Operation Manual

Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-109
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This switch is used to turn on or off the FCM
and also to select the distance which will trig-
ger the forward collision warning function.
• When a vehicle ahead is moving at low
speed.
• When a vehicle ahead is not completely
in your path.
• When a vehicle ahead is towing a trailer.
• When a motorcycle or a bicycle is in
front.
• When a vehicle ahead is a truck loaded
with freight that protrudes rearward
from the cargo bed.
• When the height of a vehicle ahead is
extremely low or its road clearance is
extremely high.
• When driving on a road with alternating
up and down steep slopes.
• When driving on a curve.
• When driving on a bumpy or rough road.
• When driving in a tunnel.
• When the system recognizes driver’s
steering, accelerating, braking or gear
shifting actions as evasive actions to
avoid collision.
• When the rear of your vehicle is weighed
down with the weight of passengers and
luggage
• For up to two minutes after starting driv-
ing.
• When the surface of the sensor is covered
with dirt, snow and ice, etc.
• When a vehicle ahead or an oncoming
vehicle is splashing water, snow or dirt.
WARNING
 When the system recognizes driver’s
steering or accelerating actions as evasive
actions to avoid collision, FCM control
and alarm functions may be canceled.
 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 approaching a gate, a railroad
crossing, an underpass, a narrow bridge,
manhole lid or a speed bump.
 The FCM should be tuned off if any of fol-
lowing situations occur:
• When the tires are not properly inflated.
• When the emergency spare tire is used.
• When your vehicle is towed or your vehi-
cle tows another vehicle.
• When your vehicle is carried on a truck.
• When your vehicle is on a chassis dyna-
mometer or free rollers.
• When the area where the radar sensor is
installed has been damaged or deformed.
CAUTION
 To maintain proper performance of the FCM;
• Always clean the surface of the radar sen-
sor.
• Avoid impacting the radar sensor or its sur-
rounding area.
WARNING
• Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor or
its surrounding area.
• Do not paint the radar sensor.
• Do not install a grill guard.
• Do not modify the radar sensor or its sur-
rounding area.
• Always use tires of the same size, same
type and same brand, and which have no
significant wear differences.
• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspensions.
FCM ON/OFF switch
CAUTION
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