Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.
See also:
Drivetrain Choices
The Patriot offers a choice of two engines, two transmissions and three
drivelines. Standard are the familiar 2.4-liter four-cylinder from the Caliber
and Compass, a five-speed manual transmission ...
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above
20 mph (32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the READY state,
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays
“Adapt ...