2011 JEEP PATRIOT weight

Trailer Hitch Classification
Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of
trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional
Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for
package content.
The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) chart for the maximum GTW towable for
your given drivetrain.Trailer Hitch Classification DefinitionsClass Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Class II - Medium
Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg)
Class IV - Extra
Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4540 kg)
Fifth Wheel/
Gooseneck Greater than 10,000 lbs
(4540 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given
drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
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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. (See Note)
2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 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)
200 lbs (91 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.
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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 swayseverelyfrom 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 collisions.
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.
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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:
CAUTION!
•Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
This helps the engine and other parts of the
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the
proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer,
never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible: (Continued)
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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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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
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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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