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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    Road Tire Installation
    1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing ...

    Manual Lumbar Support — If Equipped
    For models equipped with manual lumbar the support lever is located on the inboard side of the seat. Turn the lever downward to increase and upward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar suppo ...

    Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
    The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehi ...