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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible 

collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the vehicle 

is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the system's radar sensor 

determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system and always 

drive carefully:

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is only designed to reduce damage in the event of 

a collision. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the obstruction, 

weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal or brake 

pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an accident. Always verify the safety of the 

surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe 

distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles. 

NOTE

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  The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system operates when all of the following 

conditions are met:

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  The ignition is switched ON.

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  The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is on.

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  The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (10 mph) or faster.

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  The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or obstruction ahead is about 

15 km/h (10 mph) or faster.

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  The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system may not operate under the following 

conditions:

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  If there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.

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  If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.

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  The DSC is malfunctioning.

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  The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

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  The accelerator pedal is depressed.

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  The brake pedal is depressed.

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  The steering wheel is being operated.

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  The selector lever is being operated.

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  The turn signal is being used.

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