Pre-Collision Safety System
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION1. PRE-COLLISION SAFETY SYSTEM
a. The pre-collision safety system optimizes and activates occupant protection equipment to attempt to reduce damage from collisions.
2. OUTLINE OF PRE-COLLISION SAFETY SYSTEM
a. When operating according to sensor detection: The per-collision sensor (millimeter wave radar sensor) detects vehicles and other objects on the road in front of the user's vehicle. The cruise control ECU assembly (distance control ECU) determines if a collision is unavoidable based on object position, speed and track information. if the cruise control ECU determines that a collision is unavoidable, it transmits this information to the given areas through CAN communication:
- Seat belt control ECU (initiates control of precollision seat belts)
- ABS & traction actuator (skid control ECU) (activates pre-collision brake assist system)
- Suspension control ECU (tightens the suspension as much as possible)
b. When operating as a result of sudden braking:
The ABS & traction actuator (skid control ECU) uses brake pressure information and other data to determine if the driver has suddenly applied the brakes. If so, the ABS & traction actuator sends a signal to the seat belt control ECU through CAN communication and the pre-collision seat belt activates.
3. OUTLINE OF PRE-COLLISION SEAT BELT CONTROL
a. The pre-collision seat belt operates depending on what the sensor detects, or whether or not sudden braking has occurred. The pre-collision seat belt motor tightens the seat belt to optimize occupant restraint performance.
b. Operative condition
1. Refer to the sensor and sudden braking descriptions under "outline of pre-collision safety system".
4. OUTLINE OF PRE-COLLISION BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM
a. The pre-collision brake assist system 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 vehicle speed reduction rate.
b. Operative condition
1. Refer to the sensor description under "outline of pre-collision safety system".
2. When the driver depresses the brake pedal after the cruise control ECU assembly (distance control 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 cruise control ECU assembly (distance control ECU) determines that a collision is unavoidable:
Brake fluid pressure is increased at the same time that the cruise control ECU assembly (distance control ECU) receives a pre-collision sensor signal (indicating that other vehicles or objects are in front of the vehicle).
5. OPERATIVE CONDITION AND INOPERATIVE CONDITION OF EACH CONTROL (REVIEW)
*1: Operates when brakes are suddenly applied
*2: Operates according to sensor detection
*3: Fail-safe function
*4: Inoperative parts are different depending on malfunction areas
*5: Only operates when seat belt is fastened
*6: Pre-collision seat belts may operate when brakes are suddenly applied
6. PRECAUTION FOR PRE-COLLISION SAFETY SYSTEM OPERATION
a. When the millimeter wave radar sensor detects an object in front of the vehicle under the conditions described, the cruise control ECU assembly (distance control ECU) may determine that a collision is unavoidable, and activate the precollision safety system. However, this is not abnormal.
HINT:
- The pre-collision safety system will not activate when the pre-collision sensor detects safety cones and other plastic objects.
- The pre-collision safety system may or may not activate when the pre-collision sensor detects the given objects: people, bicycles, motorcycles, trees, animals and snow fences.