What is Toyota’s Star Safety System Package?

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You may have heard or seen Toyota’s Star Safety System package being advertised and wondered, what it is. Simply put the “system” isn’t a single peice of Toyota propierty tech, but a conglomeration of different features coming together.

Toyota’s Star Safety System

Toyota explains the Star Safety System

Toyota’s Star Safety System is an advanced suite of six active safety technologies designed to help protect drivers and passengers by enhancing vehicle stability and traction.

The Star Safety System includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

How does the Star Safety System work together?

These technologies work together to monitor various safety systems and intervene when necessary to help keep the vehicle under control and reduce the risk of a collision. The Star Safety System helps drivers maintain control of their vehicle, even in challenging driving conditions, such as on wet or icy roads.

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