Pre-Collision Braking System
Pre-Collision Braking System
When there is the risk of a rear-end collision with an obstacle in front , the EyeSight system helps to prevent or minimize a collision by warning the driver . If the driver still does not take evasive action to avoid a collision , the brakes can be automatically applied just before the collision in order to reduce impact damage , or if possible , prevent the collision . If the driver takes evasive action to avoid a collision , Pre-Collision Braking Assist will operate in order to help the driver to prevent or minimize the collision . This system can be effective not only with direct rear-end collisions , but also with offset rear-end collisions . This function can be activated when the select lever is in the “ D ”, “ M ” or “ N ” position .
WARNING
• Never use Pre-Collision Braking System and Pre-Collision Braking Assist to stop your car or avoid a collision under ordinary conditions . These functions cannot prevent collisions under all conditions . If the driver relies only on Pre- Collision Braking System for Brake operation , collisions may occur .
• When a warning is activated , pay attention to the front of the vehicle and its surroundings , and operate the brake pedal and / or take other actions if necessary .
• The EyeSight Pre-Collision Braking System is primarily designed to prevent rear-end collisions with other vehicles when possible or to minimize damage and injuries in the event of a collision . In addition to other vehicles , things such as motorbikes , bicycles and pedestrians can also be treated as obstacles . However , there may be cases when detection is not possible depending on a variety of conditions * 2 . For example , when a vehicle is viewed from the side , oncoming vehicle , vehicles approaching in reverse , small animals or children , or walls or doors are not likely to be detected .
• Pre-Collision Braking System will operate at the point when it determines that a collision cannot be avoided and is designed to apply strong braking force just before a collision . The result of this varies depending on a variety of conditions * 2 . Because of this , performance of this function will not always be the same .
• When Pre-Collision Braking System is activated , it will continue to operate even if the accelerator pedal is partially depressed . However , it will be canceled if the accelerator pedal is suddenly or fully depressed .
• If the driver depresses the brake pedal or turns the steering wheel , the system may determine that this constitutes evasive action by the driver , and the automatic braking control may not activate in order to allow the driver full control .
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