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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Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire cover, if equipped,
and remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench turning them counterclockwise.
NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accesso ...
Recreational Towing – Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N), automatic transmission
must be shifted into PARK, and manual transmission must be placed in gear (NOT in
NEUTRAL) for recreational towing. ...
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leaka ...