Safety
For an entry-level vehicle the Compass comes stacked with safety features. Side curtain airbags, traction control, an electronic stability system and antilock brakes all come standard at the $15,985 entry price.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released crash-test results for the Compass' sibling, the Dodge Caliber. It received a Good rating, the best possible, in the frontal crash test, but got a Marginal score, the second worst possible, in both side-impact and rear-impact tests. While the two vehicles aren't identical, the results should be similar for the Compass.
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Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering w ...
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency
braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing
the rate and amount of brake app ...
Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the
LOCK/OFF position. The only approved method of towing without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing ...