Chrysler Patriot Owner's Manual page 170

Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
− Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake sys-
tem or vacuum system of your vehicle with
that of the trailer. This could cause inad-
equate braking and possible personal injury.
− When towing a trailer equipped with a hy-
draulic surge actuated brake system, an
electronic brake controller is not required.
− Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs
(450 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes
and they should be of adequate capacity.
Failure to do this could lead to accelerated
brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort,
and longer stopping distances.
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WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehi-
cle's hydraulic brake lines. It can overload
your brake system and cause it to fail. You
might not have brakes when you need
them and could have an accident.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stop-
ping distance. When towing you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights &
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the
trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the
trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a 7 or a
13–pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
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The electrical connections are all complete to
the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a
trailer connector.
Seven-Pin Connector
Pin Function
Number
1 Left Turn Signal
2 Rear Fog Light
3 Ground/Common
Return
4 Right Turn Signal
pubnum:
Wire
Color
Yellow
Blue
White
Green