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270 DRIVING AND OPERATING
FAB may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a
potential crash. If this happens, FAB may engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB or firmly press the accelerator pedal.
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Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the brake pedal should continue
to be applied as needed. IBA will
automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released.
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Turn the system to Alert, or if the vehicle has ACC to Off, when
towing a trailer.
FAB may automatically brake the vehicle suddenly in situations
where it is unexpected and
undesired. It could respond to a
turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, and other non-moving
objects. To override FAB, firmly
press the accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
IBA may activate when the brake
pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed
of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead.
Warning
IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be
necessary. You could block the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take your
foot off the brake pedal and then apply the brakes as needed.
FAB and IBA can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See “Collision/ Detection Systems” under Vehicle
Personalization 0 168.
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Using FAB or IBA while towing a trailer could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and crash.
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A system unavailable message may
display if:
. The front of the vehicle or windshield is not clean.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with object detection.
. There is a problem with the StabiliTrak system.
The FAB system does not need service.
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes with nearby
pedestrians when driving in a forward gear. FPB displays an amber
indicator, ~, when a nearby
pedestrian is detected directly ahead.
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When approaching a detected
pedestrian too quickly, FPB provides a red flashing alert on the windshield
and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB can provide a boost to
braking or automatically brake the vehicle. This system includes
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA), and the Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
System may also respond to
pedestrians. See Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) 0 269.
The FPB system can detect and alert to pedestrians in a forward gear at
speeds between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). During daytime
driving, the system detects
pedestrians up to a distance of
approximately 40 m (131 ft). During
nighttime driving, system performance is very limited. If the vehicle is
equipped with the Night Vision
system, during nighttime driving, the vehicle can detect and alert to
pedestrians whenever in a forward gear.
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FPB does not provide an alert or automatically brake the vehicle,
unless it detects a pedestrian. FPB may not detect pedestrians,
including children:
. When the pedestrian is not directly ahead, fully visible,
or standing upright, or when part of a group.
. Due to poor visibility, including nighttime
conditions, fog, rain, or snow.
. If the FPB sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice.
. If the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition.
Be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving 0 205. Keep
the windshield, headlamps, and FPB sensor clean and in good repair.
FPB can be set to Off, Alert, or Alert & Brake through vehicle personalization.
See “Front Pedestrian Detection” in “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization 0 168.
Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead
FPB alerts and automatic braking will not occur unless the FPB system
detects a pedestrian. When a nearby
pedestrian is detected directly in front of the vehicle, the pedestrian ahead
indicator will display amber.
Front Pedestrian Alert
With Head-Up Display
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some very low speed pedestrian
Without Head-Up Display
When the vehicle approaches a
pedestrian ahead too rapidly, the red FPB alert display will flash on the
windshield. Eight rapid high-pitched beeps will sound from the front,
or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. When this
Pedestrian Alert occurs, the brake
system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to apply the brake pedal as needed.
Cruise control may be disengaged when the Front Pedestrian Alert
occurs.
Automatic Braking
If FPB detects it is about to crash into a pedestrian directly ahead, and the
brakes have not been applied, FPB
may automatically brake moderately or brake hard. This can help to avoid
crashes or reduce pedestrian injury.
FPB can automatically brake to
detected pedestrians between 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
Automatic braking levels may be
reduced under certain conditions, such as higher speeds. If also
equipped with the Night Vision
system, pedestrians detected by the Night Vision system will not cause automatic braking to occur.
If this happens, Automatic Braking
may engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB. A firm press of the accelerator pedal will also release
Automatic Braking and the EPB.
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FPB may alert or automatically brake the vehicle suddenly in
situations where it is unexpected
and undesired. It could falsely alert or brake for objects similar in shape or size to pedestrians, including
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shadows. This is normal operation and the vehicle does not need
service. To override Automatic
Braking, firmly press the accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so.
Automatic Braking can be disabled
through vehicle personalization. See
“Front Pedestrian Detection” in
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 168.
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Using the Front Pedestrian Braking system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and crash. Turn the system to Alert or Off when towing a
trailer.
