2010 Jeep Patriot User Guide - Page 60

MAINTENANCE CHART 12,000 12 20,000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 6 X X Miles: 6,000 Or Months: Or Kilometers: 10,000 Change the engine oil and filter. Rotate the tires. If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. Replace the air conditioning filter. Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. X X X X X X MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 58 X Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X • Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.