Jeep Patriot (2011) manual

20 1 1 Patriot User Guide[...]

The driv er’ s pr imar y resp onsi bili ty i s th e sa fe o pera tion of the vehi cle. Dri ving whil e di stra cted can resul t in los s of veh icle con trol, resul ting in a co llis ion and pers onal inj ury . Chry sler Group LLC stron gly recom mend s th at t he driv er u se e xtreme cau tion whe n us ing any devi ce o r fe ature tha t ma y ta [...]

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC .... 2 CONTROLS A T A GLANCE Driver Cockpit ................ 4 Instrument Cluster ............. 6 GETTING ST ARTED K e y F O B .................. 8 Remote Start ................ 8 Theft Alarm ................. 9 Seat Belt .................. 9 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags ......[...]

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it repr esents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Y our new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some [...]

Rollover W arning WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury . • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle contr[...]

DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS A T A GLANCE 4[...]

CONTROLS A T A GLANCE 5[...]

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER W ar ning Lights - Low Fuel W arning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electr onic Thr ottle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine T emperature Warning Light - T ransmission T emperature W ar ning Light - [...]

Indicators - T urn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Fr ont Fog Light Indicator - V ehicle Security Indicator* - 4WD Indicator - Electr onic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Cruise Indicator - Hill Descent Control Indicator OFF ROAD - OFF ROAD Indicator Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar Lo tIrE - Low Tire Pressure gate - GateAjar CH[...]

KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Pr ess the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’ s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate. • All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Prog[...]

WARNING! • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. • Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or oth[...]

WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you ar e not buckled up properly . Y ou can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sur e you and others in your vehicle ar e buckled up properly . SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS [...]

WARNING! (Continued) • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately . CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. • Ever[...]

• The tether strap should be r outed under the center of the head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback. • Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Installing The Child Restraint Using The V ehicle Seat Belts • T o install a child restraint, first, pull eno[...]

FRONT SEA TS Power Seats • The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor . Use the switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearwar d • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desir ed positi[...]

Recliner • Lift the r ecliner handle located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position. Driver’ s Seat Height Adjustment • The height adjustment lever is located on the outboar d side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the lever to lower the seat. Lumbar Support • The lumbar lever is [...]

REAR SEA TS Folding Rear Seatback • T o fold each rear seatback, pull the strap forward to move the seatback forward and flat. Reclining Rear Seatback • T o recline each r ear seatback, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a r eclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and r elease[...]

WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury , medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise car e when using the seat heater . It may cause bur ns even at low temperatur es, especially if used for long periods of time. • Do not[...]

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights . Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminati[...]

WIPER/W ASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation. W asher Operation • Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired. M[...]

SPEED CONTROL • The speed contr ol switches ar e located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control. • The cruise symbol will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF switch a second time to tur n the system off. Set • With the Speed Control on[...]

CONTINUOUSL Y V ARIABLE AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION (CVT) • While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4, 5 or 6 speeds, the Continuously V ariable T ransmission (CVT) has an infinite number of speeds. This allows it to adjust to exactly the right ratio to optimize performance and fuel economy . • Under hard acceleration, you may hea[...]

AUTOMA TIC TEMPERA TURE CONTROLS (A TC) Automatic Operation • T ur n the Mode and Blower Contr ols to the AUTO position. • Select the desir ed temperature by r otating the T emperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically . Air Conditioning • If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, [...]

POWER SUNROOF • The power sunr oof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express • Press the switch r earward and release. The sunr oof will fully open and stop automatically . Closing Sunroof Express • Press the switch forwar d and r elease. The sunroof will close automatically from any position. Manual Open/Close • Pr[...]

Pinch Protection Feature • This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Expr ess Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically r eturn to the open position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual opening and c[...]

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 24[...]

ELECTRONICS 25[...]

NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) ELECTRONICS 26[...]

Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) NOTE: Y our radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ V oice Command and Uconnect™ Phone featur es. T o determine if your radio has these features, press the V oice Command button on the radio. Y ou will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not [...]

Audio Jack • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player , to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’ s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack i[...]

TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: Y our radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ V oice Command and Uconnect™ Phone featur es. T o determine if your radio has these features, press the V oice Command button on the radio. Y ou will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on t[...]

• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Clock Setting • T ur n the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • T ouch the USER CLOCK soft-key (Navigation radio only). • T o adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWA[...]

• Use the P AGE soft-keys to page thr ough a list of pictures and press the picture you would like to import. • Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key . The imported picture is now available in the MANAGE MY PICTURES screen. • In order to display the imported pictur e in the radio screen, touch the desired picture soft-key . • [...]

• After touching one of the subcategories, follow the on-scr een steps to complete the process and be r outed to your destination. Setting a Home Location • T ouch the NA V soft-key in the upper-right corner of your radio screen to access the Navigation system. • T ouch the Wher e T o? soft-key , then touch Go Home . • Next, select fr om: ?[...]

• Movie Listings • Check which movies (includes start times, ratings, run lengths and summaries) ar e playing at theaters near your curr ent location. • Sports Scores • View scores and upcoming events for all major sports. • Y our favorite location, theater and sports teams can be stored for quick access. • Refer to your Media Center 43[...]

Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. Y ou will also need to follow the Bluetooth ® instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phone pairing setup. • Press the Phone button to begin. • W ait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP . • (After the BEEP), say “Uconnect setup”. • (After[...]

Changing The V olume • Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button , then adjust the volume during a normal call. • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME r otary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect™ is dif ferent than the audio system. NOTE: T o access [...]

Changing The V olume • Start a dialogue by pressing the V oice Command button , then say a command (for example, “tutorial”). • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME r otary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the V oice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for Voice Command is dif ferent than the audio system. • For ve[...]

• Compatible iPod ® devices may also be controllable using voice commands (Media Center 430/430N with Uconnect™ Phone requir ed). Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details. NOTE: • The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, T ouch, and iPhone ® devices. The USB port also supports playing music from compatible exter nal[...]

Compass Calibration • This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually . When the vehicle is new , the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. • Y ou may also calibrate the compass by completing one or mor e 360 degree turns (in an area free from larg[...]

Auto Unlock Doors On Exit • T o have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. • Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). • Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A si[...]

• Park your vehicle outside of the garage and turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. • Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink ® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view . • Simultaneously , pr ess and hold both the chosen HomeLink ® button and the hand-held transmitter button until the Hom[...]

WARNING! (Continued) • Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver . Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injur ed or killed. POWER INVERTER • A 115 V olt[...]

POWER OUTLET • The power outlet is located on the instrument panel below the climate control and is powered when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. • The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power accessories designed for use with a standar d power outlet adapter . NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 [...]

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERA TION • This feature provides full time, on-demand, four -wheel drive (4WD). • T o activate, pull the T -handle, located in between the front driver and passenger seats, up once and release. The “4WD Indicator Light” will come on in the cluster . • This can be done on the fly , at any vehicle speed. T o deactivate, s[...]

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RA TINGS) Engine/T ransmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T ongue Wt. (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg) 2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg) 2.4L Auto/Man with T railer T ow Prep Package (AHC) 32 sq ft [...]

RECREA TIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) T owing This V ehicle Behind Another V ehicle (Flat T owing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Recreational T owing Condition Manual T ransmission V ehicles Automatic T ransmis- sion V ehicles Four Wheel Flat T ow (All Wheels on Ground) Y es Never T wo Wheel Dolly T ow (Front or Rear Wheels on Ground) [...]

24-HOUR TOWING ASSIST ANCE - U.S. ONL Y • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number . • Provide your location, including telephone number , from which you are calling. • Briefly describe the nature of the pr oblem and answer a few simpl[...]

• Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for appr oximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This[...]

WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. Y ou could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately . - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) • Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality , etc., may illu[...]

- Airbag W ar ning Light • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately . - 4WD System Fault Indicator Light • When lit solid: There is a 4WD system fault. The 4WD performance will be at a reduced level. We recommend you do not operate the vehi[...]

NOTE: Ther e are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, tur n it of f. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. • Y ou can also tur n the T emperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fa[...]

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tir e Stowage • The compact spar e tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk. • T o remove the spar e tire, lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations For Jacking • Park on a firm, level[...]

• Place the jack underneath the lift area (triangular cutout) that is closest to the flat tire. T ur n the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange. • Raise the vehicle by tur ning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is ob[...]

WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Y ou could be crushed. Never get any pa[...]

Preparations for Jump-Start • The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. T o access the battery r emove the air intake duct by turning the two finger scr ews, located on the radiator support. • Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into P ARK and turn the ignition t[...]

• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery . • Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery . • Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • Reinstall t[...]

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P ARK position, you can use the following procedur e to temporarily move the shift lever: • T o access the shift lever override, locate and r emove the removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing. • Firmly set the parking brake. • T[...]

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Model Flat T owing (all four wheels on the ground) Flatbed T owing (all four wheels suspended OFF the ground) Front Wheels Raised, Rear Wheels on the Ground Rear Wheels Raised, Front Wheels on the Ground FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted FWD Automatic T ransmission With a Key NOT [...]

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow , it can often be moved by a rocking motion. T urn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pr essure to maintain the rocking motion, [...]

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recor ded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender , age, and crash location) are recor ded. However , other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identify[...]

OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the r elease lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’ s door . • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. • Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood. • T o close the hood, rem[...]

ENGINE COMP ARTMENT 2.0L Engine MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 61[...]

2.4L Engine MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE 62[...]

FLUIDS AND CAP ACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities Engine Coolant 2.0L, 2.4L MOP AR ® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) or equivalent. 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) Includes heater and coolant r ecovery bottle filled to MAX level. Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L, 2.4L AP[...]

MAINTENANCE CHART Miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 Or Kilometers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 Change the engine oil and filter . XXXXXXXXXXXXX Rotate the tires, rotate[...]

Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months 64,000 Miles (10[...]

FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly . This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 1 Empty Empty 2 15 Amp Lt Blue AWD/4WD ECU Feed 3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake Switch Feed 4 10 Amp Red Ignition[...]

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 19 20 Amp Y ellow PWR Amp 1 & Amp 2 Feed 20 15 Amp Lt Blue IOD Feed Radio 21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren (If Equipped) 22 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Heat/AC/Compass Sensor 23 15 Amp Lt Blue ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 24 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunr oof Feed 25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirr or (If Equipped) 26 15 Amp[...]

WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under -inflation is the leading cause of tire f[...]

CHR YSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER P .O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–877–426–5337 CHR YSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER P .O. Box 1621 Windsor , Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 ASSIST ANCE FOR THE HEARING IMP AIRED • T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufactur er has installed spe[...]

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED ST A TES AND W ASHINGTON, D.C. • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer . • If NHTSA r eceives similar complai[...]

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOP AR ® • The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Dodge Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Patriot. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expr essive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit fr om[...]

Airbag . .................1 0 Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . ........ 8 Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ................... 9 Automatic T emperature Control ( A T C ) ...................2 1 Automatic T ransmission Fluid T ype . . . . . . .........6 3 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . .... 5 0 Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 6 3 Belts, Seat . [...]

Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . 65 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 64 MOP AR ® Accessories . . . . . . . . . 71 Navigation . . . . . . ..........3 1 Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . .... 4 9 Oil, Engine Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Overheating, Engine . . ........4 9 Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . ........8 Phone (Pairing) [...]

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