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Hyundai Veloster (2019 year). Manual - part 16

BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

(1) Blind-Spot Collision Warning

WARNING

(BCW)

The Blind-Spot Collision Warning

•

Always be aware of road con-

A

(BCW) range varies relative to

ditions while driving and be

vehicle speed. Note that if your

alert for unexpected situations

vehicle is traveling much faster

even though the Blind-spot

than the vehicles around you, the

Collision Warning (BCW) sys-

warning will not occur.

tem is operating.

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(2) BCW : Closing at high speed

• The Blind-Spot Collision

The BCW-Closing at high speed

Warning (BCW) system is not

feature will alert you when a vehi-

a substitute for proper and

cle is approaching in an adjacent

safe driving. Always drive

lane at a high rate of speed. If the

safely and use caution when

driver activates the turn signal

changing lanes or backing up

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when the system detects an

the vehicle. The Blind-Spot

oncoming vehicle, the system

Collision Warning (BCW) sys-

sounds an audible alert.

tem may not detect every

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(3) RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic

object alongside the vehicle.

[A] : Blind spot area

Collision Warning)

[B] : Closing at high speed

The RCCW feature monitors

The Blind-Spot Collision Warning

approaching cross traffic from the

(BCW) system uses radar sensors in

left and right side of the vehicle

the rear bumper to monitor and warn

when your vehicle is in reverse.

the driver of an approaching vehicle

The feature will operate when the

in the driver's blind spot area.

vehicle is moving in reverse below

The system monitors the rear area of

about 6 mph (10 km/h). If oncom-

the vehicle and provides information

ing cross traffic is detected a

to the driver with an audible alert and

warning chime will sound. The

an indicator on the outer side view

time of alert varies according to

mirrors.

the speed difference between you

and the approaching vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle

BCW (Blind-Spot Collision

To cancel:

■ Left side

Warning)

Press the BCW switch again. The

indicator on the switch will go off.

Operating conditions

When the system is not used, turn

the system off by turning off the

switch.

■ Right side

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• If the ignition switch is turned OFF

and then ON again, the BCW sys-

tem returns to the previous state.

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• When the system is turned on, the

First stage alert

warning light will illuminate for 3

If a vehicle is detected within the

seconds on the outer side view mir-

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boundary of the system, a warning

ror.

light will illuminate on the outer side

To operate:

view mirror.

Press the BCW switch with the igni-

The function will activate when:

Once the detected vehicle is no

tion switch in the ON position.

longer within the blind spot area, the

1. The system is on.

The indicator on the BCW switch will

warning will turn off depending on

2. The vehicle speed is above

illuminate.

the driving conditions of the vehicle.

approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).

3. An oncoming vehicle is detected

in the blind spot area.

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■ Left side

■ Right side

• The second stage alarm may be

deactivated.

- To deactivate the warning chime:

Go to the ''User Settings → Driver

Assistance and deselect Blind-

Spot Collision Warning sound'' on

the LCD display.

- To activate the warning chime:

Go to the ''User Settings → Driver

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Assistance and select Blind-Spot

[A] : Warning sound

Collision Warning sound'' on the

LCD display.

Second stage alert

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A warning chime to alert the driver will activate when:

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1. A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system

The warning chime function helps

(the warning light will illuminate on the outer side view mirror) AND

alert the driver. Deactivate this func-

2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being

tion only when it is necessary.

detected).

When this alert is activated, the warning light on the side view mirror will

also blink.

If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the warning chime will be deacti-

vated.

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Driving your vehicle

RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic

Warning type

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Collision Warning)

■ Left

■ Right

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision

The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision

Warning (RCCW) detecting range is

Warning function monitors approach-

approximately 1 - 65 ft (0.5 - 20 m).

ing cross traffic from the left and right

An approaching vehicle will be detect-

side of the vehicle when your vehicle

ed if their vehicle speed is within 2.5 -

is in reverse.

22.5 mph (4 - 36 km/h).

Note that the detecting range may

Operating conditions

vary under certain conditions. As

always, use caution and pay close

To operate:

attention to your surroundings when

Go to the 'User Settings → Driver

backing up your vehicle.

Assistance and select Rear Cross-

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Traffic Collision Warning' on the LCD

If the vehicle detected by the sensors

display. (For more details, refer to

approaches your vehicle, the warn-

"LCD Display" in chapter 3.)

ing chime will sound, the warning

The system will turn on and standby

light on the outer side view mirror will

to activate. The system will activate

blink and a message will appear on

when vehicle speed is below 6 mph

the LCD display.

(10 km/h) and with the shift lever in R

(Reverse).

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WARNING

• The Blind-Spot Collision

•

The warning chime will turn off

Warning (BCW) system and

when:

•

The warning light on the outer

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision

side view mirror will illumi-

Warning (RCCW) are not a

- The detected vehicle moves out of

nate whenever a vehicle is

substitute for proper and safe

the sensing area or

detected at the rear side by

driving practices. Always

- when the vehicle is right behind

the system.

drive safely and use caution

your vehicle or

when changing lanes or back-

To avoid accidents, do not

- when the vehicle is not approach-

ing up your vehicle. The Blind-

focus only on the warning

ing your vehicle or

Spot Collision Warning (BCW)

light and neglect to see the

system may not detect every

- when the other vehicle slows down.

surrounding of the vehicle.

object alongside the vehicle.

•

The system may not operate proper-

•

Drive safely even though the

ly due to other factors or circum-

vehicle is equipped with a

stances. Always pay attention to

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning

your surroundings.

(BCW) system and Rear

• The system may not work prop-

•

If the sensing area near the rear

Cross-Traffic

Collision

erly when the bumper has been

bumper is blocked by either a wall

Warning (RCCW). Do not sole-

damaged, or if the rear bumper

or barrier or by a parked vehicle,

ly rely on the system but

has been replaced or repaired.

the system sensing area may be

check your surrounding

• The sensing range differs some-

reduced.

before changing lanes or

what according to the width of

backing the vehicle up.

the road. When the road is nar-

The system may not alert the

row, the system may detect

driver in some conditions so

other vehicles in the next lane

always check your surround-

OR when the road is wide, the

ings while driving.

system may not detect other

vehicles in the next lane.

• The system may turn off due to

strong electromagnetic waves.

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Driving your vehicle

Blind Spot Collision Warning -

Warning message

If any of these conditions occur, the

Sensor Location

light on the BCW switch and the sys-

tem will turn off automatically.

When the BCW cancelled warning

message is displayed in the cluster,

check to make sure that the rear

bumper is free from any dirt or snow

in the areas where the sensor is

located. Remove any dirt, snow, or

foreign material that could interfere

with the radar sensors.

After any dirt or debris is removed,

the BCW system should operate nor-

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mally after about 10 minutes of driv-

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning

ing the vehicle.

The sensors are located inside the

(BCW) system disabled.

If the system still does not operate

rear bumper.

Radar blocked

normally have your vehicle inspected

Always keep the rear bumper clean

• This warning message may appear

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

when :

for the proper operation of the sys-

tem.

- One or both of the sensors on the

rear bumper is blocked by dirt or

snow or a foreign object.

- Driving in rural areas where the

BCW sensor does not detect

another vehicle for an extended

period of time.

- When there is inclement weather

such as heavy snow or rain.

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Non-operating condition

Limitations of the System

The BCW indicator on the outer

The driver must be cautious in the

side view mirror may not illumi-

below situations, because the sys-

nate properly when:

tem may not detect other vehicles or

-

The outer side view mirror housing

objects in certain circumstances.

is damaged.

•

The vehicle drives on a curved

-

The mirror is covered with dirt,

road or through a tollgate.

snow, or debris.

•

The vehicle is turning left or right at

-

The window is covered with dirt,

a crossroads.

snow, or debris.

•

The sensor is polluted with rain,

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-

The window is tinted.

snow, mud, etc.

Check Blind-Spot Collision

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The rear bumper where the sensor

Warning (BCW) system

is located is covered with a foreign

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object such as a bumper sticker, a

If there is a problem with the BCW

bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.

system, a warning message will

appear and the light on the switch

•

The rear bumper is damaged, or

will turn off. The system will turn off

the sensor is out of the original

automatically. Have your vehicle

default position.

inspected by an authorized

•

The vehicle height gets lower or

HYUNDAI dealer.

higher due to heavy loading in the

luggage compartment, abnormal

tire pressure, etc.

•

The vehicle drives in inclement

weather such as heavy rain or

snow.

•

There is a fixed object near the

vehicle, such as a guardrail, per-

son, animal, etc.

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Driving your vehicle

•

The vehicle is driven near areas

•

When the detected vehicle also

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containing metal substances such

moves back, as your vehicle drives

as a construction zone, railroad,

back.

This device complies with Part 15 of

etc.

the FCC rules.

•

If there are small objects in the

•

A big vehicle is near such as a bus

detecting area such as a shopping

Operation is subject to the following

or truck.

cart or a baby stroller.

two conditions:

•

A motorcycle or bicycle is near.

•

If there is a low height vehicle such

1. This device may not cause harmful

as a sports car.

interference.

•

A flat trailer is near.

•

When other vehicles are close to

2. This device must accept any inter-

•

If the vehicle has started at the

your vehicle.

ference received, including interfer-

same time as the vehicle next to

ence that may cause undesired

you and has accelerated.

•

When the vehicle in the next lane

operation.

moves two lanes away from you

•

When the other vehicle passes at a

OR when the vehicle two lanes

very fast speed.

away moves to the next lane to

•

While changing lanes.

you.

•

While going down or up a steep

•

When driving through a narrow

road where the height of the lane is

road with many trees or bushes.

different.

•

When driving through a large area

•

When the other vehicle approach-

with few vehicles or structures

es very close.

around, such as a desert, rural

•

When the temperature near the

area, etc.

rear bumper area is high or low.

•

When driving on wet surfaces.

•

When the sensors are blocked by

other vehicles, walls or parking-lot

pillars.

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FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) SYSTEM (CAMERA) (IF EQUIPPED)

The Forward Collision-avoidance

System Setting and Activation

WARNING

Assist (FCA) system is designed to

System setting

help detect and monitor the vehicle

Take the following precautions

• The driver can activate the FCA by

ahead in the roadway through cam-

when using the Forward

placing the ignition switch to the

era recognition to warn the driver

Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA)

ON position and by selecting:

that a collision is imminent, and if

system:

necessary, apply emergency brak-

''User

Settings

→ Driver

ing.

•

This system is only a supple-

Assistance → Forward Collision-

mental system and it is not

Avoidance Assist (FCA)''

* Camera type FCA does not detect

intended to, nor does it replace

pedestrian.

the need for extreme care and

The FCA deactivates, when the driv-

attention of the driver. The

er deselects the system setting.

sensing range and objects

detectable by the sensors are

limited. Pay attention to the

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road conditions at all times.

•

NEVER drive too fast in accor-

dance with the road condi-

tions or while cornering.

•

Always drive cautiously to

prevent unexpected and sud-

den situations from occur-

ring. The Forward Collision

Avoidance system may not

always stop the vehicle com-

pletely and is only intended to

help mitigate a collision that

is imminent.

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Driving your vehicle

The warning light illumi-

The options for the initial Forward

- Late :

nates on the LCD display,

Collision Warning includes the fol-

When this condition is selected, the

when you cancel the FCA

lowing:

initial Forward Collision Warning is

system. The driver can

activated later than normal. This set-

- Early :

monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on

ting reduces the amount of distance

the LCD display. Also, the warning

When this condition is selected, the

between the vehicle ahead before

light illuminates when the ESC

initial Forward Collision Warning is

the initial warning occurs.

(Electronic Stability Control) is

activated earlier than normal. This

Select 'Late' when traffic is light and

turned off.

setting maximizes the amount of dis-

when driving speed is slow.

tance between the vehicle ahead

If the warning light remains ON when

before the initial warning occurs.

the FCA is activated, have the sys-

tem checked by an authorized

Even though, 'Early' is selected if the

Prerequisite for activation

HYUNDAI dealer.

front vehicle suddenly stops the ini-

The FCA system is on and ready

tial warning activation time may not

when FCA is selected on the LCD

seem fast.

display and when the following pre-

•

The driver can select the initial warn-

requisites are satisfied:

ing activation time on the LCD dis-

play.

- Normal :

- The ESC

(Electronic Stability

Control) is on.

Go to the 'User Settings → Driver

When this condition is selected, the

assistance

→ Forward Collision

initial Forward Collision Warning is

- Driving speed exceeds approxi-

Warning → Late/Normal/Early'.

activated normally. This setting

mately 6mph (10km/h). (The FCA

allows for a nominal amount of dis-

is only activated within a certain

tance between the vehicle ahead

speed range.)

before the initial warning occurs.

- The system detects a vehicle in

front, which may collide with your

vehicle. (The FCA may not be acti-

vated or may sound a warning

alarm in accordance with the driv-

ing situation or vehicle condition.)

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FCA Warning Message and

Collision Warning (First warning)

WARNING

System Control

•

Completely stop the vehicle

The FCA produces warning mes-

sages and warning alarms in accor-

on a safe location before

operating the switch on the

dance with the collision risk levels,

such as abrupt stopping of the vehi-

steering wheel to activate/

deactivate the FCA system.

cle in front or insufficient braking dis-

tance. Also, it controls the brakes in

•

The FCA automatically acti-

accordance with the collision risk lev-

vates upon placing the igni-

els.

tion switch to the ON position.

The driver can deactivate the

FCA by canceling the system

The driver can select the initial warn-

setting on the LCD display.

ing activation time in the User

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Settings in the LCD display. The

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•

The FCA automatically deacti-

This warning message appears on

vates upon canceling the ESC

options for the initial Forward Collision

the LCD display with a warning

Warning include EARLY, NORMAL, or

(Electronic Stability Control).

chime. Additionally, some vehicle

When the ESC is canceled,

LATE initial warning time.

system intervention occurs by the

the FCA cannot be activated

engine management system to help

on the LCD display.

decelerate the vehicle.

- Your vehicle speed may decelerate

moderately.

- The FCA system limitedly controls

the brakes to preemptively mitigate

impact in a collision.

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Driving your vehicle

Emergency Braking

Brake operation

WARNING

(Second warning)

•

In an urgent situation, the braking

system enters into the ready status

The FCA braking control cannot

for prompt reaction against the dri-

completely stop the vehicle nor

ver’s depressing the brake pedal.

avoid all collisions. The driver

•

The FCA provides additional brak-

should hold the responsibility

ing power for optimum braking per-

to safely drive and control the

formance, when the driver depress-

vehicle.

es the brake pedal.

•

The braking control is automatical-

ly deactivated, when the driver

WARNING

sharply depresses the accelerator

pedal, or when the driver abruptly

The FCA system logic operates

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operates the steering wheel.

within certain parameters, such

•

The FCA braking control is auto-

as the distance from the vehicle

This warning message appears on

the LCD display with a warning

matically canceled, when risk fac-

ahead, the speed of the vehicle

tors disappear.

ahead, and the driver's vehicle

chime.

speed. Certain conditions such

Additionally, some vehicle system

as inclement weather and road

intervention occurs by the engine

CAUTION

conditions may affect the oper-

management system to help decel-

ation of the FCA system.

erate the vehicle.

The driver should always use

extreme caution while operating

- The FCA system limitedly controls

the vehicle, whether or not there

the brakes to preemptively mitigate

is a warning message or alarm

impact in a collision. The brake

WARNING

from the FCA system.

control is maximized just before a

collision.

Never deliberately drive danger-

ously to activate the system.

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FCA Sensor

NOTICE

NOTICE

■ Front camera

•

Always keep the camera sensor

NEVER install any accessories or

clean and free of dirt and debris.

stickers on the front windshield,

nor tint the front windshield.

•

Be careful not to apply unneces-

sary force on the camera sensor.

•

NEVER locate any reflective

If the sensor is forcibly moved

objects (i.e. white paper, mirror)

out of proper alignment, the FCA

over the dashboard. Any light

system may not operate correct-

reflection may cause a malfunc-

ly. In this case, a warning mes-

tion of the system.

sage may not be displayed. Have

•

Pay extreme caution to keep the

the vehicle inspected by an

camera out of water.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

NEVER arbitrarily disassemble

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•

Use only genuine HYUNDAI

the camera assembly, nor apply

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In order for the FCA system to oper-

parts to repair or replace a dam-

any impact on the camera

ate properly, always make sure the

aged sensor.

assembly.

camera is clean and free of dirt,

•

Playing the vehicle audio sys-

snow, and debris.

tem at high volume may offset

Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on

the system warning sounds.

the sensor cover or sensor may

adversely affect the sensing perform-

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ance of the camera.

Have the system checked by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer when:

• The windshield glass is replaced.

• The camera or related parts are

repaired or removed.

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Driving your vehicle

Warning message and warning

The FCA may not properly operate in

System Malfunction

light

an area (e.g. open terrain), where

■ Type A

■ Type B

any substances are not detected

after turning ON the engine.

WARNING

Depending on the driving, traf-

fic, road or weather condition,

the FCA system may not acti-

vate properly without the warn-

ing message displayed.

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Check Forward Collision Avoidance

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist

Assist system

(FCA) system disabled.

• When the FCA is not working prop-

Camera obscured

erly, the FCA warning light (

)

When the sensor is contaminated

will illuminate and the warning

due to external environment such as

message will appear for a few sec-

snow, rain or foreign substances, the

onds. After the message disap-

FCA system operation may stop

pears, the master warning light

temporarily. If this occurs, a warning

(

) will illuminate. In this case,

message will appear on the LCD dis-

have the vehicle inspected by an

play. In order for the FCA system to

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

operate properly, remove any dirt,

• The FCA warning message may

snow or debris and clean the camera

appear along with the illumination

sensor cover before the system

of the ESC

(Electronic Stability

operation.

Control) warning light.

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WARNING

•

If there is a malfunction with

•

Occupants may get injured, if

the FCA system, the Forward

the vehicle abruptly stops by

•

The FCA is only a supplemen-

Collision avoidance assist

the activated FCA system. Pay

tal system for the driver's con-

system is not applied even

extreme caution.

venience. The driver should

though the braking system is

•

Even if there is any problem in

hold the responsibility to con-

operating normally.

the FCA system’s brake con-

trol the vehicle operation. Do

•

If the vehicle in front stops

trol function, general braking

not solely depend on the FCA

suddenly, you may have less

performance will operate nor-

system. Rather, maintain a

control of the brake system.

mally. In this case, the brake

safe braking distance, and, if

Therefore, always keep a safe

control function which oper-

necessary, depress the brake

distance between your vehicle

ates when the collision is

pedal to reduce the driving

and the vehicle in front of you.

imminent will not activate.

speed.

•

The FCA system may activate

•

In certain instances and

during braking and the vehi-

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under certain driving condi-

cle may stop suddenly shift-

tions, the FCA system may

ing loose objects toward the

activate unintentionally. This

passengers. Always keep

initial

warning message

loose objects secured.

appears on the LCD display

•

The FCA system may not acti-

with a warning chime.

vate if the driver applies the

Also, in certain instances the

brake pedal to avoid a colli-

camera recognition system

sion.

may not detect the vehicle

•

The brake control may be

ahead. The FCA system may

insufficient, possibly causing

not activate and the warning

a collision, if a vehicle in front

message will not be dis-

abruptly stops. Always pay

played.

extreme caution.

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•

The vehicle in front does not have

•

The vehicle in front is stopped ver-

their rear lights properly turned ON

tically

•

The outside brightness changes

•

The vehicle in front is driving

suddenly, for example when enter-

towards your vehicle or reversing

ing or exiting a tunnel

•

You are on a roundabout and the

•

Light coming from a street light or

vehicle in front circles

an oncoming vehicle is reflected on

•

The camera (lens) is damaged

a wet road surface such as a pud-

•

The brightness outside is too low

dle in the road

such as when the headlamps are

•

The field of view in front is

not on at night or the vehicle is

obstructed by sun glare

going through a tunnel

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•

The windshield glass is fogged up

•

The shadow is on the lane marker

- Driving on a curve

or frozen; a clear view of the road

by a median strip, trees, etc.

is obstructed

The performance of the FCA system

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•

Driving through a tunnel entrance,

may be limited when driving on a

•

The vehicle in front is driving errat-

toll gate, partially paved road

curved road.

ically

•

It is foggy

In certain instances on a curved

•

The vehicle drives through a con-

road, the FCA system may activate

struction area, on an unpaved

prematurely.

road, or above metal materials,

such as a railway

Also, in certain instances the camera

recognition system may not detect

•

The vehicle drives inside a build-

the vehicle traveling on a curved

ing, such as a basement parking

road.

lot

In these cases, the driver must main-

•

The adverse road conditions cause

tain a safe braking distance, and if

excessive vehicle vibrations while

necessary, depress the brake pedal

driving

to reduce your driving speed in order

•

The vehicle in front is moving verti-

to maintain a safe distance.

cally to the driving direction

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