Jeep Patriot 2011, Operating Information Manual

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mately 10 minutes. For an additional five min-
utes of operation, press the button a second
time.
NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
rear window defroster only when the engine
is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
•
Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the win-
dow. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing
solution, wiping parallel to the heating ele-
ments. Labels can be peeled off after soak-
ing with warm water.
•
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
•
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF
EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to
carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a
luggage rack. The load must not exceed
150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly dis-
tributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE:
If not equipped with crossbars, your autho-
rized dealer can order and install MOPAR
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crossbars built specifically for this roof rack
system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack
crossbars. The roof rack does not increase the
total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be
sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle
plus that on the external rack does not exceed
the maximum vehicle load capacity.
The optional crossbars must also be secured in
one of the seven detent positions marked with
an arrow on the siderails to prevent movement.
To move the crossbars, loosen the thumb
screws located at the upper edge of each
crossbar approximately eight turns, then move
the crossbar to the desired position, keeping
the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once
the crossbar is in one of the seven detent
positions, retighten the thumb screws to lock
the crossbar into position.
NOTE:
•
To help control wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, place the front
crossbar in the first detent from the front
of the vehicle and the rear crossbar in the
second detent from the rear of the ve-
hicle.
•
If the rear crossbar (or any metallic ob-
ject) is placed over the satellite radio
antenna (if equipped), you may experi-
ence interruption of satellite radio recep-
tion. For improved satellite radio recep-
tion, place the rear crossbar in the second
detent from the rear of the vehicle when
not in use.
•
The grab handles on the back of the
vehicle (if equipped) are not to be used as
a towing feature.
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