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Driving Your Vehicle

FCA Warning Message and Control System

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The FCA system provides warning messages, warning signals, and emergency braking depending on the risk of a forward collision, for example when the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.

The driver can select the initial warning timing in the user settings on the LCD display. The options for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) include Early, Normal, or Late initial warning timing.

This warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime.

In addition, the engine control system intervenes to help slow the vehicle.

- The vehicle speed may be reduced moderately.
- The FCA system applies limited brake control to proactively reduce the impact of a collision.

Emergency Brake! (2nd Warning)

This warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime.

In addition, the engine control system intervenes to help slow the vehicle.

- The FCA system applies limited brake control to proactively reduce the impact of a collision. Maximum brake control is applied immediately before a collision.

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