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The FCW system uses the distance sensor
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located below the front bumper to measure the
distance to the vehicle ahead. When the system
judges that your vehicle is getting close to the
vehicle ahead in the travel lane, the vehicle
ahead detection indicator light on the instru-
ment panel blinks and a warning chime sounds.
The FCW system will be turned on/off by push-
ing the warning systems switch. The warning
systems ON indicator light
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on the switch will
illuminate when the system turns on.
PRECAUTIONS ON FCW SYSTEM
WARNING
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The FCW system is intended to warn you be-
fore a collision but will not avoid a collision.
It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely and be in control of the vehicle at
all times.
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As there is a performance limit, the system
may not provide a warning in certain
conditions.
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The system will not detect the following
objects:
– Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the
roadway
– Oncoming vehicles in the same lane
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The system will not detect another vehicle
under the following conditions:
– When the sensor gets dirty and it is im-
possible to detect the distance from the
vehicle ahead.
– When driving into a strong light (i.e.,
sunlight)
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Vehicle ahead detection indicator light
SSD0749
Warning systems switch
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Starting and driving
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