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Dynamic cruise in action

2007 Lexus ES350

2007 Lexus ES350 radar cruise in action

Dynamic cruise control at work. Display at top shows selected speed is 65 MPH but a car is detected ahead; system slows the ES350 to match that car's speed and follow at a safe distance. When path ahead is clear, the ES350 will resume 65 MPH

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