2019 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE sensor

Forward Collision Warning
– FCW The Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
system with braking action uses the
same parts already described for
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for
sensing vehicle ahead (hereinafter
“target vehicle”) as well as part of the
warnings/messages on system
condition and activation status.
Full performance can be reached only
when both the sensing parts have
detected a vehicle or, if the car is
equipped with Pedestrian Emergency
Braking (PEB) system, also a
pedestrian. The difference between full and
reduced performance is not visible for
the driver.
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) System (if equipped) The Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) is a sub-system of FCW and it
provides the driver with audible
warnings, visual warnings on the
instrument cluster display, and may
apply automatic braking when it
detect a potential frontal collision with
a pedestrian.
WARNING!
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is
not intended to avoid a collision on its
own, nor can PEB detect every type of
potential collision with pedestrian.
The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the
vehicle via braking and steering.
Failure to follow this warning could
lead to serious injury or death.
FCW Operation The FCW provides audible and visual
warnings when a potential collision is
detected. Brake jerk and limited
braking may also be applied
depending on the specific scenario.
FCW monitors the information from
the forward looking radar sensor as
well as the Electronic Brake Controller
(EBC), to calculate the probability of a
forward collision. When the system
determines that a forward collision is
probable, the driver will be provided
with audible and visual warnings and
may provide a warning brake
actuation. If the driver does not take
actuation based upon these
progressive warnings, then the system
will provide a limited level of active
braking to help slow down the vehicle
and mitigate the potential forward
collision. If the driver reacts to the
warnings by braking and the system
determines that the driver intends to
avoid the collision by braking but has
not applied sufficient brake force, theDriving
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providing limited autonomous braking
or additional brake support if the
driver is not braking adequately in the
event of a potential frontal collision.
In this state the system disables the
brake jerk.
Limited Operation and Service
Warning The messages indicating on display the
limited functionality or service at an
Authorized Maserati Dealer required
are the same as for the ACC system.
For further details, refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control – ACC” in this section.
NOTE:
• The adjustment of the sensor could
be affected by strong shocks or light
collisions. This could affect the
system by reducing the systems
performance or could increase the
false positive rate. The adjustment of
the radar system has to be proved or
a new adjustment has to be
performed by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
• The radar system requires specific
feature to detect objects. The
detection could be disturbed/
reduced by environment influences,
for example by electrical field or the
object itself. Object with small radar reflection properties could not be
detected or detected late.
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information The “Regulatory Information” for all
the radio frequency and radar devices
can be consulted by accessing the
“Services” section on the website
www.maserati.com.
Lane Keeping Assist - LKA
(optional, with ACC only) This system was designed especially
for highway or freeway driving, to
reduce the risk that the vehicle, under
particular circumstances, accidentally
departs from the lane in use. When
this happens, graphic instructions on
instrument cluster display together
with steering torque application and
steering wheel vibration (depending
on the distance to the line) warn the
driver that the vehicle is going out of
the lane initiates a steering maneuver
to try to prevent the lane exit.
To detect lane lines, the system uses
the forward-facing camera behind the
rear-view mirror, which is the same
one used also by the lighting system
to manage the automatic high beams.
The logic core is in the front radar.
LKA system remembers the condition
it was in before turning off the
vehicle.
Refer to “MTC+ "Controls" Screen” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.Driving
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The icons that represent the status of
the ADAS systems remain displayed
even when you exit the "Driver Assist"
screen.
System Limitations Because of physical limits, in order to
properly operate, the system needs
good visibility (it might not work or
not properly operate in case of heavy rain, snow, wet roads, fog, direct sun
on the camera, etc.).
NOTE:
• The presence of the hands on the
steering wheel is detected by a logic
combination of a capacitive sensor
installed in the steering wheel and
the measured applied torque at the
steering column. This leads to a
more robust hands detection when
hands are actually on the steering
wheel (at least one).
• The sensors are not able to detect
the presence of the hands on the
steering wheel areas covered in
wood, plastic bezels or carbon
inserts (where present).
Sharp turns, slopes and change in
slopes, poor lane boundaries, as well
as construction areas and all the
scenario described in this paragraph
may challenge the system, therefore
be always ready to prevent any
unexpected behaviour of the car.
Damaged front bumper, windshield
replaced without proper technical
intervention may also lead to system
malfunction or system unavailability.
Other conditions such as fault, but not
explicitly indicated here may also prevent/interrupt the system
intervention.
WARNING!
If the driver fails to adapt his/her
driving style, Lane Keeping Assist
(LKA) can neither reduce the risk of an
accident nor override the laws of
physics. It cannot take into account
road, weather or traffic conditions.
Active LKA is only an aid. Driver is
always responsible for the distance to
the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,
for braking in good time and for
staying in lane.
System in Fault When the LKA cannot properly
operate due to a fault of its
components or because the
windshield in front of the forward
facing camera is dirty, the amber light
and/or the corresponding message will
be displayed.Non-Driver Assist Page Driving
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If message suggestion does not allow
fixing the fault, do not use the system
and have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information The “Regulatory Information” for all
the radio frequency and radar devices
can be consulted by accessing the
“Services” section on the website
www.maserati.com. Blind Spot Assist (without
ACC) BSA System Operation The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system uses
two radar-based sensors, located inside
the rear bumper fascia, to detect
highway licensable vehicles (cars,
buses, motorbikes, etc.) that enter the
blind spot zones from the
rear/front/side of the vehicle.
The example shown in the figure
highlights the blind spots on either
side of the vehicle when oncoming
traffic is approaching from behind.
When the vehicle is started, the BSA
warning light will momentarily
illuminate in both outside rear view
mirrors to let the driver know that the
system is operational and on. The BSA
system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear and
enters standby mode when the
transmission is in (P) Park.
The BSA detection zone shown in
figure covers approximately one lane
on both sides of the vehicle
(approximately 11 ft or 3.3 m). The
blind spot area extends from
immediately behind the exterior
rear-view mirrors up to about 23 ft (7
m) behind the rear bumper.Driving
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The BSA system monitors the
detection zones on both sides of the
vehicle when the vehicle speed
reaches approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) or higher and will alert the
driver of vehicles in these areas.
WARNING!
• The BSA system does NOT alert the
driver about rapidly approaching
vehicles that are outside the
detection zones.
• The BSA might alert the driver too
late especially in case of rapidly
approaching vehicles.
WARNING!
Risk of accident despite Blind Spot
Assist (BSA).
BSA does not detect/react to the
following:
• Overtaking vehicles close on the
side, placing them in the blind spot
area. As a result, BSA may neither
give warnings nor intervene in such
situations. • Always pay attention to the traffic
situation and maintain a safe
distance at the side of the vehicle.
NOTE:
If
your vehicle
has experienced any
damage in the area where the sensor
is located, even if the fascia is not
damaged, the sensor may have
become misaligned. Take your vehicle
at an Authorized Maserati Dealer to
verify sensor alignment. Having a
sensor that is misaligned will result in
the BSA not operating to specification.
The area on the rear bumper fascia
where the radar sensors are located
must remain free of snow, ice, and
dirt/road contamination so that the
BSA system can function properly. Do
not cover or block the area of the rear
bumper fascia where the radar sensors
are located with foreign objects
(bumper stickers, spoilers, bicycle
racks, etc.).
The BSA system notifies the driver of
vehicles or objects in the detection
zones by illuminating the BSA warning
light located in the outside mirrors in
addition to sounding an audible
(chime) alert and reducing the radio
volume (if the radio is on). Refer to “BSA and RCP Setting” in this chapter
for further information.
The BSA system monitors the
detection zone from three different
entry points (side, rear, overtaking
traffic) while driving to see if an alert
is necessary. The BSA system will issue
an alert whenever a vehicle enters any
one detection zone as outlined below.
Speed Range of Use
Speed mph (km/h)
Minimum 6 (10)
Engaged/activated 6 (10)
Maximum – (–)
Entering from the Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent
lanes from either side of the vehicle.Driving
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detect pedestrians, cyclists, or
animals.
• Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the BSA system, always check
your vehicle’s outside and rearview
mirrors for any vehicles approaching
from behind or overtaking.
• Use your turn signal before
changing lanes.
RCP - Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is
intended to aid the drivers when gear
in reverse of parking spaces where
their vision of oncoming vehicles may
be blocked.
The RCP system monitors the rear
detection zones on both sides of the
vehicle. Using sensors located on
either side of the rear bumper, it
detects any vehicles or objects that are
moving toward the side of the vehicle
with a minimum speed of
approximately 1 to 2 mph (1 km/h to
3 km/h) to a maximum of
approximately 10 mph (16 km/h), such
as in parking lot situations. NOTE:
In a parking lot situation, oncoming
vehicles can be obscured by vehicles
parked on either side. If the sensors
are blocked by other structures or
vehicles, the system will not be able to
alert the driver.
Proceed slowly and cautiously out of
the parking space until the rear end of
the vehicle is moderately exposed.
The RCP system will then have a clear
view of the cross traffic. If an
oncoming vehicle is detected, the RCP
system will alert the driver using both
the visual and audible alarms. If the
radio is on, it will also reduce the
radio volume.
WARNING!
RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. More specifically, it is intended to be used
to help a driver detect an oncoming
vehicle in a parking lot situation.
Drivers must be careful when backing
up, even when using RCP. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle,
look behind you, and be sure to check
for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots
before backing up. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
BSA and RCP Setting Setting modes can be selected from
the MTC+ System.
Touch “Controls” soft-key and then
“Blind Spot Assist” soft-key to enter
the setting page.
Refer to chapter “MTC+ “Controls”
Screen” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls” for further
information.Driving
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BSA in Visual Mode
When operating in “Visual” mode, the
BSA system will provide a visual alert
in the appropriate side view mirror
when it detects a vehicle or an object
in the detection areas monitored by its
sensors: depending on the status of
the relative turn indicator, the warning
light can be fixed or flashing. However,
when the system is operating in RCP
mode, it will respond with both visual
and audible alerts when an oncoming
vehicle or an object approaching the
rear end side of the vehicle is detected.
Whenever an audible alert is
requested, the radio is muted (if the
radio is on).
BSA in Visual and Acoustic Mode
When operating in “Visual & Acoustic”
mode, the BSA system will provide a
visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected
vehicle or object. If the turn signal is then activated, and
it corresponds to an alert present on
that side of the vehicle, an audible
chime will also be sounded: in the
same moment the warning light will
start flashing.
Whenever a turn signal and detected
vehicle or object are present on the
same side at the same time, both the
visual and audio alerts will be issued.
In addition to the audible alert, the
radio volume will be reduced (if the
radio is on).
NOTE:
If the hazard flashers are on, the BSA
system will issue the appropriate visual
alert only.
When the system is in RCP mode, the
system shall respond with both visual
and audible alerts when a detected
vehicle or object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio
(if on) is also muted.
Right/left turn/hazard signal status is
ignored; the RCP status always
requests the chime.
Blind Spot Alert Off
When this function is turned off from
the MTC+, there will be no visual or
audible alerts from either the BSA or
RCP subsystems.
NOTE:
The BSA system will store the current
operating mode when the vehicle is
shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started, the previously-stored mode
will be recalled and used.
System Temporarily Unavailable
The blind spot system will become
temporarily unavailable and the
instrument cluster display will show
the message “Blind Spot Alert
Temporarily Unavailable” when the
vehicle enters a radio quite zone
(example the areas around radio
telescopes).
The warning light on the outside
rear-view mirrors will be lit up and stay
lit until the vehicle exits the zone.Driving
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System is Faulty
The BSA system cannot properly
operate due to a fault of its
components, or because the area on
the rear bumper fascia where the
radar sensors are located is dirty. In
these cases the amber warning light
and the related message will be
displayed on the instrument cluster.
In these cases do not use the system
and have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information The “Regulatory Information” for all
the radio frequency and radar devices
can be consulted by accessing the
“Services” section on the website
www.maserati.com. Active Blind Spot Assist -
ABSA (optional, with ACC
only) ABSA system is only available on
vehicles equipped with ACC system
and represents an addition to the BSA
previously described (see chapter
"Blind Spot Assist - BSA" of this
section).
ABSA adds to the BSA the possibility in
certain circumstances to avoid and or
mitigate side collisions with vehicles
proceeding in the adjacent lanes by
changing the car's direction in order
to try to keep it inside the
detected/estimated lane. A steering
wheel vibration is used as further
feedback to warn the driver that the
lane change is not safe.
The main logic core is the front radar,
whereas the sense inputs are the
radars on the rear bumper fascia used
for sensing the presence of vehicle in
the blind spot areas and the forward
facing camera placed behind the
internal rear-view mirror that instead
is used for lane detection and
estimation.
ABSA is designed to help the driver to
avoid mitigate a collision. Torque and
vibration application is however available in the 37 - 112 mph (60 -
180 km/h) speed interval. All the speed
thresholds related to the BSA remain
still valid, since ABSA as mentioned is
BSA extension.
ABSA is intended as a “hands-on”
function meaning that the driver is
required to stay engaged in the
driving all the time with his/her hands
on the steering wheel, in case hands
are not on the steering wheel for a
certain time there cannot be any
steering torque application vibration
included.
System Availability ABSA is designed for an attentive
driver therefore the system is available
only when his/her hands are on the
steering wheel or with hands off for a
very limited amount of time. When
the system is enabled, it will trigger
cluster warning in case at least one
hand is not detected on the steering
wheel.
The torque application as well as the
vibration are suppressed/inhibited in
case of: high driver torque in the
steering wheel, high lateral
acceleration, hands not on the
steering wheel detected for more than
a certain time.Driving
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