2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 322

9-68 Driving and Operating Disconnecting the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The RVC must be disconnected if the tailgate needs to be removed. The RVC is disconnected by removing the connector from the electrical junction block mounted on the left side of the cross member of the vehicle frame. After disconnecting, the cap mounted next to the camera connector must be relocated so that the open terminals on the junction block are covered. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System The FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield, and beeps or pulses the Safety Alert Seat when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). Warning (Continued) avoid a crash. FCA does not warn of pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, construction barrels, or other objects. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped, when driving the vehicle, Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. { Warning FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When approaching a slower-moving or stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when following a vehicle too closely, FCA may not provide a warning with enough time to help (Continued) FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead. The vehicle ahead indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected in front. Vehicles may not be detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills; or due to poor