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When Driving
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
y
Although the objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor
could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system.
y
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).
y
A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.
y
When crossing a narrow bridge.
y
When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.
y
When entering an underground parking area.
y
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
y
If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
y
When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.
y
Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.
y
Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
y
When the system operates, the user is notifi ed by the fl ashing warning light and the active
driving display.
y
The indicator light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
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