Note
City Safety cannot be turned off and activates automatically each time the engine is started.
Setting a warning level (distance)
The distance set for warnings determines the system's responsiveness and sets the distance at which visual, audible and tangible (haptic) warnings will be triggered.
To do so:
Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap .
Choose among Earlier, Normal or Later.
Begin by choosing Earlier. If too many warnings are given, change to Normal.
If the driver feels that warnings are given too often, the warning level can be lowered. This means that warnings will be provided later, resulting in fewer warnings being given.
The setting Later should only used in exceptional circumstances, e.g., for a more dynamic driving style.
Warning
- No automatic system can be guaranteed to function 100% correctly in all situations. For that reason, never test City Safety by driving toward a person or object. This could result in serious injury or death.
- Even if the setting Earlier has been selected, warnings may be perceived as being given late, e.g., if the difference in speed is great or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
- City Safety can provide a warning for a potential collision but it can never shorten the driver's reaction time.
- To help make City Safety as effective as possible, always using the setting Earlier is recommended.
Note
- Due to local traffic regulations in certain markets, Rear Collision Warning (RCW) will not activate the rear turn signals. That part of the function will be deactivated.
- The use of the rear turn signals will also be deactivated if the City Safety warning level is set at Later. See also the section "Setting a warning level (distance)" in the article "City Safety settings."
- If RCW detects a vehicle approaching from behind, the seat belt pretensioners and Whiplash Protection System will be activated.