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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Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
The shift lever position display (located in the instrument panel cluster) indicates
the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever
out of the PARK position (r ...
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 ...
Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mi ...