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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    Engine Oil Filter
    The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at every engine oil change. NOTE: For best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist should be used instead of a chassis hoist (3.7L On ...

    Cooling System Pressure Cap
    The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant reserve tank. The cap s ...

    Heated Seats — If Equipped
    On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced ...