An optimised braking system that gives a shorter braking distance of 5 to 9 metres.
Situation
Studies reveal that only 60% of drivers brake sufficiently hard for the ABS system to switch on in an emergency situation.
Solution
Emergency brake assist compensates for deficiencies in the driver’s action on the brake pedal. Drivers in emergency situations tend to apply insufficient pressure, or release braking pressure too soon. Emergency brake assist remedies both of these deficiencies. Other experimental studies show that emergency brake assist can reduce stopping distances by between 5 and 9 metres on dry roads (source: LAB).
How it works
The brake pedal activation velocity is measured and, if an emergency situation is detected, an amplifier raises the pressure in the brake circuit. This extra pressure is held until the driver releases the brake pedal. Under very sharp deceleration, the emergency warning lights switch on automatically.