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Manual transaxle – Jeep 2007 Patriot User Manual

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steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys. Refer
to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid
type.

CAUTION!

Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turers recommended fluid will cause belt slip and
result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct
fluid type.

Fluid Level Check
The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be
checked only by a trained technician.

Fluid and Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule located if section 8 of
this manual for the correct change interval for your type
of driving.

Special Additives
Do not add any materials (other than leak detection dyes)
to

Continuously

Variable

Transaxle

(CVT)

Fluid

(CVTF+4). CVTF+4 is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.

Manual Transaxle

Lubricant Selection
Use only manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for
correct fluid type.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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