Buick Encore GX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14608036) - 2021 - CRC - 9/21/20
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Driving and Operating
Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead
FPB alerts and automatic braking will not
occur unless the FPB system detects a
pedestrian. When a nearby pedestrian is
detected in front of the vehicle, the
pedestrian ahead indicator will display
amber.
Front Pedestrian Alert
If Head-Up Display (HUD) is not equipped,
when the vehicle approaches a pedestrian
ahead too rapidly, the red FPB alert display
will flash on the windshield.
If Head-Up Display (HUD) is equipped and
the screen is closed, when the vehicle
approaches a pedestrian ahead too rapidly,
the HUD with the integrated RLAD can
display red spots reflected in the windshield.
If Head-Up Display (HUD) is equipped and
the screen is open, when the vehicle
approaches a pedestrian ahead too rapidly,
the HUD can display indicator on the screen.
Eight rapid high-pitched beeps will sound
from the front. When this Pedestrian Alert
occurs, the brake system may prepare for
driver braking to occur more rapidly which
can cause a brief, mild deceleration.
Continue to apply the brake pedal as
needed. Cruise control may be disengaged
when the Front Pedestrian Alert occurs.
Automatic Braking
If FPB detects it is about to crash into a
pedestrian directly ahead, and the brakes
have not been applied, FPB may
automatically brake moderately or brake
hard. This can help to avoid some very low
speed pedestrian crashes or reduce
pedestrian injury. FPB can automatically
brake to detected pedestrians between
8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
Automatic braking levels may be reduced
under certain conditions, such as higher
speeds.
If this happens, Automatic Braking may
engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to
hold the vehicle at a stop. Release the EPB.
A firm press of the accelerator pedal will
also release Automatic Braking and the EPB.