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Ride & Handling
Compact crossovers may be car-based, but they don't ride like cars. With this in mind, the Patriot's ride quality is decent — better than the firm-riding Honda CR-V, but not close to the Ford Es ...

To Raise The Rear Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. NOTE: ...

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four-Door Models
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. NOTE: • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may ...