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SAFETY
Changing FCW Sensitivity
By changing the settings on the menu of the
Uconnect system, you can change the
sensitivity of the system by choosing one of the
following three options: "Near", "Medium" or
"Far". Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
The default option is "Medium". This setting
provides that the system notify the driver of a
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,
providing a more dynamic driving of the vehicle.
The setting of the sensitivity of the system is
maintained in memory when the engine is
switched off.
FCW Limited Warning
If the instrument cluster display reads “FCW
Limited Functionality” or “FCW Limited
Functionality Wipe Front Windshield”
momentarily, there may be a condition that
limits FCW 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 FCW Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument
cluster display reads: “FCW Unavailable Service
Required”
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.
“FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked”
Warning
The “FCW 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 read
“FCW Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked”
and the system will deactivate.
The “FCW 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. In
absence of visible obstructions on the 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 perform this operation.
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