You may not notice your Captiva's advanced safety technology when driving, but rest assured, it's watching over your every moment behind the wheel. From simple yet critical features like large side mirrors and high driving position, to advanced active and passive safety technology, Captiva 5 is the SUV 'just the way you want it'.
Active Safety
To help make your every journey as safe as it is enjoyable, Captiva 5 monitors on-road dynamics every moment you are driving. Everything from the vehicle's speed, lateral acceleration and rotation, to the steering wheel angle and brakeforce you apply.
When normal tolerances are exceeded, one or more active safety systems initiate non-intrusive counter measures to help you retain maximum control of the vehicle.
TCS is designed to minimise wheel spin during acceleration. By recognising if either front wheel has sufficient grip and adjusting drive force and brakeforce accordingly. It helps reduce wheel spin when accelerating on wet and icy roads, and also in 'split' conditions, such as when a vehicle has two wheels on bitumen and two on a grave verge.
ESC constantly compares the vehicle's movements with the steering wheel angle to determine if the vehicle is moving in the direction you intend. If skidding appears imminent, ESC applies brake pressure to individual wheels as appropriate, and, if necessary, trims engine power. This dramatically increases turning and cornering safety, especially in evasive action situations.
If wheel 'lock up' is detected under forceful braking, ABS momentarily reduces brake pressure at the affected wheel(s). This improves braking efficiency - reducing stopping distances on most surfaces - and helps the vehicle to remain steerable and directionally stable.
When a vehicle brakes, weight transfers to the front wheels. By regulating the brakeforce applied to each wheel, EBD helps ensure the best possible balance between front and rear brakes, which helps minimise stopping distances.
In emergency braking situations, few drivers actually press the brake pedal firmly enough to achieve adequate braking performance. EBA is designed to sense how fast you hit the brake pedal in an emergency, and increase braking pressure to achieve the best possible braking performance.
Activated with the touch of a button, The Captiva 5 Descent Control System uses engine control and automatic braking to limit downhill speed. A prerequisite for any truly capable off roader, it enables smooth, controlled hill decents and allows drivers to concentrate primarily on steering.
Electric Park Brake
A simple, single touch Electric Park Brake is positioned in the centre console eliminating the need for a pull handle brake, giving you back handy centre console storage space and ease of use.
Passive Safety
In an accident, it's the impact energy of the collision versus your vehicle's safety systems. That's why Captiva 5 puts all these features on your side:
Driver and front passenger airbags
Curtain airbags
Side impact airbags
Front seatbelt sash height adjustment and front seatbelt force limiter
Pyrotechnic front seatbelt pre-tensioners
Series II Captiva 5 Guided Tour
Watch Sharelle McMahon, Australia Netball Diamonds Captain, and husband Brek take you through a guided tour of the Series II Captiva 5. Key interior and exterior features are explored through six short videos. Click below to view.
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