See also:

General Cleaning
Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful in removing dust and other foreign particles. If Hand Washing: • Wash in partial shade instead of direct sun. • Wet the entire vehicle b ...

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 ...

Tip Start Feature – Automatic Transmission Only
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself when the engine is run ...