Assist Grips (if equipped)

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A True Off-Roader?
Even though the spare tire isn't strapped to the undercarriage, the departure angle isn't great: 26 degrees. The offroad-capable Jeep Patriot's measures 32 degrees, and even the Escape — which m ...

Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle requires regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas, the only fuels that are available are oxygenated fuels. Oxygenated f ...

Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine 1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully. 2) Manual Transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor. Hold the clutch ...