Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if:
1. The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature is enabled.
2. The vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h) and the transmission shift lever is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
3. The driver door is opened.
4. The doors were not previously unlocked.
See also:
Driving the Patriot
The Patriot's smaller engine — a 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder — is
technically an option on the Patriot Sport with front-wheel drive, which
subtracts $200 from its suggested retail ...
Parking Brake
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To ap ...
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 incr ...


