2010 JEEP PATRIOT weight

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (SeeNote)
2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg)
2.4L Auto with Free-
dom Drive II Off Road
Package (AWL) 32 sq ft (3.0 sq m)
2,000 lbs (907 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and
cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to
“Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway
severelyfrom side-to-
side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and
trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause
of many trailer accidents.
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Never exceed the maximum trailer tongue weight
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The trailer tongue weight of the trailer.
•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options, must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information
Placard” in “Tire Safety Information” for the maximum
combined weight of occupants and cargo for your
vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended:
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
•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 orchock
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
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WARNING! (Continued)
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
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.
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Gasoline (Fuel)....................... 360,443
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 361
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 195
Fuel ............................... 189
Odometer ........................... 197
Tachometer .......................... 191
Gearshift .............................. 297
General Information ................. 17,124,360
General Maintenance ..................... 406
Glass Cleaning .......................... 432
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 370
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............368,369
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 96
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 302
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 384 Head Restraints
......................... 136
Headlights ............................ 438
Cleaning ............................ 431
High Beam .......................... 146
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 146
Passing ............................. 146
Replacing ........................... 438
Switch .............................. 143
Heated Mirrors .......................... 95
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 270
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 292
Hill Descent Control ................... 200,324
Hill Start Assist ......................... 326
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 372
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 155
Hood Release .......................... 141
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Spinning............................ 346
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 347
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 373
Towing ............................... 369
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 110
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 397
Guide .............................. 373
Recreational .......................... 381
Weight .............................. 373
Towing Assistance ....................... 110
Traction .............................. 302
Trailer Towing .......................... 369
Cooling System Tips .................... 380
Hitches ............................. 372
Minimum Requirements ................. 374
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 373
Wiring .............................. 378
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 373
Trailer Weight .......................... 373 Transaxle
............................. 295
Automatic .................... 12,290,295,425
Autostick ............................ 299
Manual .......................... 290,293
Operation ........................... 295
Overdrive ........................... 298
Selection of Lubricant ................... 425
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 155
Transporting Pets ........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 347
Trip Odometer .......................... 197
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 196
Turn Signals ...................... 145,190,441
UCI Connector ......................... 257
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 96
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 187
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