load capacity JEEP PATRIOT 2011 1.G User Guide

Towing Requirements – Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting and Operating” for proper tirereplacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher
load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s
GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes

Do
not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.5
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 271
Storage ............................ 175,435
Storage Bin ............................ 175
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 284
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 393
Sun Roof .............................. 166
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 98
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 407
System, Remote Starting .................... 24
Tachometer ............................ 196
Taillights .............................. 437
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 278
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......200,381
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 79
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17Tie Down Hooks, Cargo
................... 182
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 156
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 334
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 332
Tire Markings .......................... 328
Tire Safety Information .................... 328
Tires ............................ 87,338,465
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 345
Air Pressure ........................ 338
Chains ............................ 347
Changing .......................... 382
Compact Spare ...................... 342
Flat Changing ....................... 388
General Information .................. 338
High Speed ......................... 341
Inflation Pressures .................... 339
Jacking ............................ 382
Life of Tires ........................ 345
Load Capacity .................... 334,335
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