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Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-2nd Timed Print-U.S./Canada-

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Driving and Operating

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may also respond to pedestrians.
See

Forward Automatic Braking

(FAB)

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The FPB system can detect and
alert to pedestrians in a forward
gear at speeds between 8 km/h
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
During daytime driving, the system
detects pedestrians up to a distance
of approximately 40 m (131 ft).
During nighttime driving, system
performance is very limited.

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Warning

FPB does not provide an alert or
automatically brake the vehicle,
unless it detects a pedestrian.
FPB may not detect pedestrians,
including children:

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When the pedestrian is not
directly ahead, fully visible,
or standing upright, or when
part of a group.

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Warning (Continued)

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Due to poor visibility,
including nighttime
conditions, fog, rain,
or snow.

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If the FPB sensor is blocked
by dirt, snow, or ice.

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If the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned
or in proper condition.

Be ready to take action and apply
the brakes. For more information,
see

Defensive Driving

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Keep the windshield, headlamps,
and FPB sensor clean and in
good repair.

FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert
& Brake through vehicle
personalization. See

“

Front

Pedestrian Detection

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in

“

Collision/

Detection Systems

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under

Vehicle

Personalization

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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
directly in front of the vehicle, the
pedestrian ahead indicator will
display amber.

Front Pedestrian Alert

With Head-Up Display