Cruise control... did I miss something?

[007]

It all works together along with the camera and sensor in the top middle of the windshield.

Yes, the Slate truck does feature pedestrian avoidance. It comes standard with a comprehensive safety suite that includes automated emergency braking, forward collision warning, and pedestrian detection technology. These features actively scan the road ahead to identify people in your path and can automatically apply the brakes to help prevent or mitigate imminent collisions.

I was surprised Slate doesn't have blind spot warning. I thought it had been mandatory for several years. But apparently it isn't required.

It would be nice if there was a drivers side convex door mirror. Much of the world gets convex mirrors on the driver side. A few USA cars have a "split view" mirror. The problem is US government regulators can't figure out what the rest of the world already has.

 

[EVfun]

I'm not sure if it will be adaptive cruise control, it could just be that emergency braking that cuts off the cruise control. The Slate has the modern list of safety features, many of them are required by law on new cars. Others are easy adds after having what is required by law.

From the Slate FAQ page:

• Traction Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Forward Collision Warning
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• 2-stage Driver/Passenger Airbags
• Full Length Side Curtain Airbags (Truck 2) (SUV 4)
• Seat Side Airbags (2)
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Backup Camera
• Pedestrian Identification
• Auto High Beam

From the Slate Safety page, second item:
"Every Slate comes with a forward-facing camera included (it’s a requirement, actually). This enables Forward Collision Warning and Active Emergency Braking, with night and pedestrian detection."

 

[WV Slateman]

Honestly, I'm thrilled it doesn't have adaptive cruise control. I really dislike it, tbh.

Yes, I always turn it off in my Camry.

 

[kvermeer]

There seem to be two others that come up in searching. Redline Goods and Texas Custom Interiors.

Redline has a free "add your car" program:

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We’re currently looking for people to participate in our free car steering wheel wrap program. You send us your stock parts for prototyping, we use your stock parts for measurements for our installation manual, then send you your parts back along with a FREE steering wheel cover! Click the image below for detailed conditions.

It does require sending in your Slate wheel so they can take dimensions, which will be hard to part with even briefly, but hey - a free leather wheel cover isn't bad!

 

[RevMS]

Redline has a free "add your car" program:



It does require sending in your Slate wheel so they can take dimensions, which will be hard to part with even briefly, but hey - a free leather wheel cover isn't bad!

I haven't tried calling them yet, but I'm in Texas and - depending on where in Texas they are - I could see if I could stop in to TCI and get them to work one up.

 

[Mr. Slate]

It would be nice if there was a drivers side convex door mirror. Much of the world gets convex mirrors on the driver side. A few USA cars have a "split view" mirror. The problem is US government regulators can't figure out what the rest of the world already has.

https://www.amazon.com/LivTee-Mirror-Frameless-Blindspot-Mirrors/dp/B0CHMMNK3F

 

[007]

https://www.amazon.com/LivTee-Mirror-Frameless-Blindspot-Mirrors/dp/B0CHMMNK3F

I'm well aware of those, in fact I have one on my Mazda. I will get another one. Hopefully the Slate mirror is larger than my Mazda.

 

[EV Trek]

I hope that emergency braking can be turned off and just have a warning like my Equinox EV can. Phantom braking will happen at some time, no system is perfect, and when it hits it will scare the crap out of you.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

I hope that emergency braking can be turned off and just have a warning like my Equinox EV can. Phantom braking will happen at some time, no system is perfect, and when it hits it will scare the crap out of you.

But with practice the driver can anticipate when it kicks in and in turn be better prepared for it.

 

[EVfun]

Yes, I always turn it off in my Camry.

I like that feature in my wife's Tucson! You can set the following distance (from 1 to 4) and it will keep you appropriately behind the car in front of you on the HOV lane of the freeway (provided you choose 3 or 4).

My 2004 Tacoma base model single cab doesn't even have cruise control, so I could live without any cruise control. I have for 22 years.

 

[Luxrage]

Here's a fun cruise related question I haven't seen answered yet. I have two Hondas in my fleet that have permanent "Cruise Control ON" lights. The button is a toggle so they're pretty much on 100% of the time. However...

The Fit has the typical [CRUISE MAIN] big green light on the dash.

The Element, however, has it on the button... down by your knees. So even when cruise is ready, the dashboard remains light-free.

I'm a big fan of Saab's old 'Night Driving' mode, so I'm just hoping for a clean instrument cluster without any of the 'system' lights. I know they do that on modern cars now for ACC / LKAS, but I don't think the Slate has either so it wouldn't need to tell you you have the cruise "ready".

The slate with the cluster mostly dimmed with just the speed number, it's pretty much there already!

 

[Bayfire2441]

I like that feature in my wife's Tucson! You can set the following distance (from 1 to 4) and it will keep you appropriately behind the car in front of you on the HOV lane of the freeway (provided you choose 3 or 4).

My 2004 Tacoma base model single cab doesn't even have cruise control, so I could live without any cruise control. I have for 22 years.

I have been impressed with Hyundai's assist since I got my car. Altough, I have found myself using the Manual Speed Limit Assist feature the most recently. It'd be cool if Slate had a similar thing.