Jeep 2009 Wrangler Owner's Manual - Driver Side (Cont.)
DRIVER SIDE (CONT.)
WRANGLER FEATURES/FUNCTIONS
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
BRAKE ASSIST
Overcomes the tendency of not applying the brakes
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hard enough in an emergency braking situation
by using the ESP* system to instantly apply the
maximum available brake pressure
A component of the ABS/ESP* system
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Helps vehicle stop sooner in emergency situations
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by reacting faster than the driver is able to in
applying maximum brake pedal pressure
Helps provide the shortest possible stopping
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distance in emergency braking situations
ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
Monitors and compares wheel speed to
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vehicle speed
Automatically modulates brake pressure during
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hard braking to prevent wheel lockup
Provides improved steering control under extreme
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braking and/or slippery conditions
HILL START ASSIST
Enhancement to ESP*
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Automatically maintains brake pressure when driver
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releases the brake pedal while driving uphill
Prevents vehicle rollback on a steep grade when
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the driver is transitioning from the brake to
the accelerator
Especially benefi cial on vehicles with
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manual transmissions
Allows the driver time to transition from brake to
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throttle to achieve smooth launch on grade
Contributes to ease of use and safety by preventing
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vehicle rollback on steep grades
AVAILABLE TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
Enhancement to ESP*
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The ESP* yaw sensor recognizes when there are
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alternating forces on the vehicle that aren’t caused
by steering input
The sway could be caused by strong wind gusts or
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an improperly loaded trailer
Trailer Sway Control activates stabilizing effects
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by using brake pressure on alternating wheels to
help stabilize the vehicle’s path and, if necessary,
adjusts the electronic throttle to help bring the
vehicle and trailer under control
Reduces trailer sway and provides improved
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trailer stability
Contributes to increased towing safety, driver
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assurance and confi dence
FULL-TIME, EVERYDAY VEHICLE
Unlimited 4x2, 4-door model designed to be a fi rst
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vehicle of choice
Offers room for fi ve, power, comfort and
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convenience, storage and safety
* See the “Disclaimers” list.
WRANGLER/WRANGLER UNLIMITED
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2009 WRANGLER/WRANGLER UNLIMITED
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