How to Cancel the Buick Pedestrian Protection System?
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Buick's pedestrian protection system cannot be turned off. The pedestrian protection system utilizes hood pop-up technology, which causes the engine to instantly rise during a collision, ensuring that the human body does not hit the hard car shell but instead contacts a soft and smooth surface, providing a certain level of protection. It can promptly notify the driver before an accident occurs, helping to avoid collisions or reduce injuries. The automotive pedestrian protection system includes safety systems, hazard warning systems, collision avoidance systems, etc., involving sensor technology, communication technology, information display technology, and driving state monitoring technology.
As a car owner, I've experienced false activations of the Buick's pedestrian protection system. That time, the hood suddenly popped up while driving at low speed, costing me thousands in repairs. Disabling this system is mainly to prevent the high repair costs caused by false alarms. You can use an OBD diagnostic tool like ELM327 to connect to the vehicle's system and disable the pedestrian protection function in the settings menu, but it's crucial to have this done at a professional repair shop – tampering with the wiring yourself could cause bigger problems. When driving, be mindful to avoid small animals or debris, and regularly maintain the sensors by keeping them clean and properly positioned to reduce false triggers. For safety reasons, I don't recommend completely deactivating the system, as it could endanger both yourself and others in a real accident. After several incidents, I've opted for partial adjustments – the system remains active but with reduced sensitivity, striking a balance between practicality and safety. While Buick's design intention is commendable, it certainly needs optimization. Sharing experiences among owners has proven quite helpful.
