Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not remove the seat belts from the car to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
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Jump-Starting Procedures
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jumpstarted using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dange ...
Simultaneous Brake And Throttle Operation
Many off-road driving conditions require the simultaneous use of the brake and
throttle (two-footed driving).
When climbing rocks, logs, or other stepped objects, using light brake pressure
with ...
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 ...