2021 JEEP PATRIOT cruise control

WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control
takes over accelerator operations at speeds
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are lo-
cated on the right side of the steering wheel.NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the
Electronic Speed Control System has been
designed to shut down if multiple Speed
Control functions are operated at the same
time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed
Control System can be reactivated by push-
ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF
button and resetting the desired vehicle set
speed.
To ActivatePush the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To
turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a
second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn
off. The system should be turned off when not in
use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control sys-
tem on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it
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Tilt Steering Column Lever
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — ON/OFF 3 — SET -
2 — RES + 4 — CANCEL
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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 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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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.......30
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting.......31
Lap/Shoulder Belts............28
Pregnant Women.............34
Seat Belt Pretensioner..........34
Seat Belt Reminder............27
Seat Belt Maintenance............274
Seat Belt Reminder..............27
Seat Belts.................27, 59
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.........31
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .31
Front Seat............27, 28, 30
Inspection.................59
Operating Instructions..........30
Pregnant Women.............34
Pretensioners...............34
Rear Seat.................28
Reminder.................123
Untwisting Procedure...........31
Seats....................88, 89
Adjustment............88, 89, 90
Heated...................89
Lumbar Support..............91
Rear Folding...............94
Seatback Release............91
Tilting...................91
Security Alarm............14, 15, 125Sentry Key (Immobilizer)...........13
Sentry Key Programming...........14
Service Assistance..............296
Settings, Personal..............142
Shift Lever Override.............244
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission. . . .167
Shoulder Belts.................28
Side Repeater Lights.............279
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters). . . .158
Signals, Turn............60, 136, 280
Snow Chains (Tire Chains).........202
Snow Tires..................198
Sound Systems................145
Sound Systems (Radio)...........145
Spare Tire.............199, 200, 229
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............104
Resume.................103
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......102
Starting....................165
Automatic Transmission.........165
Engine Fails To Start..........166
Manual Transmission..........165
Remote..................19
Starting Procedures.............165
Steering
Power...................184Tilt Column................101
Wheel Lock................13
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.......149
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls..................149
Storage....................278
Storage Bin..................109
Storage, Vehicle...............158
Stuck, Freeing................243
Sun Roof...................106
Sun Visor Extension..............66
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag . .38
Synthetic Engine Oil.............258
System, Navigation (Uconnect GPS). . . .149
System, Remote Starting...........19
Taillights....................280
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . .153
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo...........112
Tilt
Down....................89
Up......................89
Tilt Steering Column.............101
Tire Service Kit .235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240
Tires.................60, 195, 199
Aging (Life Of Tires)...........201
Air Pressure...............195
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