PRE-CRASH SAFETY SYSTEM > SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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1. The pre-crash safety system optimizes and activates occupant protection equipment (see below) to attempt to reduce damage due to a collision.
   

1. When operating according to sensor detection:
   The millimeter wave radar sensor detects vehicles and other objects on the road in front of the user's vehicle. The driving support ECU determines if a collision is unavoidable based on object position, speed and track information. If the driving support ECU determines that a collision is unavoidable, it transmits this information to the following areas using CAN communication:
   

   1. Seat belt control ECU (initiates control of Pre-crash seat belts)
      
   2. Brake booster with master cylinder (skid control ECU) (activates pre-crash brake assist system)
      
   3. Brake booster with master cylinder (Skid control ECU) (activates pre-crash brake)
      

2. When operating as a result of sudden braking:
   The brake booster with master cylinder (skid control ECU) uses brake pressure information and other data to determine if the driver has suddenly applied the brakes. If so, the brake booster with master cylinder (skid control ECU) sends a signal to the seat belt control ECU through CAN communication and the pre-crash seat belts activate.
   

1. The pre-crash seat belts operate depending on what the sensor detects, or whether sudden braking has occurred. The pre-crash seat belt motor tightens the seat belt to optimize occupant restraint performance.
   

2. Operative condition
   
   

   1. Refer to the sensor and sudden braking descriptions under "Outline of Pre-Crash Safety System" (see above).
      

1. The pre-crash brake assist operates depending on what the sensor detects. The system then enters standby mode before a collision. When the driver depresses the brake pedal, brake fluid pressure is increased to improve fluid pressure response and improve the rate of deceleration.
   

2. Operative condition
   
   

   1. Refer to the sensor description under "Outline of Pre-Crash Safety System" (see above).
      

   2. When the driver depresses the brake pedal after the driving support ECU determines that a collision is unavoidable:
      Brake fluid pressure is increased at the same time the driver depresses the brake pedal.
      

   3. When the driver depresses the brake pedal before the driving support ECU determines that a collision is unavoidable:
      Brake fluid pressure is increased at the same time that the driving support ECU receives a pre-crash sensor signal (indicating that other vehicles or objects are in front of the vehicle).
      

1. The pre-crash brake operates depending on what the sensor detects. This system can be canceled by the satellite switch (pre-crash brake cancel switch).
   

   HINT:

   While the pre-crash brake is canceled, the PCS indicator light on the combination meter turns on.

2. Operative condition
   
   

   1. Refer to the sensor description under "Outline of Pre-Crash Safety System" (see above).
      

   2. When the driving support ECU determines that a crash is unavoidable, the system performs brake control to reduce the vehicle speed.
      

1. *1: Operates when brakes are suddenly applied.
   
2. *2: Operates according to sensor detection.
   
3. *3: Inoperative parts are different depending on malfunction areas.
   
4. *4: Only operates when seat belt is fastened.
   
5. *5: w/ Pre-crash Brake
   
6. ○: Main basis for operation
   
7. -: Does not operate, or not main basis for operation
   

1. When the millimeter wave radar sensor detects an object in front of the vehicle under the conditions described below, the driving support ECU may determine that a collision is unavoidable, and activate the pre-crash safety system. This activation of the system is not abnormal.
   

   
   
   
   

   HINT:

   1. The pre-crash safety system will not activate when approaching safety cones or other plastic objects as they cannot be detected by the pre-crash sensor.
      
   2. The pre-crash safety system may or may not activate when the pre-crash sensor detects the following objects: people, bicycles, motorcycles, trees, animals and snow fences.
      
      

      Object Type	Example
      Objects that cannot be detected	Plastic items (safety cones)
      Objects that cannot be detected in a stable manner	People, bicycles, motorcycles, trees, animals, snow fences, etc.