Maserati Quattroporte 2023 Forward Collision Warning User Manual
Introduction
The Maserati Quattroporte is a high-end sports sedan renowned for its style, power, and advanced technology. These characteristics are maintained in the 2023 Maserati Quattroporte model, which has the Forward Collision Warning system as one of its significant safety features. When a probable front-end collision is identified, the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system is intended to warn the driver. It keeps an eye on the road ahead and evaluates the relative speed and proximity of vehicles or impediments in the Quattroporte’s path using a mix of sensors and cameras. The technology will alert the driver with an auditory and visual warning if it thinks an accident is about to happen so they may act to avoid it.
The FCW system in the 2023 Maserati Quattroporte makes use of cutting-edge technologies to improve road safety. Drivers can avoid or lessen future accidents by using it to continuously monitor their surroundings and give an early warning. This feature is especially helpful in circumstances where the driver might be briefly distracted or not fully cognizant of the state of the road. Although the Forward Collision Warning system is intended to help the driver, it does not take the place of the driver’s need to remain alert and maintain control of the vehicle. It acts as an additional safeguard to assist avoid collisions and encourage safe driving practices.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system with braking action uses the same parts already described for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for sensing vehicle ahead (hereinafter “target vehicle”) as well as part of the warnings/messages on system condition and activation status. Full performance can be reached only when both the sensing parts have detected a vehicle or, if the car is equipped with Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) system, also a pedestrian.
The difference between full and reduced performance is not visible for the driver.
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) System
PEB is a sub-system of FCW and it provides the driver with audible warnings, visual warnings on the instrument cluster display, and may apply automatic braking when it detect a potential frontal collision with a pedestrian.
NOTE:
The PEB function is only active up to 37 MPH (60 km/h).
WARNING!
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can PEB detect every type of potential collision with pedestrian. 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.
PEB System Limitations
PEB may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:
- If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to insufficient illumination of the road, if there are highly variable shade conditions or in rain, snow or fog.
- If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming traffic, direct sunlight or reflections from other vehicles.
- If the windshield in the area of the camera is dirty, or if the camera is fogged up, damaged or covered.
FCW Operation
The FCW provides audible and visual warnings when a potential collision is detected. Brake jerk and limited braking may also be applied depending on the specific scenario. FCW monitors the information from the forward looking radar sensor 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 warning brake jerk. 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 down 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. When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning messages will be deactivated.
NOTE:
- Bad weather conditions, like heavy rain, snow, etc., can lead to reduced system performance. Under these conditions relevant objects will not be detected or detected late by the system.
FCW is designed to react in specific situations in typical traffic scenarios with objects in the same lane driving in the same direction, but under certain conditions it can also react on stationary objects in the same lane. It is not designed to react to oncoming traffic or crossing traffic. - The FCW alerts may be triggered to objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This can occur but it is not part of normal FCW activation and functionality.
It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent such misuse of the system, after four Active Braking events within an ignition cycle, the Active Braking portion of FCW will be deactivated until the next ignition cycle. The limit of four events applies to the brake actuation too.
FCW will automatically deactivated when (ESC OFF) button is pressed (LED light up).
WARNING!
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every type of potential collision. 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. The driver is always in charge to safely drive and to avoid critical situations not relying on the support of the system. Driver has to keep in mind that the system and therefore its intervention is always subject to the prevailing physical limits.
- FCW is not intended either to warn or to apply any brake aid/brake intervention in case of collisions with pedestrians (if not equipped with Pedestrian Emergency Braking – PEB sub-system), bicycles and smaller vehicles in general.
Speed Range of Use
| Speed | MPH (km/h) |
| Minimum | 20 (30) |
| Engaged/activated | 20 (30) |
| Maximum | 130 (210) |
When the speed is outside the specified limits, the system automatically disables without turning on the corresponding warning light on the instrument cluster.
System Status
The driver can adjust FCW sensitivity or enable/disable the brake jerk with the other emergency braking by touching “Forward Collision Warning” soft-key on the Apps page or in the “Settings” list of the “Vehicle” page. Setting options are described in the following paragraph. When FCW status for some reason changes to off, the corresponding amber warning light on instrument cluster will light on.
This warning light informs the driver that FCW is disabled. This warning light will light even when the activation of another driver assistance function or drive mode (example: (ESC Off) disables the FCW.
NOTE:
The FCW system setting chosen by the User is kept in memory at each ignition cycle.
System Configuration
FCW warning can be set in “Active Braking” (default mode), “Warning” or “Warning & Active Braking”. The default status of FCW sensitivity is the “Med (Medium)” setting. When also the active braking function (“Forward Collision Warning Active Braking”) setting is on, the system warns 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 help avoid a possible collision. Changing the sensitivity 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 “Warning & Active Braking” sensitivity setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience. “Medium” is the intermediate status between the two described above.
NOTE:
- The default values shall appear at every new ignition cycle: Sensitivity = “Med” and “Active Braking” = on.
FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncoming traffic, on cross traffic vehicles, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
The active braking (autonomous braking/braking aid) will not engage in case of potential collision with static object such as guard rails, walls, etc..
FCW will be disabled like ACC (refer to chapter “Adaptive Cruise Control -ACC” in this section.
Changing the active braking status to “Off” prevents the system from providing limited autonomous braking or additional brake support if the driver is not braking adequately in the event of a potential frontal collision. In this state the system disables the brake jerk.
Limited Operation and Service Warning
The messages indicating on display the limited functionality or service at an Authorized Maserati Dealer required are the same as for the ACC system. For further details, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control – ACC” in this section.
NOTE:
- The adjustment of the sensor could be affected by strong shocks or light collisions. This could affect the system by reducing the systems performance or could increase the false positive rate. The adjustment of the radar system has to be proved or a new adjustment has to be performed by an Authorized Maserati Dealer.
The radar system requires specific function to detect objects. The detection could be disturbed/ reduced by environmental influences, for example by electrical field or the object itself. Object with small radar reflection properties could not be detected or detected late.
Radar Device – Regulatory Information
The “Regulatory Information” for all the radio frequency and radar devices can be consulted by accessing the “Services” section on the website www.maserati.com.
FAQs
- Does the Maserati Quattroporte 2023 have forward collision warning?
Maserati Quattroporte 2023s have forward collision warning systems. This system detects front-end collisions using sensors or cameras. - How does the forward collision warning system work in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
Sensors or cameras monitor the road ahead in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023’s forward collision warning system. It calculates your vehicle’s speed and distance from the front. The system alerts the driver visually and audibly of potential collisions. - Can I adjust the sensitivity of the forward collision warning system in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023 may have adjustable forward collision warning system sensitivity. The infotainment system or vehicle settings may allow you to customize sensitivity settings. - Does the forward collision warning system in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023 include automatic emergency braking?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023 may have forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. If the driver ignores the warnings, this feature applies the brakes to avoid a collision. - Can the forward collision warning system detect pedestrians and cyclists in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
Some Maserati Quattroporte 2023 forward collision warning systems can detect pedestrians and cyclists, but not all models or trim levels. Maserati or the vehicle’s specifications can provide details on the forward collision warning system. - Does the forward collision warning system in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023 operate at all speeds?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023 forward collision warning system works at city and highway speeds. The system’s capabilities and vehicle configuration determine the operating range. - Can the forward collision warning system prevent all collisions in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023’s forward collision warning system warns drivers but cannot prevent all collisions. Drivers must stay alert, follow traffic laws, and respond to system alerts. - Does the forward collision warning system in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023 work in all weather conditions?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023’s forward collision warning system is weatherproof. Heavy rain, fog, or snow may affect its performance. Regardless of the system’s capabilities, drive safely. - Can I disable the forward collision warning system in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
Most Maserati Quattroporte 2023 owners can disable the forward collision warning system. The vehicle’s settings menu or a button or control usually allows this. To improve safety, keep the system on. - Does the forward collision warning system replace the need for attentive driving in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023’s forward collision warning system aids the driver, not replaces it. Stay alert, obey traffic laws, and drive responsibly. - Can the forward collision warning system be retrofitted to older Maserati Quattroporte models?
Retrofitting the forward collision warning system to older Maserati Quattroportes may not be possible or recommended. Retrofit options depend on vehicle configuration and compatibility. Maserati dealerships and authorized service centers can advise on retrofitting. - Does the forward collision warning system require regular maintenance in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
Maserati Quattroporte 2023 forward collision warning systems rarely need maintenance. To optimize performance, keep the vehicle’s sensors and cameras clean and unobstructed. The vehicle’s manual has maintenance instructions. - Can the forward collision warning system be affected by aftermarket modifications or accessories in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
Aftermarket modifications or accessories that interfere with forward collision warning system sensors or cameras may affect its performance. To ensure system functionality, consult Maserati or an authorized service center before making any aftermarket modifications. - Can the forward collision warning system detect stationary objects in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023’s forward collision warning system detects moving and stationary objects. This feature warns drivers of potential collisions. - Does the forward collision warning system in the Maserati Quattroporte 2023 have a dedicated indicator or display?
The Maserati Quattroporte 2023’s instrument cluster or infotainment screen displays the forward collision warning system’s status and alerts. These indicators alert drivers to potential collisions.
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