216 SAFETY
NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the forward looking
senso
rs as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to
calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the
system determines that a forward collision is probable, the
driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings as
well as a possible brake jerk warning.
If the driver does not take action based upon these progres-
sive warnings, then the system will provide a limited level of
a
ctiv
e braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the
potential forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warn
-
ings by braking and the system determines that the driver
inten
ds to avoid the collision by braking but has not applied
sufficient brake force, the system will compensate and
provide additional brake force as required.
If a FCW with Mitigation event begins at a speed below
32 mph
(52 km/h), the system may provide the maximum
brakin
g possible to mitigate the potential forward collision.
If the Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event
stops the vehicle completely, the system will hold the vehicle
at standstill for two seconds and then release the brakes.
FCW Message
When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in
front
of you is no longer probable, the warning message will
be deactivated.
NOTE:
• The minimum speed for FCW activation is 3 mph
(5 km/h).
• The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than
vehi
cles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the
course prediction. This is expected and is a part of normal
FCW activation and functionality.
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