2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 450

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449 M NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change and even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated. • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. Instrument Panel" or under "Instrument Cluster I Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer" in "Under- N standing Your Instrument Panel" for further information. T At Each Stop for Fuel E N A • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a N C fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level E A • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if ever comes first. required. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator Once a Month message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this scheduled oil change is performed by someone other • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under "Electronic Vehicle • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals Information Center/Engine Oil Change Indicator as required. System/Oil Change Required" in "Understanding Your while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when S C the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. H E D U L E S 8