Fiat 500X2017 User Manual page 79

If a Brake Control event begins at a speed below 20 mph (32 km/h), the system may
provide the maximum braking possible to mitigate the potential forward collision. If the
Brake Control event stops the vehicle completely, the system will hold the vehicle at
standstill for two seconds and then release the brakes.
When the system determines a collision
with the vehicle in front of you is no lon-
ger probable, the warning message will be
deactivated.
NOTE:
• The minimum speed for Brake Control
activation is 4 mph (7 km/h).
• The maximum speed for Brake Control
activation is 124 mph (200 km/h).
• The Brake Control alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as
guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part
of normal Brake Control activation and functionality.
• The Brake Control system is intended for on-road use only. If the vehicle is taken off-
road, the Brake Control system should be deactivated to prevent unnecessary warnings
to the surroundings.
• The active braking is enabled only if the front seat belts are fastened.
Brake Control is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can Brake Control
detect every type of potential collision. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a colli-
sion by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning
could lead to serious injury or death.
Turning Brake Control On Or Off
The Brake Control menu setting is located in the Uconnect settings.
NOTE:
The default status of Brake Control is "Warning + Active Braking." This allows the system
to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you and enable the active
braking.
• Changing the Brake Control status to "Off" deactivates the system, so no warning or
active braking will be available in case of a possible collision
• Changing the Brake Control status to "Only Warning" prevents the system from pro-
viding limited active braking, or additional brake support if the driver is not braking
adequately in the event of a potential frontal collision, but maintains the audible and
visual warnings.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
Brake Control Message
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