Jeep 2009 Wrangler Brochure & Specs - Play It Safe Out There.
FIVE-STAR
(1)
FRONTAL CRASH TEST RATING Jeep Wrangler and
Wrangler Unlimited received the highest marks — five stars — during
driver and front-passenger crash tests held by the U.S. Department
of Transportation’s SaferCar.gov program.
1. ADVANCED MULTISTAGE FRONT AIR BAGS
(2)
These air bags
provide nearly instantaneous occupant protection by matching
air bag output to crash severity.
2. AVAILABLE SEAT-MOUNTED SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIR
BAGS
(2)
These deploy from the outboard side of each front cloth
seat (not available on vinyl seats) to enhance protection of the
driver and front passenger in certain impacts. Each side air bag
has its own impact sensor in order to autonomously trigger the
air bag on the side where the impact occurs.
3. ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)
(3)
Designed to assist
drivers in maintaining control of their vehicle at all times, especially
on low-friction surfaces, including wet, snowy, icy, sandy, or gravel
roads. ESP uses the collective technologies of Hydraulic Brake
Assist, traction control, Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), and Trailer
Sway Control (TSC)
(4)
to constantly monitor the driver’s input
against the vehicle’s actual course. If needed, ESP will attempt
to correct the vehicle’s course by automatically applying the brake
and/or reducing engine torque. Meanwhile, the ERM system
estimates the potential for wheel lift. If necessary, engine power
is reduced and appropriate braking is applied to help stabilize the
vehicle. The TSC system detects “sway” unique to trailering and
engages the brakes to slow the vehicle and then increases the
brake force to only one side of the vehicle to help counteract the
sway from the trailer. Wrangler’s ESP features three modes: Full-
on is the default mode, partial-on mode shuts off traction control,
and full-off mode is ideal for negotiating off-road events.
4. HILL START ASSIST (HSA) This clever system prevents Wrangler
from an unintended rolling away when trying to pull away on an up
or down gradient. The system engages automatically when a
gradient of 3 percent or more is detected; it then acts to hold the
vehicle stationary for two seconds after the brake is released,
allowing time to apply the throttle.
5. MID-MOUNTED FUEL TANK The wide-spaced
frame rails cradle the fuel tank between the wheels
for added protection. The fuel tank features a
robust 2.5-mm skid plate for added
protection during off-road activity.
6. ENERGY-ABSORBING FRONT
RAIL EXTENSIONS Wrangler
features are crushable,
hydro formed front rail
t i p s t h a t c a n b e
serviced after low-
speed (up to 8 mph)
impact events.
7. HALOGEN
HEADLAMPS High-
tech lighting improves
down-road visibility.
(1)
Government star ratings are part of
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s
(NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).
Five stars is the highest rating possible.
(2)
Always sit properly in the seat
with the seat belt fastened. Children 12 and under should always be in a backseat correctly using
an infant or child restraint system or the seat belt positioned correctly for the child’s age and
size.
(3)
No system, no matter how sophisticated, can repeal the laws of physics or overcome
careless driving actions. Performance is limited by available traction, which snow, ice and other
conditions can affect. When the ESP 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.
(4)
Trailer Sway Control is
only available with the Trailer Tow Group.
Play it safe out there.
Jeep
®
Wrangler’s safety and security features are far-reaching.
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H I G H E S T G O V E R N M E N T
FRONT CRASH TEST RATING