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ADAS Functions

ADAS functions are common in today’s vehicles. Find out more below about functions like lane keeping, parking assist, blind spot alert and 30+ other technologies that provide safer and more efficient and convenient motoring.

All Functions

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ADAS safety technology in your vehicle.

Collision Warning and Avoidance
Active Driving Assistance
Active Driving Assistance

Active Driving Assistance combines stand-alone ADAS functions to help control speed, braking and steering for short periods.

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Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic Emergency Braking

Advanced emergency braking systems, also referred to as Automatic or Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), work to slow or stop your vehicle when approaching a stopped or slowed object.

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Automatic Emergency Steering
Automatic Emergency Steering

If collision avoidance systems sense a hazard that is likely to result in a collision and the driver does not respond to an alert, Automatic or Automated Emergency Steering can steer your vehicle away from the hazard.

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Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning alerts you if other vehicles are driving in your vehicle’s blind spots.

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Collision Mitigation Support
Collision Mitigation Support

Collision Mitigation Support can reduce your risk of injury in a crash.

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Cross Traffic Warning
Cross Traffic Warning

Cross Traffic Warning alerts the driver if other vehicles are approaching from either side, in front or from behind to avoid colliding with other vehicles you may not be able to see.

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Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Warning

As you drive, Forward Collision Warning scans the road ahead to alert you to hazards that you can’t see, like pedestrians who are out of sight or vehicles stopped on the road.

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Headway Warning
Headway Warning

Headway Warning helps drivers keep a safe following distance.

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Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning

If you begin moving out of your lane without indicating, Lane Departure Warning will alert the driver so you can steer back to the centre of your lane.

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Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning
Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning

Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning systems detect people walking or riding or slow-moving or stationary vehicles or other obstacles, helping you avoid collisions in built up areas.

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Reverse Collision Warning
Reverse Collision Warning

Activated when you put your vehicle in reverse, Reverse Collision Warning scans for obstacles behind the vehicle.

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Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning helps the driver or passengers avoid opening the door into the path of an approaching hazard, like a cyclist or another vehicle, in your vehicle’s blind spot, or getting out of your vehicle into the path of another vehicle.

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Active Driving Assistance
Active Driving Assistance

Active Driving Assistance combines stand-alone ADAS functions to help control speed, braking and steering for short periods.

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Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic Emergency Braking

Advanced emergency braking systems, also referred to as Automatic or Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), work to slow or stop your vehicle when approaching a stopped or slowed object.

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Automatic Emergency Steering
Automatic Emergency Steering

If collision avoidance systems sense a hazard that is likely to result in a collision and the driver does not respond to an alert, Automatic or Automated Emergency Steering can steer your vehicle away from the hazard.

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Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning alerts you if other vehicles are driving in your vehicle’s blind spots.

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Collision Mitigation Support
Collision Mitigation Support

Collision Mitigation Support can reduce your risk of injury in a crash.

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Cross Traffic Warning
Cross Traffic Warning

Cross Traffic Warning alerts the driver if other vehicles are approaching from either side, in front or from behind to avoid colliding with other vehicles you may not be able to see.

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Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Warning

As you drive, Forward Collision Warning scans the road ahead to alert you to hazards that you can’t see, like pedestrians who are out of sight or vehicles stopped on the road.

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Headway Warning
Headway Warning

Headway Warning helps drivers keep a safe following distance.

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Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning

If you begin moving out of your lane without indicating, Lane Departure Warning will alert the driver so you can steer back to the centre of your lane.

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Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning
Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning

Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning systems detect people walking or riding or slow-moving or stationary vehicles or other obstacles, helping you avoid collisions in built up areas.

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Reverse Collision Warning
Reverse Collision Warning

Activated when you put your vehicle in reverse, Reverse Collision Warning scans for obstacles behind the vehicle.

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Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning helps the driver or passengers avoid opening the door into the path of an approaching hazard, like a cyclist or another vehicle, in your vehicle’s blind spot, or getting out of your vehicle into the path of another vehicle.

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Active Driving Assistance
Active Driving Assistance

Active Driving Assistance combines stand-alone ADAS functions to help control speed, braking and steering for short periods.

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Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Automatic Emergency Braking
Automatic Emergency Braking

Advanced emergency braking systems, also referred to as Automatic or Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), work to slow or stop your vehicle when approaching a stopped or slowed object.

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Automatic Emergency Steering
Automatic Emergency Steering

If collision avoidance systems sense a hazard that is likely to result in a collision and the driver does not respond to an alert, Automatic or Automated Emergency Steering can steer your vehicle away from the hazard.

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Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning alerts you if other vehicles are driving in your vehicle’s blind spots.

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Collision Mitigation Support
Collision Mitigation Support

Collision Mitigation Support can reduce your risk of injury in a crash.

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Cross Traffic Warning
Cross Traffic Warning

Cross Traffic Warning alerts the driver if other vehicles are approaching from either side, in front or from behind to avoid colliding with other vehicles you may not be able to see.

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Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision Warning

As you drive, Forward Collision Warning scans the road ahead to alert you to hazards that you can’t see, like pedestrians who are out of sight or vehicles stopped on the road.

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Headway Warning
Headway Warning

Headway Warning helps drivers keep a safe following distance.

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Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning

If you begin moving out of your lane without indicating, Lane Departure Warning will alert the driver so you can steer back to the centre of your lane.

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Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning
Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning

Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning systems detect people walking or riding or slow-moving or stationary vehicles or other obstacles, helping you avoid collisions in built up areas.

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Reverse Collision Warning
Reverse Collision Warning

Activated when you put your vehicle in reverse, Reverse Collision Warning scans for obstacles behind the vehicle.

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Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning helps the driver or passengers avoid opening the door into the path of an approaching hazard, like a cyclist or another vehicle, in your vehicle’s blind spot, or getting out of your vehicle into the path of another vehicle.

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Managing Speed and Safe Following Distance
Active Driving Assistance
Active Driving Assistance

Active Driving Assistance combines stand-alone ADAS functions to help control speed, braking and steering for short periods.

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Headway Warning
Headway Warning

Headway Warning helps drivers keep a safe following distance.

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Intelligent Speed Assist Active
Intelligent Speed Assist Active

Intelligent Speed Assistance helps drivers stay within the speed limit by alerting you to the posted speed or changes to the limit.

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Intelligent Speed Assist Passive
Intelligent Speed Assist Passive

Passive Intelligent Speed Assistance helps drivers drive within the posted speed limit.

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Lane Keeping and Centring Assistance
Lane Keeping and Centring Assistance

Lane Keeping Assistance returns your vehicle to its lane if you drift out without you indicating, helping you avoid potential collisions.

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Speed Curve Warning
Speed Curve Warning

Speed Curve Warning alerts you if the speed you are travelling is too fast for curves or exits you are approaching.

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Traditional and Adaptive Cruise Control
Traditional and Adaptive Cruise Control

Traditional Cruise Control keeps a set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control also allows you to set a safe distance to the vehicle in front for safer and more convenient driving.

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Active Driving Assistance
Active Driving Assistance

Active Driving Assistance combines stand-alone ADAS functions to help control speed, braking and steering for short periods.

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Headway Warning
Headway Warning

Headway Warning helps drivers keep a safe following distance.

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Intelligent Speed Assist Active
Intelligent Speed Assist Active

Intelligent Speed Assistance helps drivers stay within the speed limit by alerting you to the posted speed or changes to the limit.

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Intelligent Speed Assist Passive
Intelligent Speed Assist Passive

Passive Intelligent Speed Assistance helps drivers drive within the posted speed limit.

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Lane Keeping and Centring Assistance
Lane Keeping and Centring Assistance

Lane Keeping Assistance returns your vehicle to its lane if you drift out without you indicating, helping you avoid potential collisions.

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Speed Curve Warning
Speed Curve Warning

Speed Curve Warning alerts you if the speed you are travelling is too fast for curves or exits you are approaching.

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Traditional and Adaptive Cruise Control
Traditional and Adaptive Cruise Control

Traditional Cruise Control keeps a set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control also allows you to set a safe distance to the vehicle in front for safer and more convenient driving.

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Active Driving Assistance
Active Driving Assistance

Active Driving Assistance combines stand-alone ADAS functions to help control speed, braking and steering for short periods.

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Headway Warning
Headway Warning

Headway Warning helps drivers keep a safe following distance.

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Intelligent Speed Assist Active
Intelligent Speed Assist Active

Intelligent Speed Assistance helps drivers stay within the speed limit by alerting you to the posted speed or changes to the limit.

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Intelligent Speed Assist Passive
Intelligent Speed Assist Passive

Passive Intelligent Speed Assistance helps drivers drive within the posted speed limit.

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Lane Keeping and Centring Assistance
Lane Keeping and Centring Assistance

Lane Keeping Assistance returns your vehicle to its lane if you drift out without you indicating, helping you avoid potential collisions.

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Speed Curve Warning
Speed Curve Warning

Speed Curve Warning alerts you if the speed you are travelling is too fast for curves or exits you are approaching.

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Traditional and Adaptive Cruise Control
Traditional and Adaptive Cruise Control

Traditional Cruise Control keeps a set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control also allows you to set a safe distance to the vehicle in front for safer and more convenient driving.

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Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Parking Warning
Parking Warning

Parking Warning alerts you to the position of objects around your vehicle when you are parking or manoeuvring at low speeds.

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Remote Car Operation
Remote Car Operation

Remote Car Operation allows you to connect wirelessly to your vehicle using your key fob or an app on your mobile phone.

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Reverse Collision Warning
Reverse Collision Warning

Activated when you put your vehicle in reverse, Reverse Collision Warning scans for obstacles behind the vehicle.

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Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Parking Warning
Parking Warning

Parking Warning alerts you to the position of objects around your vehicle when you are parking or manoeuvring at low speeds.

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Remote Car Operation
Remote Car Operation

Remote Car Operation allows you to connect wirelessly to your vehicle using your key fob or an app on your mobile phone.

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Reverse Collision Warning
Reverse Collision Warning

Activated when you put your vehicle in reverse, Reverse Collision Warning scans for obstacles behind the vehicle.

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Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Parking Warning
Parking Warning

Parking Warning alerts you to the position of objects around your vehicle when you are parking or manoeuvring at low speeds.

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Remote Car Operation
Remote Car Operation

Remote Car Operation allows you to connect wirelessly to your vehicle using your key fob or an app on your mobile phone.

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Reverse Collision Warning
Reverse Collision Warning

Activated when you put your vehicle in reverse, Reverse Collision Warning scans for obstacles behind the vehicle.

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Vehicle Occupant Safety and Convenience
Child Presence Detection
Child Presence Detection

Child Presence Detection can alert you if a child has been left behind when the driver exits the vehicle.

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Distraction Warning
Distraction Warning

Distraction Warning tracks the position of a driver’s face or eyes and alerts you if you are not paying attention to the road.

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Fatigue Warning
Fatigue Warning

Fatigue Warning can identify signs that a driver may be getting tired and alert you to stay awake or to take a break from driving.

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Remote Car Operation
Remote Car Operation

Remote Car Operation allows you to connect wirelessly to your vehicle using your key fob or an app on your mobile phone.

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SRS Airbags
SRS Airbags

Airbags can help you avoid serious injury or death if you are involved in a crash.

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Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning helps the driver or passengers avoid opening the door into the path of an approaching hazard, like a cyclist or another vehicle, in your vehicle’s blind spot, or getting out of your vehicle into the path of another vehicle.

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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitor

Tyre Pressure Monitors alert you if your tyres are under- or over-inflated.

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Child Presence Detection
Child Presence Detection

Child Presence Detection can alert you if a child has been left behind when the driver exits the vehicle.

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Distraction Warning
Distraction Warning

Distraction Warning tracks the position of a driver’s face or eyes and alerts you if you are not paying attention to the road.

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Fatigue Warning
Fatigue Warning

Fatigue Warning can identify signs that a driver may be getting tired and alert you to stay awake or to take a break from driving.

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Remote Car Operation
Remote Car Operation

Remote Car Operation allows you to connect wirelessly to your vehicle using your key fob or an app on your mobile phone.

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SRS Airbags
SRS Airbags

Airbags can help you avoid serious injury or death if you are involved in a crash.

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Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning helps the driver or passengers avoid opening the door into the path of an approaching hazard, like a cyclist or another vehicle, in your vehicle’s blind spot, or getting out of your vehicle into the path of another vehicle.

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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitor

Tyre Pressure Monitors alert you if your tyres are under- or over-inflated.

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Child Presence Detection
Child Presence Detection

Child Presence Detection can alert you if a child has been left behind when the driver exits the vehicle.

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Distraction Warning
Distraction Warning

Distraction Warning tracks the position of a driver’s face or eyes and alerts you if you are not paying attention to the road.

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Fatigue Warning
Fatigue Warning

Fatigue Warning can identify signs that a driver may be getting tired and alert you to stay awake or to take a break from driving.

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Remote Car Operation
Remote Car Operation

Remote Car Operation allows you to connect wirelessly to your vehicle using your key fob or an app on your mobile phone.

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SRS Airbags
SRS Airbags

Airbags can help you avoid serious injury or death if you are involved in a crash.

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Safe Exit Warning
Safe Exit Warning

Safe Exit Warning helps the driver or passengers avoid opening the door into the path of an approaching hazard, like a cyclist or another vehicle, in your vehicle’s blind spot, or getting out of your vehicle into the path of another vehicle.

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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitor

Tyre Pressure Monitors alert you if your tyres are under- or over-inflated.

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Visibility and Safe Surroundings
Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Adaptive Lighting Systems
Adaptive Lighting Systems

Adaptive Lighting Systems improve visibility at night for you without impacting other drivers.

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Advanced Lighting
Advanced Lighting

Advanced Lighting functions help you see more clearly when driving at night or in low light.

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Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation
Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation

Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation automatically turns on your windscreen wipers when it begins to rain.

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Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning alerts you if other vehicles are driving in your vehicle’s blind spots.

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Cross Traffic Warning
Cross Traffic Warning

Cross Traffic Warning alerts the driver if other vehicles are approaching from either side, in front or from behind to avoid colliding with other vehicles you may not be able to see.

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Low Temperature Warning
Low Temperature Warning

Low Temperature Warning alerts the driver when the temperature outside your vehicle is cold enough that roads are likely to icy.

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Night Vision
Night Vision

Night Vision makes it easier to see objects or hazards ahead at night.

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Parking Warning
Parking Warning

Parking Warning alerts you to the position of objects around your vehicle when you are parking or manoeuvring at low speeds.

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Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning
Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning

Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning systems detect people walking or riding or slow-moving or stationary vehicles or other obstacles, helping you avoid collisions in built up areas.

Learn More →
Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Adaptive Lighting Systems
Adaptive Lighting Systems

Adaptive Lighting Systems improve visibility at night for you without impacting other drivers.

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Advanced Lighting
Advanced Lighting

Advanced Lighting functions help you see more clearly when driving at night or in low light.

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Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation
Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation

Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation automatically turns on your windscreen wipers when it begins to rain.

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Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning alerts you if other vehicles are driving in your vehicle’s blind spots.

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Cross Traffic Warning
Cross Traffic Warning

Cross Traffic Warning alerts the driver if other vehicles are approaching from either side, in front or from behind to avoid colliding with other vehicles you may not be able to see.

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Low Temperature Warning
Low Temperature Warning

Low Temperature Warning alerts the driver when the temperature outside your vehicle is cold enough that roads are likely to icy.

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Night Vision
Night Vision

Night Vision makes it easier to see objects or hazards ahead at night.

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Parking Warning
Parking Warning

Parking Warning alerts you to the position of objects around your vehicle when you are parking or manoeuvring at low speeds.

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Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning
Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning

Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning systems detect people walking or riding or slow-moving or stationary vehicles or other obstacles, helping you avoid collisions in built up areas.

Learn More →
Active Parking Assistance
Active Parking Assistance

Active Parking Assistance can control speed, steering and brakes to manoeuvre your vehicle into or out of a parking space.

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Adaptive Lighting Systems
Adaptive Lighting Systems

Adaptive Lighting Systems improve visibility at night for you without impacting other drivers.

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Advanced Lighting
Advanced Lighting

Advanced Lighting functions help you see more clearly when driving at night or in low light.

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Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation
Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation

Automatic Windscreen Wiper Activation automatically turns on your windscreen wipers when it begins to rain.

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Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Warning

Blind Spot Warning alerts you if other vehicles are driving in your vehicle’s blind spots.

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Cross Traffic Warning
Cross Traffic Warning

Cross Traffic Warning alerts the driver if other vehicles are approaching from either side, in front or from behind to avoid colliding with other vehicles you may not be able to see.

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Low Temperature Warning
Low Temperature Warning

Low Temperature Warning alerts the driver when the temperature outside your vehicle is cold enough that roads are likely to icy.

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Night Vision
Night Vision

Night Vision makes it easier to see objects or hazards ahead at night.

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Parking Warning
Parking Warning

Parking Warning alerts you to the position of objects around your vehicle when you are parking or manoeuvring at low speeds.

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Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning
Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning

Pedestrian, Cyclist and Obstacle Warning systems detect people walking or riding or slow-moving or stationary vehicles or other obstacles, helping you avoid collisions in built up areas.

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This resource is intended as general guidance only and does not claim to be comprehensive. Austroads made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information at the time of its placement on this site. Given the variety of vehicle specifications, users should confirm the functions operating in their vehicle with the manufacturer or dealer. Please note ADAS is not vehicle automation and drivers remain responsible for all driving tasks at all times.