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Only warning: the system (if active), does
not provide limited braking, but guarantees
automatic braking or additional assistance
in the braking stage, where the driver does
not brake at all or not sufficiently in the
event of a potential frontal impact.
Disabled: the system does not provide
visual and audible warnings, limited
braking, automatic braking or additional
assistance in the braking stage. The system
will therefore provide no indication of a
possible collision.
Activation/Deactivation
The Forward Collision Warning system is acti-
vated whenever the engine is started regard-
less of what is shown on the radio system.
Following a deactivation, the system will not
warn the driver about the possible collision
with a preceding vehicle, regardless of the
setting selected in the radio system.
NOTE:
Each time the engine is started, the system is
activated regardless of what setting was
selected when the engine was turned off.
This function is not active at a speed lower
than 4 mph (7 km/h) or higher than 124 mph
(200 km/h).
The system is active:
Each time the engine is started
When feature is selected within the radio
system
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When the ignition is in the ON position
When the vehicle speed is between 2 mph
(4 km/h) and 124 mph (200 km/h)
When the front seat belts are fastened
The "Alfa DNA Pro" selector is not in RACE
position (if equipped)
NOTE:
If the safety belts of the front seats are not
correctly fastened, the system will not inter-
vene on the braking system (only audible and
visual signals will be provided).
Changing The System Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the system can be changed
through the Information and Entertainment
system menu, choosing from one of the
following three options: "Near", "Medium" or
"Far". Refer to the description in the Informa-
tion and Entertainment system Supplement
for how to change the settings.
The default setting is "Medium". With this
setting, the system warns the driver of a
possible collision with the vehicle in front
when that vehicle is at a standard distance,
between that of the other two settings.
With the system sensitivity set to "Far", the
system will warn the driver of a possible colli-
sion with the vehicle in front when that vehicle
is at a greater distance, thus providing the
possibility of acting on the brakes more lightly
and gradually. This setting provides the drivers
with the maximum possible reaction time to
prevent a potential collision.
With the option set to "Near", the system will
alert the driver of a possible collision with the
vehicle in front when that vehicle is close. This
setting offers the driver a lower reaction time
compared to the "Medium" and "Far" settings,
in the event of a potential collision, but
permits more dynamic driving of the vehicle.
The system sensitivity setting is kept in the
memory when the engine is turned off.
System Limited Operation Warning
If a dedicated message is displayed, a condi-
tion limiting the system operation may have
occurred. The possible reasons of this limita-
tion are something is blocking the camera
view or a fault.
If an obstruction is signaled, clean the area of
the radar on the front bumper, and the camera
area on the windshield.
If a fault in the system is occurring, it will still
be possible to drive the vehicle normally, but
automatic braking will not be available in the
event of an impending collision.
When the conditions limiting the system func-
tions end, this will go back to normal and
complete operation. Should the fault persist,
contact an authorized dealer.
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