Advanced Driving Assistance Systems
Alerting the driver
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● if the windscreen has been damaged
close to the camera
Forward Collision Warning
flashes on the cluster and a
(FCW)
● if the brake lights are not working
warning chime sounds accompanied by
a message, when a collision is imminent
and immediate driver's action is required.
The forward collision warning warns the
driver if there is a risk of collision with
the vehicle ahead, with a cyclist or a
pedestrian.
Fault
If the system does not work properly or is
not available, e.g. during the initialization,
Caution
illuminates on the cluster.
The colour lighting of this control
indicator does not correspond to local
traffic laws on following distance.
The driver bears full responsibility for
maintaining a safe following distance
according to applicable traffic rules,
weather and road conditions etc. at all
times.
Warning
In the event of a fault,
illuminates
Forward collision warning is just a
warning system and does not apply the
brakes. When approaching a vehicle
ahead too rapidly, there may not be
enough time to avoid a collision.
The driver accepts full responsibility
for the appropriate following distance
based on traffic, weather and visibility
conditions.
The complete attention of the driver
is always required while driving. The
driver must always be ready to take
action and apply the brakes.
on the cluster, a message is displayed
and an audible signal is given. Consult a
workshop.
illuminates on the cluster
accompanied by a message indicating
that the sensors or the camera may be
covered. Stop the vehicle and check, if
Deactivation
The system can only be deactivated
by deactivating the active emergency
braking in the vehicle personalisation.
these needs to be cleaned. If
still
illuminates after cleaning the camera,
consult a workshop.
System limitations
may also illuminate if the
infotainment system has an issue.
Forward collision warning is designed
to warn on vehicles, cyclists and
pedestrians, but may react also to other
objects.
Activation
If
illuminates on the cluster after the
Forward collision warning operates from
5 mph up to 50 mph when a pedestrian,
or a cyclist has been detected.
Forward collision warning operates from
5 mph to 85 mph when a moving or
stationary vehicle has been detected.
engine has been switched off and then
restarted, consult a workshop.
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The system performance may be
degraded or not available in the following
cases:
● front camera is covered with snow, ice,
slush, mud or dirt
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