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Patriot

User Guide

Summary of Contents for Patriot 2011

Page 1: ...20 11 Patriot User Guide...

Page 2: ...your vehicle Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving It is always the driver s responsibility to comply with all local laws IMPORTANT This User Guide...

Page 3: ...Door Opener HomeLink 39 Power Inverter 41 Power Outlet 42 OFF ROAD CAPABILITIES Four Wheel Drive Operation 43 UTILITY Trailer Towing Weights Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings 44 Recreational Towing Behi...

Page 4: ...ns to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured The User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquai...

Page 5: ...brake Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage Refer to your Owner s Manual on the DVD for further details USE OF AFTERMARKET PR...

Page 6: ...DRIVER COCKPIT CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4...

Page 7: ...CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 5...

Page 8: ...ntrol ETC Light Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Light Engine Temperature Warning Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE Brake Warning Light Malfunction Indica...

Page 9: ...dicator Electronic 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 GateA...

Page 10: ...asons A child or others could be severely injured or killed Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the shift lever Do not leave the key in the ignition A child could o...

Page 11: ...he shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from inju...

Page 12: ...e impact If the Airbag Warning Light is not on during starting stays on or turns on while driving have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately Refer to the Owner s Manual on t...

Page 13: ...restraint anchorage system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed at all three rear seating positions The rear outboa...

Page 14: ...ted over the center top of the head restraint WARNING In a collision an unrestrained child even a tiny baby can become a projectile inside the vehicle The force required to hold even an infant on your...

Page 15: ...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 Rearward Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of th...

Page 16: ...the full upward position to fold down the seatback CAUTION DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls Seat travel may become...

Page 17: ...f the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and or passengers An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury HEATED SEATS...

Page 18: ...us burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat TILT STEERING COLUMN The tilt lever is located on the steering column below the turn signal lever Push down on the lever to unlock the ste...

Page 19: ...righten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting Flash To Pass Pul...

Page 20: ...r high wiper operation Washer Operation Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired Mist Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired Rear Wiper Wiper Operat...

Page 21: ...the RESUME ACCEL switch to accelerate or push and hold the DECEL switch to decelerate the vehicle release the switch to save the new set speed Once a speed is set pushing the RESUME ACCEL switch once...

Page 22: ...fuel economy Under hard acceleration you may hear more engine noise than with a conventional transmission The CVT may also occasionally feel like it is shifting These characteristics are perfectly nor...

Page 23: ...onditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically Air Recirculation Use recirculation for maxim...

Page 24: ...pen Close Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position...

Page 25: ...Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could also be severely injured or killed Always fas...

Page 26: ...YOUR VEHICLE S SOUND SYSTEM ELECTRONICS 24...

Page 27: ...ELECTRONICS 25...

Page 28: ...NON TOUCH SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 Sales Code RES Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio Sales Code RES RSC ELECTRONICS 26...

Page 29: ...and convenience of you and your passengers Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving The radio sales code i...

Page 30: ...o blink turn the TUNE SCROLL control knob to set the minutes Press the TUNE SCROLL control knob to save the time change To exit press any button knob or wait five seconds Store Radio Presets Press the...

Page 31: ...r eyes from the road or your attention from driving The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate Seek Up Down Press the SEEK up down arrow soft keys to change the cur...

Page 32: ...until you hear a confirmation beep Hard Disk Drive Operation Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard Drive Press the LOAD hard key Insert a disc then press the MENU hard key Touch the MY FILES soft key then...

Page 33: ...edia devices Supported devices may be controlled through the vehicles steering wheel or radio controls or even with voice commands and may be charged through the USB port Navigation Media Center 430N...

Page 34: ...igation system Touch the Where To soft key then touch Favorites Touch the location you want to edit Next touch Press for More Touch Edit Follow the on screen steps for editing the Home Location Go Hom...

Page 35: ...hange CDs if equipped with a CD Changer Uconnect Phone To determine if your vehicle is equipped with Uconnect Phone press the Uconnect Phone button If your vehicle has this feature after a couple seco...

Page 36: ...e name Next you will be asked to give this new pairing a priority of 1 thru 7 up to seven phones may be paired 1 is the highest and 7 is the lowest priority The system will only connect to the highest...

Page 37: ...te radio disc player Uconnect Phone a memo recorder and supported portable media devices The Voice Command system also provides limited capability to select and play music by artist song album music g...

Page 38: ...roadway ahead Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed iPod USB MP3 CONTROL There are many ways to play music from iPod players or other port...

Page 39: ...device must be Bluetooth compatible and paired with your Media Center radio see Uconnect Phone for pairing instructions Press the AUX button on the radio faceplate until BT is displayed on the radio...

Page 40: ...oice Commands Auto Unlock On Exit Illuminated Approach Remote Unlock Driver s Door 1st Hill Start Assist HSA Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock Display Units In Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock Automati...

Page 41: ...cate that programming is complete Sound Horn With Lock To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds but no longer than 10 seconds Then press...

Page 42: ...after 1995 you may have a rolling code Follow the steps below for Programming A Rolling Code System Programming A Rolling Code System At the garage door opener motor in the garage locate the learn or...

Page 43: ...in overload protection If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded the power inverter will automatically shut down Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should aut...

Page 44: ...th a standard power outlet adapter NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be...

Page 45: ...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 To deactivate...

Page 46: ...an 22 sq ft 2 04 sq m 1 000 lbs 450 kg 150 lbs 50 kg 2 4L Auto Man with Trailer Tow Prep Package AHC 32 sq ft 3 0 sq m 2 000 lbs 907 kg 300 lbs 136 kg Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing sp...

Page 47: ...es Yes NOTE Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed flat towed at any legal highway speed for any distance if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is...

Page 48: ...ht also flashes when TCS is active To improve the vehicle s traction when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it may be desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily press...

Page 49: ...may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use tire sealant from a can or balance beads if your vehicl...

Page 50: ...Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure If the light turns on while driving stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible A chime will sound for four minutes...

Page 51: ...off Once the light turns off you may continue to drive normally Fuel Cap Loose Gas Cap Message If a gas cap message shown as gASCAP appears tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard Press th...

Page 52: ...normal range If the pointer remains on HOT H and you hear continuous chimes turn the engine off immediately and call for service WARNING You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant antifr...

Page 53: ...example if changing the right front tire block the left rear wheel NOTE Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions Remove the s...

Page 54: ...ttempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack do not tighten the nuts fully until the...

Page 55: ...le control A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle Always stow the jack parts and spare tire in the places provided Do not attempt t...

Page 56: ...d of the jumper cable to the positive post of the discharged vehicle Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery Connect the negative end of the j...

Page 57: ...battery life and or prevent the engine from starting WARNING When temperatures are below the freezing point electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze Do not attempt jump starting because the batt...

Page 58: ...ight side of the shift lever housing Firmly set the parking brake Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal Usi...

Page 59: ...ed with the transmission in NEUTRAL Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted AWD Automatic Transmission With a Key NO...

Page 60: ...ransmission shifting occurring WARNING Fast spinning tires can be dangerous Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure A tire could explode and injure someone Do not s...

Page 61: ...law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required an...

Page 62: ...the same time Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood To close the hood remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip then lower the hood slowly WARNING Be sure the hood is fully...

Page 63: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 0L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 61...

Page 64: ...2 4L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 62...

Page 65: ...Engine Oil Filter or equivalent Spark Plugs 2 0L 2 4L ZFR5F 11 Gap 0 043 in 1 11 mm Automatic Transmission CVT MOPAR CVTF 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission MOPAR ATF 4 Automatic Trans...

Page 66: ...and all parts for damage wear improper looseness or end play replace if necessary X X X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter X X X Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel...

Page 67: ...es 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 104 000 km or 48 Months 72 000 Miles 117 000 km or 54...

Page 68: ...r Tow 6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw Pwr Mir Steering Cntrl Sdar Hands Free Phone 7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1 8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2 9 40 Amp Green Power Seats 10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Power Locks Interior Lighting...

Page 69: ...Headlamp Washer Relay Control If Equipped 32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Control Feed 1 33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD J1962 Conn PCM 34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed 35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump Feed 36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp...

Page 70: ...rim especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil and or excessive brake dust use MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or...

Page 71: ...oductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or ot...

Page 72: ...free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other informat...

Page 73: ...nd and Hood Cover Molded Splash Guards Fog Lights Vehicle Cover Off Road Lights INTERIOR Premium Carpet Floor Mats Door Sill Guards Bright Pedal Kit Slush Mats Ambient Light Kit Heated Seats Katzkin L...

Page 74: ...63 Overheating 49 Event Data Recorder 58 Exterior Lights 68 Flash To Pass 17 Fluid Capacities 63 Fluids 63 Fog Lights 17 Folding Front Passenger Seat 14 Folding Rear Seat 15 Four Wheel Drive Operation...

Page 75: ...8 30 Shift Lever Override 56 Signals Turn 17 SIRIUS Travel Link 32 Spare Tire 51 Spark Plugs 63 Speed Control Cruise Control 19 Starting Remote 8 Steering Tilt Column 16 Steering Wheel Audio Controls...

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Page 79: ...s far below the legal minimum If you are drinking don t drive Ride with a designated non drinking driver call a cab a friend or use public transportation Driving after drinking can lead to a collision...

Page 80: ...operational instructions maintenance procedures and important safety messages please consult your Owner s Manual Navigation Media Center Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle Not all featur...

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