ProPILOT Assist: Semi-Autonomous Driving Aid
The 2024 Infiniti QX60 boasts ProPILOT Assist, a suite of driver-assistance technologies designed to make your drives safer and more relaxing. This system combines adaptive cruise control with lane-keep assist, helping to maintain a set distance from the vehicle ahead and keep the QX60 centered in its lane. While it’s not fully autonomous driving, ProPILOT Assist significantly reduces driver workload on long highway journeys, particularly in less congested traffic. Remember, it’s crucial to remain attentive and ready to take control at any moment, as the system is a supportive tool, not a replacement for the driver.
Intelligent Around View® Monitor: Enhanced Visibility
Parking in tight spots or navigating busy city streets can be challenging, but the QX60’s Intelligent Around View® Monitor helps alleviate these concerns. This advanced system uses multiple cameras to create a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings, displayed on the central touchscreen. This 360-degree perspective significantly improves visibility, making parking maneuvers easier and safer. The system also incorporates moving object detection, alerting the driver to any movement near the vehicle, adding an extra layer of safety, particularly useful when maneuvering in areas with high pedestrian traffic.
Predictive Forward Collision Warning: Anticipating Potential Hazards
Safety isn’t just about reacting to immediate dangers; it’s about anticipating them. The QX60’s Predictive Forward Collision Warning system does just that. By using radar and camera technology, it scans the road ahead, detecting potential hazards like slowing traffic or unexpected obstacles. The system provides the driver with early warnings, giving them more time to react and avoid a potential collision. This proactive approach contributes significantly to preventing accidents, particularly in situations where reaction time is critical.
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection: Preventing Accidents
Building on the predictive capabilities of the forward collision warning, the QX60 features automatic emergency braking (AEB). This system automatically applies the brakes if a collision is imminent, potentially mitigating or preventing an accident altogether. Importantly, the QX60’s AEB system includes pedestrian detection, meaning it can recognize and react to pedestrians in the vehicle’s path, enhancing safety for both vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users. This feature provides a vital safety net in situations where a driver may not have time to react effectively.
Lane Departure Warning and Prevention: Staying in Your Lane
Keeping the QX60 safely within its lane is aided by the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems. LDW alerts the driver with visual and audible warnings if the vehicle starts to drift out of its lane without the use of the turn signal. LDP goes a step further, gently correcting the vehicle’s steering to help keep it within its lane. This feature is particularly helpful during long drives or in situations where driver fatigue might be a factor, providing an extra layer of safety and preventing accidental lane changes.
Blind Spot Warning and Intervention: Safer Lane Changes
Changing lanes safely requires awareness of vehicles in your blind spots. The QX60 addresses this with its Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) systems. BSW alerts the driver to the presence of vehicles in their blind spots using visual indicators in the side mirrors. BSI takes it further, providing corrective steering input if the driver attempts a lane change while a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, helping to prevent collisions caused by overlooked vehicles.
Rear Automatic Braking: Protecting Against Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are a common type of accident. The QX60’s Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) system helps to mitigate the risk of these collisions. Using sensors, RAB monitors the area behind the vehicle and automatically applies the brakes if a rear-end collision is imminent. This feature can be particularly helpful in situations like stop-and-go traffic where following distances may be reduced, adding an extra layer of safety for the occupants of the QX60 and those behind it.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Maintaining Optimal Tire Inflation
Proper tire inflation is crucial for safety, handling, and fuel efficiency. The QX60’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) keeps an eye on your tire pressure, alerting you if any tire is underinflated. Maintaining the correct tire pressure improves handling, reduces the risk of blowouts, and contributes to optimal fuel economy. This seemingly simple feature plays a significant role in overall vehicle safety.
Multiple Airbags: Comprehensive Passenger Protection
The QX60 is equipped with multiple airbags strategically placed throughout the cabin to provide comprehensive protection for passengers in the event of a collision. These airbags, including front, side, and curtain airbags, help to cushion occupants from impact forces, reducing the risk of serious injury. The number and placement of these airbags reflect Infiniti’s commitment to passenger safety. Read more about qx60 safety rating