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When Driving

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)

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  Although the objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor 

could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the 
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system.

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  Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).

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  A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.

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  When crossing a narrow bridge.

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  When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.

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  When entering an underground parking area.

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  Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.

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  If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.

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  When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.

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  Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.

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  Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.

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  When the system operates, the user is notifi ed by the fl ashing Forward Obstruction 

Warning (FOW) indicator light (red) and the active driving display.

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  The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) warning light (amber) turns on when the 

system has a malfunction.

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