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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Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire cover, if equipped,
and remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench turning them counterclockwise.
NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accesso ...
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine sta ...
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in t ...