Let's face it, it's December 22nd, the snow is due any day. Have you thought about what you're going to drive this winter? We know as well as anyone that off-roading in snow is a blast,
but when you're headed to work or have the family in tow, you want to be
secure, which is where the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee comes
in. Here are nine
safety features you'll be glad to have when the next lake-effect
snowstorm blows into town:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC):
All-new, the ACC automatically adjusts cruising speed to maintain a
safe, preset distance between you and the cars ahead, because nothing is
worse than a minor brake light setting an entire line of cars into an
unnecessary-braking panic on icy roads.
Smartbeam? Headlamps with Auto Leveling: Visibility is key in winter driving conditions.
Fortunately, Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps will
shine up to three times brighter than regular headlamps, and
auto-leveling keeps your lights focused on the road, instead of into the
blinding static of heavy white flakes in a black night sky.
Rain-Sensing Wipers and Rain Brake Support: It's snow, it's rain, snow, rain, snow. Grand
Cherokee's wipers detect raindrops and activate on their own so you
don't have to flip the wipers on and off, and a new smart brake system
helps dry the rotors on wet roads.
Active Head Restraints: With all these safety features, we hope you won't ever be in an accident, but if you are, these head
restraints can help stave off injuries during rear-impact collisions.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW):
Driving in treacherous weather requires a lot of attention. When
hazards are all around, Grand Cherokee senses road hazards and helps
alert you to impending, dangerous objects in your path.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM):
Ever notice that in winter those ditches on the side of the road seem
just a little deeper? If things get rough, Grand Cherokee's ERM takes
immediate action to help you maintain stability.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA): Ever get stuck on a snowy hill and wonder how you'll get home? If so, then you know that hill climbing is just as important as getting down a hill safely. Next time you go over the river and through
the woods, Grandma will have nothing to worry about.
Antilock Brake System (ABS):
This ABS system performs on slippery and wet roads. It also knows when
you're driving over rough terrain and adjusts accordingly - a must-have
on slippery onramps and ice-covered back roads.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC):
Put it all together, and this vehicle-wide network of safety sensors -
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), antilock brake system (ABS) and Brake
Assist, All-Speed Traction Control, and available Trailer Sway Control
(TSC) - make driving in the snow a bit easier? and a bit safer.
Bring it on mother nature, my Jeep Grand Cherokee is ready!
