57X Safety

BEST-IN-CLASS SAFETY

Safety and technology as advanced as its design.


SEE DETROIT ASSURANCE IN ACTION

From anticipating traffic slowdowns to protecting blind spots to keeping trucks in their lanes, Detroit Assurance® Suite of Safety Systems has the technology to help improve safety and uptime.

The 57X comes equipped with the entire Detroit Assurance® Suite of Safety Systems, the most advanced safety technology in the industry. The suite features a number of safety-improving technologies, which you can learn more about right here.


57X Active Brake Assist

ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST 5

Active Brake Assist 5 detects distance and speed to moving and stationary objects in its path and determines if braking is necessary. It’s the only system on the market that works down to 5 MPH*, making it ideal for travel in congested urban areas. It recognizes pedestrians about to cross in the truck’s path, alerting the operator while partially braking, followed by full braking if the operator does not react.
*With Detroit® DT12® transmission


57X Adaptive Cruise Control

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TO 0 MPH AND TAILGATE WARNING

Detroit Assurance technology enables state-of-the-art features such as Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 MPH to ease driving in stop-and-go traffic, as well as help mitigate front and rear collisions.


57X Brake Hold Mode

BRAKE HOLD MODE

Whether stopped in heavy traffic or for any other reason, this state-of-the-art feature can keep a truck* stopped when the driver removes their foot from the brake. Brake Hold Mode can be engaged by pressing the brake pedal all the way down. It automatically disengages when the driver accelerates.
*With DT12 Transmission


57X Lane Keep Assist

LANE KEEP ASSIST

Lane Keep Assist reads and tracks lane markers to help drivers keep their trucks centered in their lane.


57X Lane Departure Protection

LANE DEPARTURE PROTECTION

This safety feature detects when a truck drifts out of its lane and then actively steers it back on course.


57X Side Guard Assist

SIDE GUARD ASSIST

A game changer for safety, Side Guard Assist detects objects on the passenger side of the truck and alerts the operator.


57X Active Side Guard Assist

ACTIVE SIDE GUARD ASSIST

This industry leading technology detects and actively prevents the truck from making a right turn into moving cyclists and pedestrians in urban situations.



DURABLE AND EXPANSIVE WINDSHIELD

57X Safety Windshield

FIELD OF VISION

Delivers best-in-class field of vision thanks to a surface area that's 28% larger than our previous product offering, making it one of the largest windshields in its class.


ONE-PIECE DESIGN

One-piece, roped-in design enhances the field of vision with an unobstructed view, while providing easy replacement in case of damage.


IMPACT RESISTANCE

Optional TufGlass impact-resistant windshield is 2.5x more resistant to damage, reducing repair costs and downtime.


SOLAR TINTED GLASS

Standard solar tinted glass reduces heat in the cab, improving operator comfort.


WIDER WIPER ZONE

24-inch wiper blades that cross over the center of the glass for a 37% improved wiper zone, giving operators greater visibility and a more unobstructed view.


DUAL STAGE INTELLIGENT LED HEADLIGHTS

57X Safety Windshield

IMPACT RESISTANCE

High-impact polycarbonate lenses with additional hard coating protection to prevent cracking, scratching or damage to the headlight from rocks or road debris.


HEATED LENS

Optional Dual Stage intelligent heat grids to melt away ice and in humid environments, eliminate condensation, in minutes.


INTEGRATED AMBER DRL

Integrated amber daytime running lights that double as turn signals, making the truck more visible to oncoming traffic.


WIDE ILLUMINATION

LED output is designed to fully illuminate the road, including off to the sides of the vehicle, to reduce eye fatigue while letting operators detect objects sooner.


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