The Different Safety Features Of The Lexus Rx 450h

s selling the Lexus RX Hybrid, which is a hybridheadrest upward and forward at once to support the
crossover SUV since 2005. This is a classic vehicle,head, in case of low speed rear end collision. This
equipped with the Lexus RX body design and afeature is of a great help to reduce the possibility of
powertrain. Lexus Hybrid Drive includes V6 gasolinewhiplash.
engine. Lexus launched its new model in the GreaterThe braking system of the RX 450h has the
Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2008. Lexusfour-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with
scheduled RX 450h to start selling in 2009 as 2010Brake Assist. Once the driver steps on the brake
model in Europe, Asia (which also includes Japan),pedal in the situation of emergency, the system
North America and other markets.provides supplemental braking power. Electronic Brake
The new Lexus RX450h is fully loaded and offersforce Distribution (EBD) modulates the amount of
many safety features. It is offering Safetybrake fluid pressure, distributed to the front and rear
Connect™. This feature is a complete peace ofbrakes to gain even greater control.
mind. It automatically sends a request for help in theAnother great feature is Vehicle Dynamics Integrated
situation of severe rear-end collision, or when theManagement (VDIM), which has a sensitive network
airbags of the vehicle are launched, in the case ofof sensors that monitor everything from speed, to
crash. It works even at the time when you are notsteering, to braking. This system can sense a loss of
in the position of making a help call. Safetyanticipation, and corrects it immediately before it
Connect™ also includes Stolen Vehicle Locationoccurs. On the occurrence of loss of traction, VDIM
service, which helps the police to locate when aintegrates steering, braking, Traction Control (TRAC)
vehicle is stolen.and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to help the driver
Another option is included in Safety Connect™ thatin maintaining the vehicle stable.
is Enhanced Roadside Assistance, which has anThe Lexus RX 450h consists of a welded steel
Emergency Assistance Button (SOS). It offers youuni-body frame, strong box-section, side-impact door
to get help in things like a flat tire with a simple pressbeams and impact-dissipating front and rear crumple
of button. The Safety Connect is provided with azones. The RX 450h safety features include the
one year subscription on the purchase of newPre-Collision System. There is a front mounted
vehicle.millimetre-wave radar sensor, which constantly
The RX 450h also includes Direct Tire Pressuremonitors the distance and closing speed of a vehicle
Monitor System. It continuously monitors the airon the front. This system instantly retracts the front
pressure of all tires, including the spare wheel, andseatbelts and prepares the Brake Assist for increased
when it senses a low air pressure in a tire, it alertsbraking pressure, when the driver steps on the brake
with an indicator light. Theft Deterrent system is alsopedals in the situation of unavoidable frontal collision.
one of the many magnificent safety features of theFinally, the Lexus RX450h has the Class-Leading 10
RX 450h. This system immobilizes the engine with theAirbag System. This system includes front seat
help of a rolling code and keeps the enginemounted side impact airbags. A dual stage airbag for
immobilized, unless the system detects the properthe driver, a dual stage twin chamber airbag for the
Smart Access key.front passenger, front and rear roll sensing side
This model is equipped with Active Front Headrestscurtain airbags, outboard rear seat mounted airbags
for the driver and front passenger. It uses the forceand knee airbags for the driver and the front
of the body against the seatback, settle thepassenger.