Chrysler 2015 200 - User Guide - Manual (Page 48)

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH
MITIGATION
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system with mitigation provides the driver with audible
warnings, visual warnings (within the EVIC/DID), and may apply a brake jerk to warn the driver
when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking are intended to
provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
• FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic
Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system
determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and
visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning.
• If the driver does not take action based upon these progressive warnings, then the system will
provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential
forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and the system determines that
the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking but has not applied sufficient brake force,
the system will compensate and provide additional brake force as required.
Turning FCW ON Or OFF
NOTE:
The default status of FCW is “On,” this allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with
the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away and it applies limited braking. This gives you
the most reaction time to avoid a possible collision.
The forward collision button is on the switch panel that is located in the center of the instrument
panel.
• To turn the FCW system OFF, press the for-
ward collision button once (LED turns on).
• To turn the FCW system back ON, press
the forward collision button again (LED
turns off).
Changing FCW Status
The FCW feature has two settings and can be
changed within the Uconnect® System Screen:
• Far
• Near
NOTE:
The FCW and active braking settings can only
be changed when the vehicle is in PARK.
Forward Collision Button
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