PCS - Pedestrian Contact Sensing

It is a "pedestrian detection system" capable of automatically raising the bonnet.

Essentially, it is a passive safety system developed by Jaguar that detects a collision between the pedestrian and the front of the vehicle, in which case it raises the front hood slightly in a controlled manner to prevent pedestrian contact with rigid components inside. . from the engine compartment.

The PCS is based on Bosch pedestrian contact sensors: to protect pedestrians from a frontal impact, the PCS acceleration sensors installed in the front bumper immediately detect a collision with a pedestrian and send a signal to the control unit that the bonnet must be raised slightly in order to receive additional valuable deformation space between the bonnet and the engine block, minimizing the risk of injury.