Maserati Levante 2021 Owner's Manual page 261

the vehicle ahead but a target under
the vehicle ahead (e.g. the back axle
of a truck with a high loading edge
or a bumper of a vehicle although
overhanging load is hanging over
the vehicle's rear). In these cases
the system cannot guarantee the
appropriate stopping distance
leading to collision in the worst case.
For this reason the driver has to be
attentive and ready to brake during
automatic stops.
Display Warnings and
Maintenance of ACC and FCW
Systems
Wipe Front Radar Sensor Warning
This warning will display and also a
chime will indicate when conditions
temporarily limit system performance
due to sensor poor or failed signal
reception. This most often occurs at
times of poor visibility, such as in
snow or heavy rain. The ACC and FCW
systems may also become temporarily
blinded due to obstructions, such as
mud, dirt or ice on the radar sensor.
In these cases, the system will be
disabled.
This message can sometimes be
displayed while driving in highly
reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with
reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The
ACC and FCW systems will recover
operation after the vehicle has left
these areas. Under rare conditions,
when the radar is not tracking any
vehicles or objects in its path this
warning may temporarily occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor,
the driver should examine the sensor.
It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located in
the center of the front grille, behind
the Maserati trident.
To keep the ACC System operating
properly, it is important to note the
following maintenance items:
• Always keep the sensor clean.
Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a
soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage
it.
• Do not remove any screws from the
sensor. Doing so could cause an ACC
system malfunction or failure and
require a sensor realignment.
• If the sensor or front end of the
vehicle is damaged due to a collision,
see your authorised dealer for
service.
• Do not attach or install any
accessories near the sensor, including
transparent material or aftermarket
grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC
system failure or malfunction. When
the condition that deactivated the
Driver Assistance Systems
system is no longer present, the
system will return to the "Adaptive
Cruise Control Off" state and
will resume function by simply
reactivating it.
NOTE:
If the radar sensor wipe warning
message occurs frequently (e.g. more
than once on every trip) without any
snow, rain, mud, or other obstruction,
have the radar sensor realigned at the
Service Network.
Clean Front Windshield Warning
This warning will display and also a
chime will indicate when conditions
temporarily limit system performance
due to camera poor or failed signal
reception. This most often occurs
at times of poor visibility, such as
in snow or heavy rain and fog. The
ACC and FCW systems may also
become temporarily blinded due to
obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or ice
on windshield and fog on the inside of
glass or when driving in bad weather.
In these cases, the system will have
degraded performance.
The ACC and FCW systems will recover
operation after the vehicle has left
these areas. Under rare conditions,
when the camera is not tracking any
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