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Parking Aids (If Equipped)

Note: When a trailer is connected to the

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

vehicle, the Rear Sensing System may

detect the trailer and therefore provide

warnings. It is suggested that the driver

disables the Rear Sensing System when a

trailer is connected to the vehicle to prevent

these warnings.

WARNING: The system may not

detect objects with surfaces that absorb

reflection. Always drive with due care

and attention. Failure to take care may

result in a crash.

We recommend that you take some time

to get to know the system and its

limitations by reading this section.

The sensing system warns the driver of

obstacles within a certain range of your

vehicle. The system automatically turns

on each time you switch the ignition on.

WARNING:To help avoid personal

injury, always use caution when in

reverse (R) and when using the sensing

system.

The system may provide display or sound

warnings when the detected obstacle is

12 in (30 cm) or less from the bumper.

WARNING: The system may not

detect small or moving objects,

particularly those close to the ground.

The system can be switched off through

the information display menu or from the

pop-up message that appears once you

shift the transmission into reverse (R). If

your vehicle is equipped with a front

sensing system, you can switch the system

off using the parking aid button. See

General Information (page 93).

If a fault is present in the system, a warning

message appears in the information

display and does not allow you to switch

the system on.

Note: Certain add-on devices installed

around the rear fascia such as large trailer

hitches, bike or surfboard racks or certain

add-on devices installed around the front

fascia such as license plate brackets or

frames, bumper covers, bumper guards or

any other device that may block the normal

detection zone of the system, may create

false beeps.

Note: In these cases the add-on devices

must be removed in order to prevent the

false beeps.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt. Blocked

sensors may affect system accuracy. Do

not clean the sensors with sharp objects.

See Information Messages (page 96).

REAR PARKING AID

The rear parking aid sensors automatically

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to

the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned

or bent, the sensing zone may be altered

causing inaccurate measurement of

obstacles or false alarms.

turn on when you shift into reverse (R).

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As your vehicle moves closer to the

(30 cm) away from the bumper.

Additionally, the system provides

obstacle distance indication through

the center stack display (if equipped).

The visual indications are present when

the transmission is in reverse (R).

As the distance to the obstacle

decreases (obstacle becomes closer),

the indicator blocks illuminate and

move towards the vehicle icon.

obstacle, the rate of the audible warning

increases. When the obstacle is less than

11.81 in (30 cm) the warning sounds

continuously. If the system detects an

object farther than 11.81 in (30 cm) from

the corners of the bumper, the tone sounds

for only three seconds. If the system

detects an approaching object the warning

sounds again.

•

If there is no obstacle detected, the

distance indicator blocks show greyed

out.

REAR VIEW CAMERA

WARNING: The rear view camera

system is a reverse aid supplement

device that still requires the driver to use

it in conjunction with the interior and

exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.

WARNING: Use caution when the

rear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargo

door is ajar, the camera will be out of

position and the video image may be

incorrect. All guidelines disappear when

the rear cargo door is ajar. Failure to

follow this instruction could result in

personal injury.

Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from

the rear bumper. There is decreased

coverage area at the outer corners of the

bumper.

The system detects certain objects while

the transmission is in reverse (R):

•

Moving toward a stationary object at

a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.

Not moving, but a moving object is

approaching the rear of your vehicle at

a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.

WARNING: Objects that are close

to either corner of the bumper or under

the bumper, might not be seen on the

screen due to the limited coverage of the

camera system.

•

Moving at a speed of less than 3 mph

(5 km/h) and a moving object is

WARNING: Reverse your vehicle

slowly. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

approaching the rear of your vehicle at

a speed of less than 3 mph (5 km/h).

The system provides audio warnings

only when your vehicle is moving or

when your vehicle is stationary and the

detected obstacle is less than 10 in

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The system uses three types of guides to

help you see what is behind your vehicle:

WARNING: Use caution when

turning camera features on or off when

the transmission is not in park (P). Make

sure your vehicle is not moving.

•

Active guidelines: Show the intended

path of your vehicle when reversing.

•

Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path

your vehicle is moving in while reversing

in a straight line. This can be helpful

when backing into a parking space or

aligning your vehicle with another

object behind you.

The rear view camera system provides a

video image of the area behind your

vehicle.

During operation, lines appear in the

display which represent your vehicle’s path

and proximity to objects behind your

vehicle.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of

your vehicle with an object (for

example, a trailer).

Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)

and the luggage compartment is ajar, no

rear view camera features are displayed.

Note: If the image comes on while the

transmission is not in reverse (R), have the

system checked as soon as possible.

Note: When towing, the camera only sees

what is being towed behind your vehicle.

This might not provide adequate coverage

as it usually provides in normal operation

and some objects might not be seen. In

some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear

once the trailer tow connector is engaged.

Note: The camera may not operate

correctly under the following conditions:

•

Nighttime or dark areas if one or both

reverse lamps are not operating.

The camera's view is obstructed by

mud, water or debris. Clean the lens

with a soft, lint-free cloth and

non-abrasive cleaner.

The rear of your vehicle is hit or

damaged, causing the camera to

become misaligned.

•

Vehicles without spare wheel: camera

is located on swing gate applique.

Vehicles with spare wheel: camera is

•

mounted to the spare wheel bracket.

Using the Rear View Camera

System

The rear view camera system displays

what is behind your vehicle when you place

the transmission in reverse (R).

Access the rear view camera system

settings through the information display.

See General Information (page 93).

After changing a system setting, the

display screen shows a preview of the

selected features.

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Camera Guidelines

Always use caution while reversing.

Objects in the red zone are closest to your

vehicle and objects in the green zone are

farther away. Objects are getting closer to

your vehicle as they move from the green

zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the

exterior mirrors and rear view mirror to get

better coverage on both sides and rear of

your vehicle.

Note: Dynamic guidelines are only available

when the transmission is in reverse (R).

Manual Zoom

WARNING: When manual zoom

is on, the full area behind your vehicle

may not show. Be aware of your

surroundings when using the manual

zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when

the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only

the centerline is shown.

This allows you to get a closer view of an

object behind your vehicle. The zoomed

image keeps the bumper in the image to

provide a reference. The zoom is only

active while the transmission is in reverse

(R). When the transmission is shifted out

of reverse (R), the feature automatically

turns off and must be reset when it is used

again.

Active guidelines

Centerline

Fixed guideline: Green zone

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

Fixed guideline: Red zone

Selectable settings for this feature are +

and -. The default setting for the manual

zoom is OFF.

Active guidelines are only shown with fixed

guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn

the steering wheel to point the guidelines

toward an intended path. If the steering

wheel position is changed while reversing,

your vehicle might deviate from the original

intended path.

Rear Camera Delay (If Equipped)

When you shift the transmission out of

reverse (R) and into any gear while the rear

camera delay is active, the camera image

displays until:

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and

out depending on the steering wheel

position. The active guidelines are not

shown when the steering wheel position

is straight.

•

Your vehicle speed sufficiently

increases.

•

You shift your vehicle into park (P).

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Parking Aids (If Equipped)

Selectable settings for this feature are ON

and OFF. The default setting for the rear

camera delay is OFF.

Enhanced Park Aids

Note: The reverse sensing system is not

effective at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h)

and may not detect certain angular or

moving objects.

When the sensing system detects an

object, it displays red, yellow and green

highlights at the top of the image. The alert

highlights all objects detected.

Selectable settings for this feature are ON

and OFF.

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