Jeep Commander Overview Manual page 7

H I G H E S T G O V E R N M E N T
F I V E - S T A R
FRONT CRASH TEST RATING
The 2010 Jeep Commander has earned the U.S. government's highest rating — Five Stars — for
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front-impact crash testing for driver and front passenger,
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Commander's robust Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
(ERM), antilock brake system (ABS) and Brake Assist, all-speed traction control and available
Trailer Sway Control (TSC). By alternating brake pressure, TSC helps reduce trailer sway and
improves handling in adverse towing conditions caused by crosswinds and traffic. When the
network of ESC sensors detect that you're veering off your intended path, this system
instantaneously takes action to help keep you moving forward.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Hill Descent Control (HDC) are available features that employ
automatic braking to help get you up and down the mountain. Optional High Intensity
Discharge (HID) headlamps with an auto-leveling feature improve nighttime visibility by
casting a beam of light three times brighter down the road. The Tire Pressure Monitoring
Display System, standard on Limited, gets your attention by displaying 'LOW TIRE' in addition
to the warning lamp and audible chime, to notify you if any tire loses significant air pressure.
Standard side-curtain and advanced multistage front air bags
The available rain-sensing automatic wiper system goes into action the moment raindrops hit the windshield.
Star ratings are a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's SaferCar.gov program (safercar.gov).
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of physics or overcome careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other conditions can affect. When the ESC warning
lamp in the speedometer flashes, the driver needs to use less throttle and adapt speed and driving behavior to prevailing road conditions. Always drive carefully,
consistent with conditions. Always wear your seat belt.
bags. Children 12 years old and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a
vehicle with a passenger front air bag. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.
We've got your back with parkView.
Feel secure by selecting the available ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera.
hidden objects directly behind you into view. Simply shift into Reverse and the camera automatically activates. To further aid the driver,
the standard ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
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visual signals which increase in intensity the closer to an object the vehicle gets.
confidence.
as rated by the National Highway
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includes Electronic Roll Mitigation
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work in tandem to help provide protection.
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The Advanced Front Air Bags in this vehicle are certified to the new Federal regulations for advanced air
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The system includes a rear-facing camera that brings previously
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detects obstacles using ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper that send audible and
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No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws
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Always check entire surroundings before backing up.
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