Freedom Drive Ii - Safe Off-Road Driving; Off-Road Driving Tips And Vehicle Characteristics - Jeep 2008 Patriot Owner's Manual

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FREEDOM DRIVE II – SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING

Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics

The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package has excellent on
and off-road capabilities. These off-road capabilities will
allow you to explore those wilderness trails where few
travel, providing a source of exciting and satisfying
recreation. Before you venture out you should contact
your local governmental agency to determine what are
the designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trails or recreation
areas. You should always tread lightly and only use
established roads, trails or ORV recreational areas. The
National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management or
local Department of Natural Resources are a wealth of
information and usually have maps with marked trails.
NOTE: For optimum off-road performance, premium
fuel is recommended. However, your vehicle is
equipped with an active spark knock system and can
adjust the engine calibration for a varying range of fuel
octane levels.
The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package
The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package provides excel-
lent capability on and off-road.
The package includes:
• 2.4L DOHC 16-Valve I4 (172 bhp @ 6000 RPM, 165 lb-ft
@ 4400 RPM)
• Second generation continuously variable transaxle
(CVT2L) with 19:1 crawl ratio
• Tow Hooks: two front and one rear
• Front engine and transaxle skid plate
• Fuel tank skid plate
• Air filtration system