2021 JEEP PATRIOT Owner handbook (in English)

CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones,
etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or pre-
vent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
great caution.
•After the use of high power draw accesso-
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with accessories still
plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the gen-
erator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.CUPHOLDERS
Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders.
There are two illuminated cupholders located in
the front.
There are two cupholders located in the back
for the rear passengers.
STORAGE
Glove Compartment And Storage
Bin
Located on the passenger side of the instru-
ment panel are an upper storage bin and a
lower glove compartment.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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To open the lower glove compartment, pull
outward on the release handle.
Door StorageThe interior door panels are equipped with
lower storage areas.
Storage Bins
1 — Upper Storage Bin
2 — Lower Glove Compartment
Glove CompartmentFront Door Storage
Rear Door Storage
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CONSOLE FEATURES
The floor console contains both an upper and
lower storage compartment.
To open the upper storage compartment, push
inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper
lid and lift the lid open.
To open the lower storage compartment, lift
upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower
storage compartment and lift the lid open.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo LightThe light is mounted in the headliner above the
cargo area to illuminate the cargo area.
Cargo CoverThe cargo area trim panels include two notches
for mounting the available tonneau cover that
accommodates the reclining rear seat.
To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of
the cover into one of the two notches located in
the rear trim panels. With one of the cover ends
installed, push inward on the opposite end and
install it into the same notch location of the rear
trim panel.
Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and
guide the rear cover posts into the guides
located on both sides of the rear trim panel.
Upper Storage Compartment
Lower Storage Compartment
Rear Trim Notches
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WARNING!
In a collision a cargo cover loose in the
vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around
in a sudden stop and strike someone in the
vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the
cargo floor or in the passenger compartment.
Remove the cover from the vehicle when
taken from its mounting. Do not store in the
vehicle.
Removable Load FloorThe cargo area load floor is removable and can
be washed with mild soap and water.
Cargo Tie-Down LoopsThere are four tie-downs (D-rings) installed in
the cargo area for securing cargo.
WARNING!
•Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors
for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden
stop or collision a loop could pull loose and
allow the child seat to come loose. A child
could be badly injured. Use only the an-
chors provided for child seat tethers.
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Cargo Cover Guides
Removable Load Floor
Cargo Area Tie-Downs
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WARNING!(Continued)
•The weight and position of cargo and
passengers can change the vehicle center
of gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid
loss of control resulting in personal injury,
follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo
floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far
forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of
the rear axle. Too much weight or improp-
erly placed weight over or behind the rear
axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to
sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile
in a sudden stop or collision.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To help protect against personal injury,
passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
Fold Down Speakers — If EquippedWhen the liftgate is open, the speakers can
swing down off the trim panel to face rearward,
for tailgating and other activities.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/WasherThe rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary
switch located on the center portion of the
control lever. The control lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
Rotate the center portion of the lever
upward to the first detent position for
rear wiper operation.
NOTE:
The rear wiper operates in an intermittent
mode only.Fold Down Speakers
Rear Wiper/Washer Control Lever
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Rotate the center portion of the
lever past the first detent to acti-
vate the rear washer. The washer
pump and the wiper will continue to
operate as long as the switch is
held (for a maximum of 10 seconds). Upon
release, the wiper will continue to cycle two
times before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
turned OFF, the wiper will automatically return
to the “park” position if power accessory delay is
active. Power accessory delay can be cancelled
by opening the door, if this happens the rear
wiper will stop at its current position and will not
go to “park”.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is
located on the climate controls mode
control knob. Push the button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica-
tor in the button will illuminate when the rear
window defroster is on. The rear window de-
froster automatically turns off after approxi-mately 10 minutes. For an additional five min-
utes of operation, push the button a second
time.
NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
rear window defroster only when the engine
is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
ing solution, wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF
EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to
carry the cargo on vehicles equipped with a
luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs
(68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed
over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE:
If not equipped with crossbars, your autho-
rized dealer can order and install MOPAR
crossbars built specifically for this roof rack
system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the luggage
rack crossbars. The luggage rack does not
increase the total load carrying capacity of the
vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside
the vehicle plus that on the external rack does
not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
The crossbars must also be secured in one of
the seven detent positions marked with an
arrow on the siderails to prevent movement. To
move the crossbars, loosen the thumb screws
located at the upper edge of each crossbar
approximately eight turns, then move the cross-
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bar to the desired position, keeping the cross-
bars perpendicular to the luggage rack side
rails. Once the crossbar is in one of the seven
detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to
lock the crossbar into position.
NOTE:
•To help control wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, place the front
crossbar in the first detent from the front
of the vehicle and the rear crossbar in the
second detent from the rear of the ve-
hicle.
•If the rear crossbar (or any metallic ob-
ject) is placed over the satellite radio
antenna (if equipped), you may experi-
ence interruption of satellite radio recep-
tion. For improved satellite radio recep-
tion, place the rear crossbar in the second
detent from the rear of the vehicle when
not in use.CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your
vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the
luggage rack without crossbars installed.
The load should be secured and placed on
top of the crossbars, not directly on the
roof. If it is necessary to place the load on
the roof, place a blanket or some other
protection between the load and the roof
surface.
•To avoid damage to the luggage rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum lug-
gage rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as
possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the wind-
shield, such as wood panels or surfboards,
or loads with large frontal area should be
secured to both the front and rear of the
vehicle.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners
carefully when carrying large or heavy
loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to
natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can
add sudden upward lift to a load. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can
fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds,
resulting in personal injury or property dam-
age. Follow the roof rack cautions when
carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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