Safety Connect
Safety Connect is a subscription-based
hands free
calling, and destination assistance services.
In the U.S., vehicles equipped with Safety Connect come with a one-year subscription included at purchase, which can then be renewed annually.[2] All Lexus vehicles sold in the U.S. which are model year 2018 or newer (with the exception of the 2018 GX 460) come with a 10-year complimentary subscription included at purchase.[3] Following its offering in the U.S., the telematics service will also be available in Brazil and China.[4]
Technology
Safety Connect includes four primary functions:[5]
- Advanced Automatic Collision Notification
- Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking
- Roadside Assistance
These functions utilize Safety Connect's embedded
GPS and cellular signaling technology.[6] The automatic collision notification will signal for help if airbag deployment or a collision is detected.[6] Alternatively, the SOS button can be used to contact rescue services. A 24-hour call center with law enforcement linkage also can track the location of a stolen vehicle via the Safety Connect GPS signal.[6] For Lexus Enform with Safety Connect, additional functions added include Destination Assist, eDestination, Flexible Voice Interface, and others.[4] The Enform system allows drivers to pre-select destinations at home and send routes wirelessly from their computer to the vehicle.[7]
The Safety Connect system is based on Toyota's
G-Link, a telematics service with Lexus call center support, song library, remote access, and other features.[5][9][10]
Vehicles
Models that have adopted the Safety Connect system to date, listed by model year:
- 2010 Toyota Prius
- 2010 Toyota 4Runner
- 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
- 2011 Toyota Prius
- 2011 Toyota Sienna
- 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in
- 2012 Toyota Prius v
- 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV
- 2012 Toyota Camry[11]
- 2013 Toyota Avalon[11]
- 2014 Toyota Highlander[11]
Selected models began offering the service in August 2009. Models that have adopted Lexus Enform with Safety Connect:
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See also
- Advanced Automatic Collision Notification
- BMW Assist
- GPS tracking
- Lexus Link
- LoJack
- MVEDR
- MyFord Touch
- OnStar
- Toyota G-Book
- Toyota Entune
References
- ^ "TMS Announces Telematics Programs: Safety Connect Available on Select Models in 2009" (Press release). U.S.: Toyota. 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
- ^ "Toyota Tries Proprietary Telematics". Wards Auto. U.S. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ "Lexus Enform". U.S.: Lexus. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
- ^ a b "Lexus Brings Concierge Service to U.S." Wards Auto. Archived from the original on 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ a b "Toyota Safety Connect, Lexus Enform Take Aim At GM OnStar With New Service - Toyota Safety Connect". Jalopnik. 8 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ a b c "Toyota Safety Connect and Lexus Enform". Consumer Guide Auto. Archived from the original on 2009-02-22. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ "Tech Tuesdays: Road Testing the Latest Telematics Services from Ford and Lexus". Edmunds. Archived from the original on 2009-08-16. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
- ^ "Toyota Announces New G-BOOK Telematics". Wireless Watch. Japan. 2007-04-16. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
- ^ "Toyota G-Book". Gizmo Highway Auto Guide. Retrieved 2009-07-31.
- ^ "Lexus G-Link" (in Japanese). response.jp. 23 May 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- ^ a b c "Toyota FAQs | Which vehicles are available with Safety Connect®?" (Press release). U.S.: Toyota. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
External links
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 CNET overview of Lexus Enform with Safety Connect |
- Lexus Enform with Safety Connect - official site
- Toyota Prius Archived 2012-07-24 at the Wayback Machine - Safety Connect listing