2007 Jeep Patriot review
As a car-based yet offroad-capable model, the Patriot, Jeep's newest SUV, is exactly what the brand and its buyers need, for three reasons. One: It's long overdue, because the heavy-duty Liberty and Wrangler weren't built to challenge light, unibody compacts, which got their start 10 years ago. Two: Its gas mileage estimates are impressively high, and that's an important characteristic for a company that only builds SUVs. Three: It's attractive enough to buyers — in more ways than one — to cast a long if somewhat boxy shadow over the Jeep Compass, a newer model that has found no fans among our staff, and few among people we've shown it to.
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Safety
For an entry-level vehicle the Compass comes stacked with safety features.
Side curtain airbags, traction control, an electronic stability system and
antilock brakes all come standard at the $15,9 ...
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance:
• Press the button to begin.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Towing Assistance”.
NOTE:
• The towing assistance number dialed i ...
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold the PANIC button on
the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is
activated, the headlights will turn o ...