Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze).
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals.
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Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and
holding the SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC
display). Upon reset, the history informa ...
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must ...
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 ...