By Noah Patterson
We all know that one of the most important safety features in a vehicle is its braking system; and when it comes to braking, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has reinvented the wheel.
FCA’s newest feature in its braking system is called Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FSFCW+) and is available on 13 FCA US vehicles, including the Fiat 500x crossover and the Dodge Durango. This system puts the brakes on high alert and detects the possibility of a collision.
How does FSFCW+ work, exactly? Well, the braking system is equipped with a radar that works in collaboration with a camera to survey situations that look like frontal collisions. For example, if the system determines that you are approaching the rear of a vehicle going in the same direction as you too quickly, it deploys its pre-pressurized brakes to work alongside your manual braking. This makes braking far more effective.
FSFCW+ can also evaluate how much pressure you’re putting on the brakes. If the system believes you need more force, it automatically uses its Advance Brake Assist to increase your brake force, helping diminish the seriousness of the impact.
FCA is also proudly announcing its Rain Brake Support, which is now standard on eight vehicles: one being the 2017 Jeep Compass.
Rain Brake Support kicks in when the system determines the vehicle does not have enough friction to stop on time. The vehicles with Rain Brake Support are equipped with a series on sensors that can detect rain and alter the brakes just enough that water is actually wicked from the braking system, increasing friction without reducing wheel speed.
FCA was able to implement this system by taking a look at the three basic components of a brake: the rotors, calipers, and pads. In the Rain Brake Support system, FCA discovered a way to have the calipers press the pads against the rotors, which are attached to the wheel, and reduce moisture.
These innovative braking technologies prove, once again, that FCA is making the consumer’s safety a priority. So, what’s stopping you from upgrading your vehicle? Make sure you’re covered and stop by O’Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today.
FCA’s newest feature in its braking system is called Forward Collision Warning-Plus (FSFCW+) and is available on 13 FCA US vehicles, including the Fiat 500x crossover and the Dodge Durango. This system puts the brakes on high alert and detects the possibility of a collision.
How does FSFCW+ work, exactly? Well, the braking system is equipped with a radar that works in collaboration with a camera to survey situations that look like frontal collisions. For example, if the system determines that you are approaching the rear of a vehicle going in the same direction as you too quickly, it deploys its pre-pressurized brakes to work alongside your manual braking. This makes braking far more effective.
FSFCW+ can also evaluate how much pressure you’re putting on the brakes. If the system believes you need more force, it automatically uses its Advance Brake Assist to increase your brake force, helping diminish the seriousness of the impact.
FCA is also proudly announcing its Rain Brake Support, which is now standard on eight vehicles: one being the 2017 Jeep Compass.
Rain Brake Support kicks in when the system determines the vehicle does not have enough friction to stop on time. The vehicles with Rain Brake Support are equipped with a series on sensors that can detect rain and alter the brakes just enough that water is actually wicked from the braking system, increasing friction without reducing wheel speed.
FCA was able to implement this system by taking a look at the three basic components of a brake: the rotors, calipers, and pads. In the Rain Brake Support system, FCA discovered a way to have the calipers press the pads against the rotors, which are attached to the wheel, and reduce moisture.
These innovative braking technologies prove, once again, that FCA is making the consumer’s safety a priority. So, what’s stopping you from upgrading your vehicle? Make sure you’re covered and stop by O’Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today.