Evasive Steering
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Evasive steering assist is part of the pre-collision assist. Evasive steering assist senses if the distance to the car or item that is about to be hit is far enough away to avoid and the driver has turned the steering wheel the system applies additional steering torque to help avoid the car or item. Turning the steering wheel activates the system. After you pass the car or item, the system also applies steering torque when you turn the steering wheel to steer back into the lane. The system deactivates after you fully pass the car or item.
Evasive steering assist works when all the following occur:
- Active braking and evasive steering assist are on.
- The system detects a car or item ahead and starts to apply the brakes.
- Driver significantly turns the steering wheel in an attempt to steer around the car or item.
For more information on evasive steering, Refer to: Adaptive Steering - System Operation and Component Description .