The City Safety [1] is an auto brake technology that assists in reducing or avoiding traffic accidents at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h). It uses laser sensor that monitors an area approximately 6 m (20 ft) directly in front of the vehicle. The feature is programmed to respond if the car in front is either at a standstill or is moving more slowly in the same direction as the car itself. If City Safety determines a collision is unavoidable and the driver does not respond, it activates the vehicle's brakes and switches off the throttle. If the relative speed between the two vehicles is 9 mph (14 km/h) or less, a collision may be avoided completely. If the relative speed is above 9 mph (14 km/h) and up to approximately 30 mph (48 km/h), the consequences of the collision may be reduced considerably.
The system has several factors that should be kept in mind.
- When City Safety applies the brakes, the lights are illuminated to inform drivers behind about emergency braking.
- In cases where City Safety has stopped the vehicle, it will then release the brakes and the driver must apply the brakes to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
- It is always on at start-up and can be deactivated in the "Car Setting" menu.
- It does not respond to oncoming traffic. The driver can override City Safety by aggressively steering, accelerating, or braking. City Safety's performance is not affected by darkness or light, but may be affected by weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, or snow.
- The windshield needs to be clean and should remain free of any flags or decals.
- The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle and should never rely solely on the City Safety auto brake feature.
- Under normal driving condition, the feature is transparent to the driver and there are no settings to change.
- City Safety may help drivers avoid rear-end collisions and prevent whiplash injuries to passengers in the car ahead, as well.
- City Safety may reduce the cost of ownership due to reduced insurance rates and lower repair costs. [2]
The City Safety [1] is an auto brake technology that assists in reducing or avoiding traffic accidents at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h). It uses laser sensor that monitors an area approximately 6 m (20 ft) directly in front of the vehicle. The feature is programmed to respond if the car in front is either at a standstill or is moving more slowly in the same direction as the car itself. If City Safety determines a collision is unavoidable and the driver does not respond, it activates the vehicle's brakes and switches off the throttle. If the relative speed between the two vehicles is 9 mph (14 km/h) or less, a collision may be avoided completely. If the relative speed is above 9 mph (14 km/h) and up to approximately 30 mph (48 km/h), the consequences of the collision may be reduced considerably.
The system has several factors that should be kept in mind.
- When City Safety applies the brakes, the lights are illuminated to inform drivers behind about emergency braking.
- In cases where City Safety has stopped the vehicle, it will then release the brakes and the driver must apply the brakes to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
- It is always on at start-up and can be deactivated in the "Car Setting" menu.
- It does not respond to oncoming traffic. The driver can override City Safety by aggressively steering, accelerating, or braking. City Safety's performance is not affected by darkness or light, but may be affected by weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, or snow.
- The windshield needs to be clean and should remain free of any flags or decals.
- The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle and should never rely solely on the City Safety auto brake feature.
- Under normal driving condition, the feature is transparent to the driver and there are no settings to change.
- City Safety may help drivers avoid rear-end collisions and prevent whiplash injuries to passengers in the car ahead, as well.
- City Safety may reduce the cost of ownership due to reduced insurance rates and lower repair costs. [2]