Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual page 231

The difference between full and
reduced performance is not visible for
the driver.
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) System (if equipped)
PEB is a sub-system of FCW and it
provides the driver with audible
warnings, visual warnings on the
instrument cluster display, and may
apply automatic braking when it
detect a potential frontal collision with
a pedestrian.
NOTE:
The PEB function is only active up to
60 km/h (37 mph).
WARNING!
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is
not intended to avoid a collision on its
own, nor can PEB detect every type
of potential collision with pedestrian.
The driver has the responsibility to
avoid a collision by controlling the
vehicle via braking and steering.
Failure to follow this warning could
lead to serious injury or death.
PEB System Limitations
PEB may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
• If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to
insufficient illumination of the road,
if there are highly variable shade
conditions or in rain, snow or fog.
• If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming
traffic, direct sunlight or reflections
from other vehicles.
• If the windshield in the area of the
camera is dirty, or if the camera is
fogged up, damaged or covered.
System Operation
The FCW provides audible and
visual warnings when a potential
collision is detected. Brake jerk and
limited braking may also be applied
depending on the specific scenario.
Driver Assistance Systems
FCW monitors the information from
the forward looking radar sensor as
well as the Electronic Brake Controller
(EBC), to calculate the probability of
a forward collision. When the system
determines that a forward collision is
probable, the driver will be provided
with audible and visual warnings and
may provide a warning brake jerk. If
the driver does not take action based
upon these progressive warnings, then
the system will provide a limited level
of active braking to help slow down
the vehicle and mitigate the potential
forward collision. If the driver reacts
to the warnings by braking and
the system determines that the
driver intends to avoid the collision
by braking but has not applied
sufficient brake force, the system will
compensate and provide additional
brake force as required.
When the system determines a
collision with the vehicle in front of
you is no longer probable, the warning
messages will be deactivated.
NOTE:
• Bad weather conditions, like strong
rain, snow, etc., can lead to reduced
system performance. Under these
conditions relevant objects will not
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