2020 JEEP PATRIOT Owner handbook (in English)

Patriot
OPERATING INFORMATION

Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION......................................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE.............................................61
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................................117
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STARTING AND OPERATING............................................................161
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES..........................................................225
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...........................................................251
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES............................................................283
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE.....................................................293
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INDEX..........................................................................317
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INTRODUCTION
•INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............4
•ROLLOVER WARNING...........................4
•IMPORTANT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............5
•HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . .....................6
•WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . ....................8
•VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . ......8
•VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents pre-
cision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high
quality - all essentials that are traditional to our
vehicles.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read this
Owner’s Manual and all the supplements. Be
sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering,
and transmission shifting. Learn how your ve-
hicle handles on different road surfaces. Your
driving skills will improve with experience, but
as in driving any vehicle, take it easy as you
begin. Always observe local laws wherever you
drive.
NOTE:
After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for conve-
nient referencing and remain with the ve-
hicle when sold.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or a collision.Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or
while intoxicated may result in loss of control,
collision with other vehicles or objects, going off
the road, or overturning; any of which may lead
to serious injury or death. Also, failure to use
seat belts subjects the driver and passengers to
a greater risk of injury or death.
To keep your vehicle running at its best, have
your vehicle serviced at recommended intervals
by an authorized dealer who has the qualified
personnel, special tools, and equipment to per-
form all service.
The manufacturer and its distributors are vitally
interested in your complete satisfaction with this
vehicle. If you encounter a service or warranty
problem, which is not resolved to your satisfac-
tion, discuss the matter with your authorized
dealer’s management.
Your authorized dealer will be happy to assist
you with any questions about your vehicle.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles. This
vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a
higher center of gravity than many passenger
vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in
an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of
control. Because of the higher center of gravity,
if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over
when some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers,
or other unsafe driving actions that can cause
loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this
vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover
of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive
carefully.
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