Driving Impressions
Chrysler's 2.4-liter four-cylinder provides just enough vim to keep the scenery passing, but lead-footed drivers will probably be disappointed. The five-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly. The continuously variable transmission takes a few moments to reach its powerband, but it delivers adequate performance once there. High-speed stability is good.
Interior materials are sub-par, and the climate controls aren't particularly intuitive. Front seats offer ample cushion support, but some of the manual adjustments take considerable effort.
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Information Mode Display
Information Mode Video Screen Display
1. Channel 1 Mode
2. Channel 1 Shared Status
3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute
4. Channel 2 Mode
5. Channel 2 Shared Status
6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute
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To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter
to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the lock
signal. ...
Safety
The Patriot's Latch connectors were wedged between the seat cushions and a
little tough to access, but with some elbow grease they were doable. The seat
belt buckle receptors were on stable bases, ...