2021 Collision Mitigation thingy

[CROSSBOLT]

Snow today and anti-collision warning light came on. Long push on panel switch turned off blinky symbol at top right of instrument cluster and illuminated system off light at bottom right of cluster.

Now, when restarting both lights illuminate, top blinking, bottom on steady. Long push stops blinking, short push turns it back to blinking. Wiped windshield over sensor but it was just wet but clear of any obstruction.

I have read the operator's guide but not today. Any ideas?

[Dirk Diggler]

Snow today and anti-collision warning light came on. Long push on panel switch turned off blinky symbol at top right of instrument cluster and illuminated system off light at bottom right of cluster.

Now, when restarting both lights illuminate, top blinking, bottom on steady. Long push stops blinking, short push turns it back to blinking. Wiped windshield over sensor but it was just wet but clear of any obstruction.

I have read the operator's guide but not today. Any ideas?

I got the same collision mitigation but haven't had that issue. I noticed you cleaned it off first, so you read about it in the owners manual. Might be time to experience your first joyful occasion at the Mitsu service center, getting warranty work done. Good luck and if the first service center is terrible (highly likely) then just find the next closes one and pray it's staffed with competent people. I had a Mitsu service center do an oil change and forget to put in a new engine filter. They just took the old one out and that was it!

[mohammad]

Did you clean the radar unit?

I dont know where it is on our cars, on toyotas its built into the front emblem and on honda/bmw its built into a black plastic box that is placed below the front license plate.

[7milesout]

I had a Mitsu service center do an oil change and forget to put in a new engine filter. They just took the old one out and that was it!

What's an engine filter? Any chance it filters out the 3-cylinder and leaves a V-10 turbo behind?

CROSSBOLT - (Cool UN): I think you've made the right move(s). I'd give it a few days and some driving to see if it goes away on its own. I'll admit, waiting/driving doesn't necessarily make sense for the lights your seeing. But you never know, that system too may need some miles / cycles / whatever before it will reset. And not only that, if you wait a bit and it goes away, you wouldn't have to go to the stealer. Anything beats going to the stealer. They could put in an engine filter and filter your engine down to 2 cylinders!

[CROSSBOLT]

Well, boys! I think I found the answer: i had turned the system OFF after the upper flashy symbol was lit because of _______whatever. Once the operator (me, you, whatever) turns the system OFF it stays OFF and both warning lights are lit and the upper flashes. This morning when I started (all three cylinders) the engine and self-check was complete with no warning lights lit, I gave the "Forward Collision Mitigation" switch a short jab, turning the system ON. For the rest of the morning's errands including engine stops, getting out, locking car, unlocking, etc. the FCM lights remained OFF. You see, the book sez when you turn this thingy ON, it stays ON until you turn it OFF. Got that?

At any rate, I won't have to go to the stealer. Like I would have, anyway. I have more faith in youse guys than any stealer tech, anyhow.

Happy New Year!