Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position unless the brakes are applied. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
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Patriot Engines
Standard Optional
Type 2.4-liter 4-cylinder 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Horsepower (@ rpm) 172 @ 6,000 158 @ 6,400 Torque (lbs.-ft. @ rpm) 165 @ 4,400 141 @ 5,000 Required gasoline regular (87 octane) regul ...
To Lower The Rear Seat
1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of
each rear seatback.
2. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle).
Rear Seat Release Strap
3. Fold the rear seat complete ...
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear ...