To Lower The Rear Seat
1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of each rear seatback.
2. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle).

Rear Seat Release Strap
3. Fold the rear seat completely forward.
4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded position.
See also:
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing ...
Ride & Handling
Compact crossovers may be car-based, but they don't ride like cars. With this
in mind, the Patriot's ride quality is decent — better than the firm-riding
Honda CR-V, but not close to the Ford Es ...
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel spe ...


