What is Toyota Safety Sense™

Louisville drivers who are in the market for a new Toyota vehicle have probably heard of the Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) or the Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) and their suite of safety features. So, what is Toyota Safety Sense™? Toyota of Louisville has gathered information about all the pertinent driver assist and safety features that will keep you safe on New Albany roads.

Toyota Safety Sense™ and Toyota Safety Sense™ P: Features

Have peace of mind on your New Albany commute with these advanced technology features designed for all sorts of contingencies.

• First up is the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (optional Bicyclist Detection).  This system uses both a camera and a radar to alert the driver, prompt you to brake, and then even assist your brakes if it detects a frontal collision.
• Lane Departure Alert, which can include Road Edge Detection actually senses the lane your vehicle is in and prompts the driver to adjust if they are veering toward the edge of the road. Optional Steering Assist senses where you want to take your vehicle and gently moves your steering wheel.
• The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is an advanced cruise control that uses a radar and adjusts speed to maintain a healthy distance for your fellow drivers. This gives you extra assurance on Elizabethtown highways! The Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and is integrated with your lane assist.
• The Road Sign Assist technology also makes use of the vehicle’s front camera to actually read the road signs in front of your vehicle and display them in you car, so you won’t miss a sign.
• The Automatic High Beams are vital tools that make sure the road is visible and detect other vehicles with the camera.

What is Toyota Safety Sense™? Vehicle Options

Most Lexington drivers who buy a new Toyota vehicle will find that Toyota Safety Sense comes standard with their vehicles or with Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) for midsize and large vehicles. Any trim of the following vehicles comes with the features above:

Cars/Minivans: 

• Toyota Avalon / Avalon Hybrid
• Toyota Camry
• Toyota Corolla/Corolla M/Toyota Corolla iM
• Toyota C-HR
• Toyota Prius / Prius c / Prius Prime
• Toyota Sienna
• Toyota Yaris

Crossovers, Trucks, and SUVs: 

• Toyota Highlander / Highlander Hybrid 
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• Toyota RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid
• Toyota Sequoia
• Toyota Tacoma
• Toyota Tundra

Test drive a Toyota Vehicle at Toyota of Louisville

Whether you’re looking to go on adventures outside Lexington in a RAV4 or upgrade your fuel economy on Louisville roads in a Prius, Toyota Safety Sense™ is an invaluable resource. Find out more about Toyota technology and safety features – including the ToyotaCare Plus plan –  with Toyota of Louisville! We are dedicated to helping drivers find the best vehicle for them. On our website you can read our service tips to learn how to preform DIY Toyota maintenance like how to reset your Toyota Camry maintenance light. learn more about ToyotaCare and other great proprietary packages on Toyota vehicles. Please contact us with any questions and stop by soon!