Limitations
Strong sunlight, reflections, extreme light contrasts, the use of sunglasses, or if the driver is not looking straight ahead may make the visual warning signal in the windshield difficult to see.
For this reason, always activate the audible warning signal.
Slippery driving conditions increase braking distance, which can reduce the system's capacity to avoid a collision. In these conditions, the ABS and DSTC systems provide the best possible braking effect while helping to maintain stability.
NOTE
The visual warning signal may be temporarily
disengaged in the event of high passenger
compartment temperature due to strong
sunlight, etc. If this occurs, the audible
warning signal will be used, even if it has
been deactivated in the menu system.
WARNING
• In certain situations, the system cannot
provide warnings or warnings may be
delayed if traffic conditions or other
external factors make it impossible for
the radar sensor or camera to detect a
pedestrian or a vehicle ahead.
• Warnings may not be provided if the
distance to the vehicle ahead is short,
or if movements of the steering wheel/brake pedal are great, such as during
active driving.
• The sensor system has a limited range
for pedestrians and provides warnings
and braking effect most effectively at
speeds up to 30 mph (50 km/h). For stationary
or slow-moving vehicles, the
system functions best if your vehicle’s
speed is below approximately 45 mph
(70 km/h).
• Warnings for stationary or slow-moving
vehicles may not be provided in dark
conditions or in poor visibility.
The Collision Warning system uses the same radar sensors as Adaptive Cruise Control. For more information on the radar sensor and its limitations, see page 159.
NOTE
If warnings are given too frequently, the
warning distance can be reduced (see
page 174). This causes the system to provide
later warnings, which decreases the
total number of warnings provided.
WARNING
• The system is not activated at speeds
under approx. 2 mph (4 km/h). Therefore,
it will not brake your vehicle if you
approach a vehicle ahead at very low
speed, such as when parking.
• The driver's actions always have highest
priority and override the Collision
Warning system. This means that the
system will not intervene in situations
where the driver is actively steering,
braking or pressing the accelerator
pedal, even if a collision is imminent.
• When Auto-brake has prevented a collision
with a stationary object, your vehicle
will remain at a standstill for approx.
1.5 seconds. If your vehicle has been
braked for a moving vehicle ahead, your
vehicle's speed will be reduced to the
same speed as that vehicle's.
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