SAFETY

Front disc/rear drum brakes with ABS, standard on front wheel drive Sport and North Edition, and four wheel disc brakes standard on all Limited and four-wheel-drive Sport and North Edition include anti-lock (ABS) to help the driver maintain steering control during emergency braking.
On 4x4 models an additional Off-Road ABS feature helps improve stopping performance on surfaces like loose dirt, gravel, sand and mud. Brake Assist aids the driver in applying full braking pressure under panic stop conditions.

Electronic Roll Mitigation monitors the driver's steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle to sense the potential for wheel lift. Provides an enhancement to the Electronic Stability Program (ESP™) to help to reduce the likelihood of a vehicle side rollover.
Detects when the sudden build-up of lateral force during a severe turn or evasive manoeuvre can cause the vehicle to start to tip, reducing the chance of a rollover. Applies brake pressure at the appropriate wheel to cause the outside tire to slip and cause the vehicle's weight to transfer back over the inside tires and helps to keep all four tires solidly on the ground providing additional security and confidence.

Jeep Patriot features Electronic Stability Program (ESP™)^* with Brake Assist, traction control and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM). Applies selective braking to control oversteer or understeer during high dynamic situations, helping prevent wheel lift and helping maintain vehicle control.
ESP has three modes: full-on, partial and off. Full-on is the default mode and ESP applies selective braking to control oversteer or understeer, adding to on-road security. ESP in Partial mode shuts off the Traction Control portion of ESP.
Off mode can be used for negotiating off-road events.

Jeep Patriot has earned the top rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new roof strength rating system. Patriot earned this top rating among small SUVs by having a roof that withstands a force of 4 times the vehicle’s weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. In the event of a rollover accident, stronger roofs crush less, reducing the risk that occupants will be injured. (2009 model year.)

Standard front seat active head restraints move forward and upward in the event of a rear-end-collision to decrease the space between the headrest and occupant's head, thereby helping to reduce the chance of injury.

Inflate with a force appropriate to the severity of the impact, helping ensure occupant safety by moderating air bag inflation in the event of an impact, based on weight.
Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or the seat belt properly positioned, dependent on the child's age and weight.

The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when the child protection rear door locks are engaged, helping keep children from exiting the vehicle without proper supervision. The doors can still be opened from the outside, if unlocked.

Three top tether anchors are mounted on the back panels of the rear seats, and two pairs of LATCH child seat anchors in the lower rear seat cushion area help ease installation of compatible aftermarket child seats.

Provides up to four inches of column stroke at an engineered force level, helping reduce the potential for injury in the event of a collision. For driver comfort and convenience, a tilt steering column is standard on all Patriot models.

Front seat-mounted side air bags help to provide additional head and thorax protection in the event of a side impact.
Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or the seat belt properly positioned, dependent on the child's age and weight.

Three-point lap and shoulder belts at all seating positions help provide protection for all occupants. Pretensioners and load-limiting retractors for the front seat belts remove slack in a seat belt during a severe crash. Centre rear three-point seat belt features a mini latch and buckle, allowing the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the rear seat is folded.

Include a set of inflated chambers adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant, front and rear, helping to protect outboard passengers in the event of a collision. Curtains deploy downward to cover both windows on the impact side.
Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or the seat belt properly positioned, dependent on the child's age and weight.

Jeep Patriot has received the U.S. Government's highest crash test rating for side impact protection^*.

Enhanced seat belt reminder system, reminding the driver to wear his or her seat belt. The driver is allowed ten seconds to buckle up after the ignition is switched on. The warning sequence repeats 12 times, and the lamp remains on if the seat belt remains unbuckled.

Remote Keyless Entry allows the driver to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate remotely, and includes a panic alarm for peace of mind. Standard on North Edition and Limited. Available illuminated entry provides automatic illumination of the vehicle interior lighting when unlocking the doors from a distance.

A transmitter chip is embedded in the key, and by using rolling-code technology, the engine will only start and continue to run if a valid programmed key is inserted.

Indicates the occurrence of specific low pressure tire(s) alerting the driver to tire pressure problems. Included in Security and Cargo Convenience Group, optional on North Edition and Limited. A Tire Pressure Monitoring lamp simply alerting the driver to a low-pressure condition on one or more tires, is standard on all Patriot Models.

Variable intermittent wipers allow the wiper speed to be adjusted, helping the driver keep the windshield clear.

The soft tonneau cover is contoured to fit the interior trim, keeping items out of sight and providing added security. Included in the Safety and Cargo Convenience group, optional on North Edition and Limited.
The soft tonneau cover can be removed when large items are stowed with the rear seat folded down for added utility.

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