Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first.
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Shift Positions
The transfer case switch is located on the center console
next to the shift lever.
Transfer Case Switch
2WD
Rear Wheel Drive High Range - This range is used for
normal street and highway driv ...
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped
To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the
recline lever and push the seatback forward. To return to
the seating position, raise the seatback and lock it into
place.
Fold- ...
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 ...


