Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
See also:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various
driving conditions. The ESC corrects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying
the brake of the appropr ...
Quick Steps To Lowering The Soft Top
Refer to “Lowering The Soft Top” in this section for further information.
1. Remove the side and back windows.
2. Release header latches from the windshield frame.
3. Release the Sunrider l ...
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 ...