Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (fifth
gear). The transmission will automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the
following conditions are present:
• the shift lever is in the DRIVE position,
• vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and
• the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator.
See also:
SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory,
press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Select the button (1 to 6) you wish t ...
In the Cabin
The Patriot's interior quality isn't class-leading, but it's acceptable for a
car of this price — bearing in mind that the starting price is for a seriously
stripped-down Sport model. (Option pa ...
Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only)
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn ...