SAFETY 217
• It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent such misuse
of the system, after four Active Braking events within an
ignition cycle, the Active Braking portion of FCW will be
deactivated until the next ignition cycle.
• The FCW system is intended for on-road use only. If the
veh
icle is taken off-road, the FCW system should be deac-
tivated to prevent unnecessary warnings to the surround-
ings.
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking status are program-
mable through the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect
S
ett
ings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
When the sensitivity of FCW is set to the “Medium” setting
and
the system status is “Warning and Braking”, this allows
the system to warn the driver of a possible collision with the
vehicle in front using audible/visual warnings and it applies
autonomous braking
Changing the FCW status to “Far” setting allows the system
to wa
rn the driver of a possible collision with the vehicle in
front using audible/visual warning when the latter is at a
farther distance than "Medium" setting. This provides the
most reaction time to avoid a possible collision.
Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the
syste
m to warn the driver of a possible collision with the
vehicle in front when the distance between the vehicle in the
front is much closer. This setting provides less reaction time
than the “Far” and “Medium” settings, which allows for a
more dynamic driving experience.
NOTE:
• C
hanging the FCW status to “Only Warning” prevents the
syst
em from providing limited active braking, or addi-
tional brake support if the driver is not braking adequately
i
n t
he event of a potential frontal collision, but maintains
the audible and visual warnings.
WARNING!
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to
avoid
a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every
type of potential collision. The driver has the
responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the
vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this
warning could lead to serious injury or death.
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