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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Automatic Transmission
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of RE ...
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and
release the COMPASS button to display one of eight compass headings, the outside
temperature/ ECO if the EVIC display i ...
Forward Collision Warning
The Forward CollisionWarning (FCW) feature can be can
be set to Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status
of FCW is the Far setting. This means the system will
warn you of a possible co ...