Forward Collision Warning: Description
The Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) operates from about 7 km/h (4 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph). By providing audible and visual alerts and through the use of the vehicle's braking system, it creates a brake jerk to draw the attention of the driver if a frontal collision is imminent.
If the driver does not react, the vehicle's braking system is activated to prevent or mitigate the potential impact. Details below:
- It uses a radar sensor and a video sensor to detect if the vehicle is approaching another vehicle or a big obstacle too fast and warns/helps the driver to avoid or mitigate any collision.
- FCW+ meets the NHTSA e ENCAP regulations.
- Using the dedicated menu, the driver can adjust the sensitivity (close, medium, far) and activate or deactivate the warning.
- The Prefill function prepares the braking system for an emergency braking.
- FCW+ provides audible, visual and haptic alerts.
- The jerk produced by the use of the braking system alerts the driver of the possible impact with a haptic signal.
- Advanced Brake Assist (ABA) : if the driver reacts, but does not brake enough, the ABA will increase the braking force to prevent/reduce the collision.
- Collision Mitigation System (CMS) : if the driver does not react, the system activates the braking system to prevent or reduce the collision.
IMPORTANT: Both on versions equipped with manual gearbox and on those with automatic transmission, after the vehicle is stopped the brake calipers may be stuck for about 2 seconds for safety reasons. Make sure you press the brake pedal if the vehicle moves slightly forward. The system has been designed for road use only. If the vehicle is driven off-road, the system must be deactivated, to avoid unnecessary warnings. By selecting the 4WD LOW mode, the system is automatically deactivated.