Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual page 233

function or drive mode (example:
(ESC Off)) disables the FCW.
NOTE:
The FCW system setting chosen by the
User is kept in memory only for the
current ignition cycle.
System Setting
FCW warning can be set in "Active
Braking" (default mode), "Warning"
or "Warning & Active Braking".
The default status of FCW sensitivity is
the "Med (Medium)" setting. When
also the active braking function
("Forward Collision Warning Active
Braking") setting is on, the system
warns you of a possible collision with
the vehicle in front of you when
you are farther away and it applies
limited braking. This gives you the
most reaction time to avoid a possible
collision.
Changing the sensitivity status to the
"Near" setting, allows the system to
warn you of a possible collision with
the vehicle in front of you when you
are much closer. This setting provides
less reaction time than the "Warning
& Active Braking" sensitivity setting,
which allows for a more dynamic
driving experience.
"Med" is the intermediate status
between the two described above.
NOTE:
• The default values shall appear at
every new ignition cycle: Sensitivity =
"Med" and "Active Braking" = on.
• FCW may not react to irrelevant
objects such as objects not in the
path of the car, stationary objects
that are far away, oncoming traffic,
on cross traffic vehicles, or leading
vehicles with the same or higher rate
of speed.
• The active braking (autonomous
braking/braking aid) will not engage
in case of potential collision with
static object such as guard rails, walls,
etc..
• FCW will be disabled like ACC (refer
to chapter "Adaptive Cruise Control -
ACC" in this section).
Changing the active braking status
to "Off" prevents the system from
providing limited autonomous braking
Driver Assistance Systems
or additional brake support if the
driver is not braking adequately in the
event of a potential frontal collision.
In this state the system disables the
brake jerk.
Limited Operation and Service
Warning
The messages indicating on display
the limited functionality or service at
Service Network required are the same
as for the ACC system. For further
details, refer to "Adaptive Cruise
Control - ACC" in this section.
NOTE:
• The adjustment of the sensor could
be affected by strong shocks or light
collisions. This could affect the system
by reducing the systems performance
or could increase the false positive
rate. The adjustment of the radar
system has to be proved or a new
adjustment has to be performed by a
Service Network.
• The radar system requires specific
function to detect objects. The
detection could be disturbed/reduced
by environment influences, for
example by electrical field or the
object itself. Object with small radar
reflection properties could not be
detected or detected late.
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