2009 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 159

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 WARNING! (Continued) • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway. • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and other activities. 3 Fold-Down Speakers REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch forward to the on position will