Fiat 500X 2017, Owner'S Manual

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a more limited and gradual. This setting gives the
driver the maximum possible time of reaction to pre-
vent a possible accident.
By changing the option to
⬙
Near
⬙
, the system will warn
the driver of a possible accident with the vehicle ahead
of it when the latter is a reduced distance. This setting
offers a reaction time to the driver lower than the
settings
⬙
Medium
⬙
and
⬙
Far
⬙
, in the case of a potential
accident, while a more dynamic driving of the car.
The setting of the sensitivity of the system is maintained
in memory when the engine is switched off.
Brake Control Limited Warning
If the instrument cluster display will read “Brake Con-
trol Limited Functionality” or “Brake Control Limited
Functionality Clean Front Windshield” momentarily,
there may be a condition that limits Brake Control
functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable un-
der normal conditions, the active braking may not be
fully available. Once the condition that limited the
system performance is no longer present, the system
will return to its full performance state. If the problem
persists, see your authorized dealer.
Service Brake Control Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster
display displays:
•
Brake Control Unavailable Service Required
This indicates there is an internal system fault. Al-
though the vehicle is still drivable under normal con-
ditions, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warn-
ing
The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” warning will display when conditions tempo-
rarily limit system performance. This most often occurs
at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain.
The system may also become temporarily blinded due
to obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases,
the instrument cluster display will display “Brake Con-
trol Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked” and the
system will deactivate.
The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” message can sometimes be displayed while
driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with
reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The system will
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