2011 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 218
2011 Lexus GS 450h Manual
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2-4. Using other driving systems PCS (Pre-Collision System)∗ When the radar sensor detects possibility of a frontal collision. Pre-collision systems such as the brakes and seat belts are automatically engaged to lessen impact and injuries to occupants as well as vehicle damage.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
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PCS (Pre-Collision System)
∗
∗
:
If equipped
When the radar sensor detects possibility of a frontal collision. Pre-colli-
sion systems such as the brakes and seat belts are automatically engaged
to lessen impact and injuries to occupants as well as vehicle damage.
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Pre-collision seat belts (front seats only)
If the pre-collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the pre-
collision system will retract the seat belt before the collision occurs.
The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or loses
control of the vehicle. (
→
P. 77)
However, the system will not operate in the event of skidding when the
TRAC/VSC systems are disabled.
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Pre-collision brake assist
When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision, the system applies
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is
depressed.
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Pre-collision braking
When there is a possibility of a frontal collision, the system warns the driver
using a warning light, warning display and buzzer. If the system determines
that a collision is unavoidable, the brakes are automatically applied to
reduce the collision speed. Pre-collision braking can be disabled using the
pre-collision braking off switch.
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AVS
If the system determines that the collision is unavoidable, the operation of
AVS (
→
P. 212) helps prevent the vehicle front from going down when
hard brakes are applied.