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, which adds an engine-oil cooler as well as a trailer wiring harness. Without this option, the maximum trailer weight is 1,000 pounds.
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Trailer Towing
In this section, you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
review this information to ...
Electronic Brake Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
brake control system commonly referred to as ESC. This
system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction
Control System (TCS), Brake Ass ...
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables
and equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded
and ready for operation condition.
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