Selection Of Lubricant
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
See also:
When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs,
press the TOW/HAUL switch to select TOW/
HAUL mode. This will improve perfo ...
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings
from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gr ...
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, ...


