2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 231

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: The minimum speed for FCW activation is The default status of FCW is the "Far" setting, this allows 10 mph (16 km/h). the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This WARNING! gives you the most reaction time. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death. Changing FCW Status The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to "Uconnect Touch™ Settings" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. The FCW Status Off, Near or Far will be displayed in the Uconnect Touch™ display. Changing the FCW status to the "Near" setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This setting provides less reaction time than the "Far" setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience. Changing the FCW status to "Off" prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. NOTE: • In the "Off" setting FCW OFF will be displayed on the Uconnect Touch™ display. • The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down. 3