If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period, such as during winter, it may not give the best performance when you start using it again. To help maintain optimum performance and durability of your air conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped)
The tire pressure monitoring system is
designed to alert you when one or more of
the tires on your vehicle is significantly
under-inflated. A Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) sensor containi ...
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 ...
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
may be found in the two locations shown in
the above illustrations. This number is
used to ...