towing capacity JEEP PATRIOT 2016 1.G Owners Manual

4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will
be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 lbs (68 kg) = 750 lbs
(340 kg), and 1400 lbs (635 kg) – 750 lbs (340 kg) =
650 lbs [295 kg]).
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. NOTE:
•
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow-
ing table shows examples on how to calculate total
load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-
ber 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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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
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 the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
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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.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights 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.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
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Air Pressure.......................... .400
Chains .............................. .412
Changing ............................ .454
Compact Spare ........................ .407
General Information ..................400, 406
High Speed .......................... .403
Inflation Pressures ...................... .401
Jacking .............................. .454
Life Of Tires .......................... .410
Load Capacity ..................... .395, 396
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............414
Pressure Warning Light ...................234
Quality Grading ....................... .561
Radial .............................. .403
Replacement ...........................411
Rotation ............................. .413
Safety ........................... .388, 400
Sizes ............................... .390
Snow Tires ........................... .405Spare Tire
..................... .406, 408, 455
Spinning ............................ .409
Trailer Towing ........................ .441
Tread Wear Indicators ....................409
Tire Safety Information .....................388
Tire Service Kit . . . .465, 466, 467, 469, 470, 472, 473, 474
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................438
Towing ............................... .433
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .482
Guide .............................. .437
Recreational .......................... .447
Weight .............................. .437
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........447
Traction Control ......................... .380
T

railer Towing .......................... .433
Cooling System Tips .....................446
Hitches ............................. .436
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