Driving Your Vehicle

AEB Warning Message and Control System

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AEB issues warning messages and alerts according to the following collision risk levels, such as sudden braking of the vehicle ahead or insufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. In addition, it controls the brakes according to the collision risk levels.

Forward Collision Warning (1st Warning)

A warning message appears on the LCD display together with warning sounds.

Collision Warning (2nd Warning)

  • A warning message appears on the LCD display together with a warning sound.
  • The vehicle will reduce speed to a specified limit.
    - Braking is applied gradually while following the vehicle ahead.
    - Brake control is activated within a set limit to reduce the impact of a collision.

Emergency Braking (3rd Warning)

  • A warning message appears on the LCD display together with a warning sound.
  • The vehicle will reduce speed to a specified limit.
    - Brake control is activated within a set limit to reduce the impact of a collision. Maximum brake control is applied immediately before a collision.

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