Those with Pre Collision System be careful...
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That has been one of the concerns with automakers for a long time when concerning Pre Collision Systems, the car cannot take into account for certian highway variables like tailgating and lane merging when you have to get close to a car. This is why most car companies don't come with it standard and customers have to read extensive documentation and sign an agreement that they understand it when buying a car that is packaged with PCS. I'm not sure if you had to do that but when my GF got her prius with PCS, the dealership gave her a book she had to read from the NHTSA before she accept the car.
The only company I think PCS is standard on all cars is volvo. But idk many people who still drive volvos
The only company I think PCS is standard on all cars is volvo. But idk many people who still drive volvos
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I have an F-Sport.
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I believe it's actually under/below the steering wheel. Look down near your shins... (Convenient, eh?)
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Youre right I just went to take a look it is where you stated it would be..my mistake. Thanks for the heads up
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PCS is a completely different system from BSM. BSM only controls the indicators in your mirrors that alert you to a vehicle in your blind spot, and the rear cross traffic alert function, which warns you of rear cross traffic while you are in reverse.
PCS is a system that can activate the brakes if it believes you are headed for a frontal collision.
Two separate functions. Two separate switches.
PCS is a system that can activate the brakes if it believes you are headed for a frontal collision.
Two separate functions. Two separate switches.
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PCS is a completely different system from BSM. BSM only controls the indicators in your mirrors that alert you to a vehicle in your blind spot, and the rear cross traffic alert function, which warns you of rear cross traffic while you are in reverse.
PCS is a system that can activate the brakes if it believes you are headed for a frontal collision.
Two separate functions. Two separate switches.
PCS is a system that can activate the brakes if it believes you are headed for a frontal collision.
Two separate functions. Two separate switches.
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■ Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no danger of a collision
● When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
● When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
● When driving over a narrow iron bridge
● When there is a metal object on the road surface
● When driving on an uneven road surface
● When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
● When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
● When a grade separation/interchange, sign, billboard, or other structure appears to be
directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
● When there is a metal plate in the road in front of the vehicle on a downhill slope
● When climbing a steep hill causes an overhead billboard or other metallic structure to
appear directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
● When driving under an overpass
● When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
● When passing through certain toll gates
● When passing through a tunnel
● When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being subjected
to a strong impact
● When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
● When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
● When driving over a narrow iron bridge
● When there is a metal object on the road surface
● When driving on an uneven road surface
● When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
● When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
● When a grade separation/interchange, sign, billboard, or other structure appears to be
directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
● When there is a metal plate in the road in front of the vehicle on a downhill slope
● When climbing a steep hill causes an overhead billboard or other metallic structure to
appear directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
● When driving under an overpass
● When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
● When passing through certain toll gates
● When passing through a tunnel
● When the radar sensor moves off position due to its surrounding area being subjected
to a strong impact