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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Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the windshield.
This number also is stamp ...
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine
oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended ...
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the
vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills t ...