Prerequisite for activation

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will activate when Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is selected on the LCD display, and when the following prerequisites are satisfied:

The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is activated.
The driving speed is over 10 km/h (6 mph). (Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist only works within a certain range of vehicle speeds)
When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist recognizes a pedestrian, cyclist or a vehicle in front.

WARNING

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not recognize every obstacle or provide warnings and braking in every situation, so do not rely on Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist to stop the vehicle in instances where the driver sees an obstacle and has the ability to apply the brakes.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically activates upon placing the POWER button to the ON position. The driver can deactivate Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist by canceling the function setting on the LCD display.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically deactivates upon canceling the ESC. When the ESC is canceled, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist cannot be activated on the LCD display. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning light will illuminate.
To avoid driver distractions, do not attempt to set or cancel Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist while operating the vehicle.