2009 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 161

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 operation, press the button a second time. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the defroster only when the engine is operating. CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements. ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity. This vehicle is not equipped with roof rack cross rails as built, unless ordered as optional equipment. Cross rails must be installed prior to carrying loads on the roof rack. If not equipped, your authorized dealer can order and install Mopar cross rails built specifically for this roof rack system or a number of aftermarket rails that are tailored to your lifestyle or activities. NOTE: The optional cross rails have seven specific locations identified by a feature on both the side rail and the cross rail. Cross rails must be secured in one of the seven detent locations on the side rail to prevent movement with a sudden stop. For improved wind noise performance when cross rails are not in use, place them in detent positions two (second detent from the front of the vehicle) and seven (detent closest to the rear of the vehicle) as indicated with a unique feature on the side rails. 3