Jeep Patriot Overview Manual - “A Nimble Off-Roader.”
“A nimble off-roader.”
— Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com
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With the 2009 Jeep
®
Patriot, you’re going places. A 2WD system fortified with a standard Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
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and traction control gets you through most challenging road conditions. Go the distance in more severe
conditions, such as deeper snow and sand, with the available Freedom-Drive I active full-time 4WD with LOCK mode and an available AutoStick
shifter with six “speeds.” AutoStick allows the driver to maximize engine braking, control upshifts and downshifts, and optimize overall performance
and control. Those who dream of taking the gang on an off-road quest to bask in the sun at that amazing secluded beach will get there with
Patriot’s available Trail Rated
®
Freedom-Drive II Off-Road Group. It helps earn Patriot the nod for BEST-IN-CLASS off-road capability.
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It’s due
to the system’s active, full-time 4WD with LOCK mode, Hill Descent Control (HDC) with Grade Sensing, skid plates, tow hooks, increased ground
clearance, heavy-duty cooling and alternator, and driver-seat height adjuster matched to a Continuously Variable Automatic Transaxle (CVT2L)
with 19:1 crawl ratio. Patriot comes with an exclusive Lifetime Powertrain Limited Warranty
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that stays with you, no matter how far and wide
you travel, for as long as you claim ownership. JEEP TRAIL RATED
®
vehicles are designed to perform in a variety of off-road conditions identified
by five performance categories: ARTICULATION — The ability to keep tires in contact with the ground, providing traction to climb
over large obstacles. TRACTION — The ability to transfer power to the road or trail along with the ability of the suspension to
keep the wheels in contact with the terrain. MANEUVERABILITY — The ability to navigate around obstacles that are tightly
situated. GROUND CLEARANCE — The ability to drive over large obstacles or logs in combination with approach/departure/
breakover angles. WATER FORDING — The ability to cross a specific depth of water at a specific speed.
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2008 model year reference.
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No system, no matter how
sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. When the ESP warning lamp in the
speedometer flashes, the driver needs to use less throttle and adapt speed and driving behavior to prevailing road conditions. Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Always wear your seat belt.
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Based
on
Ward’s
2008 Small Cross-Utility Vehicle segment.
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No deductible. See dealer for a copy of limited warranty details. Non-Transferable. Not available on SRT,
®
diesel vehicles and certain fleet vehicles.
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Do not
attempt water fording unless depth is known to be less than 19 inches. Traversing water can cause damage that may not be covered by the new vehicle warranty. Always off-road responsibly in approved areas.