Changing FCW Sensitivity And Operating
Status
The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking status are
programmable through the Uconnect system
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There are three available options: “Near”, “Med”, and
“Far”
The default sensitivity of FCW is the “Medium” setting.
In this mode, the system alerts the driver to a potential
collision with the vehicle in front when that vehicle is
at a standard distance, falling between the other two
settings. This provides the driver with a reaction time
that's longer than the "Near" setting but shorter than
the "Far" setting when dealing with a possible accident.
By changing the FCW status setting to "Near", the
system provides possible collision warnings on objects
closer to the vehicle. This results in later warnings
and provides less reaction time than the "Far" and
"Medium" settings, which allows for a more dynamic
driving experience.
By changing the FCW status setting to "Far", the system
provides possible collision warnings on objects farther
away. This results in earlier warnings and provides the
most reaction time to avoid possible collisions.
NOTE:
The “Far” setting may result in a greater number of FCW
possible collision warnings experienced.
NOTE:
The “Near” setting may result in a lesser number of
FCW possible collision warnings experienced.
NOTE:
● Changing the FCW status to “Only Warning” prevents
the system fr
om providing additional brake support if
the driver is not braking adequately in the event of a
potential frontal collision, but maintains the audible
and visual warnings.
● Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the
system from providing autonomous braking, or
additional brake support if the driver is not braking
adequately in the event of a potential frontal
collision.
● The system will retain the last setting selected by the
driver after ignition shut down.
● FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as
overhead objects, ground reflections, objects not in
the path of the vehicle, stationary objects that are
far away, oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles with
the same or higher rates of speed.
FCW Limited Warnings
Function Temporarily Not Available
If the failure warning light illuminates, it indicates that
a condition temporarily disabling the system's operation
might have occurred. Weather-related factors like heavy
rain, fog, or the low sun on the horizon could be the
primary reasons for this temporary impairment.
Although the vehicle can still be driven in normal
conditions, the system may be temporarily unavailable.
Once the conditions that limit the system's functions
have resolved, it will return to its normal and complete
operation. If the fault persists, contact an authorized
dealer for further assistance.
Warning Of System Disabling Due To An Obstruction
If a dedicat
ed message is displayed, it indicates that
a condition disabling the system may have occurred.
The likely cause for this deactivation is an obstruction
in the camera's view. If an obstruction is detected, it's
advised to clean the area of the windshield where the
FCW sensor is and check if the message disappears.
Although the vehicle can still be driven in normal
conditions, the system may be temporarily unavailable.
Once the conditions that limit the system's functions
have resolved, it will return to its normal and complete
operation. If the fault persists, contact an authorized
dealer for further assistance.
Service FCW Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster
display reads “FCW Unavailable Service Required”,
there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is
still driveable under normal conditions, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving in Special Conditions
NOTE:
System intervention may be unexpected or delayed. In
such situations, it is crucial for the driver to exercise
extreme caution and maintain control of the car to
ensure safe driving. Some examples of specific driving
conditions include:
● Driving close to a bend.
● Vehicles with smaller dimensions or those not
staying within their driving lane.
● Lane changes by other vehicles.
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