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Circuit/System Verification

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Without UV6

  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify there are no DTCs set related to the forward collision alert or lane keep assist system
    • Go to next step: If no DTC's are set 
  3. Through vehicle personalization, the forward collision alert system can be set to Off, which disables the system, to Alert, which will only provide an audible or haptic feedback with a visual indicator, or to Alert and Brake, which will provide an alert and apply automatic emergency braking. Verify vehicle personalization is configured in accordance with the customer's expectations of system operation.
    • If vehicle personalization is not configured in accordance with customer expectations, such as the vehicle being configured to Off or Alert, but the customer is expecting automatic emergency braking 

      Enable the feature in vehicle configuration and discuss with the customer the different operating configurations available through vehicle personalization

    • If vehicle personalization is set to Alert or Alert and Brake and the system is functioning, but is not providing a visual indicator in the event of an alert 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 2

    • Go to next step: If vehicle personalization is configured in accordance with customer expectations 
  4. Verify the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is properly installed. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for details about identifying a properly installed B174W Front View Camera - Windshield.
    • If the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is not properly installed 

      Repair as necessary

    • Go to next step: If the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is properly installed 
  5. Verify the area on the windshield in front of the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is not blocked. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for details about identifying a blocked B174W Front View Camera - Windshield.
    • If the windshield is blocked 

      Repair as necessary

    • Go to next step: If the windshield is not blocked 
  6. Press and release the forward collision alert sensitivity switch. Verify the forward collision alert sensitivity displayed on the P9 Driver Information Center Display changes between, far, medium, near, and off with each press of the switch.
    • If the sensitivity does not change 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 1

    • Go to next step: If the sensitivity does not changes 
  7. A fault is currently not present and may be an intermittent condition. Refer to Diagnostic Aids.

With UV6

  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify there are no DTCs set related to the Forward Collision Alert or Lane Keep Assist system
    • Go to next step: If no DTC's are set 
  3. Verify the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is properly installed. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for details about identifying a properly installed B174W Front View Camera - Windshield.
    • If the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is not properly installed 

      Repair as necessary

    • Go to next step: If the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is properly installed 
  4. Verify the area on the windshield in front of the B174W Front View Camera - Windshield is not blocked. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for details about identifying a blocked B174W Front View Camera - Windshield.
    • If the windshield is blocked 

      Repair as necessary

    • Go to next step: If the windshield is not blocked 
  5. Press and release the forward collision alert sensitivity switch. Verify the forward collision alert sensitivity displayed on the P9 Driver Information Center Display changes between, far, medium, near, and off with each press of the switch.
    • If the sensitivity does not change 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 1

    • Go to next step: If the sensitivity does not changes 
  6. A fault is currently not present and may be an intermittent condition. Refer to Diagnostic Aids.