Energy Management Feature
This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on accident.
This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest.
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Exterior
Over the past few years, Jeep has consistently designed vehicles in the vein
of its beloved Cherokee of the 1980s — the large Commander and small Patriot
both share that look. The Liberty once h ...
Electronic Volume Control
The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction
without stopping. Turning the ON/VOLUME control knob to the right increases the
volume and to the left decreases ...
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 ...