Jeep 2014 Patriot Limited User manual

2014 GENERAL INFORMATION
Vehicle Quick Reference - Co pass & Patriot
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS
DESCRIPTION
ENGINE OIL
When service is required, Chrysler Corporation recommends that only Mopar®
brand parts, lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopar® provides the best
engineered products for servicing Chrysler Corporation vehicles.
LUBRICANT BEARING DESIGNATION
Only lubricants bearing designations defined by the following organization
should be used
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
American Petroleum Institute (API)
National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
Association des Constructeurs Europ e ens d' Automobiles (European
Automobile Manufacturers Association) (ACEA)
API CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE SYMBOL
WARNING: New or used engine oil can be irritating to the
skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with engine oil. Conta inants in used engine oil,
caused by internal co bustion, can be hazardous
to your health. Thoroughly wash exposed skin
with soap and water. Do not wash skin with
gasoline, diesel fuel, thinner, or solvents, health
proble s can result. Do not pollute, dispose of
used engine oil properly. Contact your
govern ent agency for location of collection
center in your area.
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Fig. 1: Identifying Ame ican Pet oleum Institute Ce tified Symbol
Cou tesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Use an engine oil that is API Certified and Licensed to display the certification
mark. Mopar ® provides engine oils that meet or exceed, Material Standard MS-
6395 requirement.
SAE VISCOSITY
Refe to the engine oil fille cap fo the p efe ed engine oil viscosity g ade
fo each vehicle. The viscosity grade is also listed in the vehicle quick reference
specifications. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS,
SPECIFICATIONS. SAE viscosity grades are used to specify the correct
viscosity oil for an engine. Use only Multi-Viscosity oils. These are specified
with a dual SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold (5W) to hot (20)
temperature performance range of the oil.
CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
Fig. 2: Identifying Ame ican Pet oleum Institute Ce tified Symbol
Cou tesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
The Engine Oil Certification Mark was developed and trademarked by the API to
refer customers to those engine oils preferred by the automobile manufacturers.
This symbol means that the oil has been certified and licensed by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). This certification mark will only be found on the front
of the oil containers. Those oils that do not display the "Mark" on the front of the
container should not be used.
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Chrysler only recommends API Certified engine oils that meet the requirements
of Material Standard MS-6395. Use Mopar or an equivalent oil meeting the
specification MS-6395.
SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as either synthetic or semi-
synthetic. If you choose to use such a product, use only those oils that are
certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to display the "Certification
Mark" and show SAE viscosity grade recommended for each vehicle. Follow the
service schedule that describes your driving type.
ENGINE OIL ADDITIVES/SUPPLEMENTS
The manufacturer does not ecommend the addition of any engine oil
additives/supplements to the specified engine oil. Engine oil
additives/supplements should not be used to enhance engine oil performance.
Engine oil additives/supplements should not be used to extend engine oil change
intervals. No additive is known to be safe for engine durability and can degrade
emission components. Additives can contain undesirable materials that harm the
long term durability of engines and emission systems by
Increasing the level of Phosphorus and Sulfur in the engine oil. The API
Certified Engine Oils control the Phosphorus and Sulfur contents of the oil
to levels that reduce the contamination effect on the vehicle's emission
control system.
Altering the viscosity characteristics of the engine oil so that it no longer
meets the requirements of the specified viscosity grade.

Creating potential for an undesirable additive compatibility interaction in the
engine crankcase. The engine oils contain a performance additive system
carefully developed to optimize the oil's performance in the engine. The
addition of supplements may cause the oil to thicken prematurely, cause
excessive deposit build-up and potentially shorten engine life.
ENGINE COOLANT
GAS ENGINES
WARNING: Antifreeze is an ethylene-glycol base coolant and
is har ful if swallowed or inhaled. If swallowed,
drink two glasses of water and induce vo iting. If
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The cooling system is designed around the coolant. The coolant must accept heat
from engine metal, in the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and engine
block. Then coolant carries the heat to the radiator where the tube/fin radiator can
inhaled, ove to fresh air area. Seek edical
attention i ediately. Do not store in open or
un arked containers. Wash skin and clothing
thoroughly after co ing in contact with ethylene-
glycol. Keep out of reach of children. Dispose of
glycol base coolant properly, contact your dealer
or govern ent agency for location of collection
center in your area. Do not open a cooling syste
when the engine is at operating te perature or
hot under pressure, personal injury can result.
Avoid radiator cooling fan when engine
co part ent related service is perfor ed,
personal injury can result.
CAUTION: Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze), ay result in engine
da age and ay decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant
is different and should not be ixed with Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant
(antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling syste
in an e ergency, it should be replaced with the
specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as
possible.
A multimedia supplement to the instructions
contained in this article is available.
To view the multimedia example of the condition
described go to;
http://www.youtube.com/use /Mitchell1Tips
then type, "A00612692.vid1" into the "Sea ch
Channel" box.
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transfer the heat to the air.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires
special corrosion protection. Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, or the equivalent
ethylene-glycol base coolant with organic corrosion inhibitors (called OAT, for
Organic Additive Technology) is recommended. This coolant offers the best
engine cooling without corrosion when mixed with 50% ethylene-glycol and
50% distilled water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color or
becomes contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed
coolant solution.
DIESEL ENGINE
The cooling system is designed around the coolant. The coolant must accept heat
from engine metal, in the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and engine
block. Then coolant carries the heat to the radiator where the tube/fin radiator can
transfer the heat to the air.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, and water pumps requires
special corrosion protection. Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100, 000 Mile
Formula (MS-9769), or the equivalent ethylene glycol based coolant with hybrid
organic corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) is recommended. This coolant offers the best engine cooling
without corrosion when mixed with 50% Ethylene Glycol and 50% distilled
water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it loses color or becomes
contaminated, drain, flush, and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant
solution.
TRANSMISSION PTU AND RDA FLUIDS
CAUTION: Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/160, 000 k
(100, 000 Mile) For ula (MS-9769) ay not be
ixed with any other type of antifreeze. Doing so
will reduce the corrosion protection and ay result
in pre ature water pu p seal failure. If non-HOAT
coolant is introduced into the cooling syste in an
e ergency, it should be replaced with the
specified coolant as soon as possible.
NOTE: Refer to the aintenance schedules in the Owner's
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