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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Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addition
of any additives to the transmission. The only
exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in
detecting fluid leaks. The ...
Crossing Large Rocks
When approaching large rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the
largest of them with your tires. This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle.
The tread of the tire is tougher a ...
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a ro ...