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Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating

temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the

transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of

obstacles near the rear bumper when the R (Reverse) is selected and the

vehicle is moving at speeds less than 5 km/h (3 mph). The system is not

effective at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph) and may not detect certain

angular or moving objects.

To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the

limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this

section. Reverse sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and

fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at “parking

speeds”. Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS;

this may include reduced performance or a false activation.

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R

(Reverse) and when using the RSS.

This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or

moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to

assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging

the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly

those close to the ground.

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The RSS detects obstacles up to 2

meters (6 ft.) from the rear bumper

with a decreased coverage area at

the outer corners of the bumper,

(refer to the figures for approximate

zone coverage areas). As you move

closer to the obstacle, the rate of

the tone increases. When the

obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10

in.) away, the tone will sound

continuously. If the RSS detects a

stationary or receding object further

than 25.0 cm (10 in.) from the side

of the vehicle, the tone will sound

for only three seconds. Once the

system detects an object

approaching, the tone will sound

again.

The RSS automatically turns on

when the gear selector is placed in

R (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.

An RSS control on the instrument

panel allows the driver to turn the

RSS on and off. To turn the RSS off,

the ignition must be ON, and the

gear selector in R (Reverse). An

indicator light on the control will

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illuminate when the system is turned off. If the indicator light illuminates

when the RSS is not turned off, it may indicate a failure in the RSS.

Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free

from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the

sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will

affect the accuracy of the RSS.

If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving

it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing

inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.

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