| s selling the Lexus RX Hybrid, which is a hybrid | | | | headrest 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 a | | | | feature is of a great help to reduce the possibility of |
| powertrain. Lexus Hybrid Drive includes V6 gasoline | | | | whiplash. |
| engine. Lexus launched its new model in the Greater | | | | The braking system of the RX 450h has the |
| Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2008. Lexus | | | | four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with |
| scheduled RX 450h to start selling in 2009 as 2010 | | | | Brake 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 offers | | | | force Distribution (EBD) modulates the amount of |
| many safety features. It is offering Safety | | | | brake fluid pressure, distributed to the front and rear |
| Connect™. This feature is a complete peace of | | | | brakes to gain even greater control. |
| mind. It automatically sends a request for help in the | | | | Another great feature is Vehicle Dynamics Integrated |
| situation of severe rear-end collision, or when the | | | | Management (VDIM), which has a sensitive network |
| airbags of the vehicle are launched, in the case of | | | | of sensors that monitor everything from speed, to |
| crash. It works even at the time when you are not | | | | steering, to braking. This system can sense a loss of |
| in the position of making a help call. Safety | | | | anticipation, and corrects it immediately before it |
| Connect™ also includes Stolen Vehicle Location | | | | occurs. On the occurrence of loss of traction, VDIM |
| service, which helps the police to locate when a | | | | integrates steering, braking, Traction Control (TRAC) |
| vehicle is stolen. | | | | and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to help the driver |
| Another option is included in Safety Connect™ that | | | | in maintaining the vehicle stable. |
| is Enhanced Roadside Assistance, which has an | | | | The Lexus RX 450h consists of a welded steel |
| Emergency Assistance Button (SOS). It offers you | | | | uni-body frame, strong box-section, side-impact door |
| to get help in things like a flat tire with a simple press | | | | beams and impact-dissipating front and rear crumple |
| of button. The Safety Connect is provided with a | | | | zones. The RX 450h safety features include the |
| one year subscription on the purchase of new | | | | Pre-Collision System. There is a front mounted |
| vehicle. | | | | millimetre-wave radar sensor, which constantly |
| The RX 450h also includes Direct Tire Pressure | | | | monitors the distance and closing speed of a vehicle |
| Monitor System. It continuously monitors the air | | | | on the front. This system instantly retracts the front |
| pressure of all tires, including the spare wheel, and | | | | seatbelts and prepares the Brake Assist for increased |
| when it senses a low air pressure in a tire, it alerts | | | | braking pressure, when the driver steps on the brake |
| with an indicator light. Theft Deterrent system is also | | | | pedals in the situation of unavoidable frontal collision. |
| one of the many magnificent safety features of the | | | | Finally, the Lexus RX450h has the Class-Leading 10 |
| RX 450h. This system immobilizes the engine with the | | | | Airbag System. This system includes front seat |
| help of a rolling code and keeps the engine | | | | mounted side impact airbags. A dual stage airbag for |
| immobilized, unless the system detects the proper | | | | the 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 Headrests | | | | curtain airbags, outboard rear seat mounted airbags |
| for the driver and front passenger. It uses the force | | | | and knee airbags for the driver and the front |
| of the body against the seatback, settle the | | | | passenger. |