2017 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Patriot
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
Essential Information
7
Symbols
8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
11
FRONT VIEW
12
REAR VIEW
13
INSTRUMENT PANEL
14
INTERIOR
15
A Word About Your Keys
21
Locking Doors With A Key
21
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
21
Key Fob Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
22
Programming Additional Key Fobs
22
Key Fob Battery Replacement
22
Ignition Key Removal
23
How To Use Remote Start
25
Remote Start Abort Message Display
26
To Enter Remote Start
26
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
27
Replacement Key Fobs
28
Customer Key Programming
28
To Arm The System
30
Rearming The System
30
To Disarm The System
30
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
32
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
32
Auto Lock Doors Programming
32
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
33
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
34
Manual Seats
36
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
36
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped
37
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
38
Driver's Seatback Recline
38
Power Seats — If Equipped
38
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
39
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
39
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
39
Heated Seats — If Equipped
40
Folding Rear Seat
41
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
43
Inside Day/Night Mirror
46
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
46
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
47
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
47
Folding Outside Mirrors
47
Power Mirrors
48
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
48
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
48
Headlights And Parking Lights
49
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
49
High/Low Beam Switch
49
Flash-To-Pass
49
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
50
Fog Lights — If Equipped
50
Turn Signals
51
Lane Change Assist
51
Lights-On Reminder
51
Instrument Panel Dimming
52
Windshield Wiper Operation
54
Intermittent Wiper System
54
Windshield Washers
55
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
55
Mist Feature
56
Manual Climate Controls
57
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
58
Automatic Climate Controls
61
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
61
Climate Control Functions
65
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
66
Automatic Operation
66
Manual Operation
66
Operating Tips
67
Summer Operation
67
Winter Operation
68
Vacation/Storage
68
Window Fogging
68
Outside Air Intake
68
A/C Air Filter
68
Power Window Switches
70
Auto-Down
71
Opening
72
Opening Sunroof — Express
72
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
73
Venting Sunroof — Express
73
Closing
73
Closing Sunroof — Express
73
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
73
Wind Buffeting
73
Sunshade Operation
73
Pinch Protect Feature
74
Sunroof Maintenance
74
Ignition Off Operation
74
Cargo Area Features
77
Cargo Light
77
Cargo Cover
77
Removable Load Floor
78
Cargo Tie-Down Loops
78
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
81
Programming A Rolling Code
81
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
83
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-Rolling Code)
83
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
84
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
85
Using HomeLink
85
Security
85
Troubleshooting Tips
86
General Information
86
Glove Compartment And Storage Bin
88
Door Storage
89
Electrical Power Outlets
90
Power Inverter — If Equipped
92
Cupholders
93
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
94
Interactive Display And Controls
102
Oil Change Indicator System
105
Instrument Cluster Display Functions
105
To Reset The Display
105
Compass/Temperature/Audio
106
Average Fuel Economy
106
Distance To Empty (DTE)
106
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
106
Elapsed Time
106
Display Units Of Measure In
107
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
107
Language
107
Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped
107
Auto Unlock On Exit
107
Key Fob Unlock
107
Flash Lamps With Lock
108
Sound Horn With Lock
108
Headlamp Off Delay
108
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
108
Key Off Power Delay
108
Illuminated Approach
109
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
109
Display Units In
109
Automatic Compass Calibration
109
Manual Compass Calibration
109
Red Telltale Lights
111
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
111
Air Bag Warning Light
112
Brake Warning Light
112
Vehicle Security Warning Light
114
Oil Pressure Warning Light
114
Battery Charge Warning Light
115
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
115
Yellow Telltale Lights
116
Engine Malfunction Warning Light
116
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
117
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
120
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
121
Low Fuel Warning Light
121
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped
123
Transmission Temperature Indicator Light
123
Green Telltale Lights
124
Turn Signal Warning Lights
124
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
124
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
125
Blue Telltale Lights
125
High Beam Indicator Light
125
White Telltale Lights
126
Cruise Control On Indicator Light
126
Control Buttons
127
STEP Button
127
RESET Button
127
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
128
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
128
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
129
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
132
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
133
Electronic Brake Control System
133
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
133
Brake System Warning Light
133
Brake Assist System (BAS)
134
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
134
Disabling And Enabling HSA
135
Traction Control System (TCS)
136
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
136
ESC Operating Modes
137
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light
139
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
141
Base System
144
Premium System — If Equipped
145
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
149
Important Safety Precautions
149
Seat Belt Systems
150
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
151
Lap/Shoulder Belts
152
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
154
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
156
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
156
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
157
Seat Belt Extender
159
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
160
Seat Belt Pretensioner
161
Energy Management Feature
161
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
161
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
163
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
165
Air Bag System Components
165
Air Bag Warning Light
166
Front Air Bags
167
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
168
Front Air Bag Operation
169
Knee Impact Bolsters
169
Supplemental Side Air Bags
170
Air Bag System Components
173
If A Deployment Occurs
174
Enhanced Accident Response System
175
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
175
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
175
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
176
Child Restraints
176
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
178
Infant And Child Restraints
178
Older Children And Child Restraints
179
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
180
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
181
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
182
Latch Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
182
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
184
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
185
Center Seat LATCH: Four Door
185
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
186
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt
187
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
187
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
188
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
189
Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage
191
Transporting Passengers
192
Exhaust Gas
192
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
193
Seat Belts
193
Air Bag Warning Light
193
Defroster
194
Floor Mat Safety Information
194
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
195
Tires
195
Lights
195
Door Latches
195
Fluid Leaks
195
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
199
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
199
Tip Start
199
Normal Starting
200
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
200
If Engine Fails To Start
200
After Starting
201
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
201
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
201
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
204
Recommended Shift Speeds
205
Key Ignition Park Interlock
207
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
207
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
207
Gear Ranges
208
AutoStick (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) — If Equipped
211
Transmission Limp Home Mode
213
Overdrive Operation
213
Torque Converter Clutch
214
Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
214
Gear Ranges
215
AutoStick (CVT) — If Equipped
218
To Activate
222
To Set A Desired Speed
222
To Deactivate
222
To Resume Speed
222
To Vary The Speed Setting
222
To Accelerate For Passing
223
Using Speed Control On Hills
223
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
225
Certification Label
227
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
227
Payload
227
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
227
Tire Size
228
Rim Size
228
Inflation Pressure
228
Curb Weight
228
Common Towing Definitions
229
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
229
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
229
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
229
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
229
Tongue Weight (TW)
230
Trailer Frontal Area
230
Trailer Sway Control
230
Weight-Carrying Hitch
230
Weight-Distributing Hitch
230
Trailer Hitch Classification
231
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
232
Trailer And Tongue Weight
232
Towing Requirements
233
Towing Requirements — Tires
234
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
235
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
235
Towing Tips
237
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
237
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
237
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
238
On-Road Driving Tips
240
Off-Road Driving Tips
240
When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Lock Lever Engaged — If Equipped
241
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
241
Hill Climbing
242
Driving Through Water
244
After Driving Off-Road
246
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
247
Replacement Bulbs
249
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
250
Headlamps
250
Fog Lamps
250
Rear Tail, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
251
License Lamps
251
Jack Location
256
Spare Tire Stowage
256
Spare Tire Removal
256
Preparations For Jacking
256
Jacking Instructions
257
Road Tire Installation
262
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
262
Tire Service Kit Storage
264
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
264
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
264
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
265
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
267
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
267
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
267
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
268
(D) Drive Vehicle:
269
(E) After Driving:
270
Preparations For Jump-Start
272
Jump-Starting Procedure
273
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
275
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
276
With Ignition Key
279
Automatic Transmission
279
Manual Transmission
279
All Transmissions
280
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
280
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
280
2.0L Engine
288
2.4L Engine
289
Checking Oil Level
290
Cooling System
290
Coolant Checks
290
Engine Oil
292
Change Engine Oil
292
Engine Oil Selection
292
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
292
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.0L, 2.4L Engine
292
Synthetic Engine Oils
293
Materials Added To Engine Oil
293
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
293
Engine Oil Filter
293
Air Conditioner Maintenance
293
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
294
A/C Air Filter
294
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
295
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
296
Body Lubrication
296
Windshield Wiper Blades
296
Exhaust System
297
Cooling System
298
Coolant Checks
299
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
299
Selection Of Coolant
299
Adding Coolant
300
Cooling System Pressure Cap
301
Disposal Of Used Coolant
302
Coolant Level
302
Points To Remember
302
Brake System
303
Brake Master Cylinder
303
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
305
Lubricant Selection
305
Fluid Level Check
305
Frequency Of Fluid Change
305
Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If Equipped
305
Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission)
305
Special Additives
306
Fluid Level Check
306
Fluid And Filter Changes
306
Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped
307
Selection Of Lubricant (CVT)
307
Special Additives
307
Fluid Level Check
308
Fluid And Filter Changes
308
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD Models Only
308
Lubricant Selection
308
Fluid Level Check
308
Frequency Of Fluid Change
308
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models Only
309
Lubricant Selection
309
Fluid Level Check
309
Frequency Of Fluid Change
309
Tire Safety Information
309
Tire Markings
310
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
311
Tire Terminology And Definitions
312
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
313
Loading
314
Tires — General Information
317
Tire Pressure
317
Tire Inflation Pressures
318
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
319
Radial Ply Tires
319
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
320
Tire Spinning
320
Tread Wear Indicators
320
Life Of Tire
321
Replacement Tires
322
Tire Types
323
All Season Tires — If Equipped
323
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
323
Snow Tires
324
Spare Tires — If Equipped
324
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
324
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
324
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
325
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
325
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
326
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
327
Treadwear
329
Traction Grades
329
Temperature Grades
329
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
330
What Causes Corrosion?
330
Body And Underbody Maintenance
331
Cleaning Headlights
331
Preserving The Bodywork
331
Washing
331
Seats And Fabric Parts
332
Seat Belt Maintenance
332
Plastic And Coated Parts
333
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
333
Leather Parts
333
Glass Surfaces
334
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
335
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
336
2.0L And 2.4L Engine
339
Reformulated Gasoline
339
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
339
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
340
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
340
MMT In Gasoline
340
Materials Added To Fuel
341
Fuel System Cautions
341
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
342
Engine
343
Chassis
345
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
349
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
349
Electronic Volume Control
349
SEEK Buttons
349
Clock Setting Procedure
349
RW/FF
350
TUNE Control
350
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
350
AM/FM Button
350
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
350
Buttons 1 - 6
351
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
351
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
351
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
352
SEEK Button
352
TIME Button
352
RW/FF
352
AM/FM Button
352
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
353
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
353
Supported Media (Disc Types)
353
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
353
Supported MP3 File Formats
354
Playback Of MP3 Files
354
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
355
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
355
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
355
Electronic Volume Control
356
SEEK Buttons
356
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
356
Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
356
Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped
356
TIME Button
356
Clock Setting Procedure
356
INFO Button
357
RW/FF
357
TUNE Control
357
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
357
MUSIC TYPE Button
358
SETUP Button
359
AM/FM Button
359
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
359
Buttons 1 - 6
359
DISC/AUX Button
359
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
360
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
360
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
360
SEEK Button
361
TIME Button
361
RW/FF
361
AM/FM Button
361
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
361
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
361
Supported Media (Disc Types)
361
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
361
Supported MP3 File Formats
362
Playback Of MP3 Files
363
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
363
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
363
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
364
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
364
Uconnect (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
364
System Activation
364
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
364
ESN/SID Access
365
Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
365
Satellite Antenna
365
Reception Quality
365
Operating Instructions — Uconnect (Satellite) Mode
365
SEEK Buttons
365
SCAN Button
366
INFO Button
366
RW/FF
366
TUNE Control
366
MUSIC TYPE Button
366
SETUP Button
366
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
367
Buttons 1 - 6
367
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
367
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If Equipped
367
Radio Operation
369
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
370
Using This Feature
371
Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
371
Play Mode
371
List Or Browse Mode
373
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
374
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
374
Play Mode
374
Selecting A Different Audio Device
374
Next Track
374
Previous Track
375
Operation
377
Voice Command Tree
377
Help Command
377
Cancel Command
378
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
378
Dial By Saying A Number
379
Call By Saying A Name
379
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
379
Add Names To Your Uconnect Phonebook
380
Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries
381
Delete Uconnect Phonebook Entry
381
List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook
382
Phone Call Features
382
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
382
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
382
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
383
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
383
Toggling Between Calls
383
Conference Call
383
Three-Way Calling
383
Call Termination
384
Redial
384
Call Continuation
384
Uconnect Phone Features
384
Language Selection
384
Emergency Assistance
385
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
386
Paging
386
Voice Mail Calling
386
Working With Automated Systems
386
Barge In – Overriding Prompts
387
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
387
Phone And Network Status Indicators
387
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
387
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
388
Advanced Phone Connectivity
388
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
388
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
388
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
388
Select Another Mobile Phone
389
Delete Uconnect Phone Paired Mobile Phones
389
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
389
Uconnect Phone Tutorial
389
Voice Training
389
Reset
390
Voice Command
390
Far End Audio Performance
391
Recent Calls
391
Voice Text Reply
392
Bluetooth Communication Link
393
Power-Up
393
Voice Command System Operation
398
Commands
399
Changing The Volume
399
Main Menu
400
Radio AM
400
Radio FM
400
Satellite Radio
401
Disc Mode
401
USB Mode
401
Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode
401
Memo Mode
401
Setup
402
Regulatory And Safety Information
403
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
404
Prepare For The Appointment
406
Prepare A List
406
FCA US LLC Customer Center
407
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
407
In Mexico Contact
407
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
407
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
407
Service Contract
408
WARRANTY INFORMATION
408
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
409
In Canada
409
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
409
INDEX
411
FAQ about the 2017 Jeep Patriot Manual
What contains the 2017 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 2017 owner's manual:
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Best practice for driving your Jeep Patriot
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Jeep Patriot owners can do
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
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Is the manual for the Jeep Patriot year 2017 free?
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The Jeep Patriot (2017) owner's manual is available in English?
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