What Is Forward Collision Warning?

The Honda Forward Collision Warning system is a driver assist feature that sends out an alert to warn you of a possible collision ahead. Having this safety feature comes in handy during those times when you might turn your attention away from the Madison road for a little too long. Learn more about what the Forward Collision Warning system can do for you with Patty Peck Honda then visit us to test it out in a new Honda Civic or CR-V today!

How Does Forward Collision Warning Work?

The Honda Forward Collision Warning system, or FCW, scans the Brandon streets ahead of you and detects a possible collision with a slower-moving or stopped vehicle. Once the sensors located at the front of your car detect an obstacle, this system will alert you through multiple warnings in the form of a beeping sound and an amber “Brake” message on the multi-information display. Having these warnings means possibly saving yourself, and your vehicle, from an accident and a potential visit to our Ridgeland service center.

Honda Forward Collision Warning: Tips

Rear crashes are some of the most common types of crashes. With a standard feature like the FCW system, these can be reduced. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind before relying on the Forward Collision Warning system for all your Jackson drives:

• FCW cannot detect all objects ahead. Trained primarily on other vehicles, FCW may not always detect a given object. 
• The accuracy of the Forward Collision Warning system will vary based on weather, speed, and other factors, and can even be affected by extreme interior heat. 
• FCW does not include a braking function. That said, most new Honda models also come with a Collision Mitigation Braking System™ which can apply the brakes to reduce impact.

Learn More at Patty Peck Honda

When you’re ready to delve into this safety technology more, visit us at Patty Peck Honda where you can take a Honda model out for a test drive and see how this system works. Drive safer on the Ridgeland streets while driving in style. Contact us today if you have any questions or would like more information on other Honda safety features.