Black plate (238,1)
NOTE
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)
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145 km/h (90 mph).
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.
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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Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
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