2011 Jeep Patriot User Guide - Page 59
2011 Jeep Patriot Manual
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Model Flat Towing (all four wheels on the ground) NOT Permitted NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted FWD Without a Key FWD Automatic Transmission With a Key FWD Manual Transmission With a Key Recommended Method Recommended Method Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted NOT Permitted NOT Permitted NOT Permitted NOT Permitted Flatbed Towing (all four wheels suspended OFF the ground) Recommended Method Recommended Method Front Wheels Raised, Rear Wheels on the Ground May Be Used May Be Used Rear Wheels Raised, Front Wheels on the Ground NOT Permitted NOT Permitted AWD Without a Key AWD Automatic Transmission With a Key AWD Manual Transmission With a Key May be Used with the transmission in *NEUTRAL NOT Permitted NOT Permitted May be Used with the transmission in *NEUTRAL WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES *To shift to NEUTRAL, there is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system. The ignition key must be in the ON/RUN position to use the override lever. 57