2020 Lexus Safety Features in Chantilly, VA

From intelligent innovations that can predict dangerous scenarios to indispensable passive elements, Lexus has an array of safety technology to offer motorists in 2020. If you’re interested in learning more about these advanced features, keep reading this overview! Then, reach out to the team at Pohanka Lexus to test drive some of our latest arrivals. If you have any pressing questions, don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.

Lexus Safety System

First, let’s take a closer look at the predictive features that come with the Lexus Safety System+ 2.0¹. Thanks in part to the enhanced radar and camera capabilities of the Pre-Collision System², you’ll be able to avoid accidents with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles with greater ease, even in low-light situations³. Speaking of active help, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist⁴ works to warn you if it detects you veering from your path without signaling. Should its alerts go unheeded, the system will gently guide you back to the center. Similarly, the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control⁵ advancement not only maintains a preset speed and following distance, but also employs the services of Lane Tracing Assist⁶ to keep you squarely between the highway markings.

Awareness

Staying aware and alert on the road is imperative, so 2020 Lexus vehicles offer a wealth of elements that keep you informed. For instance, Road Sign Assist⁷ reminds you of updated speed limits and zones by projecting the corresponding signage onto your instrument panel or Head-Up Display. On the other hand, if you’re looking for help with determining how close you are to another vehicle or stationary object, consider equipping your Lexus with a Panoramic View Monitor⁸ or Blind Spot Monitoring⁹. While the latter brings your attention to potentially unseen cars close by, the former provides a virtual above-view look of your sedan, crossover, or SUV to make maneuvering in tight quarters easier.

Passive Protection

Since even the most cautious drivers can still end up in an accident, Lexus has implemented plenty of passive features to cushion you and your crew from sudden impacts. Strategically placed airbags¹⁰, for example, are ready to step in and absorb the force of a collision to reduce the chance of injury to you and your guests. Furthermore, 2020 Lexus vehicles have rigid body structures with crumple zones, which also dissipate crash-force energy. You’ll even be safeguarded in the event of a rear-end impact, thanks to the whiplash-injury-lessening¹¹ front seatbacks that are often included as standard.

This is just a small taste of what you can expect from 2020 Lexus safety features in Chantilly, VA, so come and learn more by chatting with the team at Pohanka Lexus. We’re already looking forward to meeting you!

1. Lexus Safety System+ 2.0 effectiveness is dependent on many factors including road, weather and vehicle conditions. Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

2. The LSS+ Pre-Collision System is designed to help avoid or reduce the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness is dependent on many factors including road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

3. The Pedestrian Detection System is designed to detect a pedestrian or bicyclist ahead of the vehicle, determine if impact is imminent and help reduce impact speed. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, size and position of pedestrian or bicyclist, and weather, light and road conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

4. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is designed to read visible lane markers under certain conditions. It provides a visual and audible alert and slight steering force when lane departure is detected. It is not a collision-avoidance system or a substitute for safe and attentive driving. Effectiveness is dependent on many factors including road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

5. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving practices. System effectiveness is dependent on many factors, including road, weather and traffic conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

6. Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) is designed to read visible lane markers and detect other vehicles under certain conditions when DRCC is engaged. When potential lane departure is detected, LTA provides a visual warning and either an audible alert or vibration in the steering wheel and can apply a slight steering force. It is not a collision-avoidance system or a substitute for safe and attentive driving. Effectiveness is dependent on many factors, including road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

7. Do not rely exclusively on Road Sign Assist (RSA). RSA is a driver support system that utilizes the vehicle’s forward-facing camera and Navigation System (when data is available) to recognize certain road signs and provide information to the driver via the multi-information display and/or Head-Up Display. Effectiveness is dependent on road, weather, vehicle and sign conditions. Use common sense when using RSA and do not drive distracted. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

8. The Panoramic View Monitor does not provide a comprehensive view of the area surrounding the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm surrounding clearance. Environmental conditions may limit effectiveness and view may become obscured. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

9. Do not rely exclusively on the Blind Spot Monitor. Always look over your shoulder and use your turn signal. There are limitations to the function, detection and range of the monitor. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

10. Airbag systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems and are designed to inflate only under certain conditions and in certain types of severe collisions. To decrease the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, always wear seatbelts and sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible. Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-facing child seat in any front passenger seat. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details.

11. Whiplash Injury Lessening front seats can help reduce the severity of whiplash injury in certain rear-end collisions.