Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear cargo area and is secured to the body with a special wing nut.
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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 ...
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil,
or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering
fluid, or brake fluid leaks ar ...
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the SELECT ...