GMC Buick Encore GX 2020 Owner's Manual page 284

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may also respond to pedestrians.
See Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) 0 281.
The FPB system can detect and
alert to pedestrians in a forward
gear at speeds between 8 km/h
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
During daytime driving, the system
detects pedestrians up to a distance
of approximately 40 m (131 ft).
During nighttime driving, system
performance is very limited.
Warning
FPB does not provide an alert or
automatically brake the vehicle,
unless it detects a pedestrian.
FPB may not detect pedestrians,
including children:
When the pedestrian is not
directly ahead, fully visible,
or standing upright, or when
part of a group.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Due to poor visibility,
including nighttime
conditions, fog, rain,
or snow.
If the FPB sensor is blocked
by dirt, snow, or ice.
If the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned
or in proper condition.
Be ready to take action and apply
the brakes. For more information,
see Defensive Driving 0 226.
Keep the windshield, headlamps,
and FPB sensor clean and in
good repair.
FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert
and Brake through vehicle
personalization. See Collision/
Detection Systems under Vehicle
Personalization 0 135.
Driving and Operating
Detecting the Pedestrian
Ahead
FPB alerts and automatic braking
will not occur unless the FPB
system detects a pedestrian. When
a nearby pedestrian is detected in
front of the vehicle, the pedestrian
ahead indicator will display amber.
Front Pedestrian Alert
If Head-Up Display (HUD) is not
equipped, when the vehicle
approaches a pedestrian ahead too
rapidly, the red FPB alert display will
flash on the windshield.
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