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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
Radar sensor
Detects vehicles or other obsta-
cles on or near the road ahead and
determines whether a collision is
imminent based on the position,
speed, and heading of the obsta-
cles.
Grille cover
Radar sensor
Safety systems such as the brakes and seat belts are automatically
engaged to lessen impact and injuries to occupants as well as vehicle dam-
age when the radar sensor detects an unavoidable frontal collision.
n Pre-collision seat belts (front seats only)
The seat belts are immediately retracted as the effect of the pretensioner is
increased (→P. 35 ), to provide even greater constraining force to protect
the driver and passengers. In the event of sudden braking or skidding, the
system will operate even if no obstacle has been detected.
n Pre-collision brake assist
Applies greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is
depressed.
n Pre-collision AVS
If the system determines that the collision is unavoidable, the operation of
AVS (→P. 1 58 ) helps prevent the vehicle front from going down when
hard brakes are applied.
n Obstacles not detected
The sensor cannot detect plastic obstacles such as pylons. There may also be occa-
sions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals, bicycles, motorcycles,
trees, or snowdrifts.
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