2016 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
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
18
Customer Key Programming
19
To Arm The System
21
Rearming The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
22
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
23
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
24
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
24
Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
25
Using The Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
How To Use Remote Start
28
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
29
To Enter Remote Start
29
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
31
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
33
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
34
Auto Lock Doors Programming
34
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
36
Power Window Switches
37
Auto-Down
38
Window Lockout Switch
39
Important Safety Precautions
41
Seat Belt Systems
43
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)
43
Lap/Shoulder Belts
45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
48
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
50
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
51
Seat Belt Extender
54
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
55
Seat Belt Pretensioner
56
Energy Management Feature
56
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
56
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
59
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
62
Air Bag System Components
62
Advanced Front Air Bags
62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
64
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
65
Knee Impact Bolsters
66
Supplemental Side Air Bags
66
If A Deployment Occurs
71
Enhanced Accident Response System
72
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
73
Air Bag Warning Light
73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
75
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
76
Child Restraints
77
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
79
Infants And Child Restraints
80
Older Children And Child Restraints
80
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
82
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
83
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
84
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
85
Locating LATCH Anchorages
88
Locating Tether Anchorages
89
Center Seat LATCH
89
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
90
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
91
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
92
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
93
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
95
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:
96
Transporting Pets
98
Transporting Passengers
99
Exhaust Gas
100
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
101
Seat Belts
101
Air Bag Warning Light
101
Defroster
101
Floor Mat Safety Information
101
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
103
Tires
103
Lights
103
Door Latches
103
Fluid Leaks
103
Inside Day/Night Mirror
110
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
110
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
111
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
111
Folding Outside Mirrors
112
Power Mirrors
112
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
113
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
113
Operation
116
Voice Command Tree
117
Help Command
117
Cancel Command
117
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
117
Dial By Saying A Number
118
Call By Saying A Name
119
Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook
119
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
120
Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries
121
Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry
122
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries
123
List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook
123
Phone Call Features
124
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
124
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
124
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
124
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
125
Toggling Between Calls
125
Conference Call
125
Three-Way Calling
125
Call Termination
126
Redial
126
Call Continuation
127
Uconnect Phone Features
127
Language Selection
127
Emergency Assistance
128
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
129
Paging
129
Voice Mail Calling
129
Working With Automated Systems
130
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
131
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
131
Phone And Network Status Indicators
131
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
131
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
132
Advanced Phone Connectivity
132
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
132
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
133
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
133
Select Another Mobile Phone
133
Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones
134
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
134
Uconnect Phone Tutorial
134
Voice Training
134
Reset
135
Voice Command
135
Far End Audio Performance
137
Recent Calls
137
Voice Text Reply
137
Bluetooth Communication Link
139
Power-Up
139
Voice Command System Operation
145
Commands
147
Changing The Volume
147
Main Menu
147
Radio AM
148
Radio FM
148
Satellite Radio
148
Disc Mode
149
USB Mode
149
Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode
149
Memo Mode
150
Setup
150
Power Seats — If Equipped
152
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
153
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
153
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
153
Heated Seats — If Equipped
154
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
155
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
156
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
157
Driver's Seatback Recline
157
Head Restraints
158
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
158
Rear Head Restraints
161
Folding Rear Seat
162
Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped
163
Multifunction Lever
166
Headlights And Parking Lights
167
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
167
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
168
Lights-On Reminder
168
Fog Lights — If Equipped
168
Turn Signals
169
Lane Change Assist
169
High/Low Beam Switch
169
Flash-To-Pass
170
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
170
Instrument Panel Dimming
170
Windshield Wiper Operation
173
Intermittent Wiper System
174
Windshield Washers
174
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
174
Mist Feature
175
To Activate
178
To Set A Desired Speed
178
To Deactivate
179
To Resume Speed
179
To Vary The Speed Setting
179
To Accelerate For Passing
180
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
181
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
185
Programming A Rolling Code
185
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling Code)
187
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
188
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)
188
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
189
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
190
Using HomeLink
191
Security
191
Troubleshooting Tips
191
Opening Sunroof — Express
194
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
194
Closing Sunroof — Express
194
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
194
Pinch Protect Feature
194
Venting Sunroof — Express
195
Sunshade Operation
195
Wind Buffeting
195
Sunroof Maintenance
195
Ignition Off Operation
195
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
196
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
198
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
202
Door Storage
203
Cargo Light
205
Cargo Cover
205
Removable Load Floor
207
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
208
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
210
Rear Window Defroster
211
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
212
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
215
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
219
Red Telltale Indicator Lights
226
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
226
Air Bag Warning Light
227
Brake Warning Light
228
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
230
Oil Pressure Warning Light
230
Engine Temperature Warning Light
231
Oil Temperature Warning Light
232
Charging System Warning Light
232
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
233
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
234
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
234
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
239
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
240
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
241
Low Fuel Warning Indicator Light
242
4WD! Warning Light — If Equipped
242
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
243
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
243
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
244
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
245
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
245
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
246
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
246
Blue Telltale Indicator Light
247
High Beam Indicator Light
247
White Telltale Indicator Light
247
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
247
Control Buttons
249
STEP Button
249
RESET Button
249
Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped
253
Oil Change Required
253
EVIC Functions
254
To Reset The Display
254
Compass/Temperature/Audio
254
Average Fuel Economy
254
Distance To Empty (DTE)
255
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
255
Elapsed Time
255
Language
256
Auto Lock Doors
256
Auto Unlock On Exit
257
RKE Unlock
257
Flash Lamps With Lock
257
Sound Horn With Lock
257
Headlamp Off Delay
258
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
258
Key Off Power Delay
258
Illuminated Approach
258
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
259
Display Units In
259
Automatic Compass Calibration
259
Manual Compass Calibration
260
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
262
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
262
Electronic Volume Control
262
SEEK Buttons
263
SCAN Button
263
Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
263
Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
263
TIME Button
263
Clock Setting Procedure
264
INFO Button
264
RW/FF
264
TUNE Control
264
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
264
MUSIC TYPE Button
265
SETUP Button
267
AM and FM Buttons
270
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
270
Buttons 1 - 6
270
DISC Button
271
Operation Instructions — DISC Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD – Video
271
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)
271
Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s)
272
SEEK Button (CD MODE)
272
SCAN Button (CD MODE)
272
TIME Button (CD MODE)
272
RW/FF (CD MODE)
273
AM Or FM Button (CD MODE)
273
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
273
Supported Media (Disc Types)
273
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
273
Supported MP3/WMA File Formats
274
Playback Of MP3/WMA Files
275
LIST Button — DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play
275
INFO Button — DISC Mode For MP3/WMA Play
276
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
276
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
276
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
277
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
277
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
277
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
277
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
277
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
277
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped
277
Dolby
277
Macrovision
277
DTS
278
Uconnect (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
278
System Activation
278
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
278
ESN/SID Access
279
Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
279
Satellite Antenna
279
Reception Quality
279
Operating Instructions — Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
280
SEEK Buttons
280
SCAN Button
280
INFO Button
280
RW/FF
280
TUNE Control (Rotary)
280
MUSIC TYPE Button
281
SETUP Button
281
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
281
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
282
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
283
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
283
Electronic Volume Control
283
SEEK Buttons
283
TIME Button
284
Clock Setting Procedure
284
RW/FF
284
TUNE Control
284
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
284
AM/FM Button
285
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
285
Buttons 1 - 6
286
DISC Button
286
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
286
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
286
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
287
SEEK Button
288
TIME Button
288
RW/FF
288
AM/FM Button
288
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
288
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
288
Supported Media (Disc Types)
289
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
289
Supported MP3 File Formats
290
Playback Of MP3 Files
291
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
291
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
292
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
292
Electronic Volume Control
292
SEEK Buttons
292
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
293
Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
293
Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
293
TIME Button
293
Clock Setting Procedure
293
INFO Button
294
RW/FF
294
TUNE Control
294
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
294
MUSIC TYPE Button
295
SETUP Button
297
AM/FM Button
297
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
297
Buttons 1 - 6
298
DISC/AUX Button
298
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
298
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
298
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
299
SEEK Button
299
TIME Button
299
RW/FF
300
AM/FM Button
300
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
300
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
300
Supported Media (Disc Types)
300
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
300
Supported MP3 File Formats
301
Playback Of MP3 Files
302
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
303
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
303
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
303
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
304
Uconnect (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
304
System Activation
304
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
304
ESN/SID Access
305
Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
305
Satellite Antenna
305
Reception Quality
305
Operating Instructions — Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
306
SEEK Buttons
306
SCAN Button
306
INFO Button
306
RW/FF
306
TUNE Control (Rotary)
307
MUSIC TYPE Button
307
SETUP Button
307
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
307
Buttons 1 - 6
308
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
309
Using This Feature
309
Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
310
Play Mode
310
List Or Browse Mode
312
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
314
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
314
Play Mode
314
Selecting A Different Audio Device
314
Next Track
314
Previous Track
314
Radio Operation
316
CD Player
316
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
317
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
318
Blower Control
318
Temperature Control
319
Air Conditioning Control
319
Mode Control (Air Direction)
320
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
322
Automatic Operation
323
Blower Control
324
Manual Operation Override
324
Operating Tips
328
Summer Operation
328
Winter Operation
329
Vacation Storage
329
Window Fogging
329
Side Window Demisters
330
Outside Air Intake
330
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
330
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
331
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
337
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
338
Tip Start
338
Normal Starting
338
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
339
If Engine Fails To Start
339
After Starting
339
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
340
Recommended Shift Speeds
342
Key Ignition Park Interlock
345
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
345
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
345
Gear Ranges
346
Transmission Limp Home Mode
350
Overdrive Operation
351
Torque Converter Clutch
352
Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
352
AutoStick (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission)
357
Operation
358
AutoStick (CVT) — If Equipped
359
Operation
359
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED
361
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged — If Equipped
363
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
363
Snow
363
Mud
364
Sand
364
Hill Climbing
365
Before Climbing A Steep Hill
365
Driving Up Hill
365
Driving Down Hill
366
Driving Across An Incline
367
If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway
367
Driving Through Water
367
Before You Cross Any Type Of Water
368
Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other Standing Water
369
Power Steering Fluid Check
371
PARKING BRAKE
372
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
376
Brake System Warning Light
376
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
376
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
378
Brake Assist System (BAS)
379
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
379
Towing With HSA
381
Disabling And Enabling HSA
381
Traction Control System (TCS)
382
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
383
ESC Operating Modes
384
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
387
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
388
Tire Markings
390
Tire Sizing Chart
392
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
394
Tire Terminology And Definitions
396
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
397
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
397
Tire And Loading Information Placard
398
Tire Pressure
402
Safety
402
Fuel Economy
403
Tread Wear
403
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
403
Tire Inflation Pressures
403
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
405
Radial Ply Tires
405
Tire Types
406
All Season Tires — If Equipped
406
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
406
Snow Tires
407
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
408
Spare Tires — If Equipped
408
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
408
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
409
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
410
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
410
Tire Spinning
411
Tread Wear Indicators
411
Life Of Tire
412
Replacement Tires
413
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
414
Base System
419
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
419
Check TPMS Warnings
420
Premium System — If Equipped
421
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
422
Service TPMS Message
423
2.0L And 2.4L Engine
426
Reformulated Gasoline
426
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
427
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
427
MMT In Gasoline
428
Materials Added To Fuel
428
Fuel System Cautions
429
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
430
Vehicle Certification Label
433
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
433
Tire Size
433
Rim Size
433
Inflation Pressure
434
Curb Weight
434
Overloading
434
Common Towing Definitions
435
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
435
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
435
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
436
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
436
Tongue Weight (TW)
436
Frontal Area
436
Trailer Sway Control
437
Weight-Carrying Hitch
437
Weight-Distributing Hitch
437
Trailer Hitch Classification
438
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
439
Trailer And Tongue Weight
440
Towing Requirements
441
Towing Requirements — Tires
443
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
444
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
445
Towing Tips
447
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
447
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
447
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
448
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
449
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
451
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
453
Jack Location
457
Spare Tire Stowage
457
Spare Tire Removal
457
Preparations For Jacking
457
Jacking Instructions
458
Road Tire Installation
465
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
465
Tire Service Kit Storage
467
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
468
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
468
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
469
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
471
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
471
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
472
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
472
(D) Drive Vehicle:
474
(E) After Driving:
475
Preparations For Jump-Start
478
Jump-Starting Procedure
479
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
481
With Ignition Key
486
Automatic Transmission
486
Manual Transmission
487
All Transmissions
487
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
489
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
491
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
493
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
494
REPLACEMENT PARTS
495
Engine Oil
497
Checking Oil Level
497
Change Engine Oil
498
Engine Oil Selection
498
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
499
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L, 2.4L Engine
499
Synthetic Engine Oils
500
Materials Added To Engine Oil
500
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
500
Engine Oil Filter
500
Engine Oil Filter Selection
500
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
501
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
501
Maintenance-Free Battery
501
Air Conditioner Maintenance
503
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
503
A/C Air Filter
504
Body Lubrication
505
Windshield Wiper Blades
506
Adding Washer Fluid
506
Exhaust System
507
Cooling System
509
Coolant Checks
509
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
510
Selection Of Coolant
510
Adding Coolant
511
Cooling System Pressure Cap
513
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
513
Coolant Level
514
Points To Remember
514
Brake System
515
Brake Master Cylinder
516
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If Equipped
518
Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission)
518
Special Additives
518
Fluid Level Check
519
Fluid And Filter Changes
519
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
520
Selection Of Lubricant (CVT)
520
Special Additives
520
Fluid Level Check
521
Fluid And Filter Changes
521
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
522
Lubricant Selection
522
Fluid Level Check
522
Frequency Of Fluid Change
522
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD Models Only
522
Lubricant Selection
522
Fluid Level Check
522
Frequency Of Fluid Change
523
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models Only
523
Lubricant Selection
523
Fluid Level Check
523
Frequency Of Fluid Change
523
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
523
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
523
What Causes Corrosion?
524
Washing
524
Special Care
525
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
526
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
526
Interior Care
527
Cleaning Headlights
528
Glass Surfaces
528
Instrument Panel Cover
529
Instrument Panel Bezels
529
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
529
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
531
VEHICLE STORAGE
536
Headlamps
537
Fog Lamps
538
Rear Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
538
License Lamps
539
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
539
Engine
540
Chassis
542
Maintenance Chart
549
Prepare For The Appointment
557
Prepare A List
557
FCA US LLC Customer Center
558
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
558
In Mexico Contact
559
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
559
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
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Service Contract
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
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In Canada
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Treadwear
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Traction Grades
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Temperature Grades
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INDEX
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2016 Jeep Patriot Overview
Introduction
The 2016 Jeep Patriot is a compact SUV that perfectly blends rugged capability with everyday practicality. Known for its distinctive styling and off-road prowess, the Patriot is ideal for both city driving and adventurous weekend getaways. With a spacious interior, comfortable seating, and versatile cargo space, this vehicle caters to families and outdoor enthusiasts alike, embodying the true spirit of the Jeep brand.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2016 Jeep Patriot offers two powertrain options to suit various driving needs. The base model is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower and 141 lb-ft of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. For those seeking more power, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is available, generating 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, mated to either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for smooth acceleration. Both engines provide commendable fuel efficiency, ensuring that drivers can enjoy both performance and economical fuel consumption.
Trims
The 2016 Jeep Patriot comes in several trims, including Sport, Latitude, and Limited. The base Sport trim is equipped with standard features such as 16-inch wheels, keyless entry, and full power accessories. The Latitude trim adds more advanced features like upgraded upholstery, satellite radio, and alloy wheels. Finally, the Limited trim elevates the experience with premium upgrades like leather upholstery, a larger touchscreen interface, and additional safety technologies.
Features
The Patriot boasts a range of features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard offerings include air conditioning, a four-speaker sound system, and an optional touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity. Optional features include a sunroof, heated front seats, and upgraded audio systems, making it a versatile vehicle to cater to various preferences.
Owners Manual
The 2016 Jeep Patriot Owners Manual provides crucial information for maintaining and operating your vehicle effectively. It covers essential topics, including routine maintenance schedules, safety features, and troubleshooting tips, ensuring that every Patriot owner can keep their SUV in peak condition while maximizing its performance and longevity.
User manual download
The Jeep Patriot owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2016 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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