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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)

The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event 

of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor 

(front) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is 

unavoidable. It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your 

vehicle and a vehicle ahead is less than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph).

In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the operation 

range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph), the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to 

assist. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))

Laser sensor 

WARNING

Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safer 

driving:

The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless 

driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and driving on 

slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tire friction and road contact 

because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.

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