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What Is Toyota Lane Departure Alert (LDA)? Lane Departure Alert System Menu within the Toyota Grand Highlander's Multi-Information Display (MID)Lane Departure Alert (LDA) Menu on Grand Highlander MID

Have you ever driven and drifted out of your lane to narrowly miss another vehicle? I know I have, and today, you’ll learn how Toyota Lane Departure Alert is designed to avoid these incidents.

LDA’s high-resolution, wide-angle camera detects lane markers plus alerts drivers drifting out of their lane with audio and visual warnings to avoid collisions.

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What Is Toyota Road Sign Assist (RSA)? Corolla Hatchback detects and reads road signs using a front-facing camera via Toyota's Road Sign AssistCorolla Hatchback detects and reads road signs using a front-facing camera via Toyota’s Road Sign Assist

Today, you will learn how Toyota Road Sign Assist takes information we, as drivers, may need to pay attention to and display it on the Multi-Information Display (MID) to help keep us safe. In my case, it’s helped me avoid tickets as well.

Road Sign Assist or RSA uses an advanced camera to detect

What are Toyota Automatic High Beams (AHB)? Automatic High Beams on the 2024 Toyota TacomaToyota Tacoma’s All-New Automatic High Beams

Today, you will learn how Toyota makes driving safer for you and other motorists at night.

Automatic High Beams detect oncoming vehicle headlights and preceding vehicle taillights. The system automatically toggles between low and high beams at night. This new feature is a game changer for nighttime driving, especially for those with vision problems operating a motor vehicle at night.

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What Is Toyota’s Vehicle Stability Control? Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid in Supersonic Red Metallic with Black Roof, Black Wheels and comes standard with Vehicle Stability ControlToyota Camry XSE Hybrid in Supersonic Red Metallic with Black Roof and Black Wheels

Vehicle Stability Control is an active safety technology that improves vehicle stability. It’s especially helpful when the road is slick or in emergency situations. 

In December 2010, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that if every vehicle on the road had Vehicle Stability Control, it would save as many as 10,000 lives and

What is Toyota’s Traction Control? The Traction Control switch located above the Trail, Eco, Sport, and EV Mode selector console on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWDThe Traction Control switch located above the Trail, Eco, Sport, and EV Mode selector console on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD

Today, we will learn how Toyota’s Traction Control feature will improve driving stability on slippery roads. The system monitors and keeps the drive wheels from spinning out of control, especially from a dead start position or when a driver accelerates. This system can even be disabled

What is Toyota’s Anti-Lock Brake System? Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid, Anti-Lock Brake System ABS, Camry XSE 19" Gloss Black WheelsToyota Camry XSE Hybrid in Cavalry Blue with 19″ Gloss Black Wheels

The Toyota Anti-Lock Brake System helps prevent wheel lock-up and delivers improved steering control during hard braking. ABS helps the tires maintain a better grip on the pavement during difficult stops.

That’s the easy answer, but today, I would like you to follow me a little deeper down the rabbit hole of ABS to share how it works and its role

What is Toyota’s Electronic Brake-Force Distribution? Electronic Brake-Force Distribution module controlled by the Brake Master Cylinder on the Toyota TacomaThe Brake Master Cylinder works with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution System

Today, I will share one of the breakthrough enhancements making driving much safer than in previous decades. This technology is Toyota’s Electronic Brake-Force Distribution. EBD is designed to optimize the distribution of braking force between a vehicle’s front and rear wheels depending on the load and various driving conditions. Let me add that it’s not just the front and rear; it’s also left to right.

Toyota Brake Assist, A Step Forward in Braking Technology Toyota Footwell: The parking brake is on the left, the brake pedal with Toyota Brake Assist is in the middle, and the gas pedal is on the right.Toyota Camry Footwell equipped with Brake Assist

Toyota’s Star Safety System is a suite of safety features that work together to make driving safer, and a central pillar of this system is Toyota Brake Assist. In this article, you will discover precisely how this technology can help avoid accidents and save lives.

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What Is Toyota Smart Stop Technology? A driver in a Toyota vehicle the gas and brake pedals depressed simultaneously.Toyota SST corrects a driver when the gas and brake pedals are depressed simultaneously.

As one of the leading automakers in the world, Toyota has consistently been at the forefront of automotive safety innovations. Among its suite of safety features, Toyota Smart Stop Technology (SST) stands out as a pivotal advancement that ensures driver and passenger safety in critical situations. 

The main feature of Toyota Smart Stop Technology (SST) is to reduce engine power

Towing Capacity on Toyota RAV4, Best In Class for 2023? Towing Capacity Toyota RAV4Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road All-wheel drive maximum towing capacity

Introduced in 1994, the Toyota RAV4 has cemented its reputation as a reliable, versatile, and fuel-efficient compact SUV. Its global success stems from Toyota’s commitment to longevity and adaptability, making it a favorite among drivers.

Today, we break down the towing capacity of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 for each model grade and package because the capabilities vary. This guide will give you the detailed answers you need without searching the entire

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