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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 initial Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist options 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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