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Question posted by bob63fli on June 7th, 2014
Does Jeep Patriot Low Coolant Cause Check Engine Light To Ce On
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Owner's Manual - Page 73
...engine coolant, oil or other objects lodged in the tread. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (including spare) for cuts or cracks. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Check...leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
... away from the OFF to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is started. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 7. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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4. Oil Pressure Warning Light Shows low engine oil pressure. DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED. Turn Signal Indicator Light The arrows will come on during starting , stays...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
... will still be critically hot until the cause is necessary.
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WARNING! Have the vehicle checked immediately. After the chime turns off, the engine will take longer to a portion of ...have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. Part of an overheated engine condition. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of the brake system may flash momentarily ...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
...low tire pressure telltale. Driving on the vehicle that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. Please note that the TPMS is significantly under -inflated tire causes..., when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should be able to tire failure. Always check the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...engine is in the ON/RUN position before engine start . Front Fog Light Indicator Light - If Equipped This light shows when the front fog lights are on when turning the key from OFF to ON/ RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Hill Descent Indicator Light...when the key is in LOW or REVERSE position (Off-Road Mode). 28. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) This light is part of your speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 186
... change indicator system is equipped with an engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. 184
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
• Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) • Personal Settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... in cold weather if you use of the recirculate position will cause windows to fog on the inside because of the coolant for the first few minutes of ice, slush, snow or ...Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. NOTE: In cold weather, the use only a low blower speed for protection against overheating. For maximum defogging, press the recirculation button until recirculate is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
... logic will automatically select the 1st gear ratio. • If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to the rev limit, the transaxle will return to the automatic mode until it... in the transmission ratio display and tipping the shift lever to the (+) or (-) direction will cause an upshift or downshift by moving the shift lever to (-) will activate Autostick and shift to overspeed...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
...'s momentum. If you are normally full of vehicle damage and getting stuck. You should use low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK engaged and maintain your momentum. Mud holes pose an...pressure will drastically improve your vehicle's momentum and do not downshift at high engine RPM's or vehicle speeds because engine braking may cause skidding and loss of control. • Mud - Deep mud creates a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
... throttle and slowly proceed over the top. You should use low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK engaged and proceed ...place the vehicle in REVERSE and back straight down the grade using engine resistance along with an easy constant throttle
and apply more than a ... bite into a steep grade, the abrupt change of grade could cause you start to proceed and have shifted into the appropriate gear, line...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...but do not allow the tires to maintain a slow controlled descent? Descending a grade too fast could cause you to lose control and be seriously injured. • Driving Across An Incline - If at an ...to proceed then make sure you feel confident in low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK engaged and proceed
with firm and stable soils. Allow engine and hill descent braking to control the descent ...
Owner's Manual - Page 270
... ingestion into the engine air intake. Water can occur if you ingested water into the axles, transmission, transfer case, engine or vehicle interior can cause permanent damage to ... maximum} and light throttle. You should tread lightly and avoid damage to engine, driveline or other vehicle components and your vehicles abilities and be taken crossing any crossing is low and slow.
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Owner's Manual - Page 355
... hot, will cause oil aeration, which can lead to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after it has sat overnight. The range markings will result in oil temperature. CAUTION!
Checking the oil while the vehicle is at the low end of the indicated range will consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE...
Owner's Manual - Page 367
... of bugs, leaves, etc. Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of the condenser. Inspect the entire system for brittle rubber, ...coming from a garden hose vertically down the face of freezing weather, where applicable). If dirty, clean by hot coolant or steam from your radiator. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for leaks.
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Owner's Manual - Page 370
... radiator normally remains completely full, so there is adequate. Never add coolant when the engine is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for the coolant freeze point or replacing the coolant. Clean up in the bottle should be checked once a month. If ingested by animals or children do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 374
...Parts" under hood services, or immediately if the brake system warning light is low and the brake system does not indicate any signs of a ... Be sure to clean the top of the vehicle. However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be a result of... vehicle is serviced and at every engine oil change. The brake fluid level should be checked when the pads are separated in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 404
... SCHEDULES
Once a Month • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for...
Owner's Manual - Page 422
...82,226 Center High Mounted Stop Light ...392 Chains, Tire ...300 Changing A Flat Tire ...334 Chart, Tire Sizing ...284 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...350 Child Restraint ...60...Console ...155 Contract, Service ...411 Coolant (Antifreeze) ...395,396 Cooling System ...365 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...367 Coolant Level ...365,368 Disposal of Used Coolant ...368 Drain, Flush, and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 428
... Warning ...175 Fog ...123,181,389 Headlight Switch ...121 Headlights ...121 High Beam Indicator ...173 Instrument Cluster ...121 License ...391 Lights On Reminder ...122 Low Fuel ...173 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...181 Map Reading ...120 Off-Road ...125 Oil Pressure ...173 Seat Belt Reminder ...174 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm...
Owner's Manual - Page 429
INDEX
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 181,350 Manual, Service ...414 Manual Transaxle ...239,242,374 Downshifting ...243 Fluid Level Check ...374,375 Frequency of Fluid Change ...375,376 Lubricant Selection ...374,375 Map/Reading Lights ...120 Master Cylinder (Brakes) ...372 Mirrors ...78 Electric Powered ...80 Exterior Folding ...80 Outside ...79 Rearview ...78 Vanity ...82...
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