Safety

Standard safety feature highlights include ABS with brake assist, an electronic stability system with traction control and side curtain airbags. Notable safety options include front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags designed to supplement the standard curtains with added torso protection, and a tire pressure monitoring system. As of this report, the Patriot has not been crash tested.

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    Hazard Warning Flashers
    The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the switch bank just above the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all direct ...

    Compass Variance
    Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone ...

    Normal Starting
    Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. To start the engine, the transmission mu ...