Are you looking for a vehicle with new safety features for peace of mind? If so, then you might consider the safe-driving features of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. Here are some of the new aspects this vehicle has to offer to help promote safe driving.
Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
If you’re driving slowly, up to about 50 miles per hour, yet there is a possibility of a front-end collision, this system should take charge to apply the brakes automatically. Therefore, at lower speeds, this feature can prevent front-facing accidents.
Lane Assist and Departure Lane Warning
This feature can help out as you’re attempting to navigate busy roads and multiple lanes. It’s not uncommon, for example, to lose our balance ever so slightly while driving, and accidentally merge a bit too much into a neighboring lane. If this happens to you, then the lane-assist feature can activate, adjusting the wheel or otherwise sounding an alert you to keep you in your home lane.
Forward Collision Alert
With this feature, cameras can monitor your vehicle to check for other cars that are slowly coming close. If a car is slowly creeping up too close and is threatening collision, you will be alerted. One great thing about this feature is that you can customize the kind of alert you want: Choose from Far, Medium, Near, or Off options.
Rear Vision Camera & Surround Vision
This feature offers a camera and screen that can allow you to see behind your vehicle while you back it up. The MyLink touch screen in front of you will reveal a live image as you progress.
Surround Vision is somewhat similar, except that it offers a complete, bird’s eye view of your car and the activity that surrounds it. Four cameras contribute the data: the standard rear camera, a forward-looking camera, and one beneath each of the side mirrors.
Intellibeam® Headlamps
When you’re driving on a very dark, yet busy road at night, it can be hard to know when to use the high beams. Even when you’re experienced, it can be difficult to switch the beams on or off quickly when a car’s coming past you, or when you suddenly need light.
Intellibeam® Headlamps can help by turning on automatically when it becomes too dark, and also, by dimming suddenly to accommodate a car coming your way.
Safety Alert Seat
This is a great added feature for those of us who respond more quickly to touch than to sound. For some of the car’s safety alerts, rather than receiving them via audio, you can opt to have your seat vibrate instead.
As you can see, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers a significant array of safety features. Still, safety is ultimately in the hands of the driver. These technological advances may, however, help your confidence while on the road, and also provide conveniences. To test drive the Equinox and try its features for yourself, visit your local Chevrolet dealership.
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