Infiniti Announces an Industry-First Backup Collision Prevention System

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 19, 2013 - Motor Werks Infiniti of Barrington (http://www.motorwerksinfiniti.com/index.htm) is proud to be able to provide news and updates about exciting new features on current and future Infiniti vehicles. Infiniti has announced that an industry first will be available on the new 2013 JX 35 SUV: the Backup Collision Intervention system. This sophisticated system goes significantly beyond the standard parking assist to help make reversing much safer in any situation.

The rearview camera now mounted on many vehicles — including many new Infiniti vehicles — can only work to prevent collisions if the driver is watching the screen. Additionally the camera generally only looks in one direction at once. In the new 2013 Infiniti JX35 (http://www.motorwerksinfiniti.com/new-inventory/index.htm...), the Backup Collision Intervention system will provide a total 360-degree image around the vehicle. The system achieves this wide-angle view not only through cameras, but also through radar and sonar sensors that look behind the car and to both sides in order to detect moving objects the driver might not even be able to see with a rearview camera.

If there are obstacles to either side or behind the vehicle, the Backup Collision Intervention lets the driver know with audible alerts and flashing lights on the side view mirrors. If the driver doesn’t respond to the alerts, and a collision appears imminent, the system will push back on the accelerator. Finally, if the driver still continues to back up, the system will engage the brakes to stop the car.

This system is debuting on the JX35, as larger sport utility vehicles are generally more difficult to reverse, especially in tight spaces. It is expected that this system will eventually be placed in vehicles throughout the Infiniti lineup to make backing up safer for all Infiniti drivers.

Motor Werks Infiniti of Barrington serves Chicagoland with new Infiniti models, pre-owned vehicles, and repair services. Visit their dealership (http://www.motorwerksinfiniti.com/dealership/directions.htm) at 1475 S Barrington Road in Barrington, Illinois to find out more about the new 2013 JX35 SUV with the Backup Collision Intervention System, or any of the other new and innovative Infiniti vehicles.

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