Collision warning* – operation
Settings are made by pressing MY CAR on the center console control panel and using the menus displayed.
Activating/deactivating both warning signals
To switch the system's audible and visual signals on or off at the same time, press MY CAR on the center console control panel and go to . If Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake is on, the system will perform a self-test each time the engine is started by briefly illuminating the warning light. See My Car – introduction for a description of the menu system.
When the engine is switched on, the system setting that was being used when it was switched off will be the default setting.
Note
Activating/deactivating the audible warning signal only
The audible warning signal can be activated/deactivated by pressing MY CAR on the center console control panel and going to .
Setting a warning distance
This setting determines the distance at which the visual and audible warnings are triggered. Select Long, Normal or Short by pressing MY CAR on the center console control panel and going to .
The warning distance determines the level of sensitivity used by the system. The warning distance Long provides an earlier warning. Begin by using Long and if the system gives too many warnings, try changing to Normal.
Warning
- The setting Short should only be used in situations where traffic is light and moving at low speeds.
- Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake alerts the driver to the risk of a collision but this function cannot reduce the driver’s reaction time.
- For the system to be as effective as possible, it is recommended that Distance Alert be set to 4 or 5, see Distance Alert – operation.
Note
- When Adaptive Cruise Control is used, the warning light and signal will be used by that function, even if the warnings provided by Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake have been deactivated by the driver.
- In situations where traffic is moving at considerably different speeds, or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, warnings may be considered to be late, even if the setting Long has been selected.
Checking settings
The current system settings can be checked by pressing MY CAR on the center console control panel and going to .