weight JEEP PATRIOT 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam-
age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,
suspension, chassis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and
allow enough slack for turning corners.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic
transmission in PARK. Always block or chock
the trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized (This requirement may limit the ability to
always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue
weight as a percentage of total trailer weight).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 373

Tank Capacity....................... 438
Fuel System Caution ..................... 363
Fueling ............................... 362
Fuses ................................ 431
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 160
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............362,364,401
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 438
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 358
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 358
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 200
Fuel .............................. 194
Odometer .......................... 203
Tachometer ......................... 196
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 394
Gearshift .............................. 298
General Information ................. 17,128,357
General Maintenance ..................... 404 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 430
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 367
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............365,366
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 98
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 380
Head Restraints ......................... 141
Headlights ............................ 436
Cleaning ........................... 429
High Beam ......................... 150
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 150
Passing ............................ 150
Replacing .......................... 436
Switch ............................ 148
Heated Mirrors .......................... 97
Heated Seats ........................... 136
Heater ............................... 274
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 293
Hill Descent Control ................... 206,322
474 INDEX

Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 349
Pressure Warning Light ................ 202
Quality Grading ..................... 465
Radial ............................ 341
Replacement ........................ 346
Rotation ........................... 348
Safety .......................... 328,338
Sizes ............................. 330
Snow Tires ......................... 347
Spare Tire .......................... 383
Spinning ........................... 344
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 345
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 371
Towing ............................... 366
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 112
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 395
Guide ............................. 370
Recreational ........................ 378
Weight ............................ 370 Towing Assistance
....................... 112
Trailer Towing .......................... 366
Cooling System Tips .................. 377
Hitches ............................ 369
Minimum Requirements ................ 372
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 371
Wiring ............................ 375
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 370
Trailer Weight .......................... 370
Transaxle ............................. 296
Automatic .................. 12,291,296,423
Autostick .......................... 300
Manual ......................... 291,294
Operation .......................... 296
Overdrive .......................... 300
Selection of Lubricant ................. 423
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 160
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INDEX 483