Traction can be compromised on wet, snowy, icy, sandy or loose gravel roads. Hot, dry pavement can also form a thin layer of oil, causing a slick surface. Patriot features a driver-controlled three-mode Electronic Stability Program* (ESP) designed to assist drivers in maintaining control of their vehicles during extreme steering maneuvers. ESP senses when a vehicle is starting to spin (oversteer) or plow (understeer), and attempts to correct the vehicle's course by automatically controlling the throttle and applying the brakes at individual wheels.

* Always drive carefully, consistent with conditions. Always wear your seat belt and obey traffic laws.