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Why don't the Metris' get safety rated? I like the van but my wife is scared of the non safety.
As I get older I recognize times that I have missed something that I should have seen and reacted to. It feels like "where did that MF (insert your preferred exclamation here) come from!", as I hit the brakes. I have friends with new cars who tell me their cars braked (appropriately) in situations before they could, or were even aware that the need existed. But the Metris system's description says it does not carry out autonomous braking. Am I missing something?" Supports the driver in maintaining the minimum distance to the vehicle in front. The system provides a visual warning when the distance to the vehicle in front drops below the minimum. If there is the risk of a collision an audible warning is also emitted. At the same time thesystem activates the Brake Assist BAS PRO which – if the driver fails to brake heavily enough – automatically increases the braking pressure. The system detects vehicles in front from a speed of 5 mph. The system monitors the area in front of the vehicle with the aid of a medium range radar sensor with a range of approx. 213 ft. A red triangular warning lamp appears in the instrument cluster when the distance to the vehicle in front falls below the minimum for several seconds. If the distance continues to decrease rapidly an intermittent warning is also sounded. The brake boost assistance provided by Brake Assist BAS PRO is cancelled again once the system no longer detects any potential dangerous situations. The intervention of Brake Assist can be interrupted by the driver by releasing the pressure on the brake pedal or pressing the accelerator. If the driver requires more braking power than applied by the system then the driver's requirements will prevail. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST does not carry out autonomous braking. In addition, the system does not feature pedestrian detection. The system detects vehicles ahead that are either moving or stopping. The radar sensor is on the passenger side of the front bumper."
You need to apply the brake pedal to make the system help to prevent accident.I like all the modern safety features offered either standard or optional on the Metris, and plan to order all, except for maybe auto-parking. The one area I have concern is with the Collision Prevention Assist (code JA6). The Equipment Book states "COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST does not carry out autonomous braking.".
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As I get older I recognize times that I have missed something that I should have seen and reacted to. It feels like "where did that MF (insert your preferred exclamation here) come from!", as I hit the brakes. I have friends with new cars who tell me their cars braked (appropriately) in situations before they could, or were even aware that the need existed. But the Metris system's description says it does not carry out autonomous braking. Am I missing something?
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it's the only one I found that speaks to the type of glass used for Metris windows.Structurally, the Metris is a unitary monocoque, with Saint Gobains Sekurit* safety glass (it cubes when it breaks, making it blunt and much less likely to slice you up).
That's my understanding. Curious why you are asking.Sorry to dig up an old thread, but it's the only one I found that speaks to the type of glass used for Metris windows.
It sounds like Metris windows are tempered glass and not laminated glass. Is that correct?
In case I need to kick a window out! (I have an irrational fear of being trapped in a vehicle in water.)That's my understanding. Curious why you are asking.
I had my slider glass swapped and kept the OEM glass. Thinner than I would have thought.
Thanks for this - I figured the windshield was tough. On the interstate a rock hit my windshield hard enough to go almost through. I'd estimate the velocity of the impact at greater than 80mph. Not sure about the mass of the rock, but the almost a hole in my windshield is about the size of a quarter. Anyway, sad that it happened with only a few thousand miles on the van. I just hope it can be repaired rather than replaced.Side windows, yes, but you don't want to be able to break in through the windshield.
(You might be able to pop the whole thing out from the inside.)
Unlikely. When you get a replacement make sure they order the correct glass. There are several variations. Also, make sure to tell them it's critical to ensure the connect the antenna connectors. Insurance should cover it.Thanks for this - I figured the windshield was tough. On the interstate a rock hit my windshield hard enough to go almost through. I'd estimate the velocity of the impact at greater than 80mph. Not sure about the mass of the rock, but the almost a hole in my windshield is about the size of a quarter. Anyway, sad that it happened with only a few thousand miles on the van. I just hope it can be repaired rather than replaced.
I have a policy rider so I can specify factory (or any) glass for a (reduced) $100 deductible. I was surprised that my son's (GEICO) policy did not have that, and that GEICO doesn't offer it at any price. I have Farmers. It's pricey-ish, but their service on claims for my house and car has been great.Unlikely. When you get a replacement make sure they order the correct glass. There are several variations. Also, make sure to tell them it's critical to ensure the connect the antenna connectors. Insurance should cover it.