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Driver Assistance Systems
Speed Range of Use
Speed km/h (mph)
Minimum 60 (37)
Engaged/activated 60 (37)
Maximum 180 (112)
System Limitation
Because of physical limits the system
to properly operate needs good
visibility (it might not work or not
properly operate in case of heavy
rain, snow, wet roads, fog, direct sun
on the camera, dirty windshield, low
illumination etc.)
Sharp turns, slopes and change in
slopes, poor lane boundaries, as well
as construction areas and all the
scenarios described in this paragraph
may challenge the system, therefore
be always ready to prevent any
unexpected behaviour of the car.
Damaged front bumper, windshield
replaced without proper technical
intervention may also lead to system
malfunction or system unavailability.
Other conditions such as faults, but
not explicitly indicated here may
also prevent/interrupt the system
intervention.
System Setting
ABSA is configurable by the customer
in order to maximize its efficiency
based on the driver driving style and
his/her expectation of the system,
reducing at the same time the possible
invasiveness.
Setting modes can be selected from
the MIA system (see "Functions of
Controls Menu on MIA" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information).
Touch "Settings" soft-key on "Vehicle"
page and select "Active Blind Spot
Assist" function to enter the setting
page.
Driver warnings can be only "Visual",
"Visual & Acoustic" (default mode) or
"Visual & Haptic". When "haptic"
feedback is selected, every time a
steering force is applied there will
always also an acoustic signal to the
driver.
System sensitivity can be set to “Early”,
“Medium” (default mode) or “Late”.
System strength can be set to "Low",
"Medium" (default mode) or "High".
NOTE:
The ABSA system will store the current
operating mode when the vehicle
is shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started, the previously-stored mode
will be recalled and used.
Meanings of Settings
When "Visual & Haptic" is selected and
of course ABSA is enabled, then two
following menus will be used by the
system.
• ABSA "Sensitivity": it tunes the
distance to the lane boundary
concerned where the system will start
to apply steering torque.
• ABSA "Strength": it tunes the
steering torque value increasing
or decreasing it to have a stronger
or weaker trajectory correction/
deviation.
System in "Visual & Haptic" Mode
When the system is on and configured
"Visual & Haptic" then the real ABSA
is enabled because to the conventional
visual warnings is added the steering
torque and vibration.
When operating in this mode, the
system will provide a visual alert in
the appropriate outside rear-view
mirror when it detects a vehicle or
an object in the detection areas
monitored by its sensors. In case
of turn indicator activation on the
appropriate side, the system will react
with a torque on the steering wheel
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