Chrysler workers await news on model cuts, changes
Chrysler workers await news on model cuts, changes
08/20/2009
DETROIT — At a Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio, workers fear that Chrysler's new Italian management will scrap one of the two models they make, costing some of them their jobs.
The same anxiety is felt at Chrysler Group LLC plants around the country as Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne, who now controls the company, readies a new plan that will include cutting redundant models and adding smaller Fiats to the lineup.
A person briefed on Marchionne's plan says at least some details will be announced before or during the Frankfurt auto show in Germany, which begins Sept. 15. The person didn't want to be identified because plans are not final.
Marchionne has ordered U.S. executives to come up with model cuts so a particular car or truck is sold only under one of the company's three brands, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep.
At the 2.1 million-square-foot Toledo North Jeep plant, which makes the Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty midsize sport utility vehicles, workers are worried that Marchionne will cut the slow-selling Nitro to focus on the Liberty.
"It's not a high volume of sales," said Dan Henneman, chairman of United Auto Workers Local 12, which represents the north plant's 1,100 hourly workers. "We know that for sure. We look at the orders daily for what we build at the plant."
So far this year, Chrysler has sold only 11,000 of the boxy Nitros, down 57 percent from the first seven months of 2008. The Liberty hasn't fared much better, selling only 26,579, or 41 percent fewer than last year.
Apprehension about job losses extends over the Ohio border to Kokomo, Ind., where Chrysler has a huge complex employing 1,800 hourly workers who make transmissions for much of its model lineup including the Nitro.
Mike Hunter, who repairs gauges on the plant's machinery, fears some Fiat transmissions will be used to replace the Chrysler transmissions he helps make, or that products like the Nitro could be cut.
Aaron Bragman, an auto industry analyst with IHS Global Insight, said it's important for Chrysler to pare redundant models as it tries to put all three brands in its remaining dealerships.
In addition to the Nitro, Chrysler could cut one of its minivans and one of its smallest offerings, possibly the Jeep Compass. One of the company's midsize cars, the Chrysler Sebring or the Dodge Avenger, also could go.
"There has to be elimination. They do have too much product overlap," Bragman said. "Now that you've got all three brands in the same showroom, it's even more glaring."
Even before Chrysler entered and exited bankruptcy protection, Vice Chairman Jim Press said the company wanted to slim its model lineup.
Bragman said the company can save millions by eliminating separate tooling and parts numbers for duplicate models.
"They need to get their house in order as soon as possible," Bragman said.
Chrysler's sales are down 42 percent so far this year. The company lost $8 billion last year and the federal government has allocated $8 billion to keep it afloat until Fiat can bring in new products and turn the once-proud company around.
Chrysler and Fiat have said they will build Fiat subcompacts and compacts in North America, so it's likely whatever Chrysler sells in those categories will be replaced by Italian hardware. It's also possible that Italian midsize cars could be built here, replacing Chrysler's lackluster entries in the segment.
Chrysler has not yet finalized any product plans, said spokesman Rick Deneau, and it has no plans that he is aware of to shed further models.
"To simply think about the potential for subtraction is not the way we're looking at it," he said. "We're looking at additions. Obviously we're going to consider replacements. Certainly it's been expressed that there's a desire and intent for producing vehicles here in this market."
At the Frankfurt show, Chrysler is expected to announce new subcompact and compact cars based on Fiat's Bravo and Punto architecture, the Milan daily Corriere della Sera reported on Tuesday. The Bravo and the Punto are two of the cars — along with the Fiat 500 and the hot-selling Panda — that have helped drive sales and brand renewal at Fiat since Marchionne took the helm.
The Punto and the slightly larger Grande Punto launched in 2005 have been Fiat's flagship models, fueling sales, while the Bravo five-door, a redesign of older three-door and five-door models produced that was launched in 2007, is its main offering in the four-door sedan segment.
Until the announcement is made, workers at Chrysler plants with products on the bubble will continue to be nervous.
Henneman said workers at his plant, Chrysler's newest, have done all they can, approving flexible work rules and adopting Fiat's World Class Manufacturing system.
And Hunter is optimistic that Marchionne can turn Chrysler around even though previous owners, Diamler AG and private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP, could not.
"I like their products, actually," he said. "If you've got a decent sports car that's going to get some mileage. I think they got a shot to make that happen."
With buyouts and plant closings, Chrysler should have reduced its costs to the point where it can become profitable again, Hunter said.
"You would think that we've got to be pretty streamlined," he said. "We're still making it happen with a lot less work force and a lot less resources."
Avenger and Sebring earn highest IIHS safety rating
Posted Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009, 11:12 am in Employee News
Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger have earned the 2009 Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
We are proud to receive the highest possible ratings from IIHS for the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger, said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President Engineering, Chrysler Group LLC. These sought-after achievements highlight Chryslers leadership in safety and security technology and occupant protection.
When it comes to safety and security, the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger employ a two-fold approach: passive features, including pre-tensioning seat belt retractors and supplemental side-curtain air bags, are combined with accident-avoidance features, including responsive steering, braking, handling and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
A vehicle that earns the Top Safety Pick designation provides the best overall protection in the three most common kinds of crashes, said Adrian Lund, President Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Top-level crash-test performance plus electronic stability control to help keep drivers out of crashes are the tough criteria needed to earn this award.
Available safety equipment on the 2010 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger includes ESC with traction control, Brake Assist and ABS, driver and front-passenger active head restraints, front seat-mounted side airbags and advanced multi-stage front airbags. The two vehicles also are equipped with Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) for child safety seats.
The 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger offer more than 30 safety and security features, including:
Active head restraints
Advanced Multi-stage Air Bags
All-speed Traction Control
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Auto-reverse Sun Roof
Auto-reverse Window
BeltAlert
Brake Assist
Brake/Park Interlock
Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH)
Child-protection Rear Door Locks
Crumple Zones
Digressive Load-limiting Retractors
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Energy-absorbing Steering Column
Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
Height-adjustable Front Seat Belts
HomeLinkฎ Universal Transceiver
Inside Emergency Release
Interior Head-impact Protection
Knee Bolsters
Remote Keyless Entry
Remote Start
Safety Cage Body Structure
Seat-belt Pretensioners (both front seat belts)
Sentry Keyฎ Engine Immobilizer
Side Guard Door Beams
Side-curtain Air Bags
Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM)
Uconnect phone
Vehicle Theft Security Alarm
__________________
Rick
Nitro Year: 2007 (1 of 113,000 sold)
Nitro Model: R/T 4X4 Stone White
CAT-BACK Exhaust, CAI, Projector Head Lamps
Fully-Equipped w/all factory options
Chrysler Group LLC has only one all-new vehicle for 2010 but is adding fuel-efficient versions of existing products and making more features standard in a lineup that must carry it through next year.
The single new offering is the heavy-duty Dodge Ram full-size pickup. But the new Chrysler, in partnership with Fiat SpA, is hoping some pricing changes and fuel-efficiency increases will help bridge the gap until new vehicles arrive in 2011 and Fiat-engineered small cars are introduced.
Details of Chrysler's 2010 model offerings, released today, pale against those of crosstown competitors. But consumers may not notice, said Jim Hall, with 2953 Analytics LLP in Birmingham. Ford Motor Co., for example, has already advertised new models, including the F-150 and Mustang, so consumers may not still think of them as new, he said.
"The saving grace for Chrysler is that it's a crummy market," Hall said, adding the dearth would be more evident in a hot market.
The automaker must make the most of what it has, he said. Success will largely depend on how the products are marketed.
Even that is still being pinned down as Chrysler reviews its advertising contracts with Omnicon Group LLC's BBDO and looking at what other agencies have to offer.
"As we launch a new company with a brand-focused organization, we are looking for fresh ways to communicate in the marketplace," said Chrysler spokeswoman Jodi Tinson. "As a result, we are currently soliciting creative input on a limited number of specific projects from a select group of agencies."
Jim Arrigo, a Florida dealer and co-chairman of the Chrysler Dealer Council, said promises of better marketing will make the difference. And dealers appreciate having more say in how vehicles are equipped as well as not having a glut of vehicles pushed on them that the company made on spec and often didn't match what consumers wanted.
Entry-level versions offered
Among the changes for 2010 are the addition of entry-level versions of the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Patriot with a smaller 2.0-liter engine (2.4 liters was the smallest before) and five-speed manual transmission to provide 23 miles per gallon in the city and 31 mpg on the highway for the Dodge, slightly less for the Jeeps. These represent an improvement in highway driving of 2 mpg for the Dodge and 1 mpg for the Jeeps.
The Caliber also gets an upgrade to its interior with soft-touch materials, a new instrument panel, center storage bin, armrests and other accents.
Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro and the light-duty Ram pickup have a system for 2010 that turns off the fuel during deceleration to increase fuel efficiency. The driver will know it is happening when the "eco" button on the dashboard lights up. Much of the 2010 lineup, including all Jeeps, are equipped with the eco feature.
The Dodge Journey gains 1 mpg in efficiency with a 3.5-liter V-6.
Many of the tweaks to the lineup make optional features standard. Some vehicles come with a price cut, like the Dodge Caravan SXT minivan with a base price that is $2,180 lower for 2010.
The new heavy-duty Ram pickup comes as a crew cab for the first time, allowing Dodge to play in the highest volume part of the market. It will be followed up for 2011 with a new fleet of commercial trucks, as the Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs will debut.
And the 2011 model year is when the Jeep Grand Cherokee with Chrysler's new Pentastar family of V-6 engines and the redesigned Chrysler 300 enter the market.
The outgoing Grand Cherokee drops the top-of-the-line Overland model for this year.
The Jeep Commander remains in the lineup in what could prove to be the final year for the slow-selling SUV.
The Chrysler brand will see changes to the creased hood on the Sebring sedan and convertible, which will be replaced with a conventional and smoother hood for 2010. New wheels complete the look. Inside, the gauges have been redesigned.
Chrysler's new management decided to keep the Dodge Viper and extend the 2009 model year. There are four new colors, including a "snakeskin green" and a new interior with tan Nappa leather seats.
New Dodge Caliber Bold Five-door Hatchback With All-new Interior and Refined Diesel Engine for International Markets
* All-new 2.2-liter Common-rail Diesel (CRD) engine delivers 16 percent more power and 3 percent more torque, while reducing fuel consumption by 5 percent and CO2 emissions by 3 percent
* All-new interior design features a cleaner, more refined design theme, highlighted by detailed chromed accents, soft-touch premium materials and additional storage spaces
* Sport Appearance package includes new 18-inch polished aluminum wheels
* Versatile interior featuring innovative Uconnect Navigation, MusicGate Power articulating liftgate speakers and Chill Zone cooled-beverage storage bin
Dodge Caliber SRT4 Discontinued for 2010 Car News
Auburn Hills, Mich. , Sep 1, 2009 - Dodge Caliber is a five-door C-segment hatchback that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of an SUV. It features an all-new refined interior and Common-rail Diesel (CRD) engine to satisfy the needs of discerning international customers.
This all-new Euro V capable engine is paired to a six-speed manual transmission and produces 120 kW (163 hp DIN) and 320 Nm (236 lb.-ft.), delivering 16 percent more power, 3 percent more torque and 25 percent more towing capability (1500 kg) compared with the previous diesel engine. Forged steel connecting rods, aluminum head and pistons, and fourth-generation direct-injection system provide durability, weight reduction and performance. Passenger refinement also improves as dual balance shafts and sound-deadening materials reduce the diesel engines vibration and harshness by 25 percent compared with the previous Dodge Caliber CRD.
Two World Engine offerings (2.0- and 2.4-liter) deliver power and refinement thanks to dual Variable-valve Timing (VVT) and an intake manifold design with flow control valves. Combined, these features produce more power, better fuel economy and a smoother, quieter operation than engines without them. The 2.0-liter World Engine replaces the 1.8-liter engine, delivering 4 percent more power (115 kW /156 hp DIN) and 13 percent more torque (190 Nm / 140 lb.-ft.). For even greater performance, the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 125 kW (170 hp DIN) and 220 Nm (162 lb.-ft.) of torque.
The new Dodge Caliber debuts at the 2009 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, featuring an all-new refined interior with a more harmonious design aesthetic executed with premium materials and craftsmanship. An all-new designed instrument panel features a more integrated look and includes additional cubby space, center storage bin and larger climate controls. Bright satin silver accents add contrast to Dodge Calibers interior design, while chromed accents brighten heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) vents, shift bezel, door handles and cluster rings. New door-trim panels and center console with armrest split-lid feature padded soft-touch materials for improved passenger comfort.
In addition, the Dodge Caliber offers an array of unique interior features in its segment, including Chill Zone cooled-beverage storage bin, Uconnect Navigation with voice commands, iPodฎ Control, rechargeable LED flashlight and an available MusicGate Power Sound Group, which includes two articulating speakers packaged in the liftgate that swing down for tailgating and other activities.
The Dodge Caliber is not your typical C-segment car. When we launched the Dodge Caliber only a few years ago, its bold style made a clear statement on the European roads, allowing owners to be active, stand out and do more, said Mike Accavitti, President and Chief Executive Officer - Dodge Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. Now paired with an all-new turbo-diesel engine that offers better fuel consumption and performance and an improved interior full of value and customer-friendly features, the Dodge Caliber continues to offer our European clients unique Dodge attitude combined with one of the best value proposition in the segment.
The Dodge Caliber was the top-selling Chrysler Group LLC vehicle outside North America in 2008.
DODGE CALIBER AT A GLANCE
High value, bold styling in an efficient two-box design
* Dodge Caliber delivers high value, bold styling, comfort and the storage flexibility needed for active lifestyles
* All-new interior design offers versatility, comfort and convenience
* New organically-shaped instrument panel, door-trim panels and center console features chromed accents on HVAC vents, shift bezel, instrument panel, door spears and cluster rings
* Soft-touch padded door armrest and center console with split lid provide added storage space
* New automatic climate control system
* MusicGate Power Sound System includes a nine-speaker Boston Acoustics premium sound system with rear articulating speakers
* Chill Zone storage bin provides ability to chill beverages on a long trip
* LED illumination includes cup holder rings and removable and rechargeable LED cargo light
* Versatile seating provides quick and convenient cargo space with fold-flat, front-passenger seat and 60/40 split, fold-flat rear seats
* Reclining seatbacks provide additional rear seat comfort
All-new 2.2-liter Common-rail Diesel (CRD) engine offers greater refinement, more power and capability
* New 2.2-liter CRD engine features 16 percent more power (120 kW / 163 hp DIN) and 5 percent improvement in fuel consumption (5.8 L/100 km compared to 6.1 L/100 km)
* Improvement in CO2 emissions by 3 percent (154 g/km compared to 159 g/km)
* Towing increased by 25 percent allows for trailer mass as great as 1500kg (braked)
* Torque improvement by 3 percent (320 Nm / 236 lb.-ft.) compared to the previous generation Dodge Caliber diesel
* Dual balance shafts, optimized diesel calibration and sound-deadening materials reduce diesel vibration and improve refinement by 25 percent
* Forged steel connecting rods, aluminum head and pistons provide durability and reduction in weight
* Euro 5 emission compliance through advanced diesel technology:
o Cooled Exhaust-gas Recirculation (EGR) with switchable bypass
o Fourth-generation direct injection with common-rail pressurized at 1800 bar
o Intake module with integrated swirl control valves
o Water pump and piston cooling are switchable for improved thermal management
o Diesel-particulate Filter (DPF)
Innovative technology
* Uconnect Navigation
* Uconnect Multimedia
* Uconnect Phone
* iPodฎ Control
* MusicGate Power with nine Boston Acoustics speakers includes subwoofer and two articulating speakers
* Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
C-segment size, versatility and flexibility of larger vehicles
* Dodge Caliber appeals to buyers looking for a C-segment hatchback that stands out from the crowd and gives them the flexibility to do more in terms of seating friends and storing gear
* Dodge Caliber is a five-door vehicle that combines a sporty coupe-like profile with the strength, stance and functionality of an SUV
* The Dodge Calibers unconventional two-box design provides space-efficient packaging with great proportions, while offering high value
* Dodge Calibers high H-point gives drivers a command-of-the-road seating position
Safety and security features include:
* Seat-mounted (thorax) side air bags
* First- and second-row side-curtain air bags
* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
* Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Brake Assist and all-speed traction control
* Driver and front-passenger active head restraints
* Uconnect Phone
* Uconnect Navigation with voice commands
* Tire-pressure Monitoring (TPM)
__________________
Rick
Nitro Year: 2007 (1 of 113,000 sold)
Nitro Model: R/T 4X4 Stone White
CAT-BACK Exhaust, CAI, Projector Head Lamps
Fully-Equipped w/all factory options
Chrysler Sebring was given a mild refresh with active front-row head restraints and a new instrument cluster with LED backlighting; it also had a hood swap, losing the strakes, and the 17- and 18-inch wheels were replaced.
The press book did not mention the head restraints, new cluster, or hood, but dealers received materials which highlighted these features.
Both Chrysler Sebring Sedan and Convertible are listed as being available only in Limited form in press materials.
Chrysler Group LLC's 2010 models offer safety, security
Auburn Hills, MI - Chrysler employs a two-fold safety approach: conventional safety features, such as pretensioning, Constant-force Seat-belt Retractors (CFR) and supplemental side-curtain air bags, combined with accident-avoidance features, including Chrysler Group LLC's exclusive Rear Cross Path (RCP), minivan-exclusive Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic-roll Mitigation (ERM) and Trailer-sway Control (TSC). In addition, security features, such as Sentry Key engine immobilizer, provide the ultimate in vehicle-theft protection.
For added customer benefit and value, Chrysler Group LLC has expanded the availability of many stability system features. TSC reduces trailer sway and improves handling in adverse towing conditions. TSC is offered on the Dodge Journey, Dodge Ram and the Jeep Wrangler. Hill-start Assist (HSA), which aids a driver when starting a vehicle on a hill, is available on the Dodge Challenger. ESP is now available or standard on all new 2010 models.
Safety and security features available on 2010 model-year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.
Active turn signals
Turn signal flashes three times when stalk is depressed for 1 second in order to indicate a lane change.
Advanced multi-stage air bags
Uses either an Occupant-classification System (OCS) or a Low-risk Deployment Air Bag to regulate the amount of air bag necessary for the front passenger.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Senses and prevents wheel lockup, offering improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions.
Anti-lock Brake System with rough-road detection
Anti-lock brake system is capable of detecting if the vehicle is driving on a rough road by the oscillations in the wheel speed signals. Rough road is detected on off-road surfaces or trails, and ABS enters a different pressure control where it will hold the brake pressure for longer pulses.
Auto-reverse sun roof
Advanced sensing system automatically engages and reverses the sun roof (to the open position) when an obstruction exists.
Auto-reverse windows
Automatically engages and reverses the window (to the down position) when an obstruction exists.
BeltAlert
Periodically activates a chime and illuminates an icon in the instrument cluster to remind the driver to buckle up if a vehicle is driven without being properly belted.
Child seat anchor system
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is designed to ease installation of compatible aftermarket child seats.
Child-protection rear-door locks
Disables the rear doors' inside-release handle via a small lever on the door-shut face.
Constant-force Retractors (CFR)
Distribute force or load exerted on a seat belt, and then gradually release seat-belt webbing in a controlled manner.
Crumple zones
Designed to compress during an accident in order to absorb energy from an impact, decreasing transfer of that energy to occupants.
Door Alert
Reverses sliding doors if there is an obstruction.
Digressive load-limiting seat belts
Retractor senses a vehicle impact and immediately applies a load to the seat belt in order to properly position the occupant before the full load of the vehicle impact is imparted onto the occupant. It then reduces the seat-belt load in order to moderate forces imparted onto the occupant during the impact event.
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Adjusts braking pressure front to rear, based on weight distribution of passengers and cargo in order to minimize brake dive during hard braking.
Energy-absorbing steering column
The manual-adjust steering column utilizes two hydroformed coaxial tubes that can move relative to each other in order to allow the column to move forward for enhanced energy absorption during a crash. The power-adjust steering column employs a calibrated-bending element that collapses during column stroke for optimal energy management.
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 interior lighting, flashing hazard lamps and unlocking doors after air-bag deployment. Also shuts off the flow of fuel to the engine.
Height-adjustable seat belts
Allows occupants to raise and lower the shoulder belt. This system encourages seat-belt usage by offering a more comfortable fit.
Hill-descent Control (HDC)
Allows smooth and controlled descent on rough or slippery terrain without the driver having to touch the brake pedal. The system applies brakes to each wheel individually when needed in order to reduce forward motion when negotiating down steep grades.
Hill-start Assist (HAS)
Assists drivers when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill by maintaining the level of brake pressure applied for a short period of time after a driver's foot is removed from the brake pedal. If throttle is not applied within a short period of time after the driver's foot is removed from the brake pedal, brake pressure will be released.
Inflatable knee blocker
An air bag for the driver's knees that deploys whenever the primary driver air bag deploys, helping position the driver relative to the primary air bag.
Inside emergency trunk release
A glow-in-the-dark release handle that may be activated in the event of an adult or child being inadvertently trapped inside the trunk.
Interior head-impact protection
Interior pillars above the beltline and instrument panel, including areas around the windshield and rear-window headers, roof and side-rail structures, and shoulder-belt turning loops specifically designed to limit head-impact force.
Low-risk deployment air bag
Front-passenger air bag uses unique shape, venting, folding patterns, advanced inflators or a combination of these four technologies to position and inflate the restraint properly for a belted passenger, while also meeting federal safety requirements for out-of-position, small occupants and rear-facing infant seats. Occupants are advised to always sit properly in their seats with the seat belt fastened. Children 12 years old and younger should always be seated in the back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system, or have the seat belt positioned correctly for their age and weight.
Octagonal frame-rail tips
Designed to collapse in a controlled manner during a frontal or offset front impact, decreasing transfer of energy to occupants.
Occupant-classification System (OCS)
Measures the conditions for activation or deactivation of the front-passenger side air bag based on the weight of the occupant. Occupants are advised to always sit properly in their seats with the seat belt fastened. Children 12 years old and younger should always be seated in the back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system or have the seat belt positioned correctly for their age and weight.
Power-adjustable pedals
Allows brake, accelerator and clutch (if equipped) pedals to move toward or away from the driver in order to help achieve a safe and comfortable seating position for improved vehicle control.
Rain-sensing wipers
A driver convenience feature that automatically senses moisture on the windshield and activates wipers.
Sentry Key engine immobilizer
Utilizes an engine key that has an embedded transponder with a pre-programmed security code to discourage vehicle theft. When the key is inserted into the ignition, the controller sends a random number to the transponder, and the engine is allowed to start. If an incorrect key is used, the engine will shut off after a few seconds.
Side-occupant protection system
Includes side-curtain air bags with extended up-time, tethers and roll-detection system that deploy in certain rollover situations and side-impact events. The system utilizes information from multiple sensors in order to determine the severity and type of the impact.
Signal mirrors
Signal lamp built into the housing of exterior mirrors allows turn signals to be viewed from the front, as well as the sides and rear of the vehicle in order to alert oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
SmartBeam headlamps
Intelligent headlamp system adjusts to ambient light and oncoming traffic in order to deliver maximum lighting.
Supplemental side air bags
Provide enhanced protection to the driver and front outboard passenger in certain impacts. Supplemental side air bags are housed within the outboard side of each front seat.
Supplemental side-curtain air bags
Extend protection to all outboard front- and rear-seat passengers, including third-row outboard passengers in vehicles so equipped. The system includes sensors, adjacent to both front-and rear-seat occupants, that are calibrated to deploy the side airbag and curtain during impacts that require air bag occupant protection.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Helps to keep driving wheels from spinning during acceleration from a stop or during slow speeds by applying individual brakes alone or in combination with engine torque limitation to prevent wheel slip.
Voice Command
Chrysler Group LLC's hands-free voice recognition system helps drivers keep their eyes on the road. Many features are operable using Voice Command, including selection of radio stations, SIRIUS satellite radio channels and navigation destinations. Voice Command is standard with Uconnect Phone.
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