trailer JEEP PATRIOT 2017 1.G Owner's Manual

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and sparetires.Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the
load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will
not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to
the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information
placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Operat-
ing” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear axles
must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWRs,
vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle Load-
ing” in the “Starting And Operating” section of this
manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will
be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is
295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The following
table shows examples on how to calculate total load,
cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle
with varying seating configurations and number and
size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes
only and may not be accurate for the seating and load
carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more informa-
tion.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emer-
gency” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or
failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to
help you in determining when your tires should be re-
placed.
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General Information........................ .390
Glass Cleaning ........................... .326
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................223
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................222
GVWR ................................. .220
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ..................367
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .243
Headlights .............................. .244
Cleaning .............................. .323
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........47
On With Wipers ....................... .49, 53
Passing ................................47
Replacing ............................. .244
Switch .................................46
Head Restraints ......................... .39, 40
Heated Mirrors .............................46
Heated Seats ...............................37
Heater ...................................55
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .197
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......47
Hill Descent Control ....................... .139
Hill Start Assist ........................... .132
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .224HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)
................77
Hood Release ..............................71
Ignition ..................................21
Key ............................... .19, 21
Ignition Key Removal ........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................25
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................43
Instrument Cluster ..........................113
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................326
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ...............246
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................49
Interior Appearance Care .....................325
Interior Lights ..............................49
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............52
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..............366, 393
Jacking Instructions ........................ .251
Jack

Location ............................ .250
Jack Operation ..................... .249, 251, 302
Jump Starting ............................ .265
Key-In Reminder ............................2312
INDEX 409

Tilt Column.............................42
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................361
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .361
Storage Bin ................................85
Storage, Vehicle .............................65
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .270
Sunroof Closing ................................70
Opening ................................69
Sun Roof .................................69
Sun Visor Extension .........................46
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........164
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .287
System, Remote Starting ......................23
Taillights ................................ .245
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............63
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .......................76
Tilt Down .................................36
Up....................................36
Tilt Steering Column .........................42
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............306
Tire Markings ............................ .303Tires.........................
.192, 310, 317, 322
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .314
Air Pressure ........................... .310
Chains ............................... .320
Changing .......................... .249, 302
Compact Spare ......................... .317
General Information ...................310, 317
High Speed ............................ .312
Inflation Pressures ........................311
Jacking ........................... .249, 302
Life Of Tires ........................... .314
Load Capacity ...................... .306, 307
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............140
Pressure Warning Light ....................105
Quality Grading ........................ .322
Radial ............................... .312
Replacement ........................... .315
Rotation .............................. .321
Safety ............................ .302,

310
Snow Tires ............................ .317
Spare Tire ...................... .250, 317, 318
Spinning .............................. .313
Trailer Towing .......................... .227
Tread Wear Indicators .....................313
Tire Safety Information ...................... .302
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Tire Service Kit........258, 259, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................226
Towing ................................. .222
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................378
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .272
Guide ................................ .225
Recreational ........................... .232
Weight ............................... .225
Towing Assistance ......................... .378
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............232
Traction Control .......................... .134
Trailer Towing ............................ .222
Cooling System Tips ..................... .231
Hitches ............................... .224
Minimum Requirements ....................226
Tips ................................. .230
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................226
Wiring ............................... .229
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .225
Trailer Weight ............................ .225
Transaxle Automatic ..............................21
Transmission Automatic ....................202, 203, 299, 300
Fluid .......................... .299, 300, 338Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
.......77
Transporting Pets ......................... .188
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .313
Trip Computer ............................115
Turn Signals ....................... .48, 113, 245
UCI Connector ........................... .362
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ...............380
Phone Call Features ...................... .374
Phone Features ......................... .377
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ..................367
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................322
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....362
Universal
Transmitter ........................77
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................154
Vanity Mirrors .............................46
Variance, Compass ......................... .124
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............328
Vehicle Loading ....................... .220, 307
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........27
Vehicle Storage .............................65
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