2020 JEEP PATRIOT Owner handbook (in English)

Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN po-
sition and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and
service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the brake warning light is
not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Low Fuel Warning Indicator Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.8 gal (10.6 L), this light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
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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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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as
trailer towing. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tem-
perature Warning Light illuminated will eventu-
ally cause severe transmission damage or
transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil
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WARNING!(Continued)
over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components and cause a fire.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green Telltale Light What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as
the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up
(RIGHT).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green Telltale Light What It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
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Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale Light What It Means
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale Light What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you
for a temporary high beam on,"flash to pass"scenario.
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White Telltale Indicator Lights
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
White Telltale Light What It Means
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
This indicator shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on.
Hill Descent Indicator Light — If Equipped
White Telltale Light What It Means
Hill Descent Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when HDC is
armed. HDC can only be armed when the transfer case is in the “4WD LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then
30 MPH (48 km/h). If these conditions are not met while attempting to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light will
flash on/off.
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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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•MENU Button
Push and release theMENUbut-
ton to scroll through the main
menus (Fuel Economy, Warnings,
Timer, Units, System, Personal
Settings) or to exit submenus.
•COMPASS Button
Push and release theCOMPASS
button to display one of eight com-
pass readings and the outside tem-
perature or to exit submenus.•RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release theRIGHTarrow
button for access to main menus,
submenus, or to select a personal
setting in the setup menu.
•DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release theDOWNarrow
button to scroll downward through
the submenus.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
— If Equipped
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change Re-
quired” message will display in the EVIC display
for approximately five seconds after a single
chime has sounded to indicate the next sched-
uled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, whichmeans the engine oil change interval may fluc-
tuate dependent upon your personal driving
style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, push and release the Trip Odom-
eter button on the instrument cluster. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after perform-
ing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure.
1. Place the ignition in the ON position.Do not
start the engine.
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Place the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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