Name: Jeep 2008 Patriot
Brand: Jeep
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Table of Contents3

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle11

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle75

Understanding Your Instrument Panel169

Starting and Operating237

Starting Procedures241
- Manual Transmission241
- Automatic Transmission241
- Normal Starting242
- Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C)242
- If Engine Fails to Start243
- After Starting243
Manual Transaxle - if Equipped244
- Recommended Shift Speeds245
- Downshifting245
Automatic Transaxle - if Equipped246
- Brake/Transmission Interlock System248
- Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System248
- Gear Ranges for Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT)248
Autostick - if Equipped251
- Autostick Operation251
- Autostick General Information252
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped253
Freedom Drive II - Safe Off-Road Driving254
- Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics254
- Freedom Drive II 4WD System Operation255
- Freedom Drive II - Off-Road Features256
- High Mobility Characteristics257
- Water Fording Characteristics259
- The Basics of Off-Road Driving261
- When to Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD Lock Lever Engaged262
- Simultaneous Brake and Throttle Operation262
- Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand262
- Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points)264
- Hill Climbing266
- Driving through Water270
- Airing down for Off-Road Driving272
- Vehicle Recovery273
- After Driving Off-Road276
Driving on Slippery Surfaces277
- Acceleration277
- Traction278
Parking Brake278
Brake System280
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped281
Power Steering284
Tire Safety Information285
- Tire Markings285
- Tire Loading and Tire Pressure289
Tires - General Information293
- Tire Pressure293
Tire Chains302
Tire Rotation Recommendations302
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - if Equipped303
- Base System - if Equipped306
- Premium System - if Equipped308
- General Information312
Snow Tires312
Fuel Requirements313
- Gasoline Engines313
- Reformulated Gasoline313
- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends314
- MMT in Gasoline314
- Materials Added to Fuel315
- Fuel System Cautions315
- Carbon Monoxide Warnings316
Adding Fuel316
- Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)316
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message318
Trailer Towing319
- Common Towing Definitions320
- Trailer Hitch Classification322
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)323
- Trailer and Tongue Weight324
- Towing Requirements325
- Towing Tips329
Vehicle Loading319
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)319
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)331
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)331

What to Do in Emergencies333

Maintaining Your Vehicle347

If You Need Consumer Assistance409

Brand	Jeep
Model	2008 Patriot
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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