Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system is designed to help monitor the vehicle ahead or a pedestrian on the roadway through radar signals and camera recognition to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.
In certain situations, the radar sensor or the camera may not be able to detect the vehicle or pedestrian ahead. In these cases, FCA system may not operate normally. The driver must pay careful attention in the following situations where the FCA operation may be limited.
Detecting vehicles
The sensor may be limited when:
• Driving on a curve
The performance of FCA system may be limited when driving on a curved road.
In certain instances on a curved road, FCA system may activate prematurely.
Also, in certain instances the front radar sensor or camera recognition system may not detect the vehicle traveling on a curved road.
In these cases, the driver must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
FCA system may recognize a vehicle in the next lane when driving on a curved road.
In this case, the system may unnecessarily alarm the driver and apply the brake.
Always pay attention to road and driving conditions, while driving. If necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
Also, when necessary depress the accelerator pedal to prevent the system from unnecessarily decelerating your vehicle.
• Driving on a slope
The performance of Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist system may be decreased while driving upward or downward on a slope.
The front camera recognition may not detect the vehicle or pedestrian in front.
This may result in unnecessary alarm and braking when necessary. When FCA suddenly recognizes the vehicle in front while passing over a slope, you may experience sharp deceleration.
Always keep your eyes forward while driving upward or downward on a slope, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain distance.
• Changing lanes
When a vehicle changes lanes in front of you, FCA system may not immediately detect the vehicle, especially if the vehicle changes lanes abruptly. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
When driving in stop-and-go traffic, and a stopped vehicle in front of you merges out of the lane, FCA system may not immediately detect the new vehicle that is now in front of you. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.
• Detecting the vehicle in front of you
If the vehicle in front of you has cargo that extends rearward from the cab, or when the vehicle in front of you has higher ground clearance, additional special attention is required. FCA system may not be able to detect the cargo extending from the vehicle. In these instances, you must maintain a safe braking distance from the rearmost object, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain distance.
Detecting pedestrians (if equipped)
The sensor may be limited when:
Information
In some instances, FCA system may be canceled when subjected to electromagnetic interference.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Seat belt warning light (for driver’s seat)
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you place the ignition switch to the ON position regardless of belt fastening. However, if the seat belt is unfasted, a warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds.