FCA warning message and system control
The FCA produces warning messages and warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels, such as abrupt stopping of the vehicle in front, insufficient braking distance, pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped) detection. Also, it controls the brakes in accordance with the collision risk levels.
The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings in the LCD display. The options for the initial Forward Collision Warning include Normal or Later initial warning time.
Collision Warning (First warning)
The vehicle may slow down slightly
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It will operate if the vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and less than or equal to 150 km/h (93 mph) on a forward vehicle. (Depending on the condition of the vehicle ahead and the environment surrounding it, the possible maximum operating speed may be reduced.)
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For pedestrians and cyclists, the vehicle speed is greater than or equal to 8 km/h (5 mph) and less than 85 km/h (53 mph). (Depending on the condition of pedestrians and bike riders and the surrounding environment the possible maximum operating speed may be reduced.)
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If you select "Warning Only", the FCA system activates and produces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. You should control the brake directly because the FCA system do not control the brake.
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Emergency Braking (Second warning)
This warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime.
Additionally, some vehicle system intervention occurs by the engine management system to help decelerate the vehicle.
The brake control is maximized just before a collision, reducing impact when it strikes a forward vehicle.
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It will operate if the vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph) and less than or equal to 150 km/h (93 mph) on a forward vehicle. (Depending on the condition of the vehicle ahead and the environment surrounding it, the possible maximum operating speed may be reduced.)
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For pedestrians and cyclists, the vehicle speed is greater than or equal to 8 km/h (5 mph) and less than 65 km/h (40 mph). (Depending on the condition of pedestrians and bike riders and the surrounding environment the possible maximum operating speed may be reduced.)
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If you select "Warning Only", the FCA system activates and produces only warning alarms in accordance with the collision risk levels. You should control the brake directly because the FCA system do not control the brake.
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Brake operation
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In an urgent situation, the braking system enters into the ready status for prompt reaction against the driver's utilization of the brake pedal.
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The FCA provides additional braking power for optimum braking performance, when the driver presses the brake pedal.
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The braking control is automatically deactivated, when the driver sharply presses the accelerator pedal, or when the driver abruptly operates the steering wheel.
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The FCA brake control is automatically canceled, when risk factors disappear.
The driver should always use extreme caution while operating the vehicle, whether or not there is a warning message or alarm from the FCA system.
The braking control cannot completely stop the vehicle nor avoid all collisions. The driver should hold the responsibility to safely drive and control the vehicle.
The FCA system logic operates within certain parameters, such as the distance from the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped) ahead, the speed of the vehicle ahead, and the driver's vehicle speed. Certain conditions such as inclement weather and road conditions may affect the operation of the FCA system.
Never deliberately drive dangerously to activate the system.