Starting and operating

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Shifting Procedure
2H to 4H or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion. With the vehicle in motion, the transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily re ...

Safety
When equipped with the optional front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags in addition to the standard side curtain airbags, the Patriot is one of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top-rate ...

Sunrider (Two-Door Models) — If Equipped
CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior. NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph ...