Jeep is probably one of those vehicles that have been involved in a great number of reported road accidents which will probably caused most car buyers to question the reliability of Jeep’s safety features. In fairness, to the Jeep brand almost all of the reported accidents involving Jeep vehicles are not caused by defective parts or mechanical defects not even wiring errors---no, it was nothing of that sort. Most of the accidents involving Jeep are purely caused by inappropriate driving behavior of some people.
The latest addition to the Jeep range the Patriot is equipped with a long list of safety and Security features which are added not because Jeep vehicles are weak on this regard but rather to enhance further the safeness of Jeeps. The Jeep Patriot will also keep the long tradition of the brand in terms of maintaining quality by utilizing quality Jeep components such as the Jeep fan clutch which is very important in keeping the engine cool.
Here is the very long list of safety and security features of the new Jeep Patriot:
Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags: Inflate with a force appropriate to the severity of the impact. Meet advanced air bag requirements for smaller and out-of-position occupants (standard)
All-speed Traction Control: Senses drive-wheel slip and applies individual brakes to a slipping wheel(s), and can reduce excess engine power until traction is regained (standard)
Anti-lock Brake System with Brake Traction Control: Senses and prevents wheel lockup, offering improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions (standard)
Auto-reverse Sun Roof: Automatically engages and reverses the power sun roof to the open position (available)
BeltAlert: Periodically activates a chime and illuminates an icon in the instrument cluster to remind the driver to buckle up if not properly belted (standard)
Brake Assist: Applies maximum braking power, providing the shortest possible stopping distance when the vehicle senses a panic brake condition (standard)
Brake/Park Interlock: Prevents automatic transaxle from being shifted out of Park, unless the brake pedal is applied (standard with automatic transaxle)
Child-protection Rear Door Locks: Disables the rear doors' inside-release handles via a small lever on the door-shut face (standard)
Child Seat Anchor System [Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)]: Eases installation of compatible aftermarket child seats (standard)
Constant Force Retractors (CFR): Distribute the force of the front seat belts according to the load or force exerted on them. Force-limits the belt system and gradually releases seat-belt webbing in a controlled manner (standard)
Cross Car Impact Beam: Manages energy in a side-impact collision (standard)
Crumple Zones: Compress during an accident to absorb energy and prevent transfer of that energy to vehicle occupants (standard)
Dual-phase Steel Rails and Tunnel Reinforcements: Manage energy in a collision and allows for weight optimization through the use of high-strength steels (standard)
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM): An extension of ESP, uses the input from the ESP sensors to anticipate if the vehicle is at risk of entering a potential roll situation then reacts immediately, applying the brakes individually and modulating throttle position as needed to mitigate the roll situation (standard)
Electronic Stability Program: Enhances driver control and helps maintain directional stability under all conditions. Provides the greatest benefit in critical driving situations, including turns, and is especially valuable when driving on mixed surface conditions such as snow, ice or gravel. If there is a discernible difference between what the driver intends through the steering and the vehicle's path, ESP applies selective braking and throttle input to put the vehicle back onto the driver's intended path (standard)
Energy-absorbing Steering Column: Utilizes two hydroformed coaxial tubes that can move relative to each other and allow the column to move forward for enhanced energy-absorption during a crash. The power-adjust steering column employs a calibrated bending element that deforms during column-stroke for optimal energy management (standard)
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS): In the event of an accident, automatically turns on the interior lighting and unlocks the doors after air bag deployment, making it easier for emergency personnel to see and reach the vehicle occupants. EARS also shuts off the flow of fuel to the engine (standard)
Head Restraints: Reduce head movement in the event of a collision (standard)
Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Allows occupants to raise and lower the shoulder belt, which encourages seat-belt usage by offering a more comfortable fit (standard)
HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver: Stores three separate radio-frequency codes to operate garage-door openers, security gates, security lighting and other radio-controlled devices (available)
Interior Head-impact Protection: Includes interior pillars above the beltline, instrument panel, windshield and rear window headers, roof and side rail structures and shoulder-belt turning loops, specifically designed to limit head-impact forces (standard)
Knee Bolsters: Enable the air bags to work effectively by properly positioning the vehicle occupant (standard)
Remote Keyless Entry with Illuminated Entry: Locks and unlocks doors, and turns on interior lamps. If the vehicle is equipped with a vehicle-theft security alarm, the remote also arms and disarms that system (available)
Removable/Rechargeable Light-emitting Diode (LED) Flashlight: Mounted in the headliner above the cargo area, snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight (available)
Structural Safety Cage: Protects occupants by managing and controlling energy in the event of an impact (standard)
Seat-belt Pretensioners: During a collision, immediately remove slack from the seat belts, thereby reducing the forward movement of the occupant's head and torso (standard)
Sentry Key(R) Engine Immobilizer: Utilizes an engine key that has an embedded transponder with a preprogrammed security key code to shut the engine off after a few seconds if the correct key is not inserted (standard)
Side Guard Door Beams in Front and Rear Doors: Provide occupant protection during a side impact (standard)
Side Occupant Protection System: Includes side-curtain air bags with roll detection system that deploy in certain rollover situations and side-impact events. Utilizes information from multiple sensors to determine the severity of the impact (standard)
Supplemental Seat-mounted Side Air Bags: Housed in the outboard side of each front seat, offer enhanced protection of the driver and front outboard passenger in certain impacts. Each side air bag has its own impact sensor that autonomously triggers the air bag on the side where the side impact occurs (available - late availability)
Supplemental Side-curtain Air Bags: Extend protection to all outboard front- and rear-seat passengers. Each side air bag has its own impact sensor that autonomously triggers the air bag where the side impact occurs (standard)
Three-point lap Shoulder Seat Belts: Three-point lap and shoulder belt retractors incorporate a pre-tensioning feature to enhance occupant protection in an impact by managing occupant energy (standard)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM): Includes pressure-sensor modules integrated within the valve stems of all four road wheels that send continuous radio-frequency signals to a receiver to inform occupants when the pressure is too low (available)
UConnect(TM) Hands-free Communication System: Uses Bluetooth(R) technology to provide voice-activated wireless communication between the occupants' compatible cell phones and the Patriot's onboard receiver. The hands-free option promotes safety, freedom, value and flexibility (available)
About the Author
Lisa Ziegler is a 29-year old native of Waldport, Oregon and is currently working as a senior research analyst in a top Automotive Research Consultancy firm.
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