Category Archives: Safety

2020 Toyota RAV4 crossovers in a line

Stay safe in St. Louis in a 2020 Toyota RAV4 crossover!

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What are the safety features of the 2020 Toyota RAV4?

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is a vehicle to take note of. It is available in seventeen colors, as a hybrid, and in ten trim levels. With a bold front fascia that makes a statement as you go down the road, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 would be a great vehicle for your next adventure. As you are planning your trip and considering this crossover, you are probably also wondering, what are the safety features of the 2020 Toyota RAV4? You have come to the right place! Check them out below. Read the rest of this entry >>

2020 Toyota Corolla cruising down the street

Passive and Active Safety Features on the 2020 Toyota Corolla

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How safe is the 2020 Toyota Corolla?

There are many distractions facing drivers these days. Some of them include cellphones, things happening on the road, and even switching the radio station. When something grabs our attention and focus on the road is lost for a quick moment, it is comforting knowing that a vehicle can have our backs in a pinch. Today, we are going to take a closer look at just how safe is the 2020 Toyota Corolla? Read the rest of this entry >>

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Vehicles with various safety systems now available at Ackerman Toyota in St. Louis

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What is the Toyota Star™ Safety System?

With winter around the corner, it is important to think about staying safe on the road. Blowing snow, freezing temperatures, and slippery roads are about to become our new normal again in the next few months. How do we safe not only in the winter but all year round? Answer: purchase a vehicle with various safety systems. Now standard on all Toyota new vehicles is the Toyota Star™ Safety System. This will help keep you safe on the road. What is the Toyota Star™ Safety System? In short, it is made up of five systems including Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brakes, Electronic Brake Distribution, and Brake Assist. Keep reading to learn more about these systems! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Understanding what your vehicle is telling you

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What do the dashboard warning lights in my Toyota mean?

How many times have you seen a light on your dashboard illuminate, and not know what it meant? This can be a scary situation because you are not sure if you should b-line it for the mechanic, pull over for a few minutes, or just go straight home. Keep reading as we explore the answer to the question, what do the dashboard warning lights in my Toyota mean? Read the rest of this entry >>

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Total HUman Model for Safety: THUMS

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New and improved crash test dummy, St. Louis

We have all seen the crash dummies that car manufacturers use. These are important because engineers can see what happens to a person in an accident. While this worked well to get a basic understanding of how the airbags will deploy and what parts of the body will be affected, this was not full proof. Humans have bones and organs, the dummies did not until the Total Human Model for Safety: THUMS was introduced. Keep reading below to learn more about the new and improved crash test dummy.   Read the rest of this entry >>

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Every new Toyota vehicle comes with ToyotaCare

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What is included with ToyotaCare?

Toyota has always been a company that strives to deliver reliable vehicles to its customers. That is why Toyota created a new service program called ToyotaCare. What is included with ToyotaCare? It covers normal vehicle maintenance and it provides 24/7 roadside assistance. Both of these are available at no cost for two years. Interested in learning more? Keep reading below! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Toyota Safety Connect Features

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What are the Toyota Safety Connect features?

Toyota vehicles are some of the safest cars on the road. There are a variety of reasons that Toyota models are so safe. One of these reasons is the different safety features including Toyota Safety Connect. What are the Toyota Safety Connect features? Keep reading to learn more!  Read the rest of this entry >>

Man driving the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

What is Toyota Road Sign Assist and How Does It Work?

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The Toyota lineup offers class-leading active safety on most of its new model lineup via the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 active safety bundle. In addition to upgraded versions of the features found on the original Toyota Safety Sense system, Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 has added two brand new features: Road Sign Assist and Lane Tracing Assist. Today, we are breaking down Road Sign Assist to help drivers understand the value it brings to each trip. Read the rest of this entry >>

Toyota drivers alerted about a pedestrian via Toyota Safety Sense on their dashboard

How does the Toyota Safety Sense Pre-Collision System work?

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The Toyota Pre-Collision System now comes standard on most new Toyota models as part of the Toyota Safety Sense active safety bundle. But, just how does the system work? Front facing exterior cameras continuously scan the road ahead for potential hazards. When a hazard is detected, the system will respond in one of three ways: with audio and visual alerts, with Brake Assist, or with Automatic Emergency Braking depending on the severity of the threat. Read the rest of this entry >>