Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.); Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override System - Jeep 2010 Patriot User Manual

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All
Four Wheels On The Ground)
Recreational Towing
Condition
Four Wheel Flat Tow (All
Wheels on Ground)
Two Wheel Dolly Tow (Front
or Rear Wheels on Ground)
Flat Bed Tow (All Wheels
on Bed of Truck)
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may be recreationally towed (flat towed)
at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transaxle is in NEUTRAL and the
ignition key is in the ACC position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle
equipped with an automatic
transaxle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If these
vehicles require towing, make sure
all four wheels are off the ground.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not
be used. Internal damage to the
transaxle will occur if a front or
rear wheel lift is used when
recreational towing.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION
INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE SYSTEM
• The manual override may be used in
the event that the shift lever should fail
to move from PARK with the Key Fob in
the ON position and the brake pedal
pressed.
Manual Transaxle
Vehicles
Yes
Never
Yes
• To operate the shift lock manual
override, perform the following steps:
• Locate and remove the removable
plug in the right side of the shift
lever housing.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position without starting the
engine.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Press and maintain firm pressure
on the brake pedal.
• Using your finger, press and hold
the override tab through the access
port.
• Move the shift lever into the
NEUTRAL position and start the
vehicle.
• Reinstall the removable plug.
• Have your vehicle inspected by your
local authorized dealer if the shift lock
manual override has been used.
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UTILITY
Automatic Transaxle
Vehicles
Never
Never
Yes