Stellantis Media Site FCA US Proliferating Advanced Driver-Assist Technologies                                                Contact:                                                             Eric                         Mayne                                                                                                                                                                                   FCA US Proliferating Advanced Driver-Assist Technologies                                           Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, capable of bringing vehicle to full stop at speeds up to 25 mph, migrates to new 2016 Jeep® Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango System combines radar and camera technologies, a strategy once reserved for luxury brands Redundancy affords greater precision; resulting protocol – detect, confirm, activate                                                                                                                                                           August 31, 2015,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               FCA US LLC puts the forwardness in forward collision warning by continuing the technology’s proliferation. Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, the most advanced system of its kind offered by FCA US, will be available on new-for-2016 versions of the acclaimed Dodge Durango and the iconic Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the most-awarded SUV of all time. The system also is available on five additional FCA US vehicles, including the Jeep Renegade, on which the advanced feature was a segment-first application. Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus leverages the attributes of radar and camera technologies – an innovation once reserved for luxury-brand vehicles. “We are committed to the democratization of advanced safety technologies,” says Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President – Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance. “This strategy is consistent with our vigilance on behalf of customers.” Adds Kunselman: “Third-party organizations are often referred to as ‘safety advocates.’ And we applaud their enthusiasm. But our engineers also account for a deep share of knowledge, expertise and passion. In our science labs and on our test tracks, we advocate for customer safety every day.” Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus, which helped the 2015 Chrysler 200 achieve Top Safety Pick+ status in rankings determined by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, doesn’t just detect potential frontal collision conditions. It detects, then confirms before activation occurs. Confirmation occurs when the two technologies – radar and camera – agree that an obstacle is present, consistently outperforming those systems that employ singular solutions to object-detection.When Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning - Plus activates, it pre-fills the vehicle’s brakes and transmits audible and visual warnings for the driver to intervene. No driver response triggers brief brake application as a tactile alert. If the driver remains unresponsive and the frontal collision risk remains, braking occurs autonomously to slow the vehicle and reduce an impact’s severity. However, the system may bring the vehicle to a full stop if a frontal collision appears imminent at speeds below 25 miles per hour (mph). For model-year 2016, Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning is available on: Chrysler 200 Chrysler 300 Dodge Charger Dodge Durango Jeep Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep RenegadeThe following is a comprehensive glossary of key safety, security and advanced-technology features on 2016 FCA US vehicles: Driver warning and assist, chassis control and brake systems  Advance Brake Assist: Works with Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus; increases deceleration if driver does not apply brake with sufficient force to respond to collision condition   Adaptive Cruise Control-Plus with Full Stop: Helps maintain distance from vehicle ahead; under certain traffic conditions, system can bring vehicle to full stop without driver intervention   All-speed Traction Control System: While driving, helps keep wheels from spinning during acceleration from a stop or at speed by applying brakes alone or in combination with engine torque limitation   Anti-lock Brake System (ABS): Senses and prevents wheel lockup, offering improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions   Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM): Uses radar sensors to aid driver when changing lanes, passing or being passed; blind-spot vehicle presence noted via illuminated icons in side-view mirrors and driver-selectable audible chime   Brake Assist: System applies maximum braking power in emergency braking situations, minimizing stopping distance   Brake-lock Differential System (BLDS): Allows the vehicle to maintain forward motion if one or two wheels lose traction by selectively and aggressively applying brakes to the spinning wheels   Brake-throttle Override: Standard-equipment on every FCA US vehicle, it allows driver to stop the vehicle when throttle and brake inputs occur simultaneously; electronic throttle control also reduces engine-power output   Brake/park Interlock: Prevents transmission from being shifted out of “Park” unless the brake pedal is pushed   Brake Traction-control System (BTCS): Helps to keep wheels from spinning during acceleration from a stop or during slow speeds by applying individual brakes to the slipping wheel(s)   Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD): Optimizes stopping distances and control under all vehicle loading conditions by regulating braking pressure, front-to-rear   Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM): Uses input from electronic stability control (ESC) sensors to anticipate potential rollover conditions; applies brakes individually and modulates the throttle position to help driver maintain control   Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Enhances directional control and stability of vehicle in various driving conditions; activation occurs when steering-wheel angle differs inconsistent with vehicle; automatically reduces throttle input and/or selectively deploys brakes to counteract oversteer or understeer   Full-speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus: Radar and camera technology combine to determine if frontal impact with another vehicle appears imminent; if so, system pre-fills brakes, then transmits audible and visual warnings for driver to intervene; no driver response triggers brief brake application as tactile alert; if driver remains unresponsive and frontal collision risk remains, brakes are applied to slow vehicle before impact; system may bring vehicle to full stop if imminent frontal collision detected at speeds below 25 mph   Forward Collision Warning-Plus: Radar and camera technology combine to determine if frontal impact with another vehicle appears imminent; if so, system pre-fills brakes, then transmits audible and visual warnings for driver to intervene; no driver response triggers brief brake application as tactile alert; if driver remains unresponsive and frontal collision risk remains, brakes are applied to slow vehicle before impact   Forward Collision Warning: Radar determines if a frontal impact with another vehicle appears imminent; if so, system pre-fills brakes, then transmits audible and visual warnings for driver to intervene   Hill-start Assist: Assists drivers when starting from a stop on a hill; maintains brake pressure for short period of time after driver’s foot is removed from the brake pedal; if throttle is not applied within short period of time thereafter, brake pressure will be released   Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist: Alerts and assists driver; leverages electric power steering (EPS) to deliver subtle steering-wheel input when system detects need for course correction   ParkSense Parallel/Perpendicular Park Assist: Features ultrasonic sensors on the bumper to find and guide driver into parking space; guidance system automatically controls the steering angle while driver controls gear position, brake, and accelerator; parallel parking possible on either side of the car; to accommodate perpendicular parking, vehicle is backed into the space   ParkSense Rear Park Assist Systems with Stop and Release: ln reverse, at low speeds, ultrasonic sensors detect stationary objects; if imminent collision is detected, system will provide momentary, autonomous brake pulse; below 4.4 mph, system will bring vehicle to a stop before releasing   ParkView Rear Backup Camera: Provides wide-angle view of area immediately behind vehicle, giving driver greater peace of mind before reversing; features dynamic grid lines to aid driver when maneuvering into parking spaces or narrow areas; also assists when lining up trailer to vehicle’s hitch, when so equipped; image displayed on the navigation screen when the transmission is shifted into reverse   Rain Brake Support: In rainy conditions, occasionally pushes brake pads lightly against brake rotors to keep rotors dry   Ready Alert Braking (RAB): Anticipates situations when driver may initiate an emergency brake stop and uses ESC pump to set brake pads against rotors, decreasing time required for full brake application   Rear Cross Path (RCP) Detection: In parking-lot situations, warns drivers of lateral traffic when backing out of parking spaces; automatically activates any time a vehicle is in reverse gear; driver alerted of approaching vehicle(s) via illuminated icons on side-view mirrors and driver-selected audible chime   Trailer-sway Mitigation: Uses input from electronic stability control (ESC) sensors to anticipate potential trailer-induced yaw conditions; applies brakes individually and modulates throttle to help driver maintain controlOccupant restraint technology Active Head Restraints: Deploy during collision; designed to help reduce injuries by minimizing gap between occupant’s head the head restraint   Advanced Multistage Driver and Front-passenger Air Bags: Inflate with force appropriate to the severity of the impact; meet FMVSS 208 advanced air bag requirements for smaller, out-of-position occupants   All-row, Full-length Side-curtain Air Bags: Extend to all outboard front- and rear-seat passengers; housed in headliner above side windows, each side air bag has its own impact sensor that triggers deployment on the side of the vehicle where impact occurs   BeltAlert: Activates chime and/or illuminates icon in instrument cluster to remind driver and front passenger to buckle up if vehicle is driven without belted front-seat occupants   Child Seat Anchor System: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) designed to ease installation of compatible aftermarket child seats   Constant-force Retractors: Regulates force exerted on occupant by seat belt, then gradually releases webbing in controlled manner   Front Seat-belt Pretensioners: During a collision, impact sensors initiate front seat-belt pretensioners to remove slack in the seat-belt system, thereby reducing the forward movement of the occupant’s head and torso   Front-seat-mounted Side Pelvic Thorax Bags: Help provide enhanced protection to driver and front passenger in certain impacts; each side air bag has its own impact sensor that triggers deployment on side where an impact occurs   Driver’s-side Knee Air Bag: Deploys with advanced multistage driver air bag; located below instrument panel, device designed to properly position occupant during impact   Height-adjustable Seat Belts (front-row): Outboard seat belts feature height adjustment, allowing for seat belt to be placed in optimal position for any driver   Occupant Restraint Controller: Detects impact and determines if air bag deployment, and degree of deployment is appropriate; also deploys front seat-belt pretensioners  Structural systems  Energy-absorbing Steering Column: Manual-adjust steering column features two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move relative to each other to allow for enhanced energy absorption during an impact; power-adjust steering column employs a calibrated bending element that deforms during column stroke for optimal energy management   Front and Rear Crumple Zones: Specially formed structural members that crumple and absorb energy in a collision, helping protect the occupant cabin   Laminated Glass: Plastic sandwiched between glass panes to provide added strength; discourages break-ins   Safety Cage Body Structure: Helps protect occupants by managing and controlling energy in the event of an impact   Side-guard door beams: Reinforcement beams inside the doors that help provide occupant protection in certain side collisions Lighting and visibility systems  Active Turn Signals: Turn signal flashes three times when stalk is depressed for one second   Auto-adjust Exterior Mirrors: Side-view mirrors automatically adjust to accommodate rear view when vehicle shifted into reverse   Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror: Auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces glare from bright light allowing driver to have a clearer view of the road ahead   Automatic Defog: Automatic temperature control system measures interior humidity and activates defogging system without driver intervention   Automatic Headlamps: Headlamps turn on and off automatically depending on exterior light levels and if windshield wipers are operating   Automatic High-beam Headlamps: Headlamp system adjusts to ambient light and oncoming traffic to deliver maximum lighting   Daytime Running Lamps (DRL): Low-intensity halogen or signature LED lights that illuminate during daytime conditions, increasing vehicle’s visibility to other drivers   Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS): Makes it easier for emergency personnel to see and reach occupants in the event of an accident by turning on the interior lighting and unlocking doors after air bag deployment; also shuts off flow of fuel to the engine   Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles: Delivers heated washer fluid to more efficiently clear windshield in inclement weather   High-intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps: Provide approximately three times the light output than conventional reflector lamps   Halogen Infrared Reflecting Bulbs (HIR): Unique component coating delivers greater light output than conventional bulbs   LED Fog Lamps: Provide improved illumination during inclement weather   LED Tail Lamps: Provide dual-function illumination (brake, stop, turn and running light functions); light-emitting diode technology ensures light output is consistent throughout the tail lamp   Rain-sensing Wipers: A driver convenience feature that automatically senses moisture on the windshield and activates wipers Emergency connectivity and other features  9-1-1 call/Assist Call: Enabled by built-in data connection, rearview mirror-mounted button connects occupants directly with emergency service providers; for roadside assistance or Uconnect system questions, a separate button establishes direct contact with appropriate call-takers   Auto-reverse Sunroof: Automatically reverses when it senses an obstruction while closing   Auto-reverse Windows: Automatically reverses when it senses an obstruction while closing   Capless Fuel-filler Door: Enables fuel-filling simplicity   Child-protection Rear Door Locks: Disables rear doors’ inside-release handle by adjusting a small lever opposite the doorjamb   Electronic Locking Fuel-filler Door: Prevents theft or tampering, which can lead to damage, inefficiency and unwanted fuel vapor release   Express Up/down Windows: One-touch express up/down window button located on the front driver and passenger-side door   Global Position Sensor (GPS): Used for navigation guidance and electronic vehicle tracking   Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS): Continually measures flow of current into and out of battery; if battery is running low, system shuts off less-critical electrical systems to conserve power; icon in cluster denotes activation   Inside Emergency Trunk-lid Release: Glow-in-the-dark handle enables unlocking from inside trunk   Keyless Enter 'n Go: Electronic sensors detect if unique vehicle key fob is present, which enables passive cabin entry and trunk access; illuminates interior lamps and enables push-button ignition – no need to insert key   Remote Keyless Entry: Locks and unlocks doors and turns on interior lamps. If vehicle is equipped with security alarm, remote also arms and disarms system   Remote Start: Fob-activated convenience; starts engine and activates interior climate settings while maintaining vehicle security   Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer: Utilizes engine key with embedded transponder and preprogrammed security code to discourage vehicle theft; when key is inserted into the ignition, controller sends a random number to the transponder and engine is allowed to start; engine will shut off after a few seconds if an incorrect key is used   SiriusXM Traffic: Real-time local traffic updates via SiriusXM Radio   SiriusXM Travel Link: Provides passengers with real-time weather, information and entertainment to make every trip more efficient and secure   Speed-Sensitive Door Locks: System automatically locks doors when vehicle acceleration reaches prescribed threshold   Tilt-and-telescoping Steering Column: Allows steering column to tilt and move toward or away from the driver to achieve a safe and comfortable distance from the advanced multistage front driver air bag, if deployed   Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM) System – Lock-on Sync: Informs driver when tire pressure is too low; pressure-sensor modules within valve stems of all four wheels send continuous radio-frequency signals to a receiver; available systems use graphic display to indicate tire-specific pressure   Uconnect Access Mobile Hot Spot: Turns vehicle into mobile Internet hot spot; available to registered Uconnect Access subscribers   Uconnect Access Remote Services: Enables registered Uconnect Access subscribers with compatible cell phones to lock or unlock their vehicles or activate panic alarm; can also activate remote start   Uconnect Access Voice-to-text: Enables cloud-based text-message dictation via compatible Bluetooth-enabled cell phones; available to registered Uconnect Access subscribers   Uconnect Access Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance: Leverages GPS data-sending capability to help authorities find stolen vehicles   Uconnect Voice Command: Voice-recognition technology enables handsfree navigation-system inputs and access to real-time information, such as weather forecasts via SiriusXM Travel Link   Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth: Voice-recognition technology enables drivers to use Bluetooth-enabled phones while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road   Ultrasonic and Anti-tilt Security System: Standard security system that uses ultrasonic waves to detect movement in the cabin; alarm also will sound if vehicle is tilted, as happens in towing or when a wheel is removed