Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS)

The Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) feature allows the device to detect when you are not maintaining a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. The device will determine your vehicle's speed using GPS and calculate an estimated safe following distance based off of your speed.

In order for the feature to be enabled, you must be travelling in excess of 30 mph. If you slow to a speed of less than 20 mph, the feature will disable. The FCWS may not detect vehicles that are more than 130 FT (40m) away or closer than 16 FT (5m).  

If you are on a Bluetooth phone call when an alert is needed, phone call audio will temporarily be muted so the alert can be heard.

If this feature is not available, update the software on the device with Garmin Express.

The Following Instances can Cause the Device to be Unable to Detect a Vehicle in Front of You:

• Inclement weather, including:
  • Rain
  • Fog
  • Snow
  • Sun or headlight glare
  • Darkness
• A vehicle in front of you is a large truck or bus
• The camera is not properly aligned
• The vehicle height is not configured for the correct vehicle type

To Change the FCWS Sensitivity:

1. Touch Settings
2. Touch Camera
3. Touch Forward Collision Sensitivity
4. Touch the desired level of sensitivity (Low, Medium, or High)
5. Touch Save

The FCWS sensitivity will now be changed.

To Adjust Vehicle Height:

1. Touch Settings
2. Touch Camera
3. Scroll down and touch Vehicle Height
4. Select the appropriate vehicle type
   • Normal - For use with a car
   • Tall - For use with a truck or van
5. Touch Save

The vehicle height will now be changed.