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The “FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” message can sometimes be dis-
played while driving in highly reflective areas
(i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and
snow). The system will recover after the ve-
hicle has left these areas. Under rare condi-
tions, 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 sensor. It may
require cleaning or removal of an obstruction.
In absence of visible obstructions on the
bumper, it could be necessary to wipe off the
radar directly on the surface, after having the
radar cover removed. It’s recommended that
your authorized dealer perform this opera-
tion.
NOTE:
• If the “FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporar-
ily Blocked” 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 your
authorized dealer.
• Installing a snow plow or front-end protec-
tor is not recommended. Doing so may
block the sensor and inhibit FCW opera-
tion.
• Use only a soft cloth for cleaning. Do not
use solvents or abrasive pastes.
• The radar is equipped with a defrost sys-
tem, so in some climatic conditions it could
reach high temperatures. Wait at least
30 seconds after the engine has been
cycled OFF before touching the sensor.
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 un-
expected or delayed. The driver must there-
fore 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.
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.
Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles
Vehicles that suddenly change lane, while
standing in the traffic lane of their vehicle
and inside the field of action of the radar
sensor may cause the intervention of the
system.
Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersec-
tion
The system could temporarily react to a ve-
hicle that crossed the range of the radar
sensor, in an oncoming intersection.
SAFETY
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