PATRIOT
2009
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
vehicle feature
Fuel Cap:
Loose Gas Cap essage
•If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
•Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
•If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your dealer.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS):
•A Tire Pressure Monitoring Light and a “low tire” message will display in your instrument cluster along with an audible chime if one or more of your vehicle’s four road tires are significantly under-inflated.
•Check the inflation pressure of each tire and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening. The TPMS light should not be used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire pressure.
•It is recommended that you check the tire pressure in the morning when tires are cool; inflate each tire to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The light will turn off after your vehicle’s tire pressures are properly inflated and the pressure has been recognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) before the light will turn off.
•Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS light to turn on. Tire pressures will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and you should not adjust for this increased pressure.
•Driving on under-inflated tires reduces your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and tire tread life. If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on. Refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Oil Change Indicator:
Message
•If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE Oil or Oil Change Required) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next
required oil change.
Resetting Light After Servicing
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
•Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
•Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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Rotate Mode Control Rotate Blower Control Rotate Temp Control
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Defroster Button |
Climate Controls:
Air Recirculation / MAX A/C
•For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
•Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
•For maximum cooling, rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A/C position.
Driver Seat Adjustment:
Forward/Rearward
•Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position.
Recliner
•Lean forward before lifting the lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, then lean back to desired position and release the handle.
Height Adjustment
•Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height. Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.
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Height Adjustment
12V POWER OUTLET:
•A 12 volt (13 amp) DC power outlet is located in the instrument panel.
•This outlet is designed to power one device at a time. Do not use aftermarket outlet splitters to power multiple devices.
•The power outlet will shut down if the 12 volt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded. This will require replacing the fuse protecting the system. Refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button:
•Press the button to toggle between the odometer, trip odometers and outside temperature (select models only).
Odometer/
Trip Odometer
Reset Button
Rechargeable Flashlight:
•The flashlight is located in the headliner above the rear cargo area. Press the flashlight to release.
•Press the switch once for high, twice for low and a third time for OFF.