Front Seat — Manual Recline
To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly and lift the lever. Then lean back to the position desired and release the lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and lift the lever. Release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position.
Recline Lever
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
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In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department immediately.
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian governm ...
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 ...
High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or Two-Wheel Drive Models
On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH
range and in two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the
vehicle is started or the transfer case (if equipped) is
shifted from 4WD LOW range ...