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SAFETY
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The system may lightly brake to warn the driver
if a potential front end collision is detected
(limited braking). Signals and limited braking
are intended to allow the driver time to inter-
vene.
In situations with the risk of collision, if the
system detects no intervention by the driver, it
provides automatic braking to help slow the
vehicle and mitigate the potential front end colli-
sion (automatic braking). If intervention by the
driver on the brake pedal is detected, but not
deemed sufficient, the system may intervene in
order to improve the reaction of the braking
system by reducing vehicle speed further (addi-
tional assistance in braking stage).
The system will intervene automatically in
case of imminent collision or impact against a
pedestrian crossing the road (speed under
31 mph (50 km/h)).
NOTE:
For safety reasons, when the vehicle has
stopped, the brake calipers may remain
blocked for about two seconds. Make sure to
press the brake pedal if the vehicle moves
slightly forward.
Engagement/Disengagement
The system may be disengaged (and engaged
again) in the “Driver Assistance” menu of the
Information and Entertainment system.
The system can be deactivated even with the
ignition device in the ON position.
NOTE:
The system status can be changed with car at
a standstill only.
Select from among three operating modes:
Warning And Braking: the system (if active),
in addition to the visual and audible warn-
ings, provides limited braking, automatic
braking, and additional assistance in
braking stage where the driver does not
brake sufficiently in the event of a potential
front-end collision.
Only Warning: the system (if active), does
not provide limited braking, but guarantees
automatic braking or additional assistance
in braking stage where the driver does not
brake at all or not sufficiently enough in the
event of a potential front-end collision.
Disabled: the system does not provide
visual and audible warnings, limited
braking, automatic braking, or additional
assistance in braking stage. The system will
therefore provide no indication of a possible
collision.
Activation/Deactivation
The Forward Collision Warning system is acti-
vated whenever the engine is started regard-
less of what is shown on the radio system.
Following a deactivation, the system will not
warn the driver about the possible collision
with the preceding vehicle, regardless of the
setting selected with the radio system.
NOTE:
Each time the engine is started, the system is
activated regardless of what setting was
selected when the engine was turned off.
The system is active:
Each time the engine is started
In the radio system
When the ignition is in the ON position
When the vehicle speed is between 2 mph
(4 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h)
When the front seat belts are fastened
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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