2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 388

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