2012 Jeep Patriot User Guide - Page 82
2012 Jeep Patriot Manual
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Front Wheels Raised, Rear Wheels on the Ground May Be Used May Be Used NOT Permitted NOT Permitted Rear Wheels Raised, Front Wheels on the Ground 80 Flatbed Towing (all four wheels suspended OFF the ground) Recommended Method Recommended Method Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted May Be Used NOT Permitted NOT Permitted NOT Permitted Recommended Method Recommended Method Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted Model Flat Towing (all four wheels on the ground) FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted FWD Automatic Transmission With a Key FWD Manual Transmission With a Key AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted May be Used with the transmission in NEUTRAL NOT Permitted WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES AWD Automatic Transmission With a Key AWD Manual Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted May be Used with the transmission in NEUTRAL