2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 427

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri- Frequency Of Fluid Change Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper cant has become contaminated with water. maintenance interval. NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD/4WD Models changed immediately. Only Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer Lubricant Selection to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "MaintainUse only the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer ing Your Vehicle" for further information. to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "MaintainFluid Level Check ing Your Vehicle" for further information. Visually inspected the unit at each oil change for leakage. Fluid Level Check If leakage is detected, Check the fluid level by removing Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If the fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained beleakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the tween the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between the fill hole. the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. 7