2015 JEEP PATRIOT weight

Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•The 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 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.
•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.
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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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Gear Select Lever Override..................468
General Information.......................145
Glass Cleaning...........................514
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................419
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................416
GVWR.................................416
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)...............113
Hazard Warning Flasher....................437
Headlights..............................524
Cleaning.............................514
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........170
Passing..............................170
Replacing.............................524
Switch...............................168
Head Restraints..........................158
Heated Mirrors...........................112
Heated Seats.............................154
Heater.................................303
Heater, Engine Block.......................324
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .170
Hill Descent Control.......................218
Hill Start Assist...........................367
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................422
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............182
Hood Release............................164
Ignition.................................12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal.......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................15
Information Center, Vehicle..................234
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................109
Instrument Cluster........................218
Instrument Panel And Controls...............216
Instrument Panel Cover.....................514
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............515
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Replacement...........................397
Rotation..............................399
Safety...............................374
Sizes................................376
Snow Tires............................391
Spare Tire.............................441
Spinning.............................395
Trailer Towing.........................427
Tread Wear Indicators....................395
Tire Safety Information.....................374
Tire Service Kit...........................451
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................424
Towing................................418
24-Hour Towing Assistance................129
Disabled Vehicle........................470
Guide...............................423
Recreational...........................433
Weight...............................423
Towing Assistance.........................129
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........433
Trailer Towing...........................418
Cooling System Tips.....................432
Hitches..............................422
Minimum Requirements..................425
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..430
Trailer And Tongue Weight................424
Wiring...............................429
Trailer Towing Guide.......................423
Trailer Weight............................423
Transaxle
Automatic.............................12
Transmission
Automatic............................327
Fluid................................504
Manual..............................324
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .182
Transporting Pets..........................99
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