Jeep Patriot Overview - Confidence.
F I V E - S T A R
H I G H E S T G O V E R N M E N T
SIDE CRASH TEST RATING
Beat inflation issues.
The Tire Pressure Warning Lamp and available Tire Pressure Monitoring Display (shown) provide notification of high or low pressure on individual
tires via an instrument panel readout or warning light (depending on system).
Jeep
®
Patriot received the highest marks — Five Stars — during side crash tests performed as part
of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SaferCar.gov program.
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This means you can head out with
confidence, knowing you’re outfitted with a comprehensive set of safety and security features.
Patriot’s air bag
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system includes a front and rear side-curtain and advanced multistage driver and
front passenger air bags. 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 — a new and standard safety feature.
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The standard Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
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integrates a host of systems that includes a four-wheel antilock brake system (ABS),
all-speed traction control, a Brake Assist system that automatically helps provide strong braking power
in emergency situations, Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) that can apply strategic, appropriate braking and reduce engine
power when overly sharp steering actions and/or impending wheel lift is detected, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD),
Hill Start Assist and available Hill Descent Control (HDC). Patriot’s safety cage structure contains a front crumple zone
that absorbs energy during a frontal impact and a high-strength crossbeam under the rear seat area that helps transfer
side-impact energy from one side to the other. Plus, a standard Sentry Key
®
Antitheft Engine Immobilizer makes it virtually
impossible to drive without a valid key.
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Star ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s SaferCar.gov program (safercar.gov).
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The Advanced Front Air Bags in this vehicle are certified
to the new Federal regulations for advanced air 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.
Air bags shown deployed for illustrative purposes only.
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Always sit properly with the head restraint properly adjusted. Never place anything in front of the head
restraint.
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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 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.