............279
Bulbs, Light................60, 279
Calibration, Compass............144
Camera, Rear.................104
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .280
Capacities, Fluid...............280
Caps, Filler
Fuel....................212
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