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NOTE: The Speed Control system maintains speed up

and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills

is normal.

Rear Park Assist Sensors

The four Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear

fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that

is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can

detect obstacles, in the horizontal direction, from ap-

proximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 55 inches (140 cm)

from the center of the rear fascia/bumper and up to

24 inches (60 cm) from the corners of the rear fascia/

bumper, depending on the location, type and orienta-

tion of the obstacle.

On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur, it

may be preferable to drive without Speed Control.

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WARNING!

Speed Control can be dangerous where the system

cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle

could go too fast for the conditions, and you could

lose control and have an accident. Do not use Speed

Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are wind-

ing, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

If several obstacles are detected, the Rear Park Assist

system indicates the nearest obstacle.

The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corre-

sponds to the maximum height of an obstacle that

would clear the underside of the vehicle during the

parking maneuver.

REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED

The Rear Park Assist system provides visual and au-

dible indications of the distance between the rear

fascia/bumper and a detected obstacle when backing

up, e.g. during a parking maneuver. Refer to the “Park

Assist System Usage Precautions” for the limitations of

this system and recommendations.

Rear Park Assist Warning Display

The Rear Park Assist Warning screen is located within

the Uconnect Settings. It provides audible and visual

warnings to indicate the distance between the rear

fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Refer to

ЉUconnect SettingsЉ in “Understanding Your Instrument

PanelЉ for further information.

The Rear Park Assist is automatically activated when

the transmission is placed into REVERSE.

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Rear Park Assist Display

Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts

When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display

will turn ON indicating the system status.

If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when the transmis-

sion is placed into REVERSE, an audible alert is acti-

vated.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing

arcs in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s

distance and location relative to the vehicle.

The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver

that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pauses

between the tones are directly proportional to the

distance from the obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick

succession indicate the presence of a very close obstacle.

A continuous tone indicates that the obstacle is less than

12 inches (30 cm) away.

If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the

display will show solid arcs in the center rear region

and will produce an audible alert. As the vehicle moves

closer to the obstacle, the display will show fewer arcs

and the audible alert becomes more frequent.

If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear

region, the display will show solid arcs in the left

and/or right rear region and will produce an audible

alert. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the

display will show fewer arcs and the audible alert

becomes more frequent.

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Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System

SIGNAL

MEANING

INDICATION

Obstacle Distance

An obstacle is present within Audible Signal (dashboard loudspeaker)

the sensors’ field of view

• Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases

as the distance decreases.

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• Emits continuous tone at 12 inches (30 cm).

• Adjustable volume level. (Refer to “Instru-

ment Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your

Instrument Panel” for further information).

Visual Signal (Instrument Cluster Display)

• Arcs are shown based on the obstacle’s dis-

tance and location relative to the vehicle. (Refer

to “Rear Park Assist Display” for further infor-

mation).

Failure

Sensor or System failures

Visual Signal (Instrument Panel)

• Icon appears on display.

• Message appears on the instrument cluster

display (where provided).

While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is

not muted.

the distance measured by the inner sensors is constant.

If this condition occurs for the external sensors, the

signal is turned off after three seconds (stopping warn-

ings during maneuvers parallel to walls).

The audible signal is turned off immediately if the

distance increases. The tone cycle remains constant if

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Failure Indications

Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System

A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system

is indicated, during REVERSE gear engagement, by the

instrument panel warning icon and message appearing

on the instrument cluster display.

Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash

soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths.

In washing stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the

vapor jet/high pressure washing nozzles at least

4 inches (10 cm) from the sensors. Do not scratch or

poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the

sensors.

The warning icon is illuminated and a mes-

sage appearing on the instrument cluster dis-

play. Refer to ЉInstrument Cluster DisplayЉ in

“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for

further information.

Park Assist System Usage Precautions

NOTE:

The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when

the ignition is in the ON/RUN position. Failures are

indicated immediately if they occur when the system

is ON.

• Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of

the rear bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud,

dirt or other obstruction to keep the Rear Park Assist

system operating properly.

Even if the system is able to identify that a specific

sensor is in failure condition, the instrument cluster

display shall indicate that the Rear Park Assist system is

unavailable, without reference to the sensor in failure

condition. If even a single sensor fails, the entire system

must be disabled. The system is turned off automati-

cally.

• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations

could affect the performance of Rear Park Assist.

• Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly, taking

care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must

not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or

debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not

working properly. The Rear Park Assist system might

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not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it

could provide a false indication that an obstacle is

behind the fascia/bumper.

WARNING! (Continued)

Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to

vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will

be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia

when the warning display turns on the single

flashing arc and sounds the continuous tone.

Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount and

hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and

shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is

behind the vehicle.

• Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be

placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/

bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so

can result in the system misinterpreting a close object

as a sensor problem, causing a failure indication to be

displayed in the instrument cluster display.

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WARNING!

CAUTION!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always

check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind

you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, ani-

mals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots

before backing up. You are responsible for safety

and must continue to pay attention to your sur-

roundings. Failure to do so can result in serious

injury or death.

• Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is

strongly recommended that the ball mount and

hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the

vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.

• Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is

unable to recognize every obstacle, including

small obstacles. Parking curbs might be tempo-

rarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles

located above or below the sensors will not be

detected when they are in close proximity.

• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using

Rear Park Assist in order to be able to stop in time

when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended

that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when

using Rear Park Assist.

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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING! (Continued)

The power sunroof switch is located in the overhead

console.

power sunroof while operating the power sunroof

switch. Such entrapment may result in serious

injury or death.

• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being

thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You

could also be seriously injured or killed. Always

fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all

passengers are properly secured.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sun-

roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts,

or any object to project through the sunroof

opening. Injury may result.

To Open

Power Sunroof Switch

Push and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for

approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at

the vented position. Push the switch a second time and

hold for approximately one second and release, the

sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is

called “Express Open”. During Express Open opera-

tion, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the

sunroof.

WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key

fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-

sible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-

tended children, can become entrapped by the

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