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Features on new models in Japanese market:
diversified driving support equipment enhances preventive safetyAdoption of pre-crash system, lane departure preventing system and the like shows a significant expansion

Feb. 10, 2010 No.849
 
Index
Toyota: S-VSC on the SAI, Prius and Wish, VDIM on the Mark X and Crown Majesta
Honda: the STEPWGN is installed with the collision mitigation brake system to prevent...
Nissan: The Fuga and Skyline Crossover enjoy many advanced driving support equipment
Mazda/Mitsubishi/Suzuki/Fuji Heavy Industries: Main features on the new models launched in...

 

Executive Summary

  Reported below is the summary of major equipment on new passenger cars launched by Japanese automotive manufacturers in the Japanese domestic market in 2009. The new passenger cars counted 18 models composed of newly introduced models and fully redesigned models, including six (Toyota brand) and three (Lexus brand) models from Toyota, two models each from Nissan, Honda and Suzuki, one model each from Mazda, Mitsubishi and Fuji Heavy Industries (excluding OEM models).

  Among driving stability equipment, the active torque control 4WD which optimize the torque distribution to front and rear wheels according to the road surface and driving condition, and vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering have been widely installed. Regarding collision safety, standard installation of front-seat active head restraints and front-seat side airbags has increased and adoption of rear-seat side airbags has started.

  Among driving support functions, the equipment to enhance preventive safety such as the pre-crash system which avoids a collision, radar cruise control which keeps a safe distance from the vehicle driving ahead, lane departure preventing system, and so on, has increased the variety and installation.

  Regarding enhanced visibility features, the installation of LED head lamps and rain-drop sensitive windshield wiper system has expanded. For comfort and convenience, the right and left independent temperature control air conditioner and front seat heater are adopted increasingly.

 

Japanese auto manufacturers: Main features on the new models launched in domestic market in 2009


Equipped as standard in all grades

Equipment Models equipped
Collision
safety		 Front-seat active
head restraints		 Toyota SAI, Toyota Mark X, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado,
Toyota Prius, Toyota Wish, Toyota Crown Majesta,
Lexus HS250h, Lexus RX450h/350, Nissan Fuga,
Nissan Skyline Crossover, Honda STEPWGN, Honda Insight,
Mazda Axela, Subaru Legacy
Rear- (right and left) seat
side airbags		 Toyota Crown Majesta
Visibility
enhancing
features		 LED headlamps Lexus HS250h, Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Rain-drop sensitive
windshield wipers		 Toyota Crown Majesta, Lexus RX450h/350, Nissan Fuga
Comfort and
convenience		 Front seat heater Lexus IS250C

Equipped as standard on certain grades

Equipment Models equipped
Driving
stability		 Active torque control 4WD Toyota Wish, Lexus RX450h/350, Nissan Fuga,
Suzuki Kizashi, Subaru Legacy
Collision
safety		 Rear- (right and left) seat
side airbags		 Lexus HS250h, Lexus RX450h/350
Driving
support		 Pre-crash system Toyota SAI, Toyota Mark X, Toyota Prius, Toyota Crown
Majesta, Lexus HS250h, Nissan Fuga, Honda STEPWGN
Radar cruise control Toyota SAI, Toyota Mark X, Toyota Prius,
Toyota Crown Majesta, Lexus HS250h,
Nissan Fuga, Honda STEPWGN, Subaru Legacy
Lane departure
preventing system		 Toyota SAI, Lexus HS250h, Nissan Fuga
Visibility
enhancing
features		 LED headlamps Toyota SAI, Toyota Prius, Lexus RX450h/350
Rain-drop sensitive
windshield wipers		 Toyota SAI, Toyota Mark X, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado,
Lexus HS250h, Mazda Axela, Subaru Legacy
Comfort and
convenience		 Front seat heater Toyota Mark X, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Prius,
Toyota Crown Majesta, Lexus HS250h, Lexus RX450h/350,
Nissan Fuga, Nissan Skyline Crossover, Suzuki Kizashi

Equipped as optional

Equipment Models equipped
Collision
safety		 Rear- (right and left) seat
side airbags		 Toyota SAI
Driving
support		 Pre-crash system Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Lexus IS250C, Lexus RX450h/350,
Nissan Skyline Crossover, Suzuki Kizashi
Radar cruise control Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Lexus IS250C, Lexus RX450h/350,
Nissan Skyline Crossover, Suzuki Kizashi
Lane departure
preventing system		 Toyota Crown Majesta, Nissan Skyline Crossover
Comfort and
convenience		 Front seat heater Toyota SAI, Subaru Legacy

Toyota: S-VSC on the SAI, Prius and Wish, VDIM on the Mark X and Crown Majesta

 

  Toyota launched six models from Toyota brand in 2009 Most of them are high class cars and are furnished with plenty of advanced features.

  Among driving stability equipment, Toyota installed the S-VSC, which coordinated VSC (vehicle stability control) and electric power steering, on the SAI, Prius and the Wish as standard. The company equipped the VDIM (vehicle dynamics integrated management), which applies an integrated control to the engine, steering and brake systems, on the Mark X and Crown Majesta as standard on certain grades.

  Regarding collision safety equipment, all six models were installed with front-seat side airbags and curtain airbags, and four models were equipped with driver knee airbag as standard. Additionally, on the Crown Majesta, the company adopted the rear seat side airbags and front passenger knee airbag as standard, and rear seat center airbag as standard on certain grades.

  Among driving support functions, the pre-crash (frontal) safety system to avoid collisions and to mitigate the damage caused by a collision is available with five models as standard or optional. The SAI and Crown Majesta have a rear end pre-crash safety system, and the Crown Majesta adopts the front-side pre-crash safety system as optional. Regarding visibility enhancing features, the intelligent AFS is installed in the Crown Majesta as standard. When cornering, the system provides optimal light distribution by moving the light beam. The SAI and Prius, the hybrid exclusive models, adopted electric-power saving LED headlamps as standard on certain grades.

  For comfort and convenience, the comfortably warmed seat (front seats) or driver/front-passenger seat heater is available with the Mark X, Land Cruiser Prado, Prius and Crown Majesta as standard on certain grades, and with the SAI as optional.

 

Toyota: New passenger car models launched in domestic market in 2009 (new models and fully-remodeled cars)

  Launch Market positioning, character and characteristics Targeted
monthly
sales
Toyota
Brand		 SAI Dec. 2009   The second hybrid-only model from Toyota brand. The model employs the hybrid system with reduction mechanism. It is a high class sedan with excellent environmental performance and interior comfort. 3,000
Mark X Oct. 2009   The second generation model of the authentic FR sedan. The overall width and treads were widened by 20mm to make the center of gravity as low as possible. The model pursued the dynamic exterior styling and stable driving performance. The V6 3.5L engine is newly employed. 3,000
Land Cruiser
Prado		 Sep. 2009   The fourth generation model of the mid-sized SUV. The improvement of full-frame structure and increased body rigidity achieved smoother ride comfort than ever. The model offers both good driving stability on urban roads/expressways and off-road driving performance. 1,000
Prius May 2009   The third generation model of the Prius. The model employs the newly developed hybrid system with reduction mechanism. The improved aerodynamics and well studied energy efficiency throughout the vehicle resulted in the 10/15 mode fuel efficiency of 38km/L. 10,000
Wish Apr. 2009   The second generation model of the minivan with three-row seats for seven persons. The engine employs the valve control mechanism which continuously varies intake-valve lift and timing. The system improved the fuel efficiency by up to 15% comparing to the former model. 6,000
Crown Majesta Mar. 2009   The fifth generation model of the high end sedan from Toyota brand. The wheelbase was lengthened by 75mm to provide more spacious interior. The overall length was kept within 5m taking the handling easiness into account. 1,000
Lexus
Brand		 HS250h Jul. 2009   The first hybrid-only model from Lexus brand. Among premium sedans, the model attained both high fuel efficiency (23km/L at 10/15 mode test) and high driving performance at the same time. 500
IS250C Jul. 2009   A convertible model developed on the base of the IS250, an intelligent sport sedan. It employs the metal-top that is opened and closed electrically. The model accommodates four adults comfortably. 100
RX450h/350 Apr./Jan.
2009		   A new crossover model as a fusion of a high class sedan and an SUV. The RX450h is a hybrid model of which driving performance is comparable to cars with 4.5L engines. The RX350 has a V6 3.5L engine and a six-speed AT. 650
(Note) According to the press releases on new models.

Toyota: Main features on the new Toyota brand models launched in domestic market in 2009
◎ = Standard on all grades, ○ = Standard on some grades, △ = Optional

 

  SAI Mark X Land
Cruiser
Prado		 Prius Wish Crown
Majesta
Dec. 2009 Oct. 2009 Sep. 2009 May 2009 Apr. 2009 Mar. 2009

 

Driving stability

S-VSC (coordinated control of EPS+VSC)         ◎  
S-VSC & TRC ◎     ◎    
VSC & TRC     ◎      
VDIM (with active steering
integrated control function)		   ○△       ○
Active torque control 4WD         ○  
ABS with EBD & brake assist ◎   ◎ ◎ ◎  
ABS with EBD & VSC & TRC & EPS   ○△       ◎
Vehicle-speed-sensitive
electric power steering		 ◎     ◎ ◎  
Variable flow power steering     ◎      
VGRS (variable gear ratio steering)   ○       ○
AVS (adaptive variable
suspension System) (Note 1)		   ○ ○      
Electronically controlled
rear air suspension		     ○△      
Electronically controlled air suspension
(with AVS)		           ◎
Navigation coordinated control
(informing of stop signs) (Note 2)		   △   △    
Navigation coordinated control
(NAVI AI-SHIFT)		   △ △   △  
Navigation coordinated control
(NAVI AI-AVS)		     △      

Collision safety

Driver dual-stage airbag     ◎      
Front-passenger dual-stage airbag           ◎
Front-seat side airbags/Front- and
rear-seat curtain shield airbags		 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
Rear- (right and left) seat side airbags △         ◎
Driver knee airbag ◎ ◎ ◎     ◎
Front-passenger knee airbag           ◎
Rear-seat center airbag (Note 3)           ○
Front-seat unfastened seatbelt warning
lamp (blinking type) + audible reminder		 ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
Front-seat active head restraints ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
Pre-crash seatbacks (Note 4)           △

Driving support functions

Intelligent parking assist (with
parking space estimation function)		   △   ○△ △ △
Back guide monitor with a
voice-guidance function		 ◎   △   △ ◎
Clearance sonar & back sonar △ ○△        
Wide-view front monitor (Note 5) △   △   △  
Side monitor     △     △
Night view
(with pedestrian-detection function)		           △
Pre-crash safety system
(millimeter-wave radar type)		 ○ ○△ △ ○△   ○
Pre-crash safety system (millimeter-wave
radar/stereo-camera fusion type)		           △
Back pre-crash safety system
(millimeter-wave radar type)		 △         △
Front and side pre-crash safety system
(millimeter-wave radar type) (Note 6)		           △
Emergency brake signal ◎     ◎   ◎
Radar cruise control
(with brake control function)		 ○ ○△ △ ○△   ○△
Lane keeping assist ○         △
Hill start assist control ◎ ○△ ○ ◎   ◎
Downhill assist control     ○      
Mode switch (normal/eco-drive/
EV/sport/snow) (Note 7)		 ◎ ◎   ◎    
Multi terrain select & multi terrain monitor
& multi terrain ABS (Note 8)		     △      
Crawl control (Note 9)     △      
Wheels' steering angle display function     ◎      

Visibility enhancing features

Intelligent AFS △ ○       ◎
LED headlamps ○     ○    
Discharge headlamps ○         ◎
Auto on/off headlamps ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ ◎
Front fog lamps ○△ ○△ ◎ ○ ○△ ◎
Rear fog lamp (right/right and left) △ △ △ △ △ ○△
Rain-drop sensitive intermittent
windshield wipers		 ○ ○ ○     ◎
Auto dimming inner rearview mirror   ○ ○     ◎
Electrically foldable door mirrors
with side turn lamp		   ◎ ◎ ◎   ◎
Rain clearing door mirrors with heater   ○△       ◎
Door mirrors: automatically and electrically
foldable/rain clearing with heater/
reverse gear linked/with memory function		 ○          

Comfortable equipment

Fully automatic air conditioner with right
and left independent temperature control
function (with pollen removal mode)		 ◎ ◎ ◎     ◎
Solar powered ventilation system & remote
air conditioning system (Note 10)		       △    
Automatic air conditioner for rear zone           ○
Clean (cabin) air filter     ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎
Anti-mite allergen seat cover material
(for first- and second-row seats)		         ○ ○
Automatic air intake switching system
with an exhaust gases detector		           ◎
Plasma cluster ○ ○     ○ ◎

Convenient equipment

Multi-information display ◎   ◎     ◎
Touch tracer display (Note 11)       ○△    
Hybrid system indicator ◎          
Eco-drive indicator ◎       ◎  
Eco-drive monitor (Note 12)       ◎    
Remote touch (Note 13) ◎          
Head-up display       △    
Eight-way power seat (driver)/
4-way power seat (front passenger)		 ○ ○△ ○     ◎
Microcomputer pre-set driving position
system (steering/seat/mirrors)		 ○         ◎
Driver power seat easy access system ○ ○△       ◎
Front comfortably heated seats △ ○△ ○     ○△
Front ventilated seats           ○△
Driver/front-passenger seat heater       ○    
Driver electric lumber support   ○△ ◎     ◎
Steering wheel switches ◎ ○ ◎   △ ◎
Electric tilt/telescopic steering column ○ ○       ◎
Smart entry & start system ◎ ○△ ◎ ○△ ○△ ◎
Source: Toyota's press releases on new models, Toyota brand on-line catalogs as of early January 2010
(Notes) 1. AVS (adaptive variable suspension system) combines mono-tube shock absorbers and damping force control by computer, to provide an excellent ride comfort, maneuverability and driving stability.
2. The navigation coordinated control on stop signs offers information as following: notifies the driver of a stop sign ahead, and warns the driver with voice if he or she does not start decelerating the vehicle despite the stop line is pretty close. If the car is equipped with the VDIM, the system supports the deceleration at the driver's emergency braking afterwards.
3. The rear-seat center air bag prevents secondary collision between rear occupants at a side collision, and mitigates the impact on head and upper arm of the occupant seated at opposite side of the collision. It has been installed for the first time in the world according to Toyota.
4. The pre-crash seatback, when the system determined a collision with the vehicles or obstacles ahead or the vehicles approaching from behind is highly expected, sets the rear seat reclining at proper state to mitigate the damage by the impact. It is installed for the first time in the world according to Toyota.
5. The wide view front monitor displays the conditions in front of the vehicle captured by a super-wide-angle camera. The system allows the driver to confirm the approaching vehicles at blind intersections and to see and check a wide area in front at starting and stopping.
6. The front-side pre-crash safety system corresponds to a diagonally front collision between two vehicles just met each other at an intersection. It was installed for the first time in the world (according to Toyota). With the possibility of collision increasing, it warns the driver, decelerates the vehicle, retracts the seatbelts, and enhances the response of the airbags.
7. By the mode switch, the SAI allows the driver to select either of normal mode, eco-drive mode with the highest priority on fuel efficiency or EV drive mode to drive only with the motor. The Mark X offers the sport/snow/eco mode. The Prius has the normal/eco-drive/EV drive/power mode to select. The power mode increases the response to the accelerator operation.
8. Any of them are the features to assist off-road driving. The multi-terrain select varies the traction controlling manner according to each mode selected by the driver out of four (mud & sand/loose rock/mogul/rock) to manage actual road conditions. The system also displays advices for the operation. The multi-terrain ABS optimizes the ABS control synchronizing with the multi-terrain select. The multi-terrain monitor allows the driver to confirm the road condition at six potentially blind spots around the vehicle with cameras installed at the front/rear/right/left part of the vehicle.
9. The crawl control functions to allow the driver to drive at an extremely slow speed through very rough off-road or slippery road surface with only steering operation.
10. The solar ventilation system ventilates the cabin of the parked vehicle with electricity generated by a solar panel built in the moon roof. The remote air conditioning system allows the driver to start activation of the air conditioner by a remote control operation away from the vehicle, to adjust the cabin temperature at boarding.
11. The touch tracer display indicates on the center instrument, when the driver operates audio and air conditioning switches located on the steering wheel, the switch that he or she currently touches. The driver's direction of eyes changes less than looking at those switches at his or her hand.
12. The eco-drive monitor displays the hybrid system indicator that shows the driver's accelerator operation and energy regeneration status, the latest fuel consumption and the history of the consumption, etc. Further, the system employed functions to display the eco-drive continuation level and one-point lessons, and so on.
13.

The remote touch is a system to operate the pointer on the navigation screen by touching the knob like controller with fingertips. The system has been installed in Lexus brand models, but this is the first time for Toyota brand. Toyota says it works to reduce the deviation from the driving posture.


■Toyota: the RX450h/350 from Lexus brand are furnished with advanced driving stability features

  Toyota adopted advanced driving stability equipment on Lexus brand models launched in 2009. The new crossover model, the RX450h/350, features as standard on certain grades the active torque control 4WD which distributes optimum torque to front/rear wheels according to the road surface and vehicle speed, electronically controlled air suspension which stabilizes the vehicle behavior by precise control, and electric active stabilizer which controls the roll angle of the vehicle properly, and so on.

  On the HS250h, the company equipped with advanced driving support functions such as the back pre-crash safety system, radar cruise control, lane keeping assist, and so on, as standard on certain grades.

Toyota: Main features on the new Lexus brand models launched in domestic market in 2009
◎ = Standard on all grades, ○ = Standard on some grades, △ = Optional
  HS250h IS250C RX450h/350
Jul. 2009 Jul. 2009 Apr./Jan.
2009

Driving stability

S-VSC (coordinated control of EPS+VSC) ◎    
VSC   ◎ ◎
ABS & brake assist & TRC ◎ ◎ ◎
VDIM   ◎ ◎
Tire pressure warning   ◎  
Active torque control 4WD     ○
Electronically controlled air suspension     ○
Electric active stabilizer (Note 1)     ○△

Collision safety

Driver dual-stage airbag ◎   ◎
Front-passenger dual-stage airbag ◎   ◎
Front-passenger twin chamber airbag   ◎  
Front-seat side air bags ◎ ◎ ◎
Front-/rear-seat curtain-shield airbags ◎   ◎
Rear- (right and left) seat side airbags ○△   ○△
Driver knee airbag ◎ ◎ ◎
Front-passenger knee airbag ◎ ◎ ◎
Front-seat active head restraints ◎   ◎

Driving support functions

Back-guide monitors ◎ ◎ ◎
Clearance sonar ○△ △ △
Wide-view front monitor ○△    
Side monitor     ◎
Pre-crash safety system (millimeter-wave radar type)   △ △
Pre-crash safety system
(millimeter-wave radar/stereo-camera fusion type)		 ○△    
Back pre-crash safety system (millimeter-wave radar type) ○    
Driver monitor ○    
Emergency brake signal ◎    
Radar cruise control (with brake control function) ○△ △ △
Lane keeping assist ○△    
Hill start assist control ◎   ◎

Visibility enhancing features

Intelligent AFS ◎ ◎ ◎
LED headlamps ◎   ○
Auto lighting system ◎ ◎ ◎
Pop-up headlamp cleaners ◎   ○
Front fog lamps ◎ ◎ ◎
Rain-drop sensitive intermittent windshield wipers ○   ◎
Auto dimming inner rearview mirror ○ ◎ ◎
Door mirrors with side turn lamp and heater
(with reverse gear linked tilt down function/memory function/
auto-antiglare function/automatically & electrically foldable type)		 ○    
Door mirrors with side turn lamp (with memory function/
antiglare function/automatically & electrically foldable type)		   ○ ○△

Comfortable equipment

Right and left side independent temperature control
air conditioner (with pollen removal mode) (Note 2)		 ◎ ◎ ◎
Clean (cabin) air filter (with pollen removal function) ◎ ◎ ◎
Automatic inside/outside air control with odor/exhaust sensors ○   ◎
Plasma cluster (with a negative ion generator) ○ ◎ ◎

Convenient equipment

Multi-information display ◎ ◎ ◎
Touch tracer function ○△    
Eco-drive indicator ◎   ◎
Remote touch ◎   ◎
Head-up display ○△   ○△
Driver/front-passenger ten-way power seat     ○
Driver/front-passenger eight-way power seat ◎ ◎ ○
Driver/front-passenger position memory ○   ○
Driver-seat power easy-access system     ○△
One-touch power walk-in seat (Note 3)   ◎  
Driver/front-passenger seat ventilation function ○   ○
Driver/front-passenger seat heater ○ ◎ ○
Driver electric lumber support   ◎  
Front-Passenger electric lumber support   ◎  
Rear-seat one-touch foldable head restraint (Note 4)   ◎  
Electric tilt/telescopic steering column ○ ◎ ◎
Smart entry & start system ◎ ◎ ◎
Source: Toyota's press releases on new models, Lexus brand on-line catalogs as of early January 2010
(Notes) 1. The electric active stabilizer controls the roll angle of the vehicle at cornering by activating the motor allocated at the center of the stabilizer, to provide an agile drive feeling and a comfortable ride.
2. The auto air conditioner on the IS250C automatically switches the close/open control according to opening/closing of the sunroof, to adjust the temperature optimally corresponding to the external temperature/insulation, and the air volume as well corresponding to the vehicle speed.
3. The one-touch power walk-in seat system folds the seatback forward automatically and slides the seat forward by operating the switch mounted at the shoulder portion of the front seat, to make rear-seat passengers' entry and exit easy.
4. The one-touch-fold rear-seat head restraint system allows the driver or front passenger to fold the rear head restraints forward and downward by reaching and pulling up the lever mounted at the front portion of rear center console, to get better rearward visibility when there is no rear passenger.

 

Honda: the STEPWGN is installed with the collision mitigation brake system to prevent rear-end collisions

 

  Honda equipped the STEPWGN as standard on certain grades with advanced driving support features such as the collision mitigation brake system + E-pretensioner (front seats) to prevent rear-end collisions and to reduce impact on occupants and vehicle damage, the adaptive cruise control which has a function to follow a vehicle in front at all ranges of speed, and so on.

  The company also installed the STEPWGN and Insight, a hybrid model, with the eco-assist which supports the driver to operate the vehicle in a fuel efficient manner by providing information on fuel consumption, etc.

 

Honda: New passenger car models launched in domestic market in 2009 (new models and fully-remodeled cars)

  Launch Market positioning, character and characteristics Targeted
monthly
sales
STEPWGN Oct. 2009   The fourth generation of the model developed in pursuance of the vehicle that offers joyful and easy transportation for all members of the family. The overall length and overall height were expanded by 50mm and 45mm, respectively, to secure a spacious interior, while the fuel efficiency was improved to 14.2km/L (10/15 mode). 6,000
Insight Feb. 2009   The HEV exclusive model created by installing the light weight and compact HEV system on the 5-number-sized five-door hatchback body. The Insight was named after the model of which production has been discontinued since July 2006. Aiming a full-scale penetration of the HEV, the base price was set at 1.89 million JPY (19,800 USD in North America). 5,000
(Note) According to the press releases on new models.

Honda: Main features on the new models launched in domestic market in 2009
◎ = Standard on all grades, ○ = Standard on some grades, △ = Optional

 

  STEPWGN Insight
Oct. 2009 Feb. 2009

 

Driving stability

VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist System)(ABS+TCS + side slip control) ○△ ○△
ABS with EBD + brake assist ◎  

Collision safety

Driver i-SRS airbag system (continuously variable volume type) ◎  
Front-seat i-side airbag (with front-passenger's posture detecting function)
(Note 1)		  ○△ ◎
Side curtain airbag system  ○△ ◎
Front active head restraint   ◎
Neck injury mitigating seats (first-row seats) ◎  
Driver-seat unfastened seatbelt warning buzzer & light ◎ ◎

Driving support functions

Rear-end collision mitigation brake system + E-pretentioner (front seats)
(Note 2)		 ○  
Adaptive cruise control ○  
Hill start assist function ○△  
Multi-view camera system (Note 3) ○△  
Side-view support mirror (Note 4) ○  

Visibility enhancing features

Discharge headlamps (HID) (with auto-leveler/auto-light control system) ○△ ○△
Fog lamps   ○
Active cornering light ○  
Intermittent windshield wiper linked with vehicle speed (with misting function) ◎  
Hydrophilic/heated door mirrors + water-repellent front door glass ○△ △
Electrically foldable remote control door mirrors ◎ ◎
Intermittent rear wiper with washer (reverse gear linked) ◎ △

Comfortable equipment

Fully automatic air conditioner ◎ ◎
Rear cooler ◎  
Rear heater ○  
Allergen-free/high performance deodorant filter ◎ ◎
Second/third-row woody flooring △  

Convenient equipment

Smart key system ○△ △
Keyless entry system (with answering/welcome-lamp function) ◎ ◎
Eco-assist (ECON mode) (Note 5) ◎ ◎
Second-row 60/40-split tip-up and slide seat
(with center walk-through mechanism) (Note 6)		 △  
Third-row under-floor-storable seat (Note 7) ◎  
Multi-information display ○ ◎
Rear-seat entertainment system △  
Source: Honda's press releases on new models and on-line catalogs as of early January 2010
(Notes) 1. The front-passenger posture detecting function of the front seat i-side airbag system detects the seating posture of the front passenger and if a serious injury by the airbag is predicted, the system deactivates the airbag deployment.
2. Collision-mitigation brake system + E-pretensioner (front seats ) detects vehicles ahead by millimeter-waves transmitted from the radar mounted inside of the front radiator grill. When rear-ending is predicted, the system alerts the driver with sound, display and body sensory warning. Further, if the system determines the collision is hardly avoidable, the system automatically applies a strong brake control and strongly retracts the seatbelts to increase the restraint efficiency. At an emergency brake, if the brake assist worked, the E- pretensioner system strongly retracts the seatbelts to improve the safety.
3. The multi-view camera system combines information from the four fish-eye CCD cameras located front and rear of the vehicle and lower part of left and right door mirrors with vehicle information such as vehicle speed and steering angle. Then the system analyzes using a computer to produce and display on the navigation screen the image according to the occasion, for example, the "ground view" which shows the road surface like an overhead view, the "front blind view" to reduce the invisible spots at a blind intersection and the "right and left side view" to pass by a narrow path in peace.
4. The side-view support mirror shows the image of the ground surface in front of the left-front wheel up to seven meters ahead that is normally a blind spot, for the driver's confirmation, through the reflection at the mirror mounted on the front portion of the door mirror to the mirror mounted on the front-passenger-side front pillar. The system supports the driver when pulling up close to the curb or meeting other vehicles on a narrow street.
5-1. The eco-assist supports the driver's fuel-efficient driving. The system has the coaching function which indicates the degree of eco-driving by changing color of the meter, the fuel efficiency informing function which allows the driver to browse the history of average fuel consumption on the navigation screen, the teaching function which shows the result after scoring the drive in view of fuel efficiency, and so on.
5-2. The ECON mode, once switched on, improves fuel efficiency by suppressing engine output, expanding the idling-stop coverage, increasing the charging electricity regenerated at vehicle deceleration and energy saving of air conditioner, and so on.
6. The second-row 60/40-split tip-up and slide seat (with center walk-through mechanism) allows the passengers' smooth moving among first- to third-row seats by folding the center seat of the second-row seats.
7. The third-row under-floor-storable seat system allows an easy storage of the third-row seat under the floor, to produce a flat and easy-to-use luggage space. The system is adopted first in the world in the class of small vehicles with a 2000cc engine. (according to Honda).

 

Nissan: The Fuga and Skyline Crossover enjoy many advanced driving support equipment

 

  Nissan installed the Fuga and Skyline Crossover with various advanced driving support equipment. The intelligent cruise control which follows the vehicle ahead in the range of speed from standing still to 100km/h and lane departure warning and preventing support system are equipped as standard with certain grades of the Fuga and as optional with the Skyline Crossover. On the Fuga, the intelligent pedal which presses back the accelerator pedal when the distance from the vehicle traveling ahead gets too short is installed as standard on certain grades.

 

Nissan: New passenger car models launched in domestic market in 2009 (new models and fully-remodeled cars)

  Launch Market positioning, character and characteristics Targeted
monthly
sales
Fuga Nov. 2009   The second generation model of Nissan's flagship premium sedan. Nissan provides the model with various safety technologies and environmental technologies as well as the driving performance and comfort beyond the level of traditional premium models and interior with high quality feeling. 800
Skyline
Crossover		 Jul. 2009    A new category crossover model as a fusion of a coupe and SUV. The model enhances the excellent driving performance pursued by the Skyline while provides a high quality ride comfort suitable for the high-class vehicle. A lot of advanced safety and comfortable features are available with the model. 200
(Note) According to the press releases on new models.

Nissan: Main features on the new models launched in domestic market in 2009
◎ = Standard on all grades, ○ = Standard on some grades, △ = Optional

 

  Fuga Skyline
Crossover
Nov. 2009 Jul. 2009

 

Driving stability

4WAS (4-wheel active steering) (Note 1) ○  
ATTESA E-TS (Electronically controlled torque split 4WD) (Note 2) ○  
VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) ◎ ◎
ABS + EBD ◎ ◎
Brake assist ◎ ◎
Speed-sensitive power steering   ◎
Sport-tuned suspension ○  
Comfort suspension ○△  

Collision safety

Driver and front-passenger seats SRS side airbag system ◎ ◎
SRS curtain airbag system ◎ ◎
Hazard lamps cooperative with airbag (Note 3) ◎  
Front-seat active head restraints ◎ ◎
Emergency brake operated pre-crash front seatbelts (Note 4) ○△ △
Driver-seat unfastened seat belt warning lamp and sound ◎ ◎
Brake pedal kicking-back suppression mechanism/
shock absorption pad for lower legs		 ◎  
Pop-up engine hood ◎  

Driving support functions

Back view monitor
(displayed in color, with width/distance/predicted track display function)		 ◎ ○
Side blind spot monitor
(displayed in color, with left hand body side/front end display function)		 ◎ ○
Around view monitor
(with top view/side blind spots/front view/front wide view/ back view/rear wide
view monitor, parking guidance function, camera-enabled sonar function)		   ○
Front side view monitor   △
Intelligent cruise control (Note 5) ○△ △
Intelligent pedal (distance control) (Note 6) ○△  
Hill start assist ◎  
Drive mode selector (Note 7) ◎  
LDW (lane departure warning)/LDP(lane departure prevention) (Note 8) ○△ △
FCW (forward collision warning) (Note 9) ○△ △
Intelligent brake assist (Note 10) ○△ △
Driving safety support system (Note 11) △  

Visibility enhancing features

Active AFS ○ ◎
Bi-xenon headlamp (with auto-leveling) ◎  
Auto lighting system ◎ ◎
Front fog lamps ◎ ◎
Electrically foldable remote control door mirror (with heater) ◎  
Electrically foldable remote control door mirrors   ○
Reverse tilt down door mirrors ○ ○
Vehicle speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper   ◎
Rain drop sensitive windshield wiper ◎  

Comfortable equipment

Ozone-safe fully-automatic air conditioner
(with right and left vents independent temperature adjusting function)		 ◎  
Intelligent air conditioning system
(plasmacluster ion(R) full automatic air conditioning, air intake/
recirculation automatic switching mechanism with exhaust gas sensor,
highly effective filter for removing pollen, odor and allergen)		   ◎
Plasmacluster (with sterilization function) ○  
Air conditioner with right and left independent temperature adjusting function   ◎
Forest air conditioner (Note 12) ○  
Clean filter (with pollen removal function) ○  
Odor/exhaust gas sensitive recirculation/fresh air automatic switching mechanism ○  
High performance filter (for removing pollen, odor and allergen) ○  
Active noise control (Note 13) ◎  
Floor carpet with deodorant function   △
Antibacterial treatment (steering wheel and shift knob) ◎ ◎

Convenient equipment

Steering wheel switches
(audio, navigator, hands-free phone and voice command)		 ◎ ◎
Intelligent key system ◎ ◎
Push-to-start engine starter ◎ ◎
Eco-pedal (Note 14) ○△  
Power driver's seat ◎ ◎
Power front-passenger's seat ◎ ○
Personal driving position memory system (Steering wheel,
driver seat, door mirrors, navigation system and air conditioner)		 ○  
Personal driving position memory system
(intelligent key linked steering wheel, driver seat and door mirrors)		   ○
Driver's lumber support (electrically adjusted)   ○
Front air conditioning seats ○△  
Front-passenger's power ottoman mechanism ○  
Front seats with heater   ○△
Rear power reclining seats (right and left) ○  
Rear seats with heater ○  
Rear-seat control switches built-in rear-center armrest
(audio, air conditioner and seat)		 ○  
Remote controlled foldable rear seat (electrical reposition type)   ◎
Electric tilt and telescopic steering column ○ ○
Fine vision meter (with vehicle information display)   ◎
Source: Nissan's press releases on new models and on-line catalogs as of early January 2010
(Notes) 1. The 4WAS (4-wheel active steer) gives larger front-wheel steer angle with smaller angular operation of the steering wheel, to reduce the driver's workload at low speed. At medium speed, rear wheels steer to same direction as front wheels, to provide both highly stabilized feeling and agile cornering performance. At high speed, the system maintains a secured steering feel suitable to the speed by controlling the rear-wheel steering angle.
2. The ATTESA E-TS (electronically controlled torque split 4WD) distributes driving force to front and rear wheels according to the driving condition, from dry surfaces to snowy road, to assure an always-stable driving performance.
3. The hazard lamps cooperative with airbag works automatically when any airbag was activated to blink the hazard lamps, thus informing drivers around of the emergency and dangerous situation.
4. The emergency brake operated pre-crash front seat belts retracts the belts by motors when the driver applies an emergency brake or the intelligent brake assist starts the brake control, to take in the slack building a sense of security. In case a collision cannot be avoided, the system provides occupants faster and assured restraint.
5. The intelligent cruise control maintains an adequate distance from the vehicle in front across the speed range from 0 to 100km/h. When the traffic in front slows down, the system decelerates the driver's vehicle, and if braking is necessary, alerts him or her with display and audible buzz. When the car in front stops, the system also stops the driver's vehicle. If there is no car in front and the driver is approaching a curve, the system controls deceleration according to the information of the navigation system.
6. The intelligent pedal (distance control) works as follows: (1) When the vehicle comes close to the vehicle in front and the driver depressed the accelerator, the system smoothly applies brakes to slow down. (2) If the driver kept pressing the accelerator, the system pushes back the pedal. (3) When brake operation is needed, the system warns the driver with display and sound, and pushes back the accelerator pedal. (4) When the navigation provided information indicating a curve ahead, and if the driver kept pressing the accelerator pedal, the system pushes back the pedal. This is the world-first function to support the driver to depress the accelerator pedal (according to Nissan).
7. The drive mode selector is Nissan's first vehicle-integrated control system to offer various mode of driving to the scene or driver's preference. The system integrates the control of the power-train, eco-pedal, 4WAS, cornering stability assist functions, and so on. The driver can select one out of following four modes: standard, eco, sport and snow.
8. The LDW (lane departure warning)/LDP (lane departure prevention) alerts the driver with an audible buzzer and visual display in case of unintentional lane departure when traveling at speeds faster than 70km/h. Further, the system controls brakes on each wheel for a short period to generate a force so that the vehicle stays in the lane.
9. The FCW (forward collision warning) alerts the driver with an audible buzzer and visual display if the vehicle approaches too close to the vehicle ahead when traveling at speeds of over 15km/h.
10. The intelligent brake assist warns the driver with a visual display and audible buzzer when the system predicted the possibility of a rear-end collision with the vehicle in front and determined the driver's emergency-avoidance operation is necessary. When the system determines that the collision is unavoidable with the driver's operation, it applies brakes to mitigate the damage of the rear-end collision.
11. The driving support system, utilizing the ITS (intelligent transport system), aims to reduce traffic accidents and to moderate traffic congestion. At intersections of poor visibility, the system alert the driver to various risks (bumping into each other as they enter the intersection, rear-ending a vehicle stopping at a stop sign, etc.) with an audible buzzer and visible display on the navigator-screen by communicating with the on-road infrastructure. (As of December 2009 the infrastructure has not been established.)
12. The forest air conditioning system brings an air of forest by creating a clean and comfortable air with the aroma diffuser, gently fluctuating breezes function, humidity control function, plasma cluster ions, automatic inside/outside air control with odor/exhaust sensors and high performance filter.
13. The active noise control produces opposite-phase sounds in four door speakers to compensate unpleasant muffled sound generated by synchronization with engine revolutions.
14. The eco-pedal notifies of and suppresses unnecessarily high engine speed and worsening fuel efficiency caused by driver's excessively pressing the accelerator pedal with increased counteracting force of the pedal. It activates when the driver selects the eco-mode.

 

Mazda/Mitsubishi/Suzuki/Fuji Heavy Industries: Main features on the new models launched in domestic market in 2009

 

  Mazda equipped the Axela with the idling stop system as standard on certain grades. The company also installed on the model the emergency signal system, which automatically flashes the hazard lamps in a high frequency at emergency brakes as standard, and the rear vehicle monitoring system, which detects and warns the driver of the vehicle approaching from rearward on the adjacent lane.

  Mitsubishi installed the LED head lamps as standard on the i-MiEV, an EV of which lease sales for the corporate bodies were started in July 2009.

  Suzuki equipped the Kizashi with nine airbags including the driver knee airbag and rear side airbags as standard. The company also furnished the model with the synergetic vehicle dynamic control, which coordinates the electronically controlled 4WD system and electric power steering as standard on certain grades.

  Fuji Heavy Industries equipped as standard on certain grade of the Legacy with the active torque split AWD which instantly control the torque distribution according to the driving conditions of the four wheels and with the SI radar cruise control with a vehicle following function at all speeds.

 

Mazda/Mitsubishi/Suzuki/Fuji Heavy Industries: New passenger car models launched in domestic market in 2009 (new models and fully-remodeled cars)

  Launch Market positioning, character and characteristics Targeted
monthly
sales
Mazda Axela Jun. 2009   The second generation of Mazda's core model, a sports compact. The model adopted the idling stop system, to improve environmental performance. The driving performance was also improved through weight reduction and reviewing aero dynamic characteristics. 2,000
Mitsubishi
Motors		 i-MiEV Jul. 2009   An EV, based on the "i", a mini-car. The model employs 16kWh lithium-ion batteries and a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor producing 47kW. The model is sold in lease to corporate bodies in FY 2009, and will be sold for the private use starting in April 2010. 1,400 as
sales target
for FY 2009
Suzuki Alto Dec. 2009   The seventh generation model developed under the concept, "a mini-vehicle, beloved of all generations, with user-friendliness combining resource saving performance and superb fuel efficiency." The fuel consumption of a 2WD version with CVT attained 24.5km/L (10-15 mode tests). 7,000
Kizashi Oct. 2009   A new sedan model developed with a quest for a sporty handling and comfortable ride. Suzuki, for its first time, entered to the premium mid-sized segment with this model. The company plans to launch the model in the US and Europe in the future. Build to
order
Fuji Heavy
Industries		 Legacy May 2009   The fifth generation of the company's core model. With the concept of "Grand touring innovation", the driving performance and safety were upgraded, while interior space and environment performance were also improved. 3,000 with all
the series
combined
(Note) According to the press releases on new models.

Mazda/Mitsubishi: Main features on the new models launched in domestic market in 2009
◎ = Standard on all grades, ○ = Standard on some grades, △ = Optional

 

  Mazda Mitsubishi
Motors
Axela i-MiEV
Jun. 2009 Jul. 2009

 

Driving stability

DSC (Dynamic Stability Control System) ○  
4-wheel ABS + EBD + brake assist ◎  
ABS + EBD + brake assist   ◎

Collision safety

Front-seat side airbags/curtain airbags ○△  
Front-seat active head restraints ◎  
Driver/front-passenger unfastened seat belt warning ◎  
Driver-seat unfastened seat belt warning   ◎
Crushable brake pedal ◎  
Horizontal energy absorbing steering column system ◎  
Rear seat cargo intrusion protecting system (Note 1) ◎  

Driving support functions

Rear vehicle monitoring system (Note 2) △  
Back-guide monitor (parking support system) (Note 3) △  
Emergency signal system (Note 4) ◎  

Visibility enhancing features

Discharge headlamps (with auto-leveler/bi-xenon) △  
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) △  
LED headlamps   ◎
Auto lighting system ○△ ◎
Front fog lamps ◎  
Electrically foldable one-touch remote control door mirror ◎  
Electrically foldable remote control door mirror (hydrophilic type)   ◎
Frequency-adjustable intermittent windshield wipers ○  
Vehicle speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper (with mist mode)   ◎
Rain sensing wipers (windshield) ○△  
Reverse-gear-linked rear intermittent wiper and washer   ◎

Comfortable equipment

Driver/front-passenger independent control fully automatic air conditioner ◎  
Pollen removal filter ◎  
Clean air filter (with deodorizing function)   ◎
Deodorizing head lining   ◎

Convenient equipment

Advanced keyless entry system (radio-wave type) ◎  
Keyless operation system   ◎
Push-to-start button system ◎  
Steering wheel switches (audio) ◎  
Multi-information display ◎  
i-Stop (idling stop system) (Note 5) ○  
Eco-drive support system (Note 6) ○  
Single-nanotechnology catalyst (Note 7) ○  
Combination meters (Note 8)   ◎
Selector lever (Note 9)   ◎
On-board charger (AC200V/AC100V) (Note 10)   ◎
Source: Matsda and Mitsubishi Motors' press releases on new models and on-line catalogs as of early January 2010
(Notes) 1. The rear seat cargo intrusion protecting system uses strengthened seat-back frames and seat mounts, so that the occupant can hardly affected in case the cargo stored in the luggage compartment or boot move forward at emergency braking, etc.
2. The rear vehicle monitoring system alerts the driver with lighting on the indicators built in the door mirrors to the approach of the vehicles behind in the right and left lanes adjacent. The radar modules monitor the vehicles while travelling at speeds over 60km/h. When the driver operates the turn signal to the side where any vehicle is approaching, the system buzzes and recommends not to change the lane.
3. The back guide monitor (parking assist system) uses super-wide angle cameras to display a wide area. The correcting function adjusts the distortion of the image to display on the screen. At backing, the monitor displays a wide back view and the linear guidance such as the anticipated path of the vehicle linked with steering operation, to assist the driver.
4. The emergency signal system is Mazda's first active safety system. When an emergency brake is applied at speeds over 50km/h, the system automatically flickers the hazard lamps at high frequency, to alert the drivers behind.
5. The i-stop (idling stop system) adopts the combustion start method which injects fuel directly into the cylinders for restarting the engine. Comparing to the general idling stop systems which use the starter motor for restarting the engine, the time necessary for restarting was almost halved to 0.35sec. The 10-15 mode fuel efficiency of a 2.0L 2WD model with i-stop system showed an improvement by around 15% comparing to the former model.
6. The eco-drive support system displays the result and contribution to the environment attained by the eco-drive using the i-stop system on the multi-information display.
7. The world's first (according to Mazda) automotive catalyst employed a unique structure to embed the precious metal in the catalyst carrier. For that, Mazda applied a single-nanotechnology (finer technology than the nanotechnology). Without sacrificing the emission gases cleaning performance, the technology allowed a significant reduction of usage of precious metals for three-way catalysts, such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, and so on.
8. The combination meters includes a power meter (status of electric power consumption and energy recovery are visually displayed), a drive battery residual charge indicator (remaining power in the battery is displayed) and an available range indicator (rest of range estimated based on the latest average power consumption is displayed).
9. The selector lever allows the driver select one driving position out of three. The "D" position provides an excellent drive with strong torque which directly responds to the accelerator operation, to realize driving potential of the i-MiEV. The "Eco" position puts the driving performance under control, to realize a power saving drive. The "B" position applies the strongest recovery brake setting.
10. The i-MiEV has three charging methods: normal charging uses either 100V or 200V AC domestic supply and quick charging uses a quick charger of which source is 200V three-phase AC 50kW rating. Necessary time to a full charge is: around seven hours with 200V AC, around 14 hours with 100V AC and around 30 min up to 80% charge with a quick charger.

Suzuki/Fuji Heavy Industries:
   Main features on the new models launched in domestic market in 2009
◎ = Standard on all grades, ○ = Standard on some grades, △ = Optional

 

  Suzuki Fuji Heavy
Industries
Alto Kizashi Legacy
Dec. 2009 Oct. 2009 May 2009

 

Driving stability

VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)     ◎
ESP (electronic stability program:
vehicle driving stability assisting system)		   ◎  
i-AWD (Electronically controlled 4WD system +
synergetic vehicle dynamic control system) (Note 1)		   ○  
Active torque split AWD
(Electronically controlled AWD) (Note 2)		     ○
VTD-AWD (Variable Torque Distribution AWD) (Note 3)     ○
Center differential type 4WD with viscous LSD (Note 4)     ○
4-wheel ABS + EBD + brake assist ○△ ◎  
4-sensor and 4-channel ABS+EBD     ◎
Brake assist     ◎

Collision safety

Front-seat side air bags   ◎ ○△
SRS curtain airbag   ◎ ○△
Rear-seat SRS side airbags   ◎  
Driver SRS knee airbag   ◎  
Driver-seat seat belt warning lamp + reminder ◎ ◎ ◎
Front safety seat (Note 5)     ◎
Brake pedal kicking back suppression mechanism ◎ ◎  
Plastic bumper ○    

Driving support functions

SI-DRIVE (Subaru intelligent drive)     ◎
Pre-crash safety system (Note 6)   △  
Parking sensor   ◎  
Active cruise control system (Note 7)   △  
SI radar cruise control (Note 8)     ○
Electric parking brakes (with hill-holder function)     ◎

Visibility enhancing features

HID low beam lamps (with auto-leveling system)     ○△
Discharge headlamps (with auto-leveling system)   ◎  
Pop-up headlamp washer     ○△
Auto lighting system   ◎ ○△
Front fog lamps     ○
Rear fog lamp     ○△
Door mirrors with LED side turn lamp ○   ◎
Electrically foldable remote control door mirrors ○ ◎ ◎
Auto antiglare inner rearview mirror   ◎  
Intermittent windshield wipers
(rain drop sensitive, with mist mode)		   ◎  
Rain-drop sensitive automatic windshield wipers     ○△
Front wiper deicers     ○△
Heated door mirrors ○ ○ ○△

Comfortable equipment

Fully automatic air conditioner with right and left
independent temperature control function		   ◎ ○
Air conditioner (with antibacterial treatment/catechin air filter) ◎    
Driver seat heater ○    

Convenient equipment

Radio-wave keyless entry system (with answering function) ○ ◎ ◎
Keyless push-to-start system ○ ◎ ○△
10-way power seat (driver)   ◎ ○
8-way power seat (front-passenger)     ○
4-way power seat (front-passenger)   ◎  
Driver seat lifter ○   ○
Driver/front-passenger seat heater   ○ △
Driver seat position memorizing function   ◎  
Tilt steering ○ ◎ ◎
Telescopic steering   ◎ ◎
Steering wheel switches (audio)   ◎  
Multi-information display   ◎  
Information meter     ◎
ECO gauge     ◎
Shift-up indicator     ○
Source: Suzuki and Fuji Heavy Industries' press releases on new models and on-line catalogs as of early January 2010
(Notes) 1. The i-AWD, an electronically controlled 4WD system, based on the information on the road conditions and the drivers' operation, distributes an adequate torque to rear wheels before the system detects front wheels' slip, to assure smooth starting, accelerating and cornering. Further, Suzuki's unique synergetic vehicle dynamic control monitors the driving status totally with a steering wheel angle sensor and a yaw-rate sensor, to coordinately control the i-AWD and electric power steering.
2. The active torque split AWD always monitors the driving conditions of four wheels and engine torque to control instantaneously the torque distribution for front and rear wheels.
3. The VTD (variable torque distribution)-AWD (variable torque distribution electronically controlled AWD) variably controls, according to the driving conditions, the torque distribution ratio which is basically set by the center differential as 45% to front and 55% to rear wheels, to improve both change-direction capability while cornering and driving stability while travelling straight ahead.
4. Center differential type 4WD with viscous LSD split the torque 50%/50% normally. When front wheels or rear wheels slip, the viscous LSD rectifies the torque split, to transfer the driving power efficiently.
5. The front safety seats employ the highly rigid whiplash-mitigating seat structure which holds occupants' neck and torso simultaneously with the whole seat structure at a rear end collision.
6. The pre-crash safety system measures a distance from a vehicle travelling ahead with millimeter-wave radar. And if the system determines the possibility of a collision, alerts the driver with a warning buzz and visual display. And when the collision turns out imminent and the driver applies brakes, the pre-crash brake assist operates. When the system determines a crash is unavoidable, the pre-crash brake system automatically activates and pre-crash seat belt system (both driver and front-passenger seats) also automatically retracts the belts, to mitigate the damage.
7. The adaptive cruise control system uses the millimeter-wave radar to measure the distance from a vehicle in front and automatically accelerates or decelerates the vehicle to keep the pre-set distance. When there is no vehicle ahead, the system accelerates the driver's vehicle up to the set speed and then keeps a constant speed driving.
8. The SI radar cruise control system uses the millimeter wave radar mounted within the opening of the front bumper to detect a vehicle in front, and the system allows the driver's vehicle to follow it at a wide range of speeds from 0 to 100km/h. When the vehicle in front stops, the system activates the standing by function. When there is no vehicle ahead, the system keeps a constant speed driving.
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