Jeep Patriot 2011, Operating Information Manual

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Fluid Level Check
Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for
leakage. If leakage is detected, check the fluid
level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level
should be maintained between the bottom of
the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper
level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) –
AWD/4WD Models Only
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Fluid Level Check
Visually inspected the unit at each oil change
for leakage. If leakage is detected, Check the
fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be maintained between the bottom
of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper
level.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care and Protection
from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from
Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according
to geographic locations and usage. Chemicals
that make roads passable in snow and ice and
those that are sprayed on trees and road
surfaces during other seasons, are highly cor-
rosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to air-
borne contaminants, road surfaces on which
the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have
an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations
will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from
the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or re-
moval of paint and protective coatings from
your vehicle.
The most common causes of corrosion are:
•
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
•
Stone and gravel impact.
•
Insects, tree sap and tar.
•
Salt in the air near sea coast localities.
•
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
•
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash
your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR
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Car
Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the
panels completely with clear water.
•
If insects, tar or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use MOPAR
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Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or
equivalent to remove.
•
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as
MOPAR
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Cleaner Wax to remove road film,
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