2010 Jeep Patriot User Guide - Page 41

UTILITY 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) Manual Transaxle Vehicles Yes Never Yes Automatic Transaxle Vehicles Never Never Yes 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. • 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. 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. 39