TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L Auto/Man
22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m)
1,000 lbs (450 kg)
150 lbs (45 kg)
2.4L Auto/Man
22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m)
1,000 lbs (450 kg)
150 lbs (45 kg)
2.4L Auto With
Freedom Drive II
Off Road
Package (AWL)
32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
300 lbs (136 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of
occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and
Loading Information placard.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing
Condition
Wheels OFF the
Ground
Manual Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Flat Tow
None
•
Transmission in
NEUTRAL
•
Key in ACC Position
NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
Front
OK (FWD Only)
OK (FWD Only)
Rear
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer
All
OK
OK
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with
manual transmissions
may be recreationally towed (flat towed)
at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the
manual transmission
is in
NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission. Damage to
the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive
wheels are off the ground.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmis-
sion or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
recreational towing.
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Summary of Contents for PATRIOT 2013
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