2016 JEEP PATRIOT weight

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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STARTING AND OPERATING 441

GaugesFuel ................................ .240
Gear Ranges ........................ .344, 351
Gear Select Lever Override ..................481
General Information ...................... .143
Glass Cleaning .......................... .526
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................434
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............431, 433
GVWR ................................ .431
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ................112
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................451
Headlights ............................. .535
Cleaning ............................ .526
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........167
On With Wipers .....................168, 172
Passing ............................. .168
Replacing ............................ .535
Switch .............................. .165Head Restraints
......................... .156
Heated Mirrors ...........................111
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .316
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .338
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .167
Hill Descent Control ....................246, 387
Hill Start Assist .......................... .377
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .436
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............181
Hood Release ........................... .162
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Information Center, Vehicle ..................248
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
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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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Minimum Requirements..................439
Tips................................ .445
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................438
Wiring .............................. .443
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .437
Trailer Weight ........................... .437
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Transmission Automatic ..................341, 343, 516, 518
Fluid ........................ .516, 518, 540
Manual ............................. .338
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....181
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .409
Trip Computer .......................... .246
Turn Signals ..................... .167, 243, 536UCI Connector
.......................... .306
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Operation .............................114
Phone Call Features .....................122
Phone Features ........................ .125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
Phone .............................. .132
Uconnect 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........289
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............284
Operating Instructions Radio Mode .......281, 290
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .286
Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio .............276, 302
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............296
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........290
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .298
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ................112
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