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Forward collision warning, Operating your vehicle – Dodge 2013 Durango - User Guide User Manual

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Forward Collision Warning

• The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver with audible and visual

warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings are
intended to provide the driver with enough time to react and avoid the potential collision.

Changing FCW Status

• The FCW feature has three settings and can be changed within the Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC):

• Far

• Near

• Off

NOTE:
The FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK.

Far

• The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting.

• The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the

vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision.

• This setting is designed to provide early warnings per NHTSA (National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration) recommendations.

• More cautious drivers that do not mind frequent warnings may prefer this setting.

NOTE:
This setting gives you the most reaction time.

Near

• Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a

potential frontal collision when you are much closer.

• This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a more

dynamic driving experience.

• More dynamic or aggressive drivers that want to avoid frequent warnings may prefer this

setting.

Off

• Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a potential

frontal collision.

NOTE:

• If FCW is set to “Off”, “FCW OFF” will be displayed in the EVIC.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

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