FD1 Is a Standard Trans a on all 4x4 ! FD2 if you specify & pay for that option!! ( FD2 not an option in UK)

 

Freedom Drive is the name of the 4x4 system, not the name of the transmission. The base 4x4 package is the FD1, (which I have on my '07 to answer your question there), and FD2 is the Trail Rated system.

 

If you are getting a 4X4, FD1 is standard, and FD2 is optional.

 

Just the marketing name for the Compass/Patriot 4WD system. The standard 4x4 system has been caleld FDI sicne the launch of the Compass and Patriot as 2007 models.

 

base model 4x2, freedomI = 4x4 with manual transmission, Freedom II = 4x4 with off road capacities and automatic transmission.

Yes FreedomI was an option in 07-08

 

You are partially correct.

The Freedom Drive I (FDI) is the standard 4x4 platform and comes with either a CVT2 or a 5 speed manual transaxle. The reason they say FDI is an option is the base Patriot is only 4x2, not 4x4. So if you want a 4x4 you much choose between the FDI and FDII. One additional confusing factor is how they named the transmission options so do not get the CVT2 and the CVT2L confused as the CVT2L comes only in the Freedom Drive II (FDII) and the L stands for low gear.

 

In my comment I said CVT2L which is the name of the transmission not the indicators on the shifter. So, I personally will not answer that. I will however refer you to your owners manual... or allow an autostick guy answer this. I just do not want to steer you wrong and I am not sure how they label the autosticks. Sorry, but I am a 5 speed kinda guy... I row my own.

 

I just checked out the link that APT listed above and I got it figured out. I have the FDII setup. This site rocks!!! Lots of great information available here.

 

Glad you found what you were looking for and that we could help you... enjoy that FDII.

 

2007 Patriots with CVT all had transmission shift levers that has PRNDL. 2008-9 only the FDII models have PRNDL while the FDI CVT have PRND +-. So, if you have the L on te trans shifter and it's a 2008 or 2009 model, you have FDII. 2007 models need to look for other clues.

 

I knew there was more it than what I could remember thanks for that heads up APT.