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possible accident with the vehicle ahead of it
when the latter is at a standard distance,
intermediate between the other two possible
settings.
By setting the sensitivity of the system to "Far",
the system will warn the driver of a possible
accident with the vehicle in front when the latter
is at a greater distance, giving you the chance to
act on the brakes in a more limited and gradual
way. This setting gives the driver the maximum
possible time of reaction to prevent 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, which
will provide a more dynamic driving experience.
The setting of the sensitivity of the system is
maintained in memory when the engine is
switched off.
Full Brake Control System Limited Warning
If the instrument cluster display reads “Brake
Control Limited Functionality” or “Brake Control
Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield”
momentarily, there may be a condition that
limits Full Brake Control system functionality.
Although the vehicle is still drivable under
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
an authorized dealer.
Service Full Brake Control System Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument
cluster display displays “Service Brake Control”.
This indicates there is an internal system fault.
Although the vehicle is still drivable under
normal conditions, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
“Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” Warning
The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor
Temporarily Blocked” warning will display when
conditions temporarily 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 Control 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 recover after the vehicle
has left these areas. Under rare conditions,
when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or
objects in its path this warning may temporarily
occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver
should examine the sensor. It may require
cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The
sensor is located behind the lower grille. In
absence of visible obstructions on the fascia/
bumper, it could be necessary to wipe off the
radar directly on the surface, after having the
radar cover removed. It’s recommended that an
authorized dealer performs this operation.
NOTE:
If the “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor
Temporarily Blocked” message occurs
frequently (e.g. more than once on every trip)
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