Liftgate
To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle and lift.
Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate.
Liftgate Release
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:
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 ...
Warnings And Cautions
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
that could result in damage t ...
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation
The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the
driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift
lever is in the DRIVE position. For example, if you shift
the transmission in ...