2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 427

426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Manual Transmission - If Equipped The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be Lubricant Selection checked only by a trained technician. Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for further information. "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. Special Additives Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes) to Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid (CVTF+4 ). CVTF+4 is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubricant has become contaminated with water. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.