Radar assist cruise control
05-30-06 | 08:44 PM
#16
Originally Posted by conekiller
I've had one scotch too many to wrap my head around what you just said, but if it's true I'm elated that Lex-yota decided to use this system in the IS instead of the laser contraption Infiniti uses. False laser alerts on a V1 suuuuuuuck. Especially every 2 seconds if they're behind you on the interstate.
2IS PCS/Radar-Assisted Cruise Control = V1 Friendly
Cheers,
Kermee
05-30-06 | 08:50 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by Airwolf
Does anyone know if it can be added aftermarket?
Here's some background on the Adaptive Radar Cruise system on the New IS. The Pages below are out of the 2006 IS Press Kit that was given to us at our special Test Drive/Preview last August 2005.
Credit: Lexus USA
05-30-06 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jack278
Hi all, does the radar assist cruise control on the IS allow the car go all the way down to a full stop if the car in front of you does so? Thanks.
Jack
Jack
I use my DRCC a few times a week, even when not going freeway speeds. It's a blast, and probably the coolest feature of the IS.
05-30-06 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by TimboIS
No. Probably just as well. There would be some idiots that forgot they turned it off and crash into something by assuming they left it on. I guess you didn't seen the MB S-Class demo, they proceeded to sandwich 3 brand new $120K vehicles because their system failed.
I use my DRCC a few times a week, even when not going freeway speeds. It's a blast, and probably the coolest feature of the IS.
I use my DRCC a few times a week, even when not going freeway speeds. It's a blast, and probably the coolest feature of the IS.
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05-31-06 | 04:44 AM
#21
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Originally Posted by Lexustom
I have the option on my 350. It does not bring the car down to a full stop. It makes the driver assume responsibilty at around 30-35 MPH. (If I remember correctly). The car beeps repeatedly and in effect is saying "I can do no more, you MUST now resume command". If the driver does not take over it will "be all over".
I love the option although it was not by any means a "give-away".
I love the option although it was not by any means a "give-away".
05-31-06 | 06:40 AM
#22
Originally Posted by james6290
how do you have that option!? I tried for so long to get it on my 350 and couldn't manage, he said cars with it wouldn't even be released until july!
05-31-06 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by james6290
how do you have that option!? I tried for so long to get it on my 350 and couldn't manage, he said cars with it wouldn't even be released until july!
Now, after reading so many horror stories about dealers and how they are treating so many of us CL members I am very grateful to my dealer for the competance that they showed during the order process. I am so sorry for the run-around you got/are getting.
05-31-06 | 11:24 AM
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Well, I WAS going to give Lexus Carlsbad a good mark but NOW....
My salesguy INSISTED that the RADAR cruise control was NOT AVAILABLE. I guess he meant not in the cars he had in stock.
I'm going to have words with my salesman and his boss for false representation which is a felony.
My salesguy INSISTED that the RADAR cruise control was NOT AVAILABLE. I guess he meant not in the cars he had in stock.
I'm going to have words with my salesman and his boss for false representation which is a felony.
05-31-06 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Airwolf
Well, I WAS going to give Lexus Carlsbad a good mark but NOW....
My salesguy INSISTED that the RADAR cruise control was NOT AVAILABLE. I guess he meant not in the cars he had in stock.
I'm going to have words with my salesman and his boss for false representation which is a felony.
My salesguy INSISTED that the RADAR cruise control was NOT AVAILABLE. I guess he meant not in the cars he had in stock.
I'm going to have words with my salesman and his boss for false representation which is a felony.
05-31-06 | 12:11 PM
#26
Originally Posted by TimboIS
No. Probably just as well. There would be some idiots that forgot they turned it off and crash into something by assuming they left it on. I guess you didn't seen the MB S-Class demo, they proceeded to sandwich 3 brand new $120K vehicles because their system failed.
I use my DRCC a few times a week, even when not going freeway speeds. It's a blast, and probably the coolest feature of the IS.
I use my DRCC a few times a week, even when not going freeway speeds. It's a blast, and probably the coolest feature of the IS.
05-31-06 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
top gear followed up on that story and they found out the system wasnt turned on leading to the crash. Clarkson even tested the S500 and it followed a leading car even to a stop (most recent episode)
Last edited by TimboIS; 05-31-06 at 05:56 PM.
05-31-06 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Airwolf
I'm going to have words with my salesman and his boss for false representation which is a felony.
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