2011 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Patriot
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
Ignition Key Removal
14
Locking Doors With A Key
16
Replacement Keys
17
Customer Key Programming
18
To Arm The System
19
To Disarm The System
20
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
21
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
21
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
22
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
22
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
22
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
23
Using The Panic Alarm
24
Programming Additional Transmitters
25
General Information
25
Manual Door Locks
29
Power Door Locks
30
Power Window Switches
35
Auto-Down
36
Window Lockout Switch
37
Lap/Shoulder Belts
43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
53
Energy Management Feature
54
Seat Belt Pretensioners
55
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
55
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
59
Seat Belt Extender
61
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
64
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
68
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
75
Child Restraints
76
Transporting Passengers
86
Exhaust Gas
86
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
87
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
89
Inside Day/Night Mirror
95
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
96
Power Mirrors
97
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
98
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
98
Folding Outside Mirrors
99
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
99
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
100
Operation
102
Phone Call Features
110
Uconnect™ Phone Features
112
Advanced Phone Connectivity
117
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
119
Voice Command System Operation
130
Commands
131
Power Seats — If Equipped
136
Heated Seats — If Equipped
138
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
139
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
140
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
140
Driver's Seatback Recline
141
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
142
Head Restraints
142
Folding Rear Seat
146
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped
148
Multifunction Lever
150
Headlights And Parking Lights
150
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
151
Lights-On Reminder
151
Fog Lights — If Equipped
151
Turn Signals
152
High/Low Beam Switch
152
Flash-To-Pass
152
Instrument Panel Dimming
153
Windshield Wiper Operation
156
Intermittent Wiper System
156
Windshield Washers
157
Mist Feature
157
To Activate
160
To Set A Desired Speed
160
To Deactivate
160
To Resume Speed
161
To Vary The Speed Setting
161
Programming HomeLinkĥ
163
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
166
Using HomeLinkĥ
166
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinkĥ Button
167
Security
167
Troubleshooting Tips
167
Opening Sunroof — Express
169
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
169
Closing Sunroof — Express
170
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
170
Pinch Protect Feature
170
Venting Sunroof — Express
170
Sunshade Operation
170
Wind Buffeting
171
Sunroof Maintenance
171
Ignition Off Operation
171
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
172
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
174
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
177
Door Storage
178
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight
180
Cargo Cover
181
Removable Load Floor
183
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
184
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
186
Rear Window Defroster
187
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
187
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
191
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
194
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
195
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped
214
EVIC Functions
215
Compass/Temperature/Audio
215
Average Fuel Economy
216
Distance To Empty (DTE)
216
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
216
Elapsed Time
216
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
222
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
230
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
232
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
235
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
235
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
242
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
242
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
245
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
247
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
250
RSC)
251
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
251
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
257
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
259
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
261
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
261
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
267
Using This Feature
268
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
268
Play Mode
268
List Or Browse Mode
270
Radio Operation
274
CD Player
274
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
275
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
276
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
280
Operating Tips
286
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
293
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
293
Normal Starting
294
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)
294
If Engine Fails To Start
295
After Starting
295
Five–Speed Manual Transmission
296
Recommended Shift Speeds
297
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
299
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
299
Operation
302
General Information
303
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
304
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged
306
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
306
Hill Climbing
308
Driving Through Water
310
Power Steering Fluid Check
315
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
321
Brake Assist System (BAS)
321
Traction Control System (TCS)
322
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
323
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped
324
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission Or Off-Road Package Only
325
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
327
Tire Markings
330
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
334
Tire Terminology And Definitions
335
Tire Pressure
340
Tire Inflation Pressures
341
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
343
Radial Ply Tires
343
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel – If Equipped
343
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
344
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
345
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
345
Tire Spinning
346
Tread Wear Indicators
347
Life Of Tire
347
Replacement Tires
348
TIRE CHAINS
349
SNOW TIRES
349
Base System
353
Premium System – If Equipped
355
2.0L And 2.4L Engine
360
Reformulated Gasoline
360
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
361
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
361
MMT In Gasoline
362
Materials Added To Fuel
362
Fuel System Cautions
362
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
364
Common Towing Definitions
368
Trailer Hitch Classification
371
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
372
Trailer And Tongue Weight
373
Towing Requirements
374
Towing Tips
379
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
380
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
381
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
382
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
382
Jack Location
384
Spare Tire Stowage
385
Preparations For Jacking
385
Preparations For Jump-Start
391
Jump-Starting Procedure
393
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
395
With Ignition Key
397
Without The Ignition Key
398
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
399
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
401
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
403
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
404
REPLACEMENT PARTS
405
Engine Oil
407
Engine Oil Filter
410
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
410
Maintenance-Free Battery
411
Air Conditioner Maintenance
412
Body Lubrication
413
Windshield Wiper Blades
414
Adding Washer Fluid
414
Exhaust System
415
Cooling System
417
Brake System
422
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped
425
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
426
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Only
427
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Only
427
Integrated Power Module
433
VEHICLE STORAGE
437
Headlamps
438
Fog Lamps
438
Rear Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
439
License Lamps
439
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
439
Engine
441
Chassis
442
Required Maintenance Intervals
446
Prepare For The Appointment
461
Prepare A List
461
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
462
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
462
In Mexico contact:
462
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
463
Service Contract
463
WARRANTY INFORMATION
464
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
464
In Canada
465
Treadwear
467
Traction Grades
467
Temperature Grades
468
FAQ about the 2011 Jeep Patriot Manual
What contains the 2011 Patriot manual?
The Jeep Patriot owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Jeep to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Jeep Patriot. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Jeep Patriot 2011 owner's manual:
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
Where to download the 2011 Jeep Patriot Owners Manual?
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Is the manual for the Jeep Patriot year 2011 free?
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The Jeep Patriot (2011) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2011 is available in English.
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