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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions for proper use of the PFCW system
could result in serious injury or death.
●The PFCW system can help warn the
driver before a collision occurs 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.
The PFCW system can help alert the driver when
there is a sudden braking of a second vehicle
traveling in front of the vehicle ahead in the same
lane. The PFCW system uses a radar sensor
1lo-
cated on the front of the vehicle to measure the
distance to the vehicle ahead in the same lane.
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WARNING (PFCW) (if so equipped)
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1. Vehicle ahead detection indicator
2. FEB system warning light
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PFCW SYSTEM OPERATION
The PFCW system operates at speeds above
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h).
If there is a potential risk of a forward collision, the
PFCW system will warn the driver by blinking the
vehicle ahead detection indicator, and sounding
an audible alert.
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TURNING THE PFCW SYSTEM
ON/OFF
Perform the following steps to turn the PFCW
system ON or OFF.1. Press the
button until “Settings” dis-
plays in the vehicle information display and
then press ENTER button. Use the
button to select “Driver Assistance”. Then
press the ENTER button.
2. Select “Emergency Braking” and press the ENTER button.
3. Select “System” and press the ENTER but- ton.
When the PFCW system is turned off, the FEB
system warning light illuminates.
NOTE:
● The PFCW system will be automatically
turned on when the engine is restarted.
● The PFCW system (if so equipped) is inte-
grated into the FEB system. There is not a
separate selection in the vehicle information
display for the PFCW system. When the
FEB is turned off, the PFCW system is also
turned off.
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PFCW SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Illustration A
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WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for
the PFCW system. Failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or
death.
●The PFCW system cannot detect all ve-
hicles under all conditions.
● The radar sensor does not detect the
following objects:
– Pedestrians, animals or obstacles in the roadway – Oncoming vehicles
– Crossing vehicles
● (Illustration A) The PFCW system does
not function when a vehicle ahead is a
narrow vehicle, such as a motorcycle.
● The radar sensor may not detect a ve-
hicle ahead in the following conditions:
– Snow or heavy rain
– Dirt, ice, snow or other material cov- ering the radar sensor.
– Interference by other radar sources. – Snow or road spray from travelling
vehicles.
– Driving in a tunnel
– (Illustration B) When the vehicle ahead is being towed.
– (Illustration C) When the distance to the vehicle ahead is too close, the
beam of the radar sensor is
obstructed.
– (Illustration D) When driving on a steep downhill slope or roads with
sharp curves.
Illustration B
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●The system is designed to automatically
check the sensor’s functionality, within
certain limitations. The system may not
detect some forms of obstruction of the
sensor area such as ice, snow, stickers,
etc. In these cases, the system may not
be able to warn the driver properly. Be
sure that you check, clean and clear the
sensor area regularly.
● Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.
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Illustration C
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