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To help reduce the impact to occupants in a collision, the RC is equipped with eight SRS airbags; dual-stage SRS airbags, SRS knee airbags and SRS side airbags for the front seats, and SRS curtain shield airbags for the door windows.
To assist safe reversing, RCTA uses quasi-millimeter-wave radars in the rear bumper to detect approaching vehicles in difficult-to-see areas behind the vehicle. When an approaching vehicle is detected, RCTA alerts the driver using a buzzer and indicator in the relevant door mirror.
When the quasi-millimeter-wave radars in the rear bumper detect vehicles in adjacent lanes that aren’t visible in the door mirrors, the system activates a warning indicator in the relevant door mirror the moment a vehicle enters this blind spot.
When the millimeter-wave radar detects a collision ahead is likely, it alerts the driver and activates pre-crash brake assist when the driver depresses the brake pedal. If it determines a collision is difficult to avoid, the pre-crash brakes and pre-crash seat belts also operate.
LDA alerts the driver with a buzzer and on the multi-information display if the system judges the vehicle is about to cross the lane markings without using the turn signals. AHB helps safe driving at night by instantly switching from high to low beam when the lights of an oncoming vehicle, or the tail lights of a vehicle in front, are detected.
When sensors in the front bumper determine that the vehicle has collided with a pedestrian, the hood instantly pops up to create a space to absorb the impact force, contributing to pedestrian protection as well as enabling the sleek coupe styling.
In addition to maintaining a constant speed, dynamic radar cruise control uses the millimeter-wave radar to detect a vehicle driving ahead and maintain an appropriate distance between vehicles.
The dynamic linear acceleration of the lightweight and compact 8-Speed SPDS delivers smooth shift feeling and superb drivability, together with excellent fuel efficiency and outstanding quietness even at high speeds. In D position with Sport/Sport S or Sport S+ Mode, G AI (Artificial Intelligence)-SHIFT selects the optimum gear and downshift pattern in response to input from a G force sensor. In M position, it enables gear holding, as well as full lock-up shifting from 2nd through 8th gears.
For powerful reliable braking performance befitting a Lexus sports coupe, the disc brakes were fine-tuned to ensure effective braking and control. High-friction pads further contribute to the excellent stopping power and braking feel.
AVS optimally controls the damping force of the shock absorbers on all four wheels in response to driver input and road surface conditions, contributing to the excellent ride comfort and handling.
