So, with the GPS assisted FAL system....how is it activated (can’t find anything online/manual), and how does it work once the GPS is stored?

As you come up to a stored location, how much distance before the location stored in GPS, is the the FAL system triggered/activated. That is, how spatially accurate is the system? Thx

 

 

I'm told the GPS assisted is on the 21 builds
I cant find any info also.

 

Thank you very much! Very helpful.

Any feeling as to how spatially accurate it is? Last time I checked the accuracy of commercial (as opposed to military)GPS, accuracy was between 10-15 feet. Just curious whether I should set the GPS location at least 10-15 feet BEFORE the obstacle/bump...that way it will be fully raised just as i approach the bump/obstacle I will be going over. Wondering if it is that accurate?

 

The most important factor is that you need to set a profile for the object (say a driveway) from each and every approach angle that you plan on taking. That would include both coming and going. The GPS should be accurate right down to the exact location, but that depends on how many satellites that it is connected to. You do not have control over that. Care and caution should be observed, do not assume the car will ALWAYS automatically take care of the FAL for you.

It is somewhat a novelty, however you can look at it as a safety feature as you do not need to divert attention to the dash button. FWIW the dash buttons are real easy to use and can be found without even looking.

 

Great info. So basically, I need to set the location profile for entering my driveway, as well as when leaving the driveway...even though the location of the bump/curb is the same? Frankly, I find that surprising, as the location is essentially the same, whether I am exiting or entering.

From what it mentions in the manual, the switch on the dash blinks red when raising or lowering the front axle, but turns solid red when either action is completed? Is that correct? That said, the prudent driver should not proceed until the switch stops blinking red.

 

it appears to me from reading the manual, that the button flashes only while raising the system manually.....if you press the button while in the auto-raise mode, the lift is cancelled

 

Right, but once it stops raising, the light goes solid red (no more flashing). Thats the way I read it? Otherwise, there has to be some feedback to let you know when the raising or lowering action is complete?

 

Yes it says the light stops flashing. And even though it doesn’t indicate it, I’d expect when the lift engages from memory the red light flashes and shines steadily when fully raised. I can’t confirm until Feb.

 

Thx.

 

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Thx.

I just find it odd that I would have to save the position twice? I basically enter and leave my driveway at the same location...no more than +/- 4 feet variability. But I’ll follow their instructions.

 

Whatever you do, do not leave the car parked in the raised position. Car will lower itself after some time. Might find yourself on top of a parking block.

When I enter my parking garage, I do not need to activate FAL. When leaving car will scrape even with FAL. All because of the crown of of roadway and length of overhang of front of car.

 

you can leave a gap as you find needed - set it to raise up as you’re leaving garage (?) - and again prior to returning to driveway 10 feet (?) away...from the threshold you’re crossing should do it

 

You may want to set it to activate before you reach the obstacle. For me I’ll be slowing off a 50mph street, so I need to make sure I’m under 37mph at least 3-5 seconds before the obstacle so it can start raising and be ready.