Friday, March 9, 2012

Luxury Car - Volvo V40, This Car Equipped Pedestrian Airbag

Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo, always known as a car maker who places the safety of passengers. But this time, they are not only not only protect the passengers but also pedestrians.

Reported by Autoblog, Friday, March 9, 2012, features an airbag for pedestrians are fixed in the latest Volvo V40. Airbags can prevent serious injury if hit by a pedestrian.

Sensors in the front bumper is able to detect physical contact between cars and pedestrians. If a collision occurs, the hood near the windshield off and lifted by the airbag.

The system was also connected with pedestrian detection technology capable of knowing when a pedestrian stepped in front of the vehicle. If the driver does not respond at that time, the vehicle will activate the brakes automatically.

V40 Volvo City Safety technology also brings an updated, Lane Keeping Aid with auto steering, automatic Road Sign Information, Active High Beam Assist technology and Park Pilot Cross Traffic Alert.

The interior equipped with a panoramic glass roof that extends from the windshield to the rear seat. Interior lighting give the feel of the cinema. Today, the Volvo V40 exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 event. viva




 

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