Toyota Safety Sense™ offers a safety package that allows drivers in Antlers, OK and Greenville, TX to drive with confidence. With this advanced system—that includes the Toyota Pre-Collision System—you and your passengers will be safe no matter where life takes you. But how does the Toyota Pre-Collision System work?
By using a front-facing camera and a laser, this pre-collision system offers an alert when you need to hit the brakes when it finds objects in your path. In some cases, it can even bring your vehicle to a complete stop. Learn more about the Toyota Pre-Collision System details with our guide below.
How Does the Toyota Pre-Collision System Work?
So, how does the Toyota Pre-Collision System work to help you avoid accidents? As described above, the Toyota Pre-Collision System relies on advanced road-monitoring technologies to help mitigate collisions. Here are the functions of the Toyota Pre-Collision System:
- Pre-Collision Warning: The system detects a high possibility of a collision and warns you by sounding a buzzer and flashing both an icon and warning message on your multi-information display to take evasive action. If you have the accelerator strongly depressed, the system will warn you of that as well.
- Pre-Collison Brake Assist: If the system determines that the detected object is another vehicle, it will automatically perform a moderate brake. If the system determines that the driver’s brake operation is insufficient, it will automatically increase braking power.
- Pre-Collision Brake Control: This feature activates if the system determines that there is an extremely high chance of a collision. The brakes are automatically applied to either assist in avoiding the collision or to mitigate the impact of the collision.
- Emergency Steering Assist: If there is a high possibility of a collision, there is sufficient space in the lane to perform evasive maneuvers, and if the driver is operating the steering wheel, emergency steering assist helps to maintain vehicle stability and prevent lane departure.
- Intersection Collision Avoidance Support (Left/Right Turn): When turning left/right at an intersection and the system detects another vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, it activates pre-collision warning and pre-collision braking if it determines that there’s a high chance of a collision.
- Acceleration Suppression at Low Speed: The system detects the possibility of a collision when driving at low speed with the accelerator depressed. Upon detection, the system can restrain engine output or apply brakes to weaken acceleration.
Toyota Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
In your Toyota vehicle that has the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, the system scans your surroundings while you make turns or proceed forward on your route. The latest system has enhanced intersection support with improved detection range capabilities. Under certain circumstances, this system can detect oncoming vehicles in more than one lane while turning and vehicles approaching from a lateral direction. What’s more, along with Bicyclist and Pedestrian Detection, TSS 3.0 even offers motorcyclist detection in certain situations.
What Features are Included with Toyota Safety Sense™?
There are a number of different versions of the Toyota Safety Sense™ ystems that are available. These systems include TSS 3.0, TSS 2.5 & 2.5+, TSS 2.0, and TSS-P. Older models may have any version from TSS–P through TSS 2.5, while the latest models include the cutting-edge Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0).
Depending on which model catches your eye, you will have a number of Toyota Safety Sense™ packages that may come with your purchase. Here are a few features that are included in the latest version, TSS 3.0:
- Pre-Collision System (PCS)
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)
With such a strong range of exciting safety features available, you’ll want to make sure you secure the keys to a model that has everything you need. Contact our team to talk to an expert to make sure your new ride has the exact features you desire.
Upgrade with Toyota Safety Sense™ Today!
When you buy from Toyota of Paris, you can bring home one of our new Toyota or used cars equipped with Toyota Safety Sense™ technology. Now that you know more about this impressive feature, contact our Paris team to schedule a test drive for the model that’s right for your Sulphur Springs, TX needs. We look forward to helping you find your perfect match in Paris.
