| kring |
Apr 14, 2007 08:01 AM |
Preview braking has two different features, the first that is "always on" is the brake charging. Basically when you are approaching something fast or you are very close to a vehicle in front of you, the system will charge up the brake system in anticipation of you needing to use the brakes quickly. I've felt this before, it turns the brake pedal really hard and the slightest press on the brakes is amplified. I thought I remember reading somewhere that preview braking also alerts some of the other safety systems that you may need to make an emergency stop or evasive maneuver.
The second part of preview braking only works when the ICC is enabled and set. It give out an audible alert when you are approaching something at a high rate of speed. The system is alerting you that in order to properly stop the driver may need to intervene since the ICC can only apply 25% brake-force. If the ICC ever starts beeping and flashing on the screen, that's when it's kicked in, if that happens, put your foot on the brake and you will feel how hard it is.
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