Active Brake Assist 5 Overview
Important: The windshield must be clean, unobstructed, and without damage for proper operation of the multipurpose camera. No objects or attachments should be mounted in front of the forward radar and the radar covering should be free of paint, stickers, mud, ice, or snow.
ABA is active when the vehicle is on.
ABA uses fused camera and radar signals for improved object recognition, enabling it, in some cases, to recognize potential hazardous situations faster than a driver. If the camera cannot positively identify an object, radar signals alone are used. If the camera becomes unplugged or otherwise disabled, ABA is disabled.
ABA tracks both moving and stationary objects in the vehicle's path and, if necessary, engages in a cascade of defensive actions in reaction to those objects through:
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visual and auditory warnings;
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then partial braking;
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then full or emergency braking.
In addition to moving and braking vehicles, ABA has the capacity to recognize and engage in emergency braking for moving pedestrians, parked vehicles, and stopped traffic.
However, the system may not detect pedestrians or objects in every situation. ABA is not a substitute for cautious driving.