Jeep Compass - Occupant Protection Systems; Pedestrian Acoustic Signalling System

SAFETY
134
PEDESTRIANACOUSTIC
SIGNALLINGSYSTEM
(where provided)
132)
During electric operation mode
("ELECTRIC"), children, pedestrians,
cyclists, animals and other road users
may not perceive the car, as the usual
noise produced by the heat engine is
absent: this constitutes an accident
hazard, particularly at low speeds, such
as in parking lots. Adapt your driving
style to traffic conditions. Observe
traffic conditions and actively intervene
according to the situation.
The car is equipped with a pedestrian
acoustic warning system, located on the
right side of the engine compartment,
fig. 126, capable of reproducing the
noise of the heat engine while driving in
electric mode, thus alerting people in the
vicinity of the car that it is approaching.
The intensity of the acoustic signal varies
depending on the speed.
126 5520785D
WARNING The warning is deactivated
when the vehicle is stationary or when
the automatic transmission lever is in the
“Park” (P) position.
NOTE The system, operating only at
vehicle speeds below 20 km/h, is always
active and cannot be deactivated.
WARNING
132) The pedestrian acoustic warning
system is a driving aid and was not
designed to avoid collisions. The driver
must never reduce their level of attention
while driving. Driving is always the
responsibility of the driver, who must take
into consideration the traffic conditions
to drive in complete safety. The driver
is always required to maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front and
from any persons and/or animals located
near the car. Failure to observe what is
described could cause a collision or
serious injuries to persons and/or animals
located near the car.
OCCUPANTPROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
features in your car are the occupant
restraint systems:
Occupant restraint system
functions
Seat belts
Supplementary restraint systems
(SRS) airbags
Child restraint systems.
Some of the safety features described in
this chapter may be standard equipment
on some models or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure,
contact a Jeep Dealership.
Important safety precautions
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum