Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission overheating, take the following actions:
− City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
− Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
− Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
See also:
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (If Equipped)
For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the
Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further
details. ...
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer
Case Only
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills
during off-road driving situations and is available in
4WD LOW range only. To enable HDC, press the HDC
switch or put the Selec-Terrain™ syst ...
Drivetrain Choices
The Patriot offers a choice of two engines, two transmissions and three
drivelines. Standard are the familiar 2.4-liter four-cylinder from the Caliber
and Compass, a five-speed manual transmission ...


