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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to
various driving situations. Be aware,
however, that these systems are
supplementary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving assist
systems
ECB (Electronically Controlled
■
Brake System)
The electronically controlled system
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
■
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a
slippery road surface
Brake assist
■
Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a
panic stop situation
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
■
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
Secondary Collision Brake
■
When the airbag sensor detects a colli-
sion, the brakes and stop lights are
automatically controlled to reduce the
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vehicle speed and that helps reduce
the possibility of further damage due to
a secondary collision.
TRAC (Traction Control)
■
Helps to maintain drive power and pre-
vent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads
Hill-start assist control
■
Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steer-
■
ing) (if equipped)
Adjusts the front wheel turning angle in
accordance with the vehicle speed and
steering wheel movement
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) (if
■
equipped)
Contributes to the turning characteris-
tics and responsiveness of the vehicle
by adjusting the rear wheel angle of the
vehicle in accordance with steering
wheel movement.
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
■
Employs an electric motor to reduce
the amount of effort needed to turn the
steering wheel.
Adaptive Variable Suspension Sys-
■
tem
By independently controlling the
damping force of the shock absorbers
for each of the 4 wheels according to
the road and driving conditions, this
system helps riding comfort with supe-
rior vehicle stability, and helps good
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