A Guide to the 2019 Toyota Safety Sense

Toyota cars have long been known for their safety and reliability. To keep with this tradition, Toyota has created Safety Sense, a suite of drivers’ assistance features which is now a standard addition on many of their newest car models. Learn how the Toyota Safety Sense can help protect you and your family on the road.

Pre-Collision System 

The pre-collision system is designed to prevent potential crashes. It uses radar sensors, also known as lane sensors, and an in-vehicle camera to detect the presence of a pedestrian in front of the car. If the camera and sensors detect that a collision is likely, the system will provide visual and audio alerts. After you receive the alerts, if you begin to apply the brakes, then Brake Assist may take over and apply additional pressure on the brakes to come to a stop in time. The pre-collision system with pedestrian detection is available on models such as the Avalon, Camry, Land Cruiser, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, and Sienna.

Lane Departure Alert

Lane departure alert is available on all Toyotas equipped with Safety Sense and is designed to detect drifting from the lanes on roads that have visible lane markings. It will activate when drifting is detected above 32 miles per hour, and will provide you with both a visual and audio alert. These alerts will help you find your bearing and make any necessary adjustments to get back into the lane.

Steering Assist

Electronic Power Steering and Steering Assist 50 is available on the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, RAV4, and the Sienna. When it activates, it detects unintentional drifting and makes small steering corrections to help direct your vehicle back into its designated lane.

Automatic High Beams

The Automatic High Beam provides better illumination which will enable you see more clearly at night while minimizing the distraction to other drivers. The Automatic High Beams will activate once the vehicle accelerates over 25 miles per hour. The Beams utilize the in-vehicle camera to detect the presence of head and taillights from other vehicles on the road, automatically adjusting between high and low beams. The high beams are useful for indicating the presence of pedestrians and obstacles.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

The Dynamic Radar Crusie Control is designed to keep your vehicle at a constant speed when traveling on the highway. All you need to do is set your preset speed, and the system will use the front grille-mounted radar and in-vehicle cameras to detect when vehicles in front of you are driving at a slower speed and adjust your speed settings to prevent a collision. Once your path is free, your vehicle will resume its set speed. The DRCC system is available on the Highlander, Land Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, RAV4, Corolla, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, and Sienna.

Find out how Toyota Safety Sense can help you become a better driver, by stepping into the dealership and testing it on one of their new vehicles.

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