Name: Chrysler Patriot
Brand: Chrysler
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Table of Contents3

Introduction5

2 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle11

3 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle55

4 Understanding Your Instrument Panel105

5 Starting and Operating137

Starting Procedures141
- Manual Transaxle - if Equipped141
- Automatic Transaxle - if Equipped141
- Normal Starting - Gasoline Engine141
- Extreme Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C)142
- If Engine Fails to Start142
- After Starting142
- Normal Starting - Diesel Engine142
Manual Transaxle - if Equipped143
- Downshifting143
Automatic Transaxle - if Equipped144
- Brake/Transmission Interlock System144
- Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System144
- Gear Ranges145
Autostick - if Equipped145
- Operation146
- General Information146
Four-Wheel Drive Operation - if Equipped146
Driving on Slippery Surfaces147
- Acceleration147
- Traction147
Driving through Water147
- Flowing/Rising Water147
- Shallow Standing Water148
On-Road Driving Tips149
Power Steering149
- Power Steering Fluid Check149
Parking Brake150
Brake System151
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)151
Electronic Brake Control System153
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)153
- Brake Assist System (BAS)153
- Traction Control System (TCS)153
- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)154
- Hill Start Assist (HSA) - Manual Transaxle Only154
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)155
Tires - General Information158
- Tire Pressure158
- Tire Inflation Pressures158
- Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation159
- Radial Ply Tires159
- Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped159
- Tire Spinning160
- Tread Wear Indicators160
- Life of Tire160
- Replacement Tires161
Tire Chains161
Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine162
- Methanol162
- Ethanol163
- Clean Air Gasoline163
- Materials Added to Fuel163
Tire Rotation Recommendations162
Adding Fuel164
- Locking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)164
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message165
Fuel Requirements - Diesel Engine164
Trailer Towing165
- Common Towing Definitions165
- Breakaway Cable Attachment166
- Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)168
- Trailer and Tongue Weight168
- Towing Requirements168
- Towing Tips172
- Trailer Hitch Attaching Points172
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc)173
- Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle173
- (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)173

6 What to Do in Emergencies175

7 Maintaining Your Vehicle185

Brand	Chrysler
Model	Patriot
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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