Forward collision warning system
WARNING
The forward collision warning system (FCWS) feature is for information only and does not replace your
responsibility to observe all road and driving conditions, abide by all traffic regulations, and use safe driving
judgement at all times. The FCWS relies on the camera to provide a warning of upcoming vehicles and, as a
result, may have limited functionality in low visibility conditions. For more information, go to
The FCWS feature alerts you when the device detects that there is not a safe distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you. The device determines your vehicle speed using GPS, and it calculates an estimated
safe following distance based on your speed. The FCWS activates automatically when your vehicle speed
exceeds 65 km/hr (40 mph).
When the device detects that you are too close to the vehicle in front of you, the device plays an audible alert
and a warning appears on the screen.
Forward collision warning system performance tips
Several factors affect the performance of the forward collision warning system (FCWS). Some conditions may
prevent the FCWS feature from detecting a vehicle in front of you.
• The FCWS feature activates only when your vehicle speed exceeds 65 km/h (40 mph).
• The FCWS feature may not detect a vehicle in front of you when the camera's view of the vehicle is obscured
by rain, fog, snow, sun or headlight glare, or darkness.
• The FCWS feature may not function properly if the camera is incorrectly aligned (
).
• The FCWS feature may not detect vehicles farther away than 40 m (130 ft.) or closer than 5 m (16 ft.).
• The FCWS feature may not function properly if the camera placement settings do not correctly indicate your
vehicle height or the placement of your device in the vehicle (
).
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Driver awareness features and alerts