Not exact matches
In dense traffic, cell phone users were about 20 percent slower to respond to sudden hazards than other
drivers, and they were about twice as likely to
rear - end a
braking car in front of them.
The standard Audi Pre-Sense system can warn the
driver, tension the seatbelts and close the windows if a potential collision is detected, while Pre-Sense
Rear flashes the brake lights as a warning to rearward traffic if you're in danger of being rear - en
Rear flashes the
brake lights as a warning to rearward traffic if you're in danger of being
rear - en
rear - ended.
The xD comes standard with popular convenience and safety features such as: power steering, windows, door locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; air conditioning; four - wheel anti-lock
brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA); stability and traction control; a tire pressure monitor system;
driver and front - passenger dual - stage airbags; front - seat - mounted side airbags; front and
rear side - curtain airbags; cruise control; a first - aid kit; and a tilt steering wheel with audio controls.
Standard Equipment: 1.4 - liter turbocharged four - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission Stabilitrak stability control Traction control 4 - wheel disc
brakes with ABS Daytime running lamps Remote keyless entry
Rear parking assist Tire pressure monitoring system 6 - month On - Star coverage Heated outside mirrors 18 - inch alloy wheels AM / FM stereo with CD player XM satellite radio Floor mats USB audio interface Power adjustable
driver's seat Air conditioning with automatic climate control Auxiliary audio input Auto - dimming rearview mirror Tilt / telescoping steering column Power locks / windows / mirrors Cruise control Bluetooth connectivity
Depending on trim, you can get blind spot monitoring with
rear cross traffic alert, an electric parking
brake, an around view camera system, and a sonar system that detects objects approaching from the front and behind in low speed situations and works with a
rear cross traffic
braking system to alert the
driver and can slow the car if necessary.
Spec it correctly and the car comes loaded with a suite of
driver assistance systems, including forward collision warning and
braking, blind spot monitor,
rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, and automatic high beams.
It will boast a new
rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assistant, which warns the
driver if a vehicle approaches from the side and can automatically apply the
brakes.
Active safety features like lane - keep assist, blind - spot warning,
rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision
braking, automatic high beams, and
driver attention warning will be available.
If you want active safety features you'll have to get a 2016 model; it offers a
Driver Assistance Package that includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic
braking, lane departure warning and a blind spot warning system with
rear cross-traffic alert.
Works like a charm and together with
rear radar and surrounding sodar you have a car that can detect obstacles, read signs, see the road, partly drive by itself, keep cruise control distance, warn
rear driver if they don't see you are at standstill in a queue (the car then flashes the lights to wake them up) and to protect you (if they still doesn't react and my car thinks this will not end well, it pretensions seat belts, apply full
brake if you are at stand still, to prevent you from bouncing further, and precharge the airbag safety system - if nothing happens, it releases the belts and so on), and it can find parking spot that fits and help you park there and of course help you with obstacles around the car when parking by yourself.
A
Driver Assistance Package for SE and SEL trim levels includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with autonomous
braking, lane departure warning, a blind spot warning system with
rear cross-traffic alert, and automated parallel and perpendicular parking.
The roughly $ 11,500 in options consists of the 34 - speaker, $ 3,700 Bose Panaray system, $ 3,300 magnetic chassis package (adds magnetic ride control,
rear wheel steering, and 20 - inch wheels), $ 3,100
driver assist package (front and
rear automatic
braking, adaptive cruise control, night vision), $ 900 comfort package (heated
rear seats and cooled front seats), and $ 495 for the Phantom Gray Metallic paint.
The Porsche is more stable under
braking, offers up more
rear traction at low speeds, and communicates far more evidence of its dynamic state to the
driver, but the Dodge has the upper hand almost everywhere else.
The Lexus NX also boasts a long list of available active safety features (lane departure warning, blind - spot warning,
rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision
braking), and an enhanced Lexus Enform app can even set speed or distance limits for a guest
driver.
Driver assist technology-wise, there's smart cruise control with stop / start technology, automatic emergency
braking with pedestrian detection, lane - keep assist, attention assist, and blind - spot detection with
rear cross-traffic alert are also available as options.
Other interesting tech touches include carbon - ceramic
brakes, a KERS energy recovery system, a
rear camera system replacing the
rear view mirrors, drive - by - wire steering, toughened glass with an auto dimming feature, and bespoke head - up displays for both
driver and passenger.
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: AMG carbon ceramic
braking system - $ 12,625 AMG performance package - $ 6990 Carbon fiber spoiler Carbon fiber engine cover Red
brake calipers Raised top speed AMG performance steering wheel Sport suspension Increased engine output Night View Assist Plus - $ 1780 19 - inch AMG twin - spoke forged wheels - $ 1790
Rear side airbags - $ 420 Parktronic - $ 970
Driver assistance package - $ 2950 Blind spot assist Lane keeping assist Distronic Plus Premium package 1 - $ 3690 iPod / MP3 media interface Rearview camera Heated and ventilated front seats Active mulitcontour Full - LED headlights Electronic trunk closer Keyless entry and ignition
For up to 15 seconds, the front
brakes will bite down with 80 bar of pressure, which roughly converts to 1,160 psi, as the
driver flattens the accelerator and roasts the
rears.
So while I was changing
brake pads on my 2003 Outback automatic (H6 3.0, if it makes any difference), I reattached the
rear driver's wheel (the car is RHD, so the
driver's side is the air intake / fuel...
STANDARD FEATURES: Acoustic - laminated windshield and side windows Power
rear sunshade Automatic dual - zone climate control Lexicon surround sound system Navigation Electronic parking
brake Leather - wrapped dashboard w / real wood accents Bluetooth Power tilt - and - telescopic steering column Heated, wood - trimmed, and leather - wrapper steering wheel 60 / 40 - split reclining and heated
rear seats Heated and ventilated front seats
Driver's seat massage system Premium leather seating surfaces Adaptive cruise control Keyless entry and ignition Power sunroof Rearview camera Front and
rear parking sensors Xenon HID headlights 19 - inch chrome aluminum wheels Electronic air suspension w / two - mode continuous damping
Optional safety features include a blind spot warning system with
rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, a wide - view camera system designed to help you see around blind corners, and a forward - collision warning system that monitors the
driver's focus and includes mild autonomous
braking and automatic front - seat seat - belt cinching.
I got home, and immediately noticed
brake fluid pouring out of my
rear passenger side drum and front
drivers side caliper.
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter, turbocharged I - 5 engine 6 - speed manual transmission w / hill - hold clutch Quattro all - wheel - drive system 19 - inch 5 - arm - rotor - design wheels w / summer performance tires 4 - wheel vented disc
brakes, 370 mm front / 310 mm
rear, w / gloss black calipers Air - conditioning w / automatic climate control Power windows Power door locks w / remote Power
driver's seat Sport seats Silk Nappa leather upholstery Xenon headlights w / LED daytime running lights 140 - watt, 9 - speaker audio system Steering - wheel - mounted audio controls Tilt & telescoping steering column Body - color, heated power mirrors w / turn signals Cruise control
Items like collision prevention assist with automatic
braking, front and
rear parking sensors, a backup camera and a
driver attention - assist monitor are standard on the GT S.
With no electronic
driver aids to save you, this is high - performance driving from a bygone era, your every sinew focused on just how much power the
rear tyres can cope with under power, your ears, hands and feet straining to sense the onset of lock - up under
braking.
Standard Equipment: 2.4 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 5 - speed manual transmission Dynamic stability control 4 - wheel disc
brakes Leather - trimmed seats 10 - way power
driver's seat Heated front seats Automatic climate control Cruise control Tire pressure monitoring system Bluetooth Auxiliary audio input Fog lights 18 - inch alloy wheels
Rear spoiler Options on this vehicle: Rotor Glow exterior paint — $ 150 Touring package — $ 1500 Leather seats HID headlights Rain sensing wipers Heated front seats Sound resistant windshield Sun and Sound package — $ 1900 710 - watt Rockford - Fosgate sound system with 9 speakers including a 10 - inch subwoofer In - dash 6 - CD changer Sirius Satellite radio Power sunroof Advanced keyless entry Key options not on vehicle: Navigation package — $ 1800 Navigation system with music server CD / DVD capability Auxiliary video input
Line - lock holds the front
brakes for up to 15 seconds, allowing a
driver to spin the
rear wheels in place.
Sentra SR: All of the equipment from the SR
Driver Package is now standard on this model, including
rear disc
brakes, keyless entry and pushbutton start, a leather - wrapped steering wheel, satellite radio, and an audio display screen.
This is a package of
driver assist systems that add up to a Level 1 self - driving system, incorporating standard tech like
rear backup collision mitigation, emergency
braking, and lane departure / blind spot warning and prevention.
Highlights include the climate package ($ 1000) with heated front and
rear seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, and rain sensing wipers; the multimedia package ($ 2700) with a premium audio system, navigation with real time traffic updates, and a rearview camera; and the technology package ($ 1700), which includes adaptive cruise control, collision warning with automatic
braking,
driver alert control, and lane departure warning.
A new set of
driver aids is now available, including forward collision warning with autonomous emergency
braking, lane change warning / assist, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection and
rear cross-traffic alert.
Unlike most vehicles, the Passat SE with Technology and higher trims will also
brake when in Reverse if the
driver doesn't heed the warning from the
rear cross-traffic alert system.
Safety and convenience features, such as four - wheel disc
brakes with ABS, front - and side - impact air bags for
driver and front passenger, Autotrac four - wheel drive, a three - piece rigid cargo cover, and lockable storage boxes integrated into the
rear fenders - not to mention the signature Midgate - were all standard.
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission 17 - inch wheels Blind spot mirrors Fog lamps 8 - way power
driver's seat 60/40 split
rear seats AM / FM single CD / MP3 audio 6 speakers Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Steering wheel - mounted cruise and audio controls Sirius satellite radio 4 - wheel disc brakes Ford programmable MyKey Tilt / telescoping steering wheel Traction control Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Rapid spec 202A — $ 1340 Sun & Sync value package Power moonroof Sync voice activated systems Appearance package — $ 895 Rear spoiler 18 - inch aluminum sport wheels Leather steering wheel Illuminated doorsills — $ 195 Aluminum pedals Key options not on vehicle: 6 - speed automatic transmission — $ 875 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine — $ 2490 Monochrome appearance package — $ 895 Vehicle security system — $
rear seats AM / FM single CD / MP3 audio 6 speakers Air conditioning Power windows / locks / mirrors Steering wheel - mounted cruise and audio controls Sirius satellite radio 4 - wheel disc
brakes Ford programmable MyKey Tilt / telescoping steering wheel Traction control Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Rapid spec 202A — $ 1340 Sun & Sync value package Power moonroof Sync voice activated systems Appearance package — $ 895
Rear spoiler 18 - inch aluminum sport wheels Leather steering wheel Illuminated doorsills — $ 195 Aluminum pedals Key options not on vehicle: 6 - speed automatic transmission — $ 875 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine — $ 2490 Monochrome appearance package — $ 895 Vehicle security system — $
Rear spoiler 18 - inch aluminum sport wheels Leather steering wheel Illuminated doorsills — $ 195 Aluminum pedals Key options not on vehicle: 6 - speed automatic transmission — $ 875 3.0 - liter V - 6 engine — $ 2490 Monochrome appearance package — $ 895 Vehicle security system — $ 155
Led at an unusually fast pace by the race
driver at the head of our three - car pack, the opportunity to stretch the super-SUV's legs shows it has the stuff it needs in the
brake zones (world's largest car on ceramics, with 10 - piston front calipers and six - piston
rear) and in the corners (active roll stabilization, adaptive air suspension) to back up its meteoric power.
Most
drivers have zero experience with tires losing traction, so their response is to slam on the
brakes, which is really bad when you lose traction on the
rear tires in a FWD.
Cadillac will also offer option packages like a
Driver Assist Package with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and front and
rear automatic
braking.
I am looking to source an individual part for the
rear drivers side tail /
brake light.
machine finished alloy wheels Rain - sensing wipers w / auto - defogging windshield Leather seating w / heated seats Cooled
driver seat Tilt / telescopic steering column Power sunroof Power rear sunshade Lexicon 17 - speaker audio system Navigation system w / 8 - inch display Driver information system w / multimedia controller Bluetooth Electronic parking
driver seat Tilt / telescopic steering column Power sunroof Power
rear sunshade Lexicon 17 - speaker audio system Navigation system w / 8 - inch display
Driver information system w / multimedia controller Bluetooth Electronic parking
Driver information system w / multimedia controller Bluetooth Electronic parking
brake
SR models add
rear disc
brakes with the
driver package, which explains the $ 80 increase over the $ 1000 SV
driver package.
My one concern is that when the Maxima comes to a complete stop, it should apply a
brake hold until the
driver reapplies throttle instead of simply chiming an alert as it starts to crawl, which could easily result in a
rear - end collision if someone is too trusting of the system.
Kia says the Premium will be «under $ 32,000,» the Technology (which, as you can guess from the name, adds a lot of tech features ranging from an electronic parking
brake to a nav system to a panoramic sunroof to a 14 - way adjustable
driver's seat, instead of the Premium's 10 - way seat) will be «under $ 39,000,» and the Limited, which has everything the Technology has plus a few features like a «smart» power trunk lid and heated
rear seats, will be «under $ 44,000.»
The lane changing and blind spot assistance will apply the
brakes to one
rear wheel at a time to steer the car in order to keep the
driver from drifting into other vehicles or oncoming lanes.
Standard Equipment: 2.5 - liter horizontally opposed Turbocharged 4 - cylinder engine 6 - speed manual transmission Symmetrical AWD
Driver controlled center differential Multi-mode vehicle dynamics control Front and
rear limited - slip differentials Brembo high performance
brakes Spec C performance suspension 18 - inch Spec C alloy wheels Summer performance tires Air conditioning with filtration system AM / FM / CD audio system with aux input jack Satellite radio Steering wheel mounted audio controls Cruise control, tilt / telescoping steering Power locks / windows / mirrors Remote keyless entry Alcantara - trimmed upholstery STI exhaust with quad outlets
The Chevy boasts independent
rear suspension, a trick
rear diff and massive Brembo four piston caliper
brakes while the «Stang gets a limited - slip diff and a clever ESP system that allows plenty of slidey fun before nannying the
driver to stop.
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: F Sport package - $ 5690 16 - way power sport
driver seat 19 - inch staggered width split five - spoke wheels Sport - tuned variable suspension Larger front
brakes w / hi - friction pads
Rear lip spoiler Sport interior, front bumper, and rear lower valence Unique mesh grille inserts Variable gear ratio steering Navigation package - $ 1735 Hard - drive navigation w / traffic and weather updates 12.3 - inch split - screen display Blind spot monitoring system - $ 500 Trunk mat - $ 105 Cargo net -
Rear lip spoiler Sport interior, front bumper, and
rear lower valence Unique mesh grille inserts Variable gear ratio steering Navigation package - $ 1735 Hard - drive navigation w / traffic and weather updates 12.3 - inch split - screen display Blind spot monitoring system - $ 500 Trunk mat - $ 105 Cargo net -
rear lower valence Unique mesh grille inserts Variable gear ratio steering Navigation package - $ 1735 Hard - drive navigation w / traffic and weather updates 12.3 - inch split - screen display Blind spot monitoring system - $ 500 Trunk mat - $ 105 Cargo net - $ 64
OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Platinum package - $ 4450 Voice - controlled navigation Volvo premium audio system Rearview camera Keyless entry and ignition Power liftgate Front and
rear parking assist Cargo cover Compass Homelink Grocery bag holder 12V cargo - area outlet Power folding
rear headrests Climate and technology packages - $ 3100 Heated front and
rear seats Headlight washers Heated windshield washer nozzles Rain - sensing windshield Interior air quality system Adaptive cruise control w / queue assist Collision warning w / automatic
braking Distance alert and
driver alert control Lane departure warning Metallic paint - $ 550
STANDARD FEATURES: 3.31:1 final drive ratio Aluminum hood w / air extractor Automatic HID projector headlights Quad
rear - exit exhaust system Shaker audio system Sport bucket seats Sync Air conditioning SiriusXM satellite radio w / trial subscription Electrically assisted steering Capless fuel filler Brembo disc
brakes Carbon - fiber driveshaft Stability and traction control Launch control system Manual four - way
driver's seat
STANDARD FEATURES: Dual intercoolers Red
brake calipers Performance disc
brakes Turbo boost gauge Performance suspension Stability control Hill start assist Keyless entry Cruise control Power windows and locks Air conditioning Height - adjustable
driver's seat 50 / 50 - split folding
rear seats BLUE&ME hands - free system USB port Auxiliary audio jack Abarth steering wheel and front floor mats 16 - inch aluminum wheels Abarth performance spoiler Halogen projector headlights Fog lights