Utility; Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Jeep Patriot 2014 User Manual

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission
2.0L Auto/Man
2.4L Auto/Man
2.4L Auto With
Freedom Drive II
Off Road
Package (AWL)
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
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
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.
• 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.
Frontal Area
22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m)
22 sq ft
(2.04 sq m)
32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m)
Wheels OFF the
Ground
• Transmission in
None
• Key in ACC Position
Front
Rear
All
CAUTION!
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
1,000 lbs
(450 kg)
1,000 lbs
(450 kg)
2,000 lbs
(907 kg)
Manual Transmission
NEUTRAL
OK (FWD Only)
NOT ALLOWED
OK

UTILITY

Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
150 lbs
(45 kg)
150 lbs
(45 kg)
300 lbs
(136 kg)
Automatic
Transmission
NOT ALLOWED
OK (FWD Only)
NOT ALLOWED
OK
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