2013 JEEP PATRIOT weight

NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard 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.
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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 “Maintenance Schedule” for further
information. 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:
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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.
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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 chockthe
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.
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).............176
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................394
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .390
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .389
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................390
Gauges Coolant Temperature ....................218
Fuel ............................... .212
Odometer ........................... .221
Tachometer .......................... .215
Gear Ranges ............................ .322
Gear Select Lever Override ..................433
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .472
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................399
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................397
GVWR ................................ .397
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect)................111 Hazard Warning Flasher
....................414
Headlights ............................. .479
Cleaning ............................ .472
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........165
Passing ............................. .165
Replacing ........................... .479
Switch ............................. .162
Head Restraints ......................... .155
Heated Mirrors ...........................110
Heated Seats ............................ .149
Heater ................................ .296
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .316
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .165
Hill Descent Control ...................... .224
Hill Start Assist .......................... .350
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .401
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............176
Hood

Release ........................... .160
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Radial.............................. .371
Replacement ......................... .377
Rotation ............................ .379
Safety .............................. .357
Sizes ............................... .358
Snow Tires .......................... .372
Spare Tire ........................... .417
Spinning ............................ .375
Trailer Towing ........................ .406
Tread Wear Indicators ...................376
Tire Safety Information .....................357
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................403
Towing ............................... .398
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................125
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .434
Guide .............................. .402
Recreational ...........................411
Weight ............................. .402
Towing Assistance ........................ .125Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
...........411
Trailer Towing .......................... .398
Cooling System Tips ....................410
Hitches ............................. .401
Minimum Requirements ..................404
Tips ............................... .409
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................403
Wiring ............................. .407
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .402
Trailer Weight ........................... .402
Transaxle Automatic ............................12
Transmission Automatic ........................... .319
Fluid .............................. .464
Manual ............................. .316
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . . .176
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .376
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