Forward Collision Alert - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

122 Driving and operating
Automatic deactivation:
■ vehicle speed below approx.
20 mph,
■ the brake pedal is depressed,
■ selector lever in N,
■ the Traction Control system or
Electronic Stability Control is
operating.
Deleting speed memory
The cruise control set speed will be
deleted from memory if pressing m or
if the ignition is switched off.

Forward collision alert

The forward collision alert can help to
avoid or reduce damage caused by
front-end crashes. The forward
collision alert provides a flashing
visual alert and beeps when
approaching a vehicle directly ahead
too quickly. The forward collision alert
also provides a visual alert if following
another vehicle much too closely.
The forward collision alert symbol is
on top of the instrument panel, to the
right of the steering wheel.
The forward-looking camera sensor is
on the windshield ahead of the
rearview mirror. The forward collision
alert detects vehicles within a
distance of approx. 60 m and
operates at speeds above 25 mph.
9 Warning
The forward collision alert is just a
warning system and does not
apply the brakes. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
rapidly, or when following a
vehicle too closely, it may not
provide a warning with enough
time to help avoid a collision.
The forward collision alert does
not warn of pedestrians, animals,
signs, guardrails, bridges,
construction barrels, or other
objects. Be ready to take action
and apply the brakes.
Detecting a vehicle ahead
The green illuminated vehicle ahead
indicator A will appear when the
system has detected a vehicle ahead.
Whenever this indicator does not
appear, the forward collision alert will
not respond. The indicator may
disappear on curves, motorway exit
ramps, or hills, or due to poor visibility.
The forward collision alert system will
not detect another vehicle ahead until
it is completely in the driving lane.
9 Warning
The forward collision alert does
not provide a warning, unless it
detects a vehicle. The forward
collision alert may not detect a
vehicle ahead if the sensor is
blocked by dirt, snow or ice or if the
windscreen is damaged. It may
also not detect a vehicle on
winding or hilly roads, in
conditions with limited visibility or
if the headlights or windscreen are
not cleaned or in proper condition.
Keep the windscreen, headlights
and sensors clean and in good
condition.