Modern Jeep® brakes do more than respond when you press the pedal. On properly equipped Jeep SUVs, active safety technologies can use cameras and radar sensors to detect potential hazards and, in certain situations, automatically apply the brakes. At Blaise Alexander Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of State College, we want you to understand the technology working alongside you on the road.
Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking
Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking uses forward-facing sensors to monitor for potential frontal collisions. If the system detects that your Jeep SUV is approaching another vehicle too quickly, it can provide audible and visual warnings to alert you. If you don't respond in time, the system can automatically apply the brakes to help reduce the likelihood or severity of a collision. System availability and functionality vary by Jeep model and equipment.
Available Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
On appropriately equipped Jeep SUVs, forward-collision technology can also help detect pedestrians and cyclists in the vehicle's path. If the system identifies a potential collision, it can alert the driver and may automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time. Availability and functionality vary by Jeep model and equipment.
Active Braking Supports — Not Replaces — the Driver
Jeep active braking technologies are designed to assist you in certain situations, not replace attentive driving. Depending on the model and equipment, forward-facing cameras and radar sensors can help identify potential hazards, provide warnings, and support braking when necessary. System performance can vary with road, weather, traffic, and other operating conditions, so the driver remains responsible for maintaining control of the vehicle.
Braking Technology Goes Beyond Collision Detection
Active braking is only one part of the safety technology found in Jeep vehicles. Anti-lock brakes can help prevent wheel lockup during hard braking, while Brake Assist can provide additional braking support when the system detects an emergency stop. Electronic Stability Control can also work with the braking and traction-control systems to help the driver maintain vehicle control in challenging situations. Features and availability vary by Jeep model.
Experience Jeep Safety Technology in State College, PA
Feeling this technology in action is the best way to understand it, so test-drive a Jeep SUV equipped with these active safety features at our dealership today. Blaise Alexander Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of State College is here to answer any questions about how these systems protect you and your passengers.