2014 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 500

498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission - If Equipped Lubricant Selection NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) - AWD/4WD Models Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission Only fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. point not more than 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom Fluid Level Check of the hole. Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. If leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained between Frequency Of Fluid Change the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at hole. the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri- Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. cant has become contaminated with water. Fluid Level Check