| Feature |
|
| Adjustable Upper Anchors |
Positions the belt across the chest instead of the neck to prevent neck injuries. |
| Antilock Brake Systems (ABS) |
Prevents wheel-locking and skidding during "panic braking" to help the driver maintain steering control as the
vehicle slows. Note: ABS do not guarantee crash avoidance. Excessive speeds or use of extreme steering maneuvers can
cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle. |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) |
Turns on the headlights when the vehicle is being driven to increase the ability of oncoming drivers
to see your vehicle. |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
Senses when the vehicle is starting to spin out (oversteer) or plow out (understeer) and automatically applies
the brake to one or more of the wheels. Note: ESC cannot keep any vehicle on the road if its speed is too high for
conditions. |
| Head Restraints |
Keeps the occupant’s head from whipping back (whiplash injury) after a rear impact. Advanced systems allow the
back of the seat and the head restraint to move down and back upon a rear impact, lessening the forward motion and
decreasing head and neck injuries. |
| Strong Occupant Compartment |
Designed to absorb the energy of the crash and protect passengers.
Check crash test ratings at www.safercar.gov
and www.iihs.org. |
| Traction Control |
Stops the spin of a wheel to keep the vehicle from slipping and sliding in wet conditions and loose gravel. Helps
the driver control the vehicle while accelerating. |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
Alerts the driver when a vehicle’s tire is significantly under-inflated — a leading cause of tire failure.
TPMS became mandatory on new vehicles beginning September 1, 2007. |
| Vehicles With A Low Center Of Gravity |
Reduces the chance of a rollover. SUVs are designed to ride eight inches higher than a car. The higher center of
gravity makes SUVs three times more likely to roll over in a crash than normal passenger cars. Less experienced
drivers may be more likely to overcorrect a turn or steer too abruptly and cause a rollover. Check rollover ratings
at www.safercar.gov. |
| 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) And All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Provides excellent traction in wet and snowy conditions. 4WD and AWD means drive is engaged to all four wheels
compared to the more usual 2-wheel drive found on most vehicles. 4WD power is delivered to all four tires only when
the driver requests it by activating a lever or switch. Generally, AWD power is delivered to all four tires all of
the time. |
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