Sentences with phrase «occupant protection in»

Courts have uniformly imposed a duty on automakers to design their vehicles to provide reasonable occupant protection in crashes.

49 CFR 571.201 Occupant protection in interior impacts; 49 CFR 571.214 Side impact protection; 49 CFR 598 Side impact phase - in reporting requirements

The missing welds can affect the structural integrity of the vans and could cause problems with occupant protection in a crash.

The results for adult occupant protection in a frontal, rear, and side impact as well as child safety and pedestrian protection make the new Audi A3 one of the safest cars in its class.

These ratings do not apply to 2010 Elantra models manufactured after November 2009, because of design changes made to the side airbags and body side and rear door structure to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

This ultra-strong high - tech material is ideally equipped to provide exceptional rigidity, maximizing the car's occupant protection in case of a roll - over situation.

Nissan also improved occupant protection in rear crashes and rollovers, boosting the Maxima's head restraints and seats rating from marginal to good and its roof strength rating from acceptable to good.

The Volvo S40 was introduced in the 2000 model year and structurally modified beginning with 2002 models to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.

«We anticipate that our roof strength test will drive improved rollover crash protection the same way our frontal offset and side tests have led to better occupant protection in these kinds of crashes,» says Institute president Adrian Lund.

Winners of the 2013 award must earn good ratings for occupant protection in 4 of 5 evaluations and no less than acceptable in the fifth test.

(39 kg) raise the child into the adult belted zone • Anti-lock brakes (ABS) modulate the brakes for the driver to provide steering control while braking • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) applies selective braking or throttle reduction to control oversteer and understeer • Brake Assist ensures maximum braking action during panic stops • Traction Control reduces the throttle and / or applies selective braking to optimize traction during acceleration • Electronic Roll Mitigation determines when the vehicle is in a potential roll over condition and applies appropriate braking force to reduce the likelihood that such an event will occur • Rollover Sensing deploys seat - mounted side air bags, side - curtain air bags and seat - belt pretensioners • Trailer Sway Control helps maintain vehicle and trailer system stability by applying selective braking • Event Data Recorder records the nature of a malfunction or impact event for retrieval using a service diagnostic tool • Available ParkView ™ Rear Backup Camera displays the view behind the vehicle in the navigation display when backing up or parking • Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) alerts drivers to low tire pressure (s) to facilitate safe handling • Brake - park Interlock prevents automatic transaxle from being shifted out of Park or Neutral without first applying brakes • Side Guard Door Beams in front and rear doors provide occupant protection in the event of a side impact

Beginning with 2005 models, changes were made to the front seats and to the front - seat mounted torso airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Occupant protection in side impacts of midsize cars is improving as automakers introduce safer designs and add side airbags as standard equipment.

Beginning with 2015 models built after November 2014, the front - end and occupant compartment structure was modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

Three crash tests, each involving a microcar or minicar into a midsize model from the same manufacturer, show how extra vehicle size and weight enhance occupant protection in collisions.

The Isuzu Rodeo and the Honda Passport were redesigned for the 1998 model year and structurally modified beginning with 2000 models to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.

This new Jetta design shows what manufacturers can do to improve occupant protection in serious side impacts when cars are hit by taller and heavier SUVs and pickup trucks.»

Even with side airbags, occupant protection in these crew - cab pickups is no better than marginal.

Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP Secretary General, says, «Euro NCAP is recognizing the efforts of some manufacturers already offering a higher level of occupant protection in their cars, but today safety means more than protecting occupants in a crash.

Also beginning with 2006 models manufactured after November 2005, the vehicle floor was reinforced to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

Beginning with 2007 models manufactured after January 2007, structural reinforcements were added to the floor ahead of the front seats, and the hard plastic «ramp» bolted underneath the carpeting near the base of the accelerator pedal was modified to improve occupant protection in frontal offset crashes.

The 2014 Toyota Corolla earns a marginal rating for occupant protection in the Institute's challenging small overlap front crash test.

Structural changes improved occupant protection in 2014 models, and the vehicles earned good ratings in all five of the Institute's crashworthiness tests.

That's because India's government doesn't yet require vehicles to meet U.N. regulations for occupant protection in frontal crashes and side impacts.

Beginning with 2016 models built after September 2016, the side curtain airbags were lengthened to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

Good head restraint geometry doesn't guarantee good occupant protection in rear - end crashes, but it's an important first step.

This ultra-strong high - tech material makes the body more rigid, thereby further enhancing occupant protection in the BMW i8 Roadster.

Beginning with 2013 models, structural and restraint modifications were made to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Beginning with 2016 models built after October 2016, a structural brace between the frame and rocker panel was reinforced and deployment guides were added to the side curtain airbags to improve occupant protection in moderate overlap frontal crashes.

To keep driving safe, 200 models include standard steel cage construction and 8 air bags that help deliver excellent occupant protection in front, side and rear impacts.

Four out of eight small pickup trucks tested by IIHS earn good ratings for occupant protection in all five IIHS crashworthiness evaluations, but the lack of an automatic emergency braking system and poor - rated headlights mean these pickups don't qualify for either of the Institute's safety awards.

Beginning with 2017 models built after November 2016, the deployment pattern of the side curtain airbags was modified to improve occupant protection in side impact, small overlap frontal, and moderate overlap frontal crashes.

Beginning with 2006 models manufactured after December 2005, further changes including additional B - pillar reinforcements, a modified roof structure, side curtain airbag updates, and modified door trim panels were made to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

The 2017 Corolla qualifies for a Top Safety Pick + award with a good rating for occupant protection in a small overlap crash and a superior rating for front crash prevention.

Both hatchbacks lack airbags and received Global NCAP's lowest rating of zero stars (out of a possible five) for occupant protection in an offset frontal crash at 40 mph — a test that nearly all models in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia ace.

Beginning with 2013 models, structural and restraint modifications were made to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes.

Beginning with 2016 models built after October 2016, the B - pillars and roof rails were reinforced and deployment guides were added to the side curtain airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Winners must earn good ratings for occupant protection in 4 of 5 evaluations and no less than acceptable in the fifth test.

Starting with 2017 models built after March 2016, the driver safety belt was modified to further improve occupant protection in small overlap crashes.

Beginning with 2007 models built after March 2007, minor design changes were made to the side curtain airbags to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Beginning with 2016 models, the driver - side A-pillar, door sill, and door internal structure were reinforced to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.

All ES 330 models manufactured after April 2004 include modifications to the rear door trim panels to improve rear seat occupant protection in side - impact crashes.

Ford reinforced the door - hinge pillar on models built after May 2015 to improve occupant protection in small overlap front crashes.

Azera meets the Top Safety Pick rating criteria by earning good ratings in a front and side crash test, rear impact test assessing whiplash protection and a roof strength test to measure occupant protection in rollover crashes.

Beginning with 2006 models manufactured after June 2005, changes were made to the side torso airbags and front and rear door trim panels to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Beginning with 2013 models, design changes were made to the side curtain airbags and rear door trim panels to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes.

Our test model was also equipped with a mesh bulkhead — a must - have for driver and occupant protection in our view.

Structurally, the all - new Lexus LS offers a high degree of passive safety for occupant protection in collisions.

All 2004 and later Malibu models manufactured after February 2004 include front door trim panel changes to improve occupant protection in side - impact crashes in cars equipped with optional side airbags (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).

Beginning with 2008 models manufactured after February 2008, design changes were made to the front door trim panels to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).