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Prado 2010 - Technology Features
- Superb Maneuverability, Wherever You Go |
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Even in Narrow streets and tight
corners, Prado's Smooth, Nimble handling assures driving ease
that makes you not feel the vehicle size. |
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Multi-terrain Select |
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This revolutionary system lets you
select, with the multi-information switch mounted on the
steering wheel, four types of running mode to obtain
optimal traction according to off-road surface
conditions. When you select one of the four modes, the
system gives you easy guidance to match the mode and
current driving conditions. So you get outstanding
off-road capability over a wide range of terrains. |
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Crawl Control |
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Crawl Control automatically regulates
engine output and braking force, maintaining a low
vehicle speed on difficult terrain (sensitive control at
5 speed levels).
Even on
rocky or muddy surfaces requiring slight speed
adjustment, Crawl controls all wheels independently,
minimizing wheel-lock and -spin, and assisting in
extricating the vehicle when it gets stuck. By taking
over accelerator and brake operations, the system leaves
you free to concentrate on steering alone. |
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Kinetic Dynamic
Suspension System |
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Electronically controlled
KDSS simultaneously achieves two previously incompatible
benefits: a comfortable on-road ride and outstanding
off-road drivability. The system
harnesses the
effectiveness of front and rear stabilizers to bolster
roll stiffness on the road, while assuring ample wheel
stroke by reducing the effectiveness of the stabilizers
off-road.
This
realizes greater vehicle stability wherever you go. |
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Adaptive front – lighting
System |
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AFS effectively illuminates the road
ahead by aiming the headlamps to the left or right in
response to steering angle and vehicle speed. Together
with auto leveling and the use of powerful HID lamps
that offer excellent coverage, it helps improve
nighttime visibility. |
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Hill-start Assist Control |
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HAC contributes to smooth hill starts by
automatically applying brake pressure to help hold the
vehicle whenever rollback is detected. |
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Downhill Assist Control |
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DAC
enables the vehicle to stably and steadily descend even
steep hills by automatically applying brake pressure. |
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