2021 JEEP PATRIOT oil change

At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the
following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
Maintenance Schedule — Gasoline Engine
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Change engine oil and oil
filter.††XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
Rotate tires X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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* The spark plug change interval is mileage
based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to
maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Do only service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the right equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a ser-
vice job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain
your vehicle could result in a component
malfunction and effect vehicle handling
and performance. This could cause an
accident.Severe Duty Conditions
†† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter at
every 4500 miles (7,500 km) or 12 months if
using your vehicle under any of the following
severe duty conditions:
•Stop and go driving.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial
service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
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Electronic Roll Mitigation........194
Traction Control System........191
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .102
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......191
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light. .128
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)...................139
Emergency, In Case Of
Jacking..................228
Jump Starting..............241
Towing..................247
Engine..................253, 254
Air Cleaner................258
Break-In Recommendations.......57
Checking Oil Level............256
Coolant (Antifreeze)...........263
Cooling..................263
Exhaust Gas Caution...........58
Fuel Requirements............210
Jump Starting..............241
Oil ..................256, 280
Oil Change Interval...........257
Oil Filler Cap.........253, 254, 257
Oil Filter.................258
Oil Selection...............257
Oil Synthetic...............258
Overheating...............227Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . .43
Event Data Recorder.............45
Exhaust Gas Caution.............58
Exhaust System.............58, 262
Exterior Lights.................60
Filters
Air Cleaner................258
Air Conditioning..........158, 260
Engine Oil................258
Engine Oil Disposal...........258
Flash-To-Pass.................98
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............227
Turn Signal...........60, 136, 280
Flooded Engine Starting...........166
Fluid Capacities...............280
Fluid Leaks...................60
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle........268, 269
Cooling System.............263
Power Steering.............184
Fluid, Brake..................282
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . .281
Fog Lights................97, 279
Folding Rear Seat...............94
Four Wheel Drive............134, 178Systems.................178
Four Wheel Drive Operation.........178
Four-Way Hazard Flasher..........227
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........243
Fuel......................210
Adding..................212
Additives.................211
Capacity.................280
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........212
Gasoline.................210
Gauge..................133
Octane Rating..............210
Requirements..............210
Tank Capacity..............280
Fueling....................212
Fuses.....................274
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).......212, 256
Gasoline (Fuel).............210, 280
Gasoline, Clean Air..............211
Gauges
Fuel....................133
Gear Ranges..............170, 174
Gear Select Lever Override.........244
Glass Cleaning................273
Gross Axle Weight Rating..........213
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High Beam/Low Beam Select......98
Instrument Cluster............96
License..................280
Lights On Reminder............97
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .129
Map Reading...............99
Park...................136
Passing..................98
Seat Belt Reminder...........123
Security Alarm..........15, 16, 125
Service..................279
Side Repeater..............279
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .130
Traction Control.............193
Turn Signal......60, 96, 97, 136, 280
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)............126, 136
Locks......................21
Automatic Door..............22
Child Protection..............23
Door....................21
Power Door................21
Steering Wheel..............13
Lubrication, Body...............261
Lug Nuts...................228
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack).........114Lumbar Support................91
Maintenance Free Battery..........258
Maintenance Procedures..........256
Maintenance Schedule.........284, 285
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..............129
Manual Transaxle..............165
Fluid Level Check............270
Lubricant Selection...........270
Manual Transmission..........166, 269
Fluid Level Check............270
Frequency Of Fluid Change......270
Lubricant Selection...........269
Map/Reading Lights..............99
Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........266
Methanol..................
.210
Methanol Fuel................210
Mirrors.....................65
Automatic Dimming............65
Electric Powered.............66
Exterior Folding..............66
Heated...................66
Outside..................65
Rearview..................65
Vanity...................66Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle.......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......204
MOPAR Parts.................256
Multi-Function Control Lever.........96
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS). . . .149
New Vehicle Break-In Period.........57
Occupant Restraints..............26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).......210
Oil Change Indicator.............140
Oil Change Indicator, Reset.........140
Oil Filter, Change...............258
Oil Filter, Selection..............258
Oil Pressure Light..............126
Oil, Engine...............256, 280
Capacity.................280
Change Interval.............257
Checking.................256
Disposal.................258
Filter...................258
Filter Disposal..............258
Identification Logo............257
Materials Added To...........258
Pressure Warning Light.........126
Recommendation.........257, 280
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