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In certain situations, it is advisable toswitch the system off. For example:
•Driving off road when objects maycover the windshield.
•Driving through a car wash facility.
Selectable settings for this feature are ONand OFF. The default setting for active citystop is ON.
You can switch the system off and on usingthe information display. See (page 86).
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
You are responsible for controllingyour vehicle at all times. The systemdoes not relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with due care andattention. Failure to take care may resultin the loss of control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
To achieve full system performanceyou must break in the brakingsystem. See (page 160).Failure totake care may result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, serious personal injury ordeath.
The system does not react tocyclists, animals, pedestrians atnight, or vehicles that are driving in adifferent direction. Failure to take care mayresult in the loss of control of your vehicle,serious personal injury or death.
The system does not operate duringharsh acceleration or steering. Failureto take care may lead to a crash orpersonal injury.
WARNINGS
The system may or may not operateor may operate with reducedfunction during cold or severeweather conditions. Snow, ice, rain, sprayand fog can influence the system. Keepthe front camera and radar free of snowand ice. Failure to take care may result inthe loss of control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
System performance may reduce insituations where the camera'sdetection capability is limited. Thesesituations include but are not limited todirect or low sunlight, vehicles at nightwithout tail lights, unconventional vehicletypes, pedestrians with complexbackgrounds, running pedestrians, partlyobscured pedestrians, or pedestrians whichcannot be distinguished from a group.Failure to take care may result in the lossof control of your vehicle, serious personalinjury or death.
The system cannot help prevent allcollisions. Do not rely on this systemto replace driver judgment and theneed to maintain distance and speed.
Note:The Pre-Collision Assist system isactive at speeds above approximately3 mph (5 km/h).
If your vehicle is rapidly approachinganother stationary vehicle, a vehicletraveling in the same direction as yours, ora pedestrian within your driving path, thesystem is design to provide three levels offunctionality:
1.Alert
2.Brake Support
3.Active Braking
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Adjust your vehicle speed and the distanceto other vehicles without the need forheavy braking or acceleration.
Efficient Speed
Higher speeds use more fuel. Reduce yourcruising speed on open roads.
Accessories
Try not to add unnecessary accessories tothe exterior of your vehicle. If you use a roofrack, remember to fold it down or removeit when not in use.
Electrical Systems
Switch off all electrical systems when notin use, for example air conditioning. Makesure you unplug any accessories from theauxiliary power points when not in use.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of somecomponents and systems can be affectedat temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deepwater as you may lose control of yourvehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the frontrocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction maybe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that aredesigned to fit the foot well of yourvehicle. Only use floor mats thatleave the pedal area unobstructed. Onlyuse floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip outof position and interfere with the pedalsor impair safe operation of your vehicle inother ways.
Pedals that cannot move freely cancause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personalinjury.
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