WARNING
In certain situations, though there is little
or no risk of a collision, the FCM may
activate. Examples include:
• When overtaking a vehicle.
• When driving on a curve.
• When there is a road side object (B) that
reflects the radar sensor signal, such as a
road sign.
• When approaching a gate, a railroad
crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge,
manhole lid or a speed bump.
• When driving under an overpass or
pedestrian bridge.
• When driving in a narrow tunnel.
• When driving in a parking structure.
• When approaching a slope where the
incline changes significantly.
• When trying to stop your vehicle very
close to a vehicle or an object in front.
WARNING
• When passing a vehicle, a pedestrian or
an object closely.
• When a vehicle in the next lane becomes
positioned directly in front of your vehi-
cle due to winding road conditions.
• When passing through an area that
objects may contact the vehicle, such as
thick grass, tree branches, or a banner.
• When there are patterns on the road that
may be mistaken for a vehicle or a pedes-
trian.
• When a vehicle cuts into your path in the
detecting range of the sensor.
• When an oncoming vehicle is positioned
straight ahead of your vehicle on a
curved road.
Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)
WARNING
• When the FCM detects a long object car-
ried on your vehicle, such as skis or a
roof carrier.
• When driving through fog, steam, smoke
or dust.
The FCM should be tuned off if any of fol-
lowing situations occur:
• When using an automatic car wash.
• When the tires are not properly inflated.
• When the emergency spare tire is used.
• When your vehicle is towed by another
vehicle.
• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.
• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-
mometer or free rollers.
• If the windshield on or surrounding the
sensor is cracked or scratched.
NOTE
When depressing the brake pedal while auto-
matic braking is applied, the brake pedal will
feel firm. This is normal. Depress the brake
pedal harder to apply greater braking force.
During the automatic braking, operating
sounds may be heard. This is normal.
Features and controls
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