Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or –29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
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HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
• Vehicle must be stopped.
• Vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or
greater hill.
• Gear selection matches vehicle ...
Towing
It may be offroadable, but the Patriot has the same shortcoming of most
front-drive-based platforms: Its maximum towing capacity is a mere 2,000 pounds
when equipped with the Trailer Tow package, ...
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing
10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled wi ...