Jeep 2017 PATRIOT, User Manual

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is
found on the left front corner of the instru-
ment panel, visible through the windshield.
This number also is stamped into the right
front body, on the right front seat crossmem-
ber under the carpet and the vehicle registra-
tion and title.
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted
brakes as standard equipment. In the event
power assist is lost for any reason (for ex-
ample, repeated brake applications with the
engine off), the brakes will still function.
However, the effort required to brake the
vehicle will be much greater than that re-
quired with the power system operating.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and possibly a collision. Driving with your
foot resting or riding on the brake pedal
can result in abnormally high brake tem-
peratures, excessive lining wear, and pos-
sible brake damage. You would not have
your full braking capacity in an emergency.
If either of the two hydraulic systems lose
normal capability, the remaining system will
still function with some loss of overall braking
effectiveness. This will be evident by in-
creased pedal travel during application and
greater pedal force required to slow or stop.
In addition, if the malfunction is caused by
an internal leak, as the brake fluid in the
master cylinder drops, the “Brake Warning
Light” will light.
Vehicle Identification Number
Right Front Body VIN Location
TECHNICAL
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