Liftgate
To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift.

Liftgate Release
NOTE: Use the power door LOCK switch on either front door trim panel or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers
could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
See also:
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing
10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled wi ...
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 ...
Shifting Procedures
4WD HI To 4WD LOW
With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the
ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the
“4WD ...


