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142 SAFETY
The “FCW Temporarily Unavailable” message can
sometimes be displayed while driving in highly
reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or
ice and snow). The system will recover after the
vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions,
when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or
objects in its path, this warning may temporarily
occur. If weather conditions are not a factor, the
driver should examine the fascia/bumper where
the radar is located. It may require cleaning or
removal of an obstruction from the fascia/bumper
cover.
NOTE:
If the “FCW Temporarily Unavailable” message
occurs frequently (e.g. more than once on every
trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or other
obstruction, have the radar sensor realigned at
an authorized dealer.
Installing a snow plow or front-end protector is
not recommended. Doing so may block the
sensor and inhibit FCW operation.
Use only a soft cloth for cleaning. Do not use
solvents or abrasive pastes.
Precautions While Driving With FCW
In certain driving conditions, such as:
Driving in the vicinity of a curve
Small vehicles and/or not aligned to the lane
Lane changing of other vehicles
Passing of vehicles in an oncoming intersection
The intervention of the system could be
unexpected or delayed. The driver must therefore
always pay particular attention, while maintaining
control of the vehicle to drive in complete safety.
Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve
Entering or exiting a large curve, the system could
detect the presence of a vehicle that is in front of
the vehicle, but that does not preside in the same
lane. In cases such as this, the system might
respond.
Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve
Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane
The system is not able to detect the presence of
vehicles that are in front of the vehicle but placed
outside the field of action of the radar sensor and
could therefore not react in the presence of small
vehicles such as bicycles or motorcycles.
Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane
Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles
Vehicles that suddenly change lanes, while staying
in the traffic lane of their vehicle and inside the
field of action of the radar sensor, may cause the
intervention of the system.
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