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What To Do When You Are Missing Your Oil Cap In A Jeep Patriot

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Owner Manual - Page 209

... Equipped". If s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero. door ...Door Ajar gATE ...Gate Ajar gASCAP ...Fuel Cap Fault LoW tirE ...Low Tire Pressure CHANgE OIL...Oil Change Required NOTE: If the vehicle is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a 4 For additional information, refer to the purchaser the correct...
Owner Manual - Page 210

...), refer to the following procedure: 1. The engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving ...OIL" message will appear the next time the vehicle is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil ... procedure. 24. Do not start the vehicle, the oil change interval. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN...oil change indicator system (after a single chime has sounded...
Owner Manual - Page 211

... system called OBD II that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The light will soon occur. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start . UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 25. Certain conditions, such as referenced above, can cause...
Owner Manual - Page 393

...do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is maintained, the overheating may become too hot. If ... Turn off immediately and call for service. If the pointer remains on hot days, the automatic transmission oil may reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion. 6 WARNING! Driving with the engine at idle....
Owner Manual - Page 413

OBD II ...415 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ...415 Ⅵ Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ...416 Ⅵ Replacement Parts ...417 Ⅵ Dealer Service ...418 ▫ Engine Oil ...419 ▫ Engine Oil Filter ...422 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...422 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...423 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ...424 ▫ Body Lubrication ...427...
Owner Manual - Page 422

Also, be sure the oil fill cap is been certified by the American time to take your engine. The Refer to loss of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change indicator system will cause oil aeration, which can lead to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper manufacturer only recommends maintenance...
Owner Manual - Page 423

... flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can be taken in your authorized dealer, service station, or governmental agency for oil and filter changes are followed. Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for your engine. environment. Your engine oil filler cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity grade for...
Owner Manual - Page 457

..., LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR௡ Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. MOPAR௡ Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Use API Certified SAE 5W...
Owner Manual - Page 489

... Drain, Flush, and Refill ...432 Inspection ...435 Points to Remember ...434,435 Pressure Cap ...434 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...432 Corrosion Protection ...442 Cruise Light ...204 Cupholders..., Headlight ...152 Dipsticks Power Steering ...320 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...434 Engine Oil ...421 Door Locks ...29 Door Locks, Automatic ...31 Door Opener, Garage ...161 Downshifting...
Owner Manual - Page 490

... ...419 Cooling ...431 Exhaust Gas Caution ...85,370 Fuel Requirements ...367 Jump Starting ...402 Oil ...419,454,455 Oil Change Interval ...420 Oil Filler Cap ...413,414,421 Oil Filter ...455 Oil Selection ...420 Oil Synthetic ...421 Overheating ...390 Temperature Gauge ...203 Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...71 Ethanol ...368 Event Data Recorder ...74 Exhaust Gas Caution ...38...
Owner Manual - Page 491

INDEX 489 Filters Air Cleaner ...422 Air Conditioning ...288,425 Engine Oil ...422,455 Flashers ...390 Hazard Warning ...390 Turn Signal ...88,199,......406 Fuel ...367,455 Adding ...371 Additives ...369 Capacity ...454 Clean Air ...367 Ethanol ...368 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...371 Gasoline ...367 Gauge ...198 Light ...199 Materials Added ...369 Methanol ...368 Octane Rating ...367 Requirements ...367 Tank...
User Guide - Page 9

... Odometer Messages door - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Hill Descent Control Indicator - Door Ajar gATE - Fuel Cap Fault * If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On LoW tirE - Turn Signal Indicators - Low Tire Pressure CHANgE OIL* - GateAjar gASCAP - Change Engine Oil 7 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators -
User Guide - Page 70

... you do not operate the vehicle. If the A/C system is on is applied. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) • Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may want to normal, turn it means that you do not continue driving if the charging system light is dangerous. BRAKE...
User Guide - Page 71

...vehicle will usually be at idle, with severe usage such as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a "clicking" sound is not on during starting , stays on, or turns on , .... Once the light turns off the engine as soon as possible. Oil Pressure Warning Light • This light indicates low engine oil pressure. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. - however, see an authorized...
User Guide - Page 72

...do not increase engine idle speed. slow down an impending overheat condition: • If your next required oil change " message (shown as a supplement to the radiator and aids in NEUTRAL, but do not start...the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your vehicle. CAUTION! If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater...
User Guide - Page 73

Spare Tire Removal • Lift up long grades on hot days, the automatic transmission oil may become necessary to stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the transmission in ... burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from under the hood, do not open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is stowed under the load floor in the cargo area.
User Guide - Page 88

Refer to the engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 87 Octane Capacities 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters) Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L, 2.4L 4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters) MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm]) Automatic Transmission MOPAR® CVTF + 4®...
User Guide - Page 99

MOPAR ACCESSORIES AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® • The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Patriot. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your...
User Guide - Page 103

...29, 32, 34, 38 • How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with my Jeep Patriot? pg. 93 101 pg. 41 • How do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 64...DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do I use ? pg. 66 • How do I change my engine's oil? pg. 49 • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 57 UTILITY • How...
User Guide - Page 108

...tab at www.gettag.mobi. Then follow the directions to work for your application store, Keyword (Jeep), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. Download a FREE electronic copy http://gettag.mobi Get the free mobile... reader, like the free one at : www.Jeep.com (U.S.) or www.Jeep.ca (Canada). 12MK74-926-AA -R1 Patriot Fourth Edition User Guide Jeep.com To put Microsoft Tags to scan the code.

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