2021 JEEP PATRIOT maintenance

Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION......................................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE.............................................61
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................................117
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STARTING AND OPERATING............................................................161
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES..........................................................225
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...........................................................251
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES............................................................283
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE.....................................................293
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INDEX..........................................................................317
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Failure to use the driver and passenger seat
belts provided is a major cause of severe or
fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLI-
CATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFOR-
MATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICA-
TION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED
TO PUBLISH REVISIONS AT ANY TIME.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering spe-
cialists to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supple-
mented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully. Fol-
lowing the instructions and recommendations in
this Owner’s Manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient
reference and remain with the vehicle when
sold.The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications, and/or to
make additions to or improvements in its prod-
ucts without imposing any obligations upon
itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
The Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes
the features that are standard or available as
extra cost options. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this publication
may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first
before driving your vehicle and before at-
taching or installing parts/accessories or
making other modifications to the vehicle.
Rollover Warning Label
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near
the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
Always remove the RKE Key Fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A RKE KeyYou can insert the RKE Key with either side up.
To lock the door, turn the RKE Key to the right.
To unlock the door, turn the RKE Key to the left.
Refer to ”Body Lubrication” in Maintenance
Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for
further information.
RKE Key Fob-In-Ignition ReminderOpening the driver’s door when the RKE Key is
in the ignition and the ignition position is LOCK
or ACC sounds a signal to remind you to
remove the RKE Key.
NOTE:
With the driver’s door open and the RKE Key
in the ignition, the power door locks will not
lock, and RKE Key Fob will not function.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive
electronic steering wheel lock. This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle with the ignition OFF.
The steering wheel lock releases with the igni-
tion On. If the lock does not disengage and thevehicle does not start, turn the wheel to the left
and right to disengage the lock.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents
unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the
engine. The system does not need to be armed
or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless
of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses ignition RKE Key Fobs, which
have an embedded electronic chip (transpon-
der) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in
two seconds if someone uses an invalid key to
start the engine.
NOTE:
A RKE Key Fob that has not been pro-
grammed is also considered an invalid RKE
Key Fob even if it is cut to fit the ignition
cylinder for that vehicle.
During normal operation, after placing the igni-
tion in the ON/RUN position, the Vehicle Secu-
rity Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb
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•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has
power or until the hazard light button is
pressed. The hazard lights can be deacti-
vated by pressing the hazard light button.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
long as the battery has power.
•Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System
Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System functions after an event, the
ignition must be changed from the START or
ON/RUN position to the OFF position. Carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the en-
gine compartment and fuel tank before resetting
the system and starting the engine.
Air Bag Warning Light
The air bags must be ready to
inflate for your protection in a colli-
sion. The Occupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC) monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring
associated with air bag system electrical com-
ponents.The ORC monitors the readiness of the elec-
tronic parts of the air bag system whenever the
ignition is placed in the START or ON/RUN
position. If the ignition is in the OFF position or
in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on
and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply
system that may deploy the air bags even if the
battery loses power or it becomes disconnected
prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in
the instrument panel for approximately four to
eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition
is first placed in the ON/RUN position. After the
self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn
off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part
of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A
single chime will sound to alert you if the light
comes on again after initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will
illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning
Light if a malfunction is detected that could
affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also
record the nature of the malfunction. While theair bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag system
immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on
during the four to eight seconds when the
ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
•The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after
the four to eight-second interval.
•The Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter-
mittently or remains on while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en-
gine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may
also be disabled. In this condition the air
bags may not be ready to inflate for your
protection. Have an authorized dealer ser-
vice the air bag system immediately.
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room for the child seat. You may also move
the front seat forward to allow more room for
the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from
the retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt
webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a “click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion
tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Then, allow the webbing to retract back into
the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you
will hear a clicking sound. This means the
seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking
mode.6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If
it is locked, you should not be able to pull out
any webbing. If the retractor is not locked,
repeat step 5.
7.
Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to
tighten the lap portion around the child re-
straint while you push the child restraint rear-
ward and downward into the vehicle seat.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly
by pulling back and forth on the child seat at
the belt path. It should not move more than
25 mm in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
Transporting PetsAir Bags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passen-
ger during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle accelera-
tion in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which ve-
hicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle.”
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•Map/Reading/Lights...........................99•WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .100•Windshield Wiper Operation.....................100
•Intermittent Wiper System......................100
•Windshield Washers..........................101
•Mist Feature...............................101
•TILT STEERING COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
•ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . . .. . . .102
•To Activate................................102
•To Set A Desired Speed........................103
•To Deactivate..............................103
•To Resume Speed...........................103
•To Vary The Speed Setting......................103
•Manual Transmission..........................104
•To Accelerate For Passing......................104
•PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED . . . . .104
•POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
•Opening Sunroof — Express.....................106
•Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode..................106
•Closing Sunroof — Express......................106
•Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode..................107
•Pinch Protect Feature.........................107
•Venting Sunroof — Express......................107
•Sunshade Operation..........................107
•Wind Buffeting.............................107
•Sunroof Maintenance..........................107
•Ignition Off Operation.........................107
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Closing Sunroof — Manual ModeTo close the sunroof, push and hold the switch
in the forward position. Any release of the
switch will stop the movement and the sunroof
will remain in a partially closed condition until
the sunroof switch is pushed again.
Pinch Protect FeatureThis feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automati-
cally retract. Remove the obstruction if this
occurs. Next, push the switch forward and re-
lease to Express Close.
Venting Sunroof — ExpressPush and release the Vent button within one
half second and the sunroof will open to the
vent position. This is called “Express Vent”, and
it will occur regardless of sunroof position. Dur-
ing Express Vent operation, any other actuation
of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Sunshade OperationThe sunshade can be opened manually. How-
ever, the sunshade will open automatically as
the sunroof opens.
NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sun-
roof is open.
Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the percep-
tion of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type
sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind
buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof
(if equipped) in certain open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence and can
be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear windows open, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If
the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof MaintenanceUse only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel.
Ignition Off OperationFor Vehicles Not Equipped With The Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
The power sunroof switch will remain active for
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC
The power sunroof switch will remain active for
up to approximately ten minutes after the igni-
tion switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either front door will cancel this fea-
ture.
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•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features).......142•CYBERSECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .144
•SOUND SYSTEMS . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
•iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
•Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device.............145
•Using This Feature.............................146
•Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio
Buttons....................................146
•Play Mode..................................146
•List Or Browse Mode............................147
•Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)...................148
•NAVIGATION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .149
•STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.................149
•Radio Operation...............................149
•CD Player...................................149
•CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........150
•RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . . . . . . . . ......150
•CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............150
•Manual Heating And Air Conditioning..................150
•Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped........153
•Operating Tips...............................157
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