Note
Start-up checks
Several safety systems are part of the car's start-up check. Address any indicated faults.
Safety-related areas
Some driver support functions are related to safety. Instead of keeping you safe in the event of an accident, they are de-
signed to prevent them in the first place. Get to know those functions as well for a safer trip.
5.1. Collision response
In the event of a collision, your car has many features designed to help mitigate the effects. Your car's
response to a collision happens before, during and after the impact.
Tip
You can find information related to collision response in many places throughout this manual. Therefore, this section
exists to provide a more cohesive overview of your car's capabilities in this area.
Before
Before an impact, several driver support functions can work to avoid the collision or reduce its effects. If the car perceives a col-
lision to be likely or unavoidable, it has the ability to pre-emptively activate protective systems before the impact occurs.
During
During the collision, sensors throughout the car continuously provide information about the states of the car and its occupants.
The car uses the information to selectively time and activate protective functions such as airbag deployment and seatbelt pre-
tensioning. Collisions are complex events that can unfold in several stages, where the first impact isn't necessarily the most
severe. Good timing is essential for the best chance of effective protection.
The car's safety systems work in synergy with passive safety features. In the event of a collision, your car's construction distrib-
utes forces to specific structural components. It also takes advantage of crumple zones that absorb energy from the impact.
Using similar principles, the exterior has been designed with the protection of pedestrians in mind.
After
After a collision, the car tries to stop in a controlled and safe manner. It can also make an automated call for emergency
response.
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