2021 JEEP PATRIOT headlights

NOTE:
The line of transmission must not be
blocked with metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors And LiftgatePush and release the UNLOCKbutton on
the RKE Key Fob once to unlock the driver’s
door or twice within five seconds to unlock all
doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The
illuminated entry system will also turn on.
RKE Key Fob Unlock, Driver
Door/All First Press
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the
first push of the UNLOCK
button on the RKE
Key Fob. To change the current setting, proceed
as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC,
perform the following steps:
1. Push and hold the LOCK
button on a
programmed RKE Key Fob for at least 4
seconds but no longer than 10 seconds.
Then, push and hold the UNLOCK
button
while still holding the LOCKbutton.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle
by pushing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on
the RKE Key Fob with the ignition in the
LOCK position and the RKE Key removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this
feature to its previous setting.
NOTE:
Pushing the LOCK button on the RKE Key
Fob while you are inside the vehicle will
activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening
a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm acti-
vated will cause the alarm to sound. Push
the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm.
Illuminated Approach — If EquippedThis feature activates the headlights for up to 90
seconds when the doors are unlocked with the
RKE Key Fob. The time for this feature is
programmable on vehicles equipped with the
EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
RKE Key Fob With Integrated Key
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•Commands..................................86
•Voice Training.................................88
•SEATS ......................................88•Power Seats — If Equipped........................88
•Heated Seats — If Equipped........................89
•Manual Front Seat Adjustment.......................90
•Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped.............90
•Manual Lumbar — If Equipped......................91
•Driver’s Seatback Recline.........................91
•Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped.............92
•Head Restraints...............................92
•Folding Rear Seat..............................94
•Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped....................95
•TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . ....................95
•LIGHTS......................................96
•Multifunction Lever.............................96
•Headlights And Parking Lights......................96
•Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.................97
•Lights-On Reminder.............................97
•Front Fog Lights...............................97
•Rear Fog Lights................................97
•Turn Signals.................................97
•Lane Change Assist.............................98
•High/Low Beam Switch...........................98
•Flash-To-Pass................................98
•Instrument Panel Dimmer..........................98
•Headlight Leveling System — If Equipped................98
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the hood
prop rod is fully seated into its storage
retaining clips.
•
Do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction LeverThe multifunction lever controls the operation of
the headlights, position lights, side marker
lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,
instrument panel light dimming, interior lights,
the passing lights and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.Headlights And Parking LightsTurn the end of the multifunction lever to the first
detent to activate parking lights. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.
Prop Rod LocationMultifunction Lever
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Daytime Running Lights — If
Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights (lower intensity), whenever the
ignition is ON, the engine is running, the head-
light switch is off, the parking brake is off, the
turn signal is off, and the gear selector is in any
position except PARK.
Lights-On ReminderIf the headlights or parking lights are left on after
the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Front Fog Lights
The front fog light switch is on the
multifunction lever. To activate the
front fog lights, turn on the position
lights or the high/low beam head-
lights and pull out the end of the
multifunction lever.
Rear Fog Lights
The rear fog lights may be operated
as desired when visibility is poor due
to fog. To activate the rear fog lights,turn on the Low beam, high beam, or front fog
lamps, pull out the end of the multifunction lever
and rotate the lever to the last detent.
Turn SignalsMove the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster
flash to show proper operation of the front and
rear turn signal lights.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails
to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
Head Light Control
Front Fog Light ControlTurn Signal Control
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Lane Change AssistTap the lever up or down once, without moving
beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or
left) will flash three times then automatically turn
off.
High/Low Beam SwitchPush the multifunction lever away from you to
switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the
multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-PassYou can signal another vehicle with your head-
lights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever
toward you. This will turn on the high beam
headlights until the lever is released.
NOTE:
If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-
to-pass position for more than 15 seconds,
the high beams will shut off. If this occurs,
wait 30 seconds for the next flash-to-pass
operation.
Instrument Panel DimmerRotate the center portion of the lever to the
extreme bottom position to fully dim the instru-
ment panel lights and prevent the interior lights
from illuminating when a door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to
increase the brightness of the instrument panel
lights when the position lights or headlights are
on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to
the next detent position to brighten the odom-
eter and radio when the position lights or head-
lights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to
the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Headlight Leveling System — If
Equipped
This system allows the driver to maintain proper
headlight beam position with the road surface
regardless of vehicle load.
The headlight leveling switch is located on the
instrument panel below the radio.
To operate: push the headlight lev-
eling switch until the appropriate
number, which corresponds to the
load listed on the following chart,
illuminates on the switch.
Dimmer Control
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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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Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will
activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked using the RKE
Key Fob. Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow
button when in this display until “OFF,” “30 sec,”
“60 sec,” or “90 sec.” appears to make your
selection.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
When “On” is selected, the HSA system is
active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control Sys-
tem” in “Starting And Operating” for system
function and operating information. To make
your selection, push and release theRIGHT
arrow button until “On” or “Off” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect GPS sys-
tem units can be changed between US and
Metric.
Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button
when in this display until “US” or “METRIC”
appears to make your selection.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between
Magnetic North and Geographic North. To com-pensate for the differences, the variance should
be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven,
per the zone map. Once properly set, the com-
pass will automatically compensate for the dif-
ferences and provide the most accurate com-
pass heading.
NOTE:
Magnetic and battery powered devices,
(such as cell phones, iPod’s, radar detec-
tors, PDA’s, and laptops) should be kept
away from the top of the instrument panel.
This is where the compass module is lo-
cated and such devices may interfere and
cause false compass readings.1. Place the ignition in the ON position.
2. Push and hold theCOMPASSbutton for
approximately two seconds.
3. Push theDOWN
arrow button until
“Compass Variance” message and the last
variance zone number displays in the EVIC.
4. Push and release theRIGHT
arrow but-
ton until the proper variance zone is selected
according to the map.
5. Push and release theCOMPASSbutton to
exit.
NOTE:
The factory default Zone is 8. During pro-
gramming, the Zone value will wrap around
from Zone 15 to Zone 1.
Automatic Compass Calibration
When the vehicle is new, the compass may
appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL”
until the compass is calibrated. You may also
calibrate the compass by completing one or
more 360 degree turns (in an area free from
large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL”
Compass Variance Map
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