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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Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you.
Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty.
Discuss additional charges ...
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range.
PARK
This range supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this ra ...
Engine Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant
level is adequate. With the engine idling, and warm to normal operating temperature,
the level of the engine cool ...