
ROAD TEST
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
(Automatic)
start when the brake is depressed on
vehicles with automatic
transmission.
Clutch / Manual Transmission Shifting
(Manual)
Check for smooth shifting. Make
sure shift lever operates easily and
smoothly. Check for proper
syncronization. The gears should not
grind.
Automatic Transmission Shifting
Make sure that the park lock
mechanism holds the vehicle. With
the vehicle on a grade, put the
automatic transmission in park and
slowly release the service brake to
check the operation of the park
mechanism. Make sure the shift
lever operates easily and smoothly.
Check for smooth shifting. Check for
proper upshifting and downshifting.
Autostick (if equipped)
Verify that Autostick feature allows
proper shifting through the gears.
DESCRIPTION
ACTION
Engine Performance - Cold
The engine should: start properly, idle
smoothly and at proper speed, be free
from stumbling or hesitation, produce
sufficient power, be free of unusual
noises, operate within the proper
temperature range, and stop when the
ignition key is shut off or stop button
is depressed.
Engine Performance - Warm
The engine should: start properly, idle
smoothly and at proper speed, be free
from stumbling or hesitation, produce
sufficient power, be free of unusual
noises, operate within the proper
temperature range, and stop when the
ignition key is shut off or stop button
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited
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