2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 381

380 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Cooling System Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping To reduce the potential for engine and transmission and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy overheating, take the following actions: traffic. − City Driving Automatic Transmission When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transThe automatic transmission fluid and filter should be mission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than speed. 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to "Mainte− Highway Driving nance Schedule" for the proper maintenance intervals. Reduce speed. Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped − Air Conditioning − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. Turn off temporarily. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. − Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to maximize fuel efficiency.