2021 JEEP PATRIOT oil change

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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CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Min-
eral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as a problem.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting PassengersNEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con-
tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is color-
less and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you.
To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage
or in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.
•If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate con-
trol BLOWER switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your heat-
ing or cooling controls to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
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plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi-
tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment. In addition, inspect
the exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as
required.
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, check-
ing for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged
parts must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must
be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt
or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning light
will turn on for four
to eight seconds as a bulb check when theignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position. If
the light is either not on during starting, stays
on, or turns on while driving, have the system
inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light has been detected, it will stay on until the
fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermit-
tently or remains on while driving, have an
authorized dealer service the vehicle immedi-
ately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode
and place the blower control on high speed. You
should be able to feel the air directed against
the windshield. See your authorized dealer for
service if your defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot-
well of your vehicle. Use only floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are
firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals or impair
safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause
loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are
properly attached to the floor mat fasten-
ers.
•Never place or install floor mats or other
floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot
be properly secured to prevent them from
moving and interfering with the pedals or
the ability to control the vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor cover-
ings on top of already installed floor mats.
Additional floor mats and other coverings
will reduce the size of the pedal area and
interfere with the pedals.
•Check mounting of mats on a regular
basis. Always properly reinstall and secure
floor mats that have been removed for
cleaning.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
•INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES...................119
•INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
•WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
•Red Telltale Indicator Lights.....................123
•Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights....................129
•Green Telltale Indicator Lights....................136
•Blue Telltale Indicator Lights.....................137
•White Telltale Indicator Lights....................138
•ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF
EQUIPPED . . . . . . . ..........................139
•Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped.......140
•Compass/Temperature/Audio.....................141
•Average Fuel Economy........................141
•Distance To Empty (DTE).......................141
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) — If Equipped............141
•Elapsed Time..............................141
•EVIC Units Selection (Units In Display)...............141
•System Warnings............................141
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1. Speedometer
•The Speedometer shows the vehicle
speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilo-
meters per hour (km/h).
NOTE:
A chime will sound when the vehicle speed
is above 120 km/h.
Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Dis-
playThis display indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Tachometer
•This gauge measures engine revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000). Before the
pointer reaches the red area, ease up on
the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
3. Temperature Gauge
•The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within
the normal range indicates that the engine
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
•The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather or up mountain grades. It shouldnot be allowed to exceed the upper limits
of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the tempera-
ture gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi-
tioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains
on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately
and call an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to
call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look un-
der the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
— If Equipped / Odometer Display / Trip
Odometer Display
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
— If Equipped
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that
is located in the instrument cluster. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in this section for further information.
Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the fol-
lowing odometer messages will display:
door..................Door Open
gATE................Liftgate Open
LoW tirE...........Low Tire Pressure
gASCAP.............Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE................Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL.......Oil Change Required
LoCOOL..............Low Coolant
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NOTE:
Some of the above warnings will be dis-
played in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center Display Area located in the instru-
ment cluster.
Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped” in this section for further
information.
LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the
odometer display will toggle between LoW and
tirE for three cycles.
gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that
the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed,
or damaged, a “gASCAP” message will display
in the odometer display area. Tighten the fuel
filler cap properly and push the STEP button on
the steering wheel to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the
next time the vehicle is started.noFUSE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that
the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly
installed, or damaged, a “noFUSE” message
will display in the odometer display area. Refer
to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for
further information on fuses and fuse locations.
CHAngE OIL
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The odometer display
will toggle betweenCHAngEandOilfor ap-
proximately 12 seconds, after a single chime
has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty cycle-based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate depen-
dent upon your personal driving style.
5. Fuel Gauge
•The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position.•The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door is
located.
WARNING AND INDICATOR
LIGHTS
IMPORTANT:The warning / indicator lights
switch on in the instrument panel together with
a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. These indications are indica-
tive and precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to
the information contained in the Owner’s
Manual, which you are advised to read carefully
in all cases. Always refer to the information in
this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable.
The system check menu may appear different
based upon equipment options and current
vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and
may not appear.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
— IF EQUIPPED
The EVIC features a driver-interactive display. It
is located in the instrument cluster. The EVIC
consists of the following:
•System Status
•Vehicle Information Warning Message
Displays•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
•Compass Heading
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Audio Mode Display
•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, the
EVIC displays the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning
chime after 1 mile (1.6 km) of distance trav-
elled)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a
single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – vehicle not
in park (automatic transmission), or vehicle is
in motion (manual transmission).
•Door Open (one or more doors open with a
single chime if speed is above 5 MPH
(8 km/h)
•Gate Open (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Headlamps On
•Key In Ignition
•Check TPM System
•Low Tire
•Inflate to XX
•Oil Change Required — If Equipped
The system allows the driver to select informa-
tion by pushing the following buttons mounted
on the steering wheel:
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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•MENU Button
Push and release theMENUbut-
ton to scroll through the main
menus (Fuel Economy, Warnings,
Timer, Units, System, Personal
Settings) or to exit submenus.
•COMPASS Button
Push and release theCOMPASS
button to display one of eight com-
pass readings and the outside tem-
perature or to exit submenus.•RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release theRIGHTarrow
button for access to main menus,
submenus, or to select a personal
setting in the setup menu.
•DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release theDOWNarrow
button to scroll downward through
the submenus.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
— If Equipped
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change Re-
quired” message will display in the EVIC display
for approximately five seconds after a single
chime has sounded to indicate the next sched-
uled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, whichmeans the engine oil change interval may fluc-
tuate dependent upon your personal driving
style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, push and release the Trip Odom-
eter button on the instrument cluster. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after perform-
ing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure.
1. Place the ignition in the ON position.Do not
start the engine.
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within 10 seconds.
3. Place the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indica-
tor system did not reset. If necessary, repeat
this procedure.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
140