Page 10 of 2008 Lexus LS Hybrid by Lexus U.S.A.

2008 lexus ls hybrid safety playing it safe the ls 600h l s state-of-the-art network of airbags 19 includes a dual-stage driver s airbag and front passenger s airbag which deploy at different speeds depending on crash severity the driver s airbag deployment speed also varies depending on the driver s seat position on the seat track available rear-seat side airbags help protect rear passengers in certain types of side impacts another breakthrough safety feature is vehicle dynamics integrated management vdim 20 which can predict and take steps to help prevent loss of traction during a turn it uses a series of sensors to coordinate vehicle control braking steering and throttle systems to aid you in keeping the vehicle on track sensors are also utilized in the ls 600h l s electronic controlled braking ecb to determine the appropriate amount of brake pressure needed while anti-lock brakes help you maintain steering control during hard braking finally traction control trac helps maximize the grip of each wheel separately to help reduce wheelspin safety features extensive airbag system srs 19 vehicle dynamics integrated management vdim 20 dual-swivel adaptive front lighting system afs led headlamps with dynamic auto leveling electronic controlled braking ecb brake assist 21 electronic brakeforce distribution ebd automatic electronic parking brake optional equipment shown available pre-collision system pcs 22 available active power stabilizer suspension system 19,20,21,22 see page 16 for more information 10

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