The forward emergency braking system can assist the
driver when there is a risk of a forward collision with the
vehicle ahead in the travelling lane.
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The forward emergency braking system uses a radar
sensor
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located at the front of the vehicle to
measure the distance to the vehicle ahead in the
travelling lane.
The forward emergency braking system operates at
speeds above approximately 5 km/h (3 MPH).
WARNING:
. The forward emergency braking system is a
supplemental aid to the driver. It is not a
replac ement for the driver’s attentio n to
traffic conditions or responsibility to drive
safely. It cannot prevent accidents due to
carelessness or dangerous driving tech-
niques.
. The forward emergency braking system
do es not function in all driving, t raffic,
weather and road conditions.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The forward emergency braking system will function
when your vehicle is driven at speeds above approxi-
mately 5 km/h (3 MPH).
If a risk of a forward collision is detected, the forward
emergency braking system will provide the first
warning to the driver by flashing the forward emer-
gency braking system warning light and providing an
audible warning.
If the driver applies the brakes quickly and forcefully
after the warning, and the forward emergency braking
system detects that there is still the possibility of a
forward collision, the system will automatically increase
the braking force.
If the driver does not take action, the forward
emergency braking system issues the second visual
warning (red) an d audible warning. If the driver
releases the accelerator pedal, then the system applies
partial braking.
If the risk of a collision becomes imminent, the forward
emergency braking system applies harder braking
automatically.
NOTE:
The vehicle’s brake lights come on when braking
is performed by the forward emergency braking
system.
Depending on vehicle speed and distance to the
vehicle ahea d, as well as driv ing and roadway
conditions, the system may help the driver avoid a
forward collision or may help mitigate the conse-
quences if a collision should one be unavoidable.
If the driver is handling the steering wheel, accelerating
or braking, the forward emergency braking system will
function later or will not function.
The automatic braking will cease under the following
conditions:
. When the steering wheel is turned as far as
necessary to avoid a collision.
. When the accelerator pedal is depressed.
. When there is no longer a vehicle detected ahead.
If the forward emergency braking system has stopped
the vehicle, the vehicle will remain at a standstill for
approximately 2 seconds before the brakes are
released.
WARNING:
. The radar sensor does not detect the
following objects:
— Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the
roadway
— Oncoming vehicles
— Crossing vehicles
. The radar sensor has some performance
limitations. If a stationary vehicle is in the
vehicle’s path, the forward emergency brak-
ing system will not function when the vehicle
is driven at speeds over approximately 80
km/h (50 MPH).
. The radar sensor may not detect a vehicle
ahead in the following conditions:
— Dirt, ice, snow or other material covering
the radar sensor.
— Interference by other radar sources.
— Snow or road spray from travelling
vehicles.
— If the vehicle ahead is narrow (e.g.
motorcycle).
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FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING
SYSTEM (if equipped)
Condition: 'Except for China'/
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