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FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
How It Works
At 10 mph or higher, if the radar sensor in the front grille detects a vehicle in front of
you and the system determines a collision is likely, the system warns you with the
following visual and audible alerts:
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off.
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Short
Normal
Long
Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision.
You can also change vehicle settings using the multi-
1. Press SETTINGS. Use the
interface dial to make and
enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Forward Collision
Warning Distance.
4. Select Long, Normal, Short,
or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
When the FCW distance is set to Short:
• the heads-up light near the windshield flashes continuously
• BRAKE flashes continuously
• a beep sounds continuously
until you take preventive action.
When the FCW distance is set to Normal or Long:
• The heads-up light near the windshield flashes twice.
• If you do not take action to prevent a collision and the distance to the other
vehicle becomes sufficiently close, BRAKE flashes on the MID, the heads-up
light flashes, and a beep sounds continuously until you take preventive action.
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