Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic.
If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
See also:
Mist
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make
occasional usage of the wipers necessary. Rotate the end
of the lever downward to the Mist position and release
for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE ...
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following
actions:
− Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
− Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily. ...
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, ...