2012-2020 Ford Explorer SUV Hill Descent Control User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Hill Descent Control for Your Ford Explorer SUV Sixth Generation (2012-2020)

Hill Descent Control(If Equipped)  
WHAT IS HILL DESCENT  
CONTROL  
SWITCHING HILL DESCENT  
CONTROL ON AND OFF  
Press the button on the center  
console. A light illuminates in the  
control and a tone sounds when  
the system is active.  
WARNING: Hill descent control  
cannot control descent in all surface  
conditions and circumstances, such as  
ice or extremely steep grades. Hill  
descent control is a driver assist system  
and cannot substitute for good judgment  
by the driver. Failure to do so may result  
in loss of vehicle control, crash or serious  
injury.  
SETTING THE HILL DESCENT  
SPEED  
WARNING: The system does not  
replace the parking brake. When you  
leave your vehicle, always apply the  
parking brake and shift the transmission  
into park (P) for automatic transmission  
or first gear for manual transmission.  
WARNING: The system does not  
replace the parking brake. When you  
leave your vehicle, always apply the  
parking brake and shift the transmission  
into park (P) for automatic transmission  
or first gear for manual transmission.  
WARNING: The system does not  
control speed in low traction conditions  
or extremely steep slopes. The system  
is designed to be an aid and does not  
relieve you of your responsibility to drive  
with due care and attention. Failure to  
follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury.  
Note: The system does not function below  
3 mph (5 km/h).  
Hill descent control allows the driver to set  
and maintain vehicle speed while  
descending steep slopes in various surface  
conditions.  
The system can maintain vehicle speeds  
on downhill slopes between 3–20 mph  
(5–32 km/h). Above 20 mph (32 km/h),  
the system remains on but the descent  
speed cannot be set or maintained.  
The system requires a cool down interval  
after a period of sustained use. The  
amount of time that the system can  
remain active before cooling varies with  
conditions. The system provides a warning  
in the message center and a tone sounds  
when the system is about to disengage for  
cooling. At this time, manually apply the  
brakes as needed to maintain descent  
speed.  
To increase the descent speed, press the  
accelerator pedal until you reach the speed  
you prefer.  
To decrease the descent speed, press the  
brake pedal until you reach the speed you  
prefer.  
When you reach the speed you prefer,  
either by accelerating or decelerating,  
remove your feet from the pedals. The  
system maintains the chosen vehicle  
speed.  
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Hill Descent Control(If Equipped)  
HILL DESCENT CONTROL  
INDICATOR  
Illuminates when you switch hill  
descent control on.  
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Parking Aids  
Note: Certain add-on devices installed  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
around the bumper or fascia may create  
false alerts. For example, large trailer  
hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate  
brackets, bumper covers or any other device  
that may block the normal detection zone  
of the system. Remove the add-on device  
to prevent false alerts.  
WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
Note: When you connect a trailer to your  
vehicle, the rear parking aid may detect the  
trailer and therefore provide an alert. Disable  
the rear parking aid when you connect a  
trailer to prevent the alert.  
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.  
The sensing system warns the driver of  
obstacles within a certain range of your  
vehicle. The system turns on automatically  
whenever you switch the ignition on.  
You can switch the system off through the  
touchscreen, information display or from  
the pop-up message that appears once  
you shift the transmission into reverse (R).  
If your vehicle has a parking aid button, you  
can switch the system off by pressing the  
button.  
WARNING: Traffic control systems,  
inclement weather, air brakes, external  
motors and fans may affect the correct  
operation of the sensing system. This  
may cause reduced performance or false  
alerts.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
particularly those close to the ground.  
Note: If your vehicle has MyKey™, the  
sensing system cannot be switched off  
when a MyKey™ is present. See Principle  
of Operation (page 64).  
If a fault is present in the system, a warning  
message appears in the information  
display. See Information Messages  
(page 121).  
Note: Keep the sensors on the bumper or  
fascia free from snow, ice and large  
accumulations of dirt. If the sensors are  
covered, the system’s accuracy can be  
affected. Do not clean the sensors with  
sharp objects.  
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 alerts.  
REAR PARKING AID  
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.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
particularly those close to the ground.  
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WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
WARNING:Theparkingaidsystem  
can only assist you to detect objects  
when your vehicle is moving at parking  
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you  
must take care when using the parking  
aid system.  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
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and large accumulations of dirt.  
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.  
The sensor coverage area is up to 70 in  
(180 cm) from the rear bumper.  
If the system detects a fault, a warning  
message appears in the information  
display.  
The system detects large objects when  
you shift into reverse (R) and any of the  
following occur:  
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp  
objects.  
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage  
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may  
cause inaccurate measurements or false  
alerts.  
Note: Some accessories, for example large  
trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can  
cause reduced performance or false alerts.  
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Your vehicle is moving backward at low  
speed.  
The sensors are on the rear bumper.  
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Your vehicle is stationary but an object  
is approaching the rear of your vehicle  
at low speed.  
Your vehicle is moving backward at low  
speed and an object is moving toward  
your vehicle, for example another  
vehicle at low speed.  
The sensors are active when the  
transmission is in reverse (R) and the  
vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h).  
When the parking aid system sounds a  
tone, the audio system may reduce the set  
volume.  
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If your vehicle remains stationary for two  
seconds the audible warning turns off. If  
your vehicle moves backward the tone  
sounds again.  
Note: If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)  
or less from the rear bumper, the audible  
warning does not turn off.  
A warning tone sounds when your vehicle  
approaches an object. As your vehicle  
moves closer to an object, the rate of the  
tone increases. The warning tone  
continuously sounds when an object is 12 in  
(30 cm) or less from the center of the rear  
bumper.  
Note: There is a decreased coverage area  
at the outer corners.  
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Object Distance Indicator(If Equipped)  
FRONT PARKING AID(IFEQUIPPED)  
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.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
particularly those close to the ground.  
WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
WARNING:Theparkingaidsystem  
can only assist you to detect objects  
when your vehicle is moving at parking  
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you  
must take care when using the parking  
aid system.  
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The system provides object distance  
indication through the information display.  
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As the distance to the object  
decreases, the indicator blocks  
illuminate and move toward the vehicle  
icon.  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
and large accumulations of dirt.  
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.  
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If the system does not detect an object,  
the distance indicator blocks are gray.  
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp  
objects.  
When you shift into reverse (R), the system  
provides audible warnings and visual  
indication when your vehicle is moving and  
the detected object is moving toward your  
vehicle. When you stop your vehicle, the  
audible warnings stop after two seconds.  
Visual indication remains on when the  
transmission is in reverse (R).  
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage  
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may  
cause inaccurate measurements or false  
alerts.  
Note: Some accessories, for example large  
trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can  
cause reduced performance or false alerts.  
The sensors are on the front bumper.  
The sensors are active when the  
transmission is in any position other than  
park (P). When the parking aid system  
sounds a tone, the audio system may  
reduce the set volume.  
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A warning tone sounds when your vehicle  
Object Distance Indicator(If Equipped)  
approaches an object. As your vehicle  
moves closer to an object, the rate of the  
tone increases. The warning tone  
continuously sounds when an object is 12 in  
(30 cm) or less from the front bumper.  
Note: There is a decreased coverage area  
at the outer corners.  
The system turns off when the vehicle  
speed reaches 5 mph (8 km/h).  
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The system provides object distance  
indication through the information display.  
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As the distance to the object  
decreases, the indicator blocks  
illuminate and move toward the vehicle  
icon.  
The sensor coverage area is up to 28 in  
(70 cm) from the center of the bumper.  
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the  
system detects objects when your vehicle  
is moving at low speed or an object is  
moving toward your vehicle, for example  
another vehicle at low speed. When you  
stop your vehicle, the audible warning turns  
off after two seconds.  
If the transmission is in any forward gear,  
the system provides audible warnings  
when your vehicle is moving and an object  
is within the detection area. When you stop  
your vehicle, the audible warning turns off  
after two seconds and the visual warning  
turns off after four seconds.  
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If there is no object detected, the  
distance indicator blocks are gray.  
When you shift into any forward gear, the  
system provides audible warnings and  
visual indication when your vehicle is  
moving at a speed of approximately 5 mph  
(8 km/h) or below and the system detects  
an object within the detection zone. When  
you stop your vehicle, the audible warnings  
stop after two seconds and visual  
indication stops after four seconds.  
Note: If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)  
or less from your vehicle, visual indication  
remains on.  
If the system detects a fault, a warning  
message appears in the information  
display.  
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When you shift into neutral (N), the system  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
only provides visual indication if your  
vehicle is moving at a speed of  
and large accumulations of dirt.  
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.  
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below,  
for example, your vehicle is moving on a  
slope, and the system detects an object  
moving toward your vehicle. When you  
stop your vehicle, visual indication stops  
after four seconds.  
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp  
objects.  
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage  
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may  
cause inaccurate measurements or false  
alerts.  
SIDE SENSING SYSTEM(IF  
The system may not function if:  
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You switch the ignition on, off and back  
on within a few seconds.  
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Your vehicle remains stationary for over  
two minutes.  
The anti-lock brake system activates.  
The traction control system activates.  
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.  
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Note: If you switch traction control off, the  
side sensing system also turns off.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
Note: Some accessories, for example large  
trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can  
cause reduced performance or false alerts.  
particularly those close to the ground.  
To reinitialize the system, you may have to  
drive your vehicle approximately 10 ft  
(3 m).  
WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
WARNING:Theparkingaidsystem  
can only assist you to detect objects  
when your vehicle is moving at parking  
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you  
must take care when using the parking  
aid system.  
The system uses the front and rear  
outermost parking aid sensors to detect  
objects that are near to the sides of your  
vehicle. The system displays them on a  
virtual map in the information display as  
your vehicle moves past them.  
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The sensors are on the front and rear  
The sensor coverage area is up to 24 in  
(60 cm) from the side of your vehicle.  
bumpers.  
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When the system detects an object within  
When you shift into reverse (R), the system  
provides audible warnings and a visual  
indication when detected objects are  
within 24 in (60 cm) and are inside the  
driving path of your vehicle. When you stop  
your vehicle, the audible warnings turn off  
after two seconds.  
the coverage area and the driving path of  
your vehicle, an audible warning sounds.  
As your vehicle moves closer to the object,  
the rate of the tone increases.  
Note: The system does not detect an object  
that is moving toward the side of your  
vehicle, for example another vehicle moving  
at low speed, if it does not pass a front or  
rear sensor.  
When you shift into any forward gear, the  
system provides audible warnings and a  
visual indication when your vehicle is  
moving at a speed of approximately 5 mph  
(8 km/h) or below and the system detects  
an object within the detection zone. When  
you stop your vehicle, the audible warnings  
turn off after two seconds and the visual  
indication turns off after four seconds.  
Object Distance Indicator(If Equipped)  
When you shift into neutral (N), the system  
only provides a visual indication if your  
vehicle is moving at a speed of  
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below.  
For example, your vehicle is moving on a  
slope, and the system detects an object  
moving toward your vehicle. When you  
stop your vehicle, the visual indication  
turns off after four seconds.  
If the system is not available, the side  
distance indicator blocks do not display.  
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF  
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The system provides object distance  
indication through the information display.  
WARNING: You must remain in  
your vehicle when the system turns on.  
At all times, you are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle, supervising the  
system and intervening, if required.  
Failure to take care may result in the loss  
of control of your vehicle, serious  
personal injury or death.  
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As the distance to the object  
decreases, the indicator blocks  
illuminate and move toward the vehicle  
icon.  
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If there is no object detected, the  
distance indicator blocks are gray.  
WARNING: The sensors may not  
detect objects in heavy rain or other  
conditions that cause interference.  
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2. Use the direction indicator lever to  
search for a parking space on the driver  
or passenger side of your vehicle.  
3. Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft  
(1 m) away from and parallel to the  
other parked vehicles when searching  
for a parking space.  
Note: A tone sounds and a message  
appears in the information display when  
active park assist finds a suitable parking  
space.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
The system assists parking into and out of  
parking spaces. It uses sensors to detect  
parking spaces. The system then steers,  
accelerates, brakes and shifts gear as  
required to maneuver into or out of a  
parking space.  
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.  
5. Release the steering wheel and shift  
into neutral (N).  
6. Press and hold the active park assist  
button.  
Using Active Park Assist  
7. Release the brake pedal to allow the  
The parking button is near the  
vehicle to park.  
transmission selector on the  
Note: When parallel parking between  
objects, the system parks closer to the  
object in front of your vehicle to allow easier  
access to your luggage compartment.  
Note: When perpendicular parking, the  
system aligns the front end of your vehicle  
with the object next to it.  
Note: When perpendicular parking, if the  
system detects only one object, it allows  
enough distance to open the door on either  
side.  
center console.  
Press the parking button to bring up full  
screen notifications. Press either the  
parking button or the soft keys on the  
display screen to switch between Parallel  
Park In, Perpendicular Park In or Parallel  
Park Out parking modes.  
Driving into a Parking Space  
Note: When parking perpendicularly, the  
system backs your vehicle into parking  
spaces.  
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at  
any time by pressing the brake pedal.  
1. Press the active park assist button.  
Note: When parking is complete the vehicle  
Note: The system does not recognize  
parking space lines and centers your vehicle  
between objects.  
shifts into park (P).  
Leaving a Parking Space  
Note: The system detects other vehicles  
The system assists leaving only parallel  
and curbs to find a parking space.  
parking spaces.  
Note: The system searches for parallel  
parking spaces on the passenger side. Press  
the active park assist button again to make  
the system search for perpendicular spaces.  
1. Press the active park assist button.  
2. Use the direction indicator lever to  
choose the direction to leave.  
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.  
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4. Release the steering wheel and shift  
Canceling Active Park Assist  
into neutral (N).  
To cancel parking assistance at any time,  
5. Release the parking brake.  
shift out of neutral (N).  
6. Press and hold the active park assist  
Note: If you turn the steering wheel or open  
the driver door the parking assistance also  
cancels.  
button.  
7. Release the brake pedal to allow the  
vehicle to move.  
Pausing Active Park Assist  
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at  
any time by pressing the brake pedal.  
To pause parking assistance at any time,  
release the active park assist button.  
Note: After the system drives your vehicle  
to a position where you can exit the parking  
space in a forward movement, a message  
appears instructing you to take full control  
of your vehicle.  
The vehicle stops moving until you press  
and hold the active park assist button  
again.  
Note: If you open the passenger or rear  
doors the parking assistance also pauses.  
Active Park Assist Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
The system does not correctly The system is unable to detect a vehicle, curb or object  
operate.  
to park next to, or in-between. This could occur because  
of sensors not operating correctly, not enough room  
for your vehicle, or the traction control is off.  
The system does not search for You may have switched traction control off.  
a parking space.  
The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must  
be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space.  
The system does not offer a  
parking space.  
There could be blockage on the sensors. For example,  
snow, ice or large accumulations of dirt. Blocked  
sensors can affect how the system functions.  
The sensors in the front or rear bumper could be  
damaged.  
There is not enough room in the parking space for your  
vehicle to safely park.  
There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on  
the opposite side of the parking space.  
The parking space is more than 5 ft (1.5 m) or less than  
2 ft (0.5 m) away.  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause  
The vehicle speed is greater than 22 mph (35 km/h)  
for parallel parking or greater than 19 mph (30 km/h)  
for perpendicular parking.  
You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After  
you reconnect the battery you must drive your vehicle  
on a straight road for a short period of time.  
The system does not correctly An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the  
position your vehicle in a  
parking space.  
system from correctly aligning your vehicle.  
Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be  
correctly parked.  
Your vehicle stopped too far past the parking space.  
The tires may not be correctly installed or maintained.  
For example, not inflated correctly, improper size, or of  
different sizes.  
A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.  
A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example,  
a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.  
The parking space length or position of parked objects  
changes after your vehicle passes the space.  
You are using a spare tire or a tire more significantly  
worn than the other tires.  
The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.  
For example, driving from a heated garage into cold  
outside temperature, or after leaving a car wash.  
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  
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.  
camera system.  
WARNING: Reverse your vehicle  
slowly. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in the loss of control of your  
vehicle, personal injury or death.  
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Note: The reverse sensing system is not  
effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)  
and may not detect certain angular or  
moving objects.  
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.  
The system uses three types of guides to  
help you see what is behind your vehicle:  
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Active guidelines (if equipped): 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.  
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.  
Note: Some vehicles may not come  
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Centerline: Helps align the center of  
your vehicle with an object (for  
example, a trailer).  
equipped with guidelines.  
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.  
Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)  
and the luggage compartment door or  
liftgate is open, no rear view camera  
features will display.  
Note: When towing, the camera only sees  
what you are towing. 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 when you connect the trailer  
tow connector.  
The camera may not operate correctly  
under the following conditions:  
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Nighttime or dark areas if one or both  
reverse lamps are not operating.  
Mud, water or debris obstructs the  
camera's view. Clean the lens with a  
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive  
cleaner. You can also use the rear  
washer to clean the camera. See Rear  
Window Wiper and Washers (page  
86).  
The rear of your vehicle is hit or  
damaged, causing the camera to  
become misaligned.  
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The camera is located on the luggage  
compartment door.  
Using the Rear View Camera  
System  
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The rear view camera system displays  
what is behind your vehicle when you place  
the transmission in reverse (R).  
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Camera System Settings  
The rear view camera system settings can  
be accessed through the touchscreen. See  
Settings (page 464).  
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 you change  
the steering wheel position while reversing,  
your vehicle might deviate from the original  
intended path.  
Camera Guidelines  
Note: Active guidelines are only available  
The fixed and active guidelines fade in and  
out depending on the steering wheel  
position. The active guidelines do not  
display when the steering wheel position  
is straight.  
when the transmission is in reverse (R).  
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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  
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to  
get better coverage on both sides and rear  
of the vehicle.  
Obstacle Distance Indicator (If  
Equipped)  
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B
C
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Active guidelines (If equipped)  
Centerline  
Fixed guideline: Green zone  
Fixed guideline: Yellow zone  
Fixed guideline: Red zone  
Rear bumper  
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The system will provide an image of your  
360 DEGREE CAMERA(IF  
vehicle and the sensor zones. The zones  
will highlight green, yellow and red when  
the parking aid sensors detect an object in  
the coverage area.  
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WARNING: The 360 degree  
camera system still requires the driver  
to use it in conjunction with looking out  
of the windows, and checking the interior  
and exterior mirrors for maximum  
coverage.  
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.  
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.  
Note: Manual zoom is only available when  
the transmission is in reverse (R).  
Note: When you enable manual zoom, only  
the centerline is shown.  
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.  
Selectable settings for this feature are  
Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the  
symbol in the camera screen to change the  
view. The default setting is Zoom OFF.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
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).  
Rear Camera Delay  
Selectable settings for this feature are ON  
Note: Use caution using the 360 view when  
any of the doors are ajar. If a door is ajar, the  
camera becomes out of position and the  
video image could be incorrect.  
and OFF.  
The default setting for the rear camera  
delay is OFF.  
The 360 degree camera system consists  
of front, side and rear cameras. The  
system:  
When shifting the transmission out of  
reverse (R) and into any gear other than  
park (P), the camera image remains in the  
display until:  
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Allows you to see what is directly in  
front or behind your vehicle.  
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Your vehicle speed reaches  
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).  
•
Provides cross traffic view in front and  
behind your vehicle.  
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You shift your vehicle into park (P).  
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Allows you to see a top-down view of  
Keep Out Zone  
the area outside your vehicle, including  
the blind spots.  
Provides you with visibility around your  
vehicle in parking maneuvers such as:  
•
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Centering in a parking space.  
Obstacles near the vehicle.  
Parallel parking.  
The front camera enable button  
is near the display screen and  
turns on the front camera when  
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your vehicle is not in reverse (R).  
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The yellow dotted lines running parallel to  
your vehicle represent the keep out zone.  
Using the System  
Note: The 360 degree camera system turns  
off when your vehicle is in motion at low  
speed, except when in reverse (R).  
Front Camera  
The front and rear cameras have multiple  
screens which consist of normal view with  
360, normal view, and split view. When in  
park (P), neutral (N) or drive (D), only the  
front images display when you press the  
button. When in reverse (R), only the rear  
images display.  
WARNING: The front camera  
system still requires the driver to use it  
in conjunction with looking out of your  
vehicle.  
Note: The system turns off the front video  
image when your vehicle is in motion at low  
speeds, except when in reverse (R).  
Press to access the different  
camera views.  
Normal + 360 view: Contains  
the normal camera view next to  
a 360 degree camera view.  
Normal view: Provides an  
image of what is directly in front  
or behind your vehicle.  
Split view: Provides an  
extended view of what is in front  
or behind your vehicle.  
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Zooms in on the image.  
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The front video camera is on the grille and  
provides a video image of the area in front  
of your vehicle. To use the front video  
camera system, place the transmission in  
any gear except reverse (R). An image  
displays once you press the front camera  
enable button. The image on the screen  
may vary according to your vehicle's  
orientation or road condition.  
Side Camera  
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The side view camera, in the outside mirror,  
provides a video image of the area on the  
sides of your vehicle as part of the front  
360 + normal view and rear 360 + normal  
view. It aids you while parking your vehicle  
either forward or backward.  
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL  
Cruise control lets you maintain a set  
speed without keeping your foot on the  
accelerator pedal.  
SETTING THE CRUISE  
CONTROL SPEED  
WARNING: When you are going  
downhill, your vehicle speed could  
increase above the set speed. The  
system does not apply the brakes.  
Requirements  
Use cruise control when the vehicle speed  
is greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).  
Drive to the speed you prefer.  
SWITCHINGCRUISECONTROL  
ON AND OFF  
Press the toggle button upward  
or downward to set the current  
speed.  
WARNING: Do not use cruise  
control on winding roads, in heavy traffic  
or when the road surface is slippery. This  
could result in loss of vehicle control,  
serious injury or death.  
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
Note: The indicator changes color in the  
information display.  
Changing the Set Speed  
The cruise controls are on the steering  
wheel.  
Press and release the toggle  
button upward to increase the  
set speed in small increments.  
Switching Cruise Control On  
Press the button to put the  
Press and hold the toggle button upward  
to accelerate. Release the button when  
you have reached your preferred speed.  
system in standby mode.  
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Switching Cruise Control Off  
Press and release the toggle  
button downward to decrease  
the set speed in small  
Press the button when in  
standby mode or switch the  
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increments.  
ignition off.  
Note: When you switch cruise control off  
Press and hold the toggle button  
downward to decelerate. Release the  
button when you have reached your  
preferred speed.  
the set speed clears.  
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the  
accelerator pedal, the set speed does not  
change. When you release the accelerator  
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that  
you previously set.  
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CANCELING THE SET SPEED  
Press the button, or tap the  
brake pedal to cancel the set  
speed.  
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Note: The system remembers the set  
speed.  
Note: The system cancels if the vehicle  
speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under  
the set speed when driving uphill.  
RESUMING THE SET SPEED  
Press the button.  
CRUISE CONTROL  
INDICATORS  
Illuminates when you switch the  
system on.  
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HOWDOESADAPTIVECRUISE  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES  
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL WITH LANE  
CENTERING  
Adaptive cruise control precautions apply  
to lane centering unless stated otherwise  
or contradicted by a lane centering  
precaution. See Adaptive Cruise Control  
Precautions (page 246).  
CONTROLWITHSTOPANDGO  
WORK  
Adaptive cruise control with stop and go  
uses radar and camera sensors to adjust  
the speed of your vehicle to maintain a set  
gap from the vehicle in front of you in the  
same lane while following it to a complete  
stop. You can also engage the system to  
follow a vehicle in front of you and adjust  
set speed while stopped.  
WHAT IS ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL WITH LANE  
CENTERING  
Adaptive cruise control with lane centering  
uses radar and camera sensors to help  
keep your vehicle in the lane by applying  
continuous assistance steering torque  
input toward the lane center on highways.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
when towing a trailer. Failure to follow  
this instruction could result in the loss of  
control of your vehicle, personal injury or  
death.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
if any changes or modifications to the  
steering wheel have been made. Any  
changes or modifications to the steering  
wheel could affect the functionality or  
performance of the system. Failure to  
follow this instruction could result in the  
loss of control of your vehicle, personal  
injury or death.  
Note: The adaptive cruise control gap  
setting operates normally.  
WHAT IS INTELLIGENT  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES  
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROLWITHSTOPANDGO  
Intelligent adaptive cruise control  
combines speed sign recognition with  
adaptive cruise control to adjust the cruise  
set speed to the speed limit detected by  
the speed sign recognition system. For  
example, if the speed sign recognition  
system detects a 50 mph (80 km/h)  
speed limit, the cruise set speed is updated  
to 50 mph (80 km/h).  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
Note: The adaptive cruise control gap  
setting operates normally.  
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When Following a Vehicle  
WARNING: Pay close attention to  
changing road conditions such as  
entering or leaving a highway, on roads  
with intersections or roundabouts, roads  
without visible lanes of travel, roads that  
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep  
slopes.  
WARNING: When following a  
vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does  
not always decelerate quickly enough to  
avoid a crash without driver intervention.  
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury or death.  
WARNING: The system does not  
control speed in low traction conditions  
or extremely steep slopes. The system  
is designed to be an aid and does not  
relieve you of your responsibility to drive  
with due care and attention. Failure to  
follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury.  
Hilly Condition Usage  
You should select a lower gear when the  
system is active in situations such as  
prolonged downhill driving on steep  
grades, for example in mountainous areas.  
The system needs additional engine  
braking in these situations to reduce the  
load on the vehicle’s regular brake system  
to prevent it from overheating.  
WARNING: The system is not a  
crash warning or avoidance system.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
when towing a trailer that has  
Note: An audible alarm sounds and the  
system shuts down if it applies brakes for  
an extended period of time. This allows the  
brakes to cool. The system functions  
normally again after the brakes cool.  
aftermarket electronic trailer brake  
controls. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in the loss of control of your  
vehicle, personal injury or death.  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
LIMITATIONS - VEHICLES  
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL WITH LANE  
CENTERING  
WARNING: Do not use tire sizes  
other than those recommended because  
this can affect the normal operation of  
the system. Failure to do so may result  
in a loss of vehicle control, which could  
result in serious injury.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
Adaptive cruise control limitations apply  
to lane centering unless stated otherwise  
or contradicted by a lane centering  
limitation. See Adaptive Cruise Control  
Limitations (page 248).  
with a snow plow blade installed.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy  
rain, spray or snow.  
The system may not correctly operate in  
any of the following conditions:  
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•
Your vehicle is not centered in the lane.  
The lane is too narrow or wide.  
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•
The system does not detect at least  
one lane marking or when lanes merge  
or split.  
WARNING: The system only warns  
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.  
In some cases there may be no warning  
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes  
when necessary. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in personal injury  
or death.  
•
•
•
You switch the direction indicator on.  
Limited steering torque input is applied.  
Areas under construction or new  
infrastructure.  
•
•
When modifications to the steering  
system have been made.  
When using a spare tire.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect stationary or slow moving  
vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).  
Note: The driving assistance torque is  
limited and may not be sufficient for all  
driving situations such as driving through  
tight curves or driving through curves at high  
speeds.  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect pedestrians or objects in the road.  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect oncoming vehicles in the same  
lane.  
Note: In exceptional conditions, the system  
may deviate from the center line.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
LIMITATIONS - VEHICLES  
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROLWITHSTOPANDGO  
WARNING: The sensor may  
incorrectly track lane markings as other  
structures or objects. This can result in  
a false or missed warning.  
Sensor Limitations  
WARNING: On rare occasions,  
detection issues can occur due to the  
road infrastructures, for example bridges,  
tunnels and safety barriers. In these  
cases, the system may brake late or  
unexpectedly. At all times, you are  
responsible for controlling your vehicle,  
supervising the system and intervening,  
if required.  
WARNING: If the system  
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
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The camera is mounted on the windshield  
behind the interior mirror.  
WARNING: Large contrasts in  
outside lighting can limit sensor  
performance.  
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Detection issues can occur:  
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The radar sensor is in the lower grille.  
Note: You cannot see the sensor. It is  
behind a fascia panel.  
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of  
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front  
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional  
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade  
sensor performance.  
A message displays if something obstructs  
the camera or the sensor. When something  
blocks the sensor, the system cannot  
detect a vehicle ahead and does not  
function. See Adaptive Cruise Control  
– Information Messages (page 256).  
The radar sensor has a limited field of view.  
It may not detect vehicles at all or detect  
a vehicle later than expected in some  
situations. The lead vehicle image does  
not illuminate if the system does not  
detect a vehicle in front of you.  
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When driving on a different line  
than the vehicle in front.  
With vehicles that edge into your  
lane. The system can only detect  
these vehicles once they move  
fully into your lane.  
There may be issues with the  
detection of vehicles in front  
when driving into and coming out  
of a bend or curve in the road.  
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C
In these cases, the system may brake late  
or unexpectedly.  
If something hits the front end of your  
vehicle or damage occurs, the  
radar-sensing zone may change. This could  
cause missed or false vehicle detection.  
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Optimal system performance requires a  
The system may cancel and set the parking  
brake if:  
clear view of the road by the  
windshield-mounted camera.  
•
You unbuckle the seatbelt and open  
the driver door after you stop your  
vehicle.  
Optimal performance may not occur if:  
•
•
The camera is blocked.  
•
Your vehicle is at a stop continuously  
There is poor visibility or lighting  
for more than three minutes.  
conditions.  
The system may deactivate or prevent  
activating when requested if:  
•
There are bad weather conditions.  
•
•
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The vehicle has a blocked sensor.  
The brake temperature is too high.  
SWITCHING ADAPTIVE  
CRUISECONTROLONANDOFF  
There is a failure in the system or a  
related system.  
The cruise controls are on the steering  
wheel. See Cruise Control (page 82).  
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE  
CRUISE CONTROL SPEED  
Drive to the speed you prefer.  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
On  
Press the button to set the  
system in standby mode.  
Press the toggle button upward  
or downward to set the current  
speed.  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
Off  
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
Press the button when the  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
system is in standby mode, or  
speed appear in the information display.  
switch the ignition off.  
Note: You erase the set speed when you  
switch the system off.  
Automatic Cancellation or  
Deactivation  
The system may cancel if:  
•
•
The tires lose traction.  
You apply the parking brake.  
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A vehicle image illuminates if there is a  
vehicle detected in front of you.  
Note: When adaptive cruise control is  
active, the speedometer may vary slightly  
from the set speed displayed in the  
information display.  
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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed  
from a Complete Stop  
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE  
CRUISE CONTROL GAP  
Press the toggle button upward  
Press the button to cycle  
or downward while keeping the  
brake pedal fully pressed.  
through the four gap settings.  
The set speed adjusts to 20 mph  
(30 km/h).  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
Manually Changing the Set Speed  
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Press and release the toggle  
button upward to increase the  
set speed in small increments.  
The selected gap appears in the  
instrument cluster display as shown by the  
bars in the image.  
Press and hold the toggle button upward  
to increase the set speed in large  
increments. Release the button when you  
reach the speed you prefer.  
Note: The gap setting is time dependent  
and therefore, the distance adjusts with your  
vehicle speed.  
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap  
Press and release the toggle  
button downward to decrease  
the set speed in small  
appropriate to the driving conditions.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings  
increments.  
Graphic  
Display,  
BarsIndic-  
ated  
Gap Distance  
Dynamic  
Behavior  
Press and hold the toggle button  
downward to decrease the set speed in  
large increments. Release the button when  
you reach the speed you prefer.  
Between  
Vehicles  
You can also press the accelerator or brake  
pedal until you reach the speed you prefer.  
Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to select the current speed as  
the set speed.  
The system may apply the brakes to slow  
the vehicle to the new set speed. The set  
speed continuously displays in the  
information display when the system is  
active.  
1
Closest.  
Close.  
Medium.  
Far.  
Sport.  
Normal.  
Normal.  
Comfort.  
2
3
4
Each time you switch the system on, it  
selects the last chosen gap setting.  
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Your vehicle speed returns to the  
Following a Vehicle  
previously set speed and gap setting. The  
set speed displays continuously in the  
information display when the system is  
active.  
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the  
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in  
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts  
to maintain the gap setting.  
Note: Only use resume if you are aware of  
Note: When you are following a vehicle and  
you switch on a turn signal lamp, adaptive  
cruise control may provide a small,  
the set speed and intend to return to it.  
Resuming the Set Speed from a  
temporary acceleration to help you pass.  
Complete Stop  
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap  
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a  
complete stop and remains stationary for  
less than three seconds, your vehicle  
accelerates from a stationary position to  
follow the vehicle ahead.  
If your vehicle follows a vehicle  
to a complete stop and remains  
stationary for more than three  
seconds, press and release the button or  
press the accelerator pedal to follow the  
vehicle ahead.  
from the vehicle ahead until:  
•
•
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The vehicle in front of you accelerates  
to a speed above the set speed.  
The vehicle in front of you moves out  
of the lane you are in.  
You set a new gap distance.  
The system applies the brakes to slow  
down your vehicle to maintain a safe gap  
distance from the vehicle in front of you.  
The system only applies limited braking.  
You can override the system by applying  
the brakes.  
OVERRIDING THE SET SPEED  
Note: The brakes may emit noise when  
applied by the system.  
If the system determines that its maximum  
braking level is not sufficient, an audible  
warning sounds, a message appears in the  
instrument cluster display and an indicator  
flashes when the system continues to  
brake. Take immediate action.  
WARNING: If you override the  
system by pressing the accelerator  
pedal, it does not automatically apply  
the brakes to maintain a gap from any  
vehicle ahead.  
When you press the accelerator pedal, you  
override the set speed and gap distance.  
CANCELING THE SET SPEED  
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally  
exceed the set speed limit.  
Press the button or tap the brake  
pedal.  
When you override the system, the green  
indicator illuminates and the vehicle icon  
does not appear in the instrument cluster  
display.  
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The set speed does not erase.  
The system resumes operation when you  
release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle  
speed decreases to the set speed, or a  
lower speed if following a slower vehicle.  
RESUMING THE SET SPEED  
Press the button.  
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
INDICATORS - VEHICLES  
WITH:INTELLIGENTADAPTIVE  
CRUISE CONTROL  
INDICATORS - VEHICLES  
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL WITH LANE  
CENTERING  
Illuminates when you switch  
lane centering on. The color of  
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the indicator changes to indicate  
the system status.  
Gray indicates the system is on but  
inactive.  
Green indicates the system is active and  
applying assistance steering torque input  
to keep your vehicle in the center of the  
lane.  
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A bracket appears around the set speed  
and the detected speed limit sign in the  
information display.  
Amber with an audible tone and then gray  
System Warnings  
indicates a system auto-cancellation.  
If the set speed is increased beyond the  
speed limit or speed limit plus a positive  
tolerance value, the set speed indicator  
flashes.  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
INDICATORS - VEHICLES  
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROLWITHSTOPANDGO  
The warning does not occur if:  
•
You override the set speed using the  
accelerator pedal.  
Illuminates when you switch  
•
The vehicle speed exceeds the set  
adaptive cruise control on. The  
speed due to being on a downhill slope.  
color of the indicator changes to  
indicate the system status.  
SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE  
CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE  
CONTROL  
White indicates the system is on but  
inactive.  
Green indicates that you set the speed and  
the system is active.  
WARNING: Normal cruise control  
will not brake when your vehicle is  
approaching slower vehicles. Always be  
aware of which mode you have selected  
and apply the brakes when necessary.  
Use the touchscreen to select the  
following:  
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1. Select Settings.  
You can override the system at any time  
by steering your vehicle.  
2. Select Driver Assist..  
3. Select Cruise Control.  
4. Select Normal.  
System Alerts and Automatic  
Cancellation  
The cruise control indicator  
You must keep your hands on the steering  
wheel at all times.  
replaces the adaptive cruise  
control indicator if you select  
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When the system is active and detects no  
steering activity for a certain period of time,  
the system alerts you to put your hands on  
the steering wheel. If you do not react to  
the warnings the system cancels and slows  
your vehicle down to idle speeds while  
maintaining steering control.  
normal cruise control. The gap setting does  
not display, and the system does not  
respond to lead vehicles. Automatic  
braking remains active to maintain set  
speed. The system remembers the last  
setting when you start your vehicle.  
The system also alerts you if your vehicle  
crosses lane markings without detected  
steering activity.  
Note: The system may detect a light grip  
or touch on the steering wheel as hands-off  
driving.  
When an external condition cancels the  
system, for example, no lane markings  
available, a tone sounds and a message  
appears in the information display.  
If your vehicle starts to slow  
down, you must provide steering  
input to the wheel and press and  
release the button to regain full system  
performance.  
SWITCHINGLANECENTERING  
ON AND OFF  
The cruise controls are on the steering  
wheel. See Cruise Control (page 83).  
Press the button.  
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The indicator appears in the information  
display. When the system is on, the color  
of the indicator changes to indicate the  
system status. See Adaptive Cruise  
Control Indicators (page 253).  
Note: Adaptive cruise control must be on  
before you can switch lane centering on.  
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:  
•
•
•
The lane becomes too wide or too  
Activating Lane Centering  
narrow.  
The system only activates when all of the  
The system cannot detect valid lane  
markings.  
Lane markings are crossed.  
following occur:  
•
You have adaptive cruise control with  
stop-and-go on.  
Note: The system disables until the next  
key cycle if your vehicle slows down due to  
driver inactivity twice within a key cycle.  
•
•
Your hands are on the steering wheel.  
The system detects both lane  
markings.  
Note: If it does not detect valid lane  
markings, the system stays inactive until  
valid markings are available.  
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You can override the set speed at any time.  
SWITCHING INTELLIGENT  
MODE ON AND OFF  
You may need to override or cancel the  
system in certain situations such as  
inclement weather or if an incorrect speed  
is set.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
Note: The system may not detect and read  
speed limit signs with conditional  
information, for example, when a sign is  
flashing, during specific time ranges, or  
when children are present.  
Note: Under certain conditions, the system  
may not adjust the vehicle speed until after  
your vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
Use the touchscreen to select the  
following:  
ADJUSTING THE SET SPEED  
TOLERANCE  
1. Select Settings. See Settings (page  
464).  
You can set a permanent speed tolerance  
that is above or below the detected speed  
limit.  
2. Select Driver Assist..  
3. Select Cruise Control.  
Changing the Set Speed with  
Use the touchscreen to select the  
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control  
following:  
1. Select Settings. See Settings (page  
When intelligent mode is on, the system  
adjusts the set speed to the speed limit  
detected by the camera and the speed  
limit information provided by the  
navigation system.  
Note: The set speed adjusts when the  
system detects a different maximum speed  
limit.  
Note: The speed limit information provided  
by the navigation map data may be  
inaccurate or out of date. See Navigation  
(page 455).  
464).  
2. Select Driver Assist.  
3. Select Cruise Control.  
4. Select Tolerance.  
5. Use + and - to set the tolerance.  
Note: You cannot set the tolerance more  
than 20 mph (30 km/h) above or below the  
recognized speed.  
Note: The system alerts you if the set speed  
increases beyond the speed limit. See  
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators (page  
253).  
If the system does not detect a speed limit,  
the vehicle speed remains at the current  
set speed.  
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Note: Depending on your vehicle options  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
and instrument cluster type, not all  
messages display or are available.  
– TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: The system could abbreviate or  
shorten certain messages depending upon  
which cluster type you have.  
Adaptive Cruise Control –  
Information Messages - Vehicles  
With: Adaptive Cruise Control With  
Lane Centering  
Message  
Action  
Keep Hands on Steering Make sure you return your hands to the steering wheel and  
Wheel provide steering input.  
Lane Centering Assist Lane centering assist conditions exist preventing the system  
Not Available  
from being available.  
Resume Control  
The system is going to cancel and you must take control.  
Press the accelerator and follow the prompts.  
Press Accelerator Pedal  
to Resume  
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Note: Depending on your vehicle options  
Adaptive Cruise Control –  
Information Messages - Vehicles  
With: Adaptive Cruise Control With  
Stop and Go  
and instrument cluster type, not all  
messages display or are available.  
Note: The system could abbreviate or  
shorten certain messages depending upon  
which cluster type you have.  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive Cruise  
Malfunction  
A malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.  
Front Sensor Not Aligned Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for  
proper coverage and operation.  
Adaptive Cruise Not  
Available  
Conditions exist preventing the system from being available.  
Adaptive Cruise Not  
Available Sensor  
You have a blocked radar because of poor radar visibility due  
to inclement weather or ice, mud, or water in front of the radar.  
You can typically clean the sensor to resolve this.  
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a  
blockage warning with no actual block. This happens, for  
example, when driving in sparse rural or desert environments.  
A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you  
restart your vehicle.  
Blocked See Manual  
Normal Cruise Active  
Adaptive Braking Off  
You have selected normal cruise control. The system does  
not brake or react to traffic.  
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Displays when the adaptive cruise control is going to cancel  
Resume Control  
and you must take control.  
Adaptive Cruise Speed  
Too Low to Activate  
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the  
adaptive cruise control and there is no lead vehicle in range.  
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Note: Depending on your vehicle options  
Adaptive Cruise Control –  
Information Messages - Vehicles  
With: Intelligent Adaptive Cruise  
Control  
and instrument cluster type, not all  
messages display or are available.  
Note: Certain messages may be  
abbreviated or shortened depending upon  
which cluster type you have.  
Message  
Action  
Intelligent Cruise Control Conditions exist preventing the system from being available.  
Speed Sign Recognition  
Not Available  
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Note: If the camera is blocked or if the  
DRIVER ALERT  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
windshield is damaged, the system may not  
function.  
Note: The system remembers the on or off  
setting in the information display menu  
through ignition cycles.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
Note: If enabled in the menu, the system  
activates at speeds above 40 mph  
(64 km/h). When below the activation  
speed, the information display informs the  
driver that the system is unavailable.  
WARNING: The system may not  
function if the sensor is blocked.  
WARNING: Take regular rest  
breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for  
the system to warn you.  
WARNING: Certain driving styles  
may result in the system warning you  
even if you are not feeling tired.  
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WARNING: In cold and severe  
weather conditions the system may not  
function. Rain, snow and spray can all  
limit sensor performance.  
The system automatically monitors your  
driving behavior using various inputs  
including the front camera sensor.  
If the system detects that your driving  
alertness is reduced below a certain  
threshold, the system alerts you using a  
chime and a message in the cluster display.  
WARNING: The system will not  
operate if the sensor cannot track the  
road lane markings.  
USING DRIVER ALERT  
Switching the System On and Off  
WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe  
immediate area surrounding the sensor,  
have your vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
Switch the system on or off using the  
touchscreen. See Settings (page 464).  
WARNING: The system may not  
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted  
with a suspension kit not approved by  
us.  
When active, the system monitors your  
alertness level based upon your driving  
behavior in relation to the lane markings,  
and other factors.  
Note: Keep the windshield free from  
obstructions. For example, bird droppings,  
insects and snow or ice.  
System Warnings  
Note: The system does not issue warnings  
below approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).  
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Note: If you receive a warning you should  
consider resting, even if the current  
WARNING: The system will not  
operate if the sensor cannot track the  
road lane markings.  
assessment is within the typical range.  
The warning system has two stages. At  
first, the system issues a temporary  
warning that you need to take a rest. This  
message only appears for a short time. If  
the system detects further reduction in  
driving alertness, it may issue another  
warning that remains in the information  
display for a longer time. You can press OK  
on the steering wheel control to clear the  
warning.  
WARNING: The sensor may  
incorrectly track lane markings as other  
structures or objects. This can result in  
a false or missed warning.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
Resetting the System  
You can reset the system by either:  
WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe  
immediate area surrounding the sensor,  
have your vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
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Switching the ignition off and on.  
Stopping the vehicle and then opening  
and closing the driver’s door.  
WARNING: The system may not  
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted  
with a suspension kit not approved by  
us.  
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM  
Note: The system works above 40 mph  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
(64 km/h).  
Note: The system works as long as the  
camera can detect one lane marking.  
Note: When you select aid or alert and aid  
mode and the system detects no steering  
activity for a short period, the system alerts  
you to put your hands on the steering wheel.  
The system may detect a light grip or  
touch on the steering wheel as hands off  
driving.  
Note: The system may not function if the  
camera is blocked, or if the windshield is  
damaged or dirty.  
WARNING: Always drive with due  
care and attention when using and  
operating the controls and features on  
your vehicle.  
WARNING: In cold and severe  
weather conditions the system may not  
function. Rain, snow and spray can all  
limit sensor performance.  
WARNING: Large contrasts in  
outside lighting can limit sensor  
performance.  
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When you switch the system on and it  
detects an unintentional drift out of your  
lane is likely to occur, the system notifies  
or assists you to stay in your lane through  
the steering system and information  
display. In Alert mode, the system provides  
a warning by vibrating the steering wheel.  
In Aid mode, the system provides steering  
assistance by gently counter steering your  
vehicle back into the lane.  
When the system is functioning in the  
combined Alert and Aid mode, the system  
first provides steering assistance by gently  
counter steering your vehicle back into the  
lane, followed by a warning that vibrates  
the steering wheel if the vehicle is still out  
of the lane markings.  
Press the button on the direction indicator  
stalk to switch the system on or off.  
System Settings  
The system has optional setting menus  
available. The system stores the last  
known selection for each of these settings.  
You do not need to readjust your settings  
each time you switch the system on.  
Mode: This setting allows you to select  
which of the system features you can  
enable.  
Switching the System On and Off  
Note: The on or off setting is stored until it  
is manually changed, unless a MyKey is  
detected. If the system detects a MyKey, it  
defaults to on and the mode sets to alert.  
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Alert only – Provides a steering wheel  
vibration when the system detects an  
unintended lane departure.  
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Note: The alert and aid diagrams illustrate  
general zone coverage. They do not provide  
exact zone parameters.  
Intensity: This setting affects the intensity  
of the steering wheel vibration used for the  
alert and alert + aid modes. This setting  
does not affect the aid mode.  
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Low.  
Normal.  
High.  
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System Display  
Aid only – Provides steering assistance  
toward the lane center when the system  
detects an unintended lane departure.  
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A
B
Alert  
Aid  
When you switch the system on, a graphic  
of lane markings appears in the  
information display.  
Alert + Aid – Provides steering assistance  
When you switch the system off, the lane  
toward the lane center.  
marking graphics do not display.  
If your vehicle continues drifting out of the  
lane after the lane keeping aid corrects the  
vehicle, the system provides a steering  
wheel vibration.  
While the system is on, the color of the  
lane markings change to indicate the  
system status. These colors represent the  
following:  
If your vehicle stays to one side of the lane  
after the lane keeping aid corrects your  
vehicle and then subsequently drifts out  
of the lane again, the system only provides  
an alert at the steering wheel.  
Gray: Indicates that the system is  
temporarily unable to provide a warning  
or intervention on the indicated side. This  
may be because:  
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Your vehicle is under the activation  
Note: If your vehicle has lane centering  
assist and the system is active, the walls  
appear green instead of white.  
Yellow: Indicates that the system is  
providing or has just provided a lane  
keeping aid intervention.  
Red: Indicates that the system is providing  
or has just provided a lane keeping alert  
warning.  
speed.  
•
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The direction indicator is active.  
Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.  
The road has no or poor lane markings  
in the camera field-of-view.  
•
The camera is obscured or unable to  
detect the lane markings due to  
environmental, traffic or vehicle  
conditions. For example, significant sun  
angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain or  
fog, following a large vehicle that is  
blocking or shadowing the lane or poor  
headlamp illumination.  
The system can be temporarily suppressed  
at any time by the following:  
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•
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Quick braking.  
Fast acceleration.  
Using the direction indicator.  
Evasive steering maneuver.  
Driving too close to the lane markings.  
See Troubleshooting for additional  
information.  
White: Indicates that the system is  
available or ready to provide a warning or  
intervention on the indicated side.  
Troubleshooting  
Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings  
on the road?  
Your vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature.  
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.  
A quick intentional lane change has occurred.  
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings.  
Driving at high speeds in curves.  
The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.  
Ambiguous lane markings, for example in construction zones.  
Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.  
Sudden offset in lane markings.  
ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.  
There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.  
You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.  
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Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings  
on the road?  
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa.  
There is standing water on the road.  
Faint lane markings, for example partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.  
Lane width is too narrow or too wide.  
The camera has not been calibrated after a windshield replacement.  
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads.  
Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the  
Aid or Aid + Alert mode?  
High cross winds are present.  
There is a large road crown.  
Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.  
Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.  
The tires have been changed, or the suspension has been modified.  
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION  
SYSTEM  
WARNING: Do not use the blind  
spot information system as a  
replacement for using the interior and  
exterior mirrors or looking over your  
shoulder before changing lanes. The  
blind spot information system is not a  
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replacement for careful driving.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly during severe weather  
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy  
rain and spray. Always drive with due  
care and attention. Failure to take care  
may result in a crash.  
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Driving Aids  
The design of the system is to detect  
When the system detects a vehicle, an  
alert indicator illuminates in the exterior  
mirror on the side the approaching vehicle  
is coming from. If you turn the direction  
indicator on for that side of your vehicle,  
the alert indicator flashes.  
Note: The system may not alert you if a  
vehicle quickly passes through the detection  
zone.  
vehicles that could have entered the blind  
spot zone. The detection area is on both  
sides of your vehicle, extending rearward  
from the exterior mirrors to approximately  
13 ft (4 m) beyond the rear bumper. The  
detection area extends to approximately  
59 ft (18 m) beyond the rear bumper when  
the vehicle speed is greater than 30 mph  
(48 km/h) to alert you of faster  
approaching vehicles.  
Blocked Sensors  
Note: The system does not prevent contact  
with other vehicles. It does not detect  
parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals or  
other infrastructures.  
Using the Blind Spot Information  
System  
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission  
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The system turns on when all of the  
following occur:  
The sensors are behind the rear bumper  
on both sides of your vehicle.  
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You start your vehicle.  
You shift into drive (D).  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
and large accumulations of dirt.  
The vehicle speed is greater than  
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper  
6 mph (10 km/h).  
stickers, repair compound or other objects.  
Note: The system does not operate in park  
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system  
(P) or reverse (R).  
performance.  
System Lights and Messages  
If the sensors become blocked, a message  
could appear in the information display.  
See Information Messages (page 121).  
The alert indicators remain illuminated but  
the system does not alert you.  
System Errors  
If the system detects a fault, a warning  
lamp illuminates and a message displays.  
See Information Messages (page 121).  
Switching the System On and Off  
To switch the system on or off, adjust the  
setting. Depending on your vehicle options,  
the setting could be in the following:  
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Information display. See General  
You can switch the system off in the  
information display. See General  
Information (page 114). If you switch the  
blind spot information system off, blind  
spot information system with trailer tow  
turns off.  
Information (page 114).  
Touchscreen. See Settings (page 464).  
When you switch the system off, a warning  
lamp illuminates and the alert indicators  
flash twice.  
Setting up a Trailer  
You can setup a trailer through the  
information display. See General  
Information (page 114).  
Note: The system remembers the last  
setting when you start your vehicle.  
Note: The system may not correctly operate  
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an  
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,  
the system turns off when you attach a  
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket  
trailer tow module or tow bar, we  
recommend that you switch the system off  
when you attach a trailer.  
To permanently switch the system off,  
contact an authorized dealer.  
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Blind Spot Information System  
with Trailer Tow(If Equipped)  
A
B
C
Trailer length.  
Trailer width.  
Trailer hitch ball.  
Note: Measure the width of the trailer at  
the front of the trailer, not the widest point.  
The maximum width that the system can  
support is 8.2 ft (2.5 m)(B).  
Note: The trailer length is the distance  
between the trailer hitch ball and the rear  
of the trailer. The maximum length that the  
system can support is 33 ft (10 m)(A).  
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When setting up a trailer, a sequence of  
screens appear asking for trailer  
information:  
The design of the system is to aid you in  
detecting vehicles that could have entered  
the detection area zone (A). The detection  
area is on both sides of your vehicle and  
trailer, extending rearward from the  
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Select trailer screen: None, Trailer A,  
Trailer B or Trailer C.  
Note: You can select only one trailer on  
exterior mirrors to the end of your trailer.  
When you attach and have setup a trailer,  
the blind spot information system with  
trailer tow becomes active when driving  
forward above 6 mph (10 km/h).  
small information displays.  
Select one of the trailers and press OK. The  
menu goes to the next screen.  
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Width less than 8.2 ft (2.5 m) and  
length less than 33 ft (10 m)?  
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Note: You do not need to enter an exact  
If you connect a trailer, a message appears  
indicating that you attached a trailer. If you  
have not selected a trailer previously,  
another message appears requesting you  
to select one of the trailers in the list or add  
a new trailer. The blind spot information  
system with trailer tow does not function  
without a trailer selected. If you do not  
select a trailer, a message appears in the  
information display stating it has  
trailer width measurement. You only need  
to confirm that the width of the trailer is  
8.2 ft (2.5 m) or less.  
If no, the system turns off.  
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.  
•
Enter length of trailer:  
Toggling up or down using the menu  
buttons increases or decreases the  
deactivated the system. This message  
might not appear until your vehicle speed  
reaches 22 mph (35 km/h).  
measurement by 3 ft (1 m). Select a length  
that is equal to or within 3 ft (1 m) of the  
actual measured length. For example, if  
the actual measured length is 25 ft (7.6 m),  
toggle the length in the menu to 8 m or 27  
ft. When you enter the length of the trailer,  
this saves the system setup.  
The blind spot information system with  
trailer tow activates when driving forward  
for that particular trailer set up. If you cycle  
the ignition, the blind spot information  
system with trailer tow continues to  
Note: When you connect a trailer, but do  
not setup a trailer in the blind spot  
information system, the system turns off  
and a warning appears in the information  
display.  
Note: If the trailer is a bike rack or cargo  
rack with electrical lighting, enter a length  
of 3 ft (1 m). Cross Traffic Alert remains on  
for trailers with a length of 3 ft (1 m) or less.  
function using the last trailer you selected.  
Trailer Considerations  
The system works with a trailer with a front  
width of 8.2 ft (2.5 m) or less, and a total  
length from the trailer hitch ball to the rear  
of the trailer of 33 ft (10 m) or less.  
Some trailers could cause a slight change  
in system performance:  
Note: The system requires proper  
measurement and measurement entry to  
function as designed.  
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Wide box trailers, especially those  
wider than the towing vehicle, could  
cause false alerts to occur when driving  
next to infrastructure or near parked  
cars. A false alert could also occur  
while making a 90-degree turn or  
driving through a roundabout.  
System Operation  
If you select a trailer in the information  
display prior to connecting a trailer, the  
system loads that configuration and the  
information display shows a message  
when you connect the trailer. A second  
message appears stating cross traffic alert  
is off, unless a trailer is set up with a length  
of 3 ft (1 m). The blind spot information  
system with trailer tow still functions  
normally when driving forward.  
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Wide trailers that have a total length  
greater than 20 ft (6 m) could cause  
delayed alerts when a vehicle is  
passing at high speeds.  
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Box trailers that have a width greater  
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT  
than 8.2 ft (2.5 m) could cause early  
alerts when you pass a vehicle.  
Clam shell or V-Nose box trailers with  
a width greater than 8.2 ft (2.5 m)  
could cause delayed alerts when a  
vehicle traveling the same speed as  
your vehicle merges lanes.  
WARNING: Do not use the cross  
traffic alert system as a replacement for  
using the interior and exterior mirrors or  
looking over your shoulder before  
reversing out of a parking space. The  
cross traffic alert system is not a  
System Errors  
replacement for careful driving.  
If the system detects a fault, a warning  
lamp illuminates and a message displays.  
See Information Messages (page 121).  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly during severe weather  
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy  
rain and spray. Always drive with due  
care and attention. Failure to take care  
may result in a crash.  
Switching the System On and Off  
You can switch the blind spot information  
system with trailer tow off by not selecting  
a trailer the information display. See  
The system alerts you of vehicles  
General Information (page 114). In this  
case, the system turns off as long as a  
trailer is attached to your vehicle. As soon  
as you disconnect the trailer, the blind spot  
information system becomes active.  
approaching from the sides behind your  
vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).  
Using Cross Traffic Alert  
The system detects vehicles that approach  
at a speed between 4 mph (6 km/h) and  
37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases  
when the sensors are partially, mostly or  
fully obstructed. Slowly reversing helps  
increase the coverage area and  
When you switch the system off, a warning  
lamp illuminates and the alert indicators  
flash twice.  
Note: The system remembers the last  
trailer setting when you start your vehicle.  
effectiveness.  
You cannot switch off the blind spot  
information system with trailer tow when  
using MyKey, but you can still change the  
trailer settings. See MyKey™ (page 64).  
The system turns on when you start the  
engine and you shift into reverse (R). The  
system turns off when you shift out of  
reverse (R).  
To permanently switch the system off,  
contact an authorized dealer.  
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The sensor on the left-hand side is only  
partially obstructed and zone coverage on  
the right-hand side is maximized.  
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Zone coverage also decreases when  
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When  
Trailer is Attached  
parking at narrow angles. The sensor on  
the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and  
zone coverage on that side is severely  
reduced.  
Note: The system may not correctly operate  
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an  
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,  
the system turns off when you attach a  
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket  
trailer tow module or tow bar, we  
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors  
recommend that you switch the system off  
when you attach a trailer.  
Cross traffic alert remains on when you  
attach a trailer in vehicles that come with  
blind spot information system with trailer  
tow under the following conditions:  
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You connect a trailer.  
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The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack  
The sensors are behind the rear bumper  
on both sides of your vehicle.  
with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).  
•
You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m)  
in the information display.  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
and large accumulations of dirt.  
See Blind Spot Information System  
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper  
(page 264).  
stickers, repair compound or other objects.  
Switching the System On and Off  
To switch the system on or off, adjust the  
setting. Depending on your vehicle options,  
the setting could be in the following:  
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system  
performance.  
If the sensors are blocked, a message may  
appear in the information display when  
you shift into reverse (R).  
•
Information display. See General  
Information (page 117).  
Cross Traffic Alert System  
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Touchscreen. See Settings (page 464).  
Limitations  
Note: The system turns on every time you  
switch the ignition on. To permanently  
switch the system off, contact an authorized  
dealer.  
The system may not correctly operate  
when any of the following occur:  
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The sensors are blocked.  
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects  
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator  
are obstructing the sensors.  
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Vehicles approach at speeds less than  
4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph  
(60 km/h).  
When the system detects an  
approaching vehicle, a tone  
sounds, a warning lamp  
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror  
and arrows appear in the information  
display to show which side the  
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The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph  
(12 km/h).  
You reverse out of an angled parking  
space.  
approaching vehicle is coming from.  
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Note: If arrows do not display, a message  
Note: In exceptional conditions, the system  
could alert you, even when there is nothing  
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle  
passing further away from your vehicle.  
appears in the information display.  
If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp  
illuminates in the instrument cluster and  
a message appears in the information  
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon  
as possible.  
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Cross Traffic Alert  
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system  
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.  
Cross Traffic Not Avail-  
Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system sensors. Clean  
able Sensor Blocked See the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have your  
Manual  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Cross Traffic System  
Fault  
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
Cross Traffic Alert Deac- Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.  
tivated Trailer Attached  
WARNING: The system may not  
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION(IF  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
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Principle of Operation  
The system is designed to detect speed  
limit signs to inform you of the current  
speed limit. Detected speed signs appear  
in the information display. The sensor is  
behind the interior mirror.  
Note: Do not carry out windshield repairs  
in the immediate area surrounding the  
sensor.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
Note: Speed sign data provided by the  
navigation system contains information  
integrated to the data carrier release.  
WARNING: In cold and severe  
weather conditions the system may not  
function. Rain, snow and spray can all  
limit sensor performance.  
Note: The system may not detect all speed  
signs and may incorrectly read signs.  
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Note: If your vehicle has a suspension kit  
System Display  
not approved by us, the system may not  
correctly function.  
Note: Always replace headlamp bulbs with  
those specifically designed for your vehicle.  
Other bulbs could reduce system  
performance.  
The system turns on when you switch the  
ignition on and you cannot switch the  
system off.  
Using Speed Sign Recognition  
Setting the System Speed Warning  
You can set the system speed warning to  
alert you when the vehicle speed exceeds  
the speed limit recognized by the system  
by a certain speed tolerance.  
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When the system detects a speed limit  
sign, the speed limit appears in the  
information display.  
Note: If your vehicle has a navigation  
system, stored speed sign data could  
influence the indicated speed limit value.  
Note: The system remembers the last  
setting when you start your vehicle.  
To switch the system speed warning on or  
off, adjust the speed warning settings use  
the touchscreen:  
1. Select Settings.  
2. Select Driver Assistance.  
3. Select Tolerance.  
4. Use + and - to set the tolerance.  
Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Traffic Sign Reduced Performance See  
Manual  
The traffic sign data provided by the navig-  
ation system is unavailable due to weak or  
no signal. Wait for a short period of time for  
the signal to improve. If the message  
continues to appear, have your vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
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Steering Tips  
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:  
STEERING  
Electric Power Steering  
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Correct tire pressures.  
Uneven tire wear.  
WARNING: The electric power  
steering system has diagnostic checks  
that continuously monitor the system. If  
a fault is detected, a message displays  
in the information display. Stop your  
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.  
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10  
seconds, switch the ignition on and  
watch the information display for a  
steering system warning message. If a  
steering system warning message  
returns, have the system checked as  
soon as possible.  
Loose or worn suspension  
components.  
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Loose or worn steering components.  
Improper vehicle alignment.  
Note: A high crown in the road or high  
crosswinds may also make the steering  
seem to wander or pull.  
Adaptive Learning (If Equipped)  
The electronic power steering system  
adaptive learning helps correct road  
irregularities and improves overall handling  
and steering feel. It communicates with  
the brake system to help operate  
advanced stability control and accident  
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever  
the battery is disconnected or a new  
battery installed, you must drive your  
vehicle a short distance before the system  
relearns the strategy and reactivates all  
systems.  
WARNING: If the system detects  
an error, you may not feel a difference in  
the steering, however a serious condition  
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as  
soon as possible. Failure to do so may  
result in loss of steering control.  
Your vehicle has an electric power steering  
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no  
maintenance is required.  
If your vehicle loses electrical power while  
you are driving, electric power steering  
assistance is lost. The steering system still  
operates and you can steer your vehicle  
manually. Manually steering your vehicle  
requires more effort.  
Extreme continuous steering may increase  
the effort required for you to steer your  
vehicle, this increased effort prevents  
overheating and permanent damage to  
the steering system. You do not lose the  
ability to steer your vehicle manually.  
Typical steering and driving maneuvers  
allow the system to cool and return to  
normal operation.  
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
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Driving Aids  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect vehicles that are driving in a  
different direction, cyclists or animals.  
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching  
another stationary vehicle, a vehicle  
traveling in the same direction as yours, or  
a pedestrian within your driving path, the  
system is designed to provide three levels  
of functionality:  
1. Alert  
2. Brake Support  
3. Active Braking  
WARNING: The system does not  
operate during hard acceleration or  
steering. Failure to take care may lead  
to a crash or personal injury.  
WARNING: The system may fail or  
operate with reduced function during  
cold and severe weather conditions.  
Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can  
adversely affect the system. Keep the  
front camera and radar free of snow and  
ice. Failure to take care may result in the  
loss of control of your vehicle, serious  
personal injury or death.  
WARNING: Some situations and  
objects prevent hazard detection. For  
example low or direct sunlight, inclement  
weather, unconventional vehicle types,  
and pedestrians. Apply the brakes when  
necessary. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in the loss of  
control of your vehicle, personal injury or  
death.  
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Alert: When active, a flashing visual  
warning appears and an audible warning  
tone sounds.  
Brake Support: The system is designed  
to help reduce the impact speed by  
preparing the brakes for rapid braking.  
Brake support does not automatically  
apply the brakes. If you press the brake  
pedal, the system could apply additional  
braking up to maximum braking force, even  
if you lightly press the brake pedal.  
WARNING: The system cannot  
help prevent all crashes. Do not rely on  
this system to replace driver judgment  
and the need to maintain a safe distance  
and speed.  
Active Braking: Active braking may  
activate if the system determines that a  
collision is imminent. The system may help  
the driver reduce impact damage or avoid  
the crash completely.  
Using the Pre-Collision Assist  
System  
The system is active at speeds above  
approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) and  
pedestrian detection is active at speeds  
up to 50 mph (80 km/h).  
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Note: Brake Support and Active Braking are  
active at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).  
If your vehicle has a radar sensor included  
with Adaptive Cruise Control, then Brake  
Support and Active Braking are active up to  
the maximum speed of the vehicle.  
Note: If you perceive Pre-Collision Assist  
alerts as being too frequent or disturbing,  
then you can reduce the alert sensitivity,  
though the manufacturer recommends  
using the highest sensitivity setting where  
possible. Setting lower sensitivity would  
lead to fewer and later system warnings.  
Note: Pre-Collision Assist turns off when  
you manually disable AdvanceTrac or when  
you select deep snow/sand mode.  
Distance Indication and Alert(If  
Equipped)  
Distance Indication and Alert is a function  
that provides the driver with a graphical  
indication of the time gap to other  
preceding vehicles traveling in the same  
direction. Distance Indication and Alert  
shows one of the graphics that follow in  
the information display.  
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If the time gap to a preceding vehicle is  
small, a red visual indication displays to  
the driver.  
Note: Distance Indication and Alert  
deactivates and the graphics do not display  
when Adaptive Cruise Control is active.  
Speed  
Sensitivity  
Normal  
Graphics  
Grey  
Distance Gap  
>82 ft (25 m)  
Time Gap  
>0.9sec  
62 mph  
(100 km/h)  
62 mph  
56–82 ft  
0.6sec —  
Normal  
Normal  
Yellow  
Red  
(100 km/h)  
(17–25 m)  
0.9sec  
62 mph  
<56 ft (17 m)  
<0.6sec  
(100 km/h)  
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If required, you can switch Active  
Evasive Steering Assist(If Equipped)  
Braking on or off.  
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a  
stationary vehicle or a vehicle traveling in  
the same direction as your vehicle, the  
system is designed to help you steer  
around the vehicle.  
If required, you can switch Evasive  
Steering Assist on or off.  
Note: Active Braking and Evasive Steering  
Assist automatically turn on every time you  
switch the ignition on.  
The system only activates when all of the  
Note: If you switch Active Braking off,  
following occur:  
Evasive Steering Assist turns off.  
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The Pre-Collision Assist system detects  
a vehicle ahead and starts to apply  
Active Braking.  
Blocked Sensors  
You turn the steering wheel in an  
attempt to steer around the vehicle.  
After you turn the steering wheel, the  
system applies additional steering torque  
to help you steer around the vehicle. After  
you pass the vehicle, the system applies  
steering torque in the opposite direction to  
encourage you to steer back into the lane.  
The system deactivates after you fully pass  
the vehicle.  
Note: The system does not automatically  
steer around a vehicle. If you do not turn the  
steering wheel, the system does not  
activate.  
Note: The system does not activate if the  
distance to the vehicle ahead is too small  
and the system cannot avoid a crash.  
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Camera.  
Radar sensor (if equipped).  
If a message regarding a blocked sensor  
or camera appears in the information  
display, the radar signals or camera images  
are obstructed. If your vehicle has a radar  
sensor, it is behind the fascia cover in the  
center of the lower grille. With a blocked  
sensor or camera, the Pre-Collision Assist  
system may not function, or performance  
may reduce. The following table lists  
possible causes and actions for when this  
message displays.  
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist  
Settings  
You can adjust the following settings by  
using the touchscreen. See Settings (page  
464).  
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You can change Alert and Distance  
Alert sensitivity to one of three possible  
settings.  
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You can switch Distance Indication and  
Alert on or off.  
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Camera Troubleshooting  
Cause  
Action  
The windshield in front of the camera is Clean the outside of the windshield in front  
dirty or obstructed in some way.  
of the camera.  
The windshield in front of the camera is  
clean but the message remains in the  
display screen.  
Wait a short time. It may take several  
minutes for the camera to detect that there  
is no obstruction.  
Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)  
Cause  
Action  
Clean the grille surface in front of the radar  
or remove the object causing the obstruc-  
tion.  
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty  
or obstructed in some way.  
The surface of the radar in the grille is clean  
but the message remains in the display  
screen.  
Wait a short time. It may take several  
minutes for the radar to detect that there  
is no obstruction.  
The Pre-Collision Assist system is tempor-  
Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog is interfering arily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist automat-  
with the radar signals.  
ically reactivates a short time after the  
weather conditions improve.  
The Pre-Collision Assist system is tempor-  
arily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist automat-  
ically reactivates a short time after the  
weather conditions improve.  
Swirling water or snow or ice on the surface  
of the road may interfere with the radar  
signals.  
Contact an authorized dealer to have the  
radar checked for proper coverage and  
operation.  
Radar is out of alignment due to a front end  
impact.  
Note: Proper system operation requires a  
clear view of the road by the camera. Have  
any windshield damage in the area of the  
camera's field of view repaired.  
Note: If something hits the front end of your  
vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle  
has a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone  
may change. This could cause missed or  
false detections. Contact an authorized  
dealer to have the radar checked for proper  
coverage and operation.  
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Drive Mode Control  
WHAT IS DRIVE MODE  
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE  
Note: Drive mode changes may not be  
available when the ignition is off or when  
the engine is not running.  
CONTROL  
The system delivers a driving experience  
through a suite of sophisticated electronic  
vehicle systems. These systems optimize  
steering, handling and powertrain  
response. This provides a single location  
to control multiple systems performance  
settings.  
Note: Button icons shown may vary from  
your vehicle.  
Changing the drive mode changes the  
functionality of the following systems:  
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•
Electric power-assisted steering  
system adjusts steering effort and feel  
based on the mode you select. See  
Steering (page 273).  
Electronic stability control and traction  
control maintain your vehicle control  
in adverse conditions or high  
performance driving. See Stability  
Rotate the drive mode dial on the center  
console to select or change a drive mode.  
Control (page 225).  
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Electronic throttle control enhances  
the powertrain response to your driving  
inputs.  
Transmission controls become  
optimized with shift schedules tuned  
to each mode.  
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Four-wheel drive settings are optimized  
and tuned to each mode.  
Electric vehicle mode selections may  
be limited. See Hybrid Vehicle  
Operation (page 182).  
The system tailors your vehicle  
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configuration for each mode you select.  
To select drive modes for RWD vehicles  
use the console mounted control.  
Note: Not all settings may be available.  
Note: The system has diagnostic checks  
that continuously monitor the system for  
proper operation. If a mode is unavailable  
due to a system fault or change in gear  
shifter position, the mode defaults to  
Normal.  
DRIVE MODES  
Deep Snow/Sand (If Equipped)  
For snow or soft dry sand. When  
stuck in deep snow, use this  
mode to help get unstuck.  
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Note: Using deep snow/sand mode on dry,  
Sport  
hard surfaces could produce some vibration,  
driveline bind up, and potential excessive  
tire wear. This mode is for slippery and loose  
surfaces.  
For sporty driving with improved  
performance handling, and  
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response. This mode increases  
throttle response and provides a sportier  
steering feel. If equipped with automatic  
transmission, the powertrain system  
provides improved gear holding, helping  
your vehicle accelerate faster.  
Eco  
For efficient driving. This mode  
helps deliver maximum fuel  
efficiency and helps to increase  
driving range.  
Tow/Haul  
For improved transmission  
Normal  
operation when towing a trailer  
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or a heavy load. This mode  
For everyday driving. This mode  
is a perfect balance of  
moves upshifts to higher engine speeds to  
reduce the frequency of transmission  
shifting. This mode also provide engine  
braking in all forward gears, which slows  
your vehicle and assists you in controlling  
your vehicle when descending a grade. The  
amount of downshift braking provided  
varies based on the amount you press the  
brake pedal.  
excitement, comfort and  
convenience. This is the default mode after  
each ignition cycle.  
Slippery  
For less than ideal road  
conditions, such as snow or ice  
covered roads. Use this mode for  
crossing terrain with a firm surface covered  
with loose, wet or slippery material.  
Slippery mode lowers throttle response  
and, if provided with an automatic  
transmission, optimizes shifting for slippery  
surfaces.  
Trail  
For muddy, rutted, soft or uneven  
terrain.  
Note: Using slippery mode on dry, hard  
surfaces could produce some vibration,  
driveline bind up, and potential excessive  
tire wear. This mode is for slippery surfaces.  
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Load Carrying  
Adjustable Load Floor(If Equipped)  
REAR UNDER FLOOR  
STORAGE  
Spare Tire Cover(If Equipped)  
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Vehicles with the standard size spare tire  
can adjust the load floor to two positions.  
At the high position, you can place the front  
of the load floor on the ledge behind the  
rear seat and on the ledge of the liftgate  
scuff trim. At the low position, you can tuck  
the front of the load floor into the lower  
forward area of the spare tire cover and  
rest the load floor on top of the spare tire  
cover, or spare tire cover weather mat.  
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The system is in the floor of the cargo area.  
CARGO NETS  
WARNING: This net is not designed  
to restrain objects during a collision or  
heavy braking.  
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Remove the additional cover to access the  
spare tire and fuel filler.  
The cargo net secures lightweight objects  
in the cargo area. Attach the net to the  
anchors provided. Repeat the attachment  
on both sides of the vehicle.  
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Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the  
mounting features located behind the rear  
seat on the rear trim panels to install the  
cargo shade.  
To operate the cargo shade:  
1. Pull the rear edge of the cargo shade  
rearward.  
2. Secure both ends of the support rod  
into the retention slots located on the  
rear quarter trim panels.  
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD  
CARRIERS (IF EQUIPPED)  
LUGGAGE COVERS  
WARNING: When loading the roof  
racks, we recommend you evenly  
distribute the load, as well as maintain  
a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,  
with higher centers of gravity, may  
handle differently than unloaded  
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such  
as slower speeds and increased stopping  
distance, when driving a heavily loaded  
vehicle.  
WARNING: Make sure that the  
posts are properly latched in mounting  
features. The cover may cause injury in  
a sudden stop or accident if it is not  
securely installed.  
WARNING: Do not place any  
objects on the cargo area shade. They  
may obstruct your vision or strike  
occupants of your vehicle in a sudden  
stop or crash.  
For correct roof rack system function, you  
must place loads directly on crossbars  
affixed to the roof rack side rails. When  
using the roof rack system, we recommend  
you use Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars  
designed specifically for your vehicle.  
Use the cargo shade to cover items in the  
cargo area of your vehicle.  
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Make sure that you securely fasten the  
Maximum Recommended Load  
Amounts  
Note: The maximum recommended load  
is based on the load being evenly distributed  
on the crossbars.  
load. Check the tightness of the load  
before driving and at each fuel stop.  
Note: Never place loads directly on the roof  
panel. The roof panel is not designed to  
directly carry a load.  
Description  
Maximum Recommended Load  
75 lb (35 kg)  
Vehicles with Moonroof  
Vehicles without Moonroof  
165 lb (75 kg)  
Adjusting the Crossbar (If Equipped)  
LOAD LIMIT  
Vehicle Loading - with and  
without a Trailer  
This section guides you in the  
proper loading of your vehicle,  
trailer, or both. Keep your loaded  
vehicle weight within its design  
rating capability, with or without  
a trailer. Properly loading your  
vehicle provides maximum return  
of vehicle design performance.  
Before you load your vehicle,  
become familiar with the  
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1. Loosen the crossbar bolt by using the  
supplied tool or similar tool.  
2. Move the crossbar to the new position.  
following terms for determining  
your vehicle’s weight rating, with  
or without a trailer, from the  
vehicle’s Tire and Loading  
3. Tighten the bolt by using the supplied  
tool or similar tool.  
Note: For less wind noise and better  
aerodynamics, only install the crossbars  
when you need them for carrying cargo.  
Information label or Safety  
Compliance Certification label.  
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Load Carrying  
Tire and Loading Label Information  
is the maximum payload for your  
vehicle as built by the assembly  
plant. If you install any additional  
equipment on your vehicle, you  
must determine the new payload.  
Subtract the weight of the  
Example:  
equipment from the payload listed  
on the Tire and Loading label.  
When towing, trailer tongue  
weight or king pin weight is also  
part of payload.  
WARNING: The  
appropriate loading capacity of  
your vehicle can be limited either  
by volume capacity (how much  
space is available) or by payload  
capacity (how much weight the  
vehicle should carry). Once you  
have reached the maximum  
payload of your vehicle, do not  
add more cargo, even if there is  
space available. Overloading or  
improperly loading your vehicle  
can contribute to loss of vehicle  
control and vehicle rollover.  
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Payload  
Payload is the combined weight  
of cargo and passengers that your  
vehicle is carrying. The maximum  
payload for your vehicle appears  
on the Tire and Loading label. The  
label is either on the B-pillar or the  
edge of the driver door. Vehicles  
exported outside the US and  
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight  
Rating)  
GAWR is the maximum allowable  
weight that a single axle (front or  
rear) can carry. These numbers  
are on the Safety Compliance  
Certification label. The label is  
located on the door hinge pillar,  
door-latch post, or the door edge  
that meets the door-latch post,  
next to the driver seating position.  
Canada may not have a tire and  
loading label. Look for “The  
combined weight of occupants  
and cargo should never exceed  
XXX kg OR XXX lb” for maximum  
payload. The payload listed on the  
Tire and Loading Information label  
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Load Carrying  
The total load on each axle must  
never exceed its Gross Axle  
Weight Rating.  
WARNING: Exceeding the  
Safety Compliance Certification  
label vehicle weight limits can  
adversely affect the  
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight  
Rating)  
performance and handling of  
your vehicle, cause vehicle  
damage and can result in the  
loss of control of your vehicle,  
serious personal injury or death.  
GVWR is the maximum allowable  
weight of the fully loaded vehicle.  
This includes all options,  
equipment, passengers and cargo.  
It appears on the Safety  
Compliance Certification label.  
The label is located on the door  
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the  
door edge that meets the  
Maximum Loaded Trailer  
Weight  
Maximum loaded trailer weight is  
the highest possible weight of a  
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can  
tow. Consult an authorized dealer  
(or the RV and Trailer Towing  
Guide available at an authorized  
dealer) for more detailed  
door-latch post, next to the driver  
seating position.  
The gross vehicle weight must  
never exceed the Gross Vehicle  
Weight Rating.  
information.  
Safety Compliance Certification Label  
Example:  
GCWR (Gross Combined  
Weight Rating)  
GCWR is the maximum allowable  
weight of the vehicle and the  
loaded trailer, including all cargo  
and passengers, that the vehicle  
can handle without risking  
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damage. (Important: The towing  
vehicle’s braking system is rated  
for operation at Gross Vehicle  
Weight Rating, not at Gross  
Combined Weight Rating.)  
Separate functional brakes should  
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Load Carrying  
be used for safe control of towed  
Steps for determining the  
correct load limit:  
1. Locate the statement "The  
combined weight of occupants  
and cargo should never exceed  
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your  
vehicle’s placard.  
2. Determine the combined  
weight of the driver and  
passengers that will be riding  
in your vehicle.  
3. Subtract the combined weight  
of the driver and passengers  
from XXX kg or XXX lb.  
vehicles and for trailers where the  
Gross Combined Weight of the  
towing vehicle plus the trailer  
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight  
Rating of the towing vehicle.  
The gross combined weight must  
never exceed the Gross Combined  
Weight Rating.  
Note: For trailer towing  
information refer to the RV and  
Trailer Towing Guide available at  
an authorized dealer.  
4. The resulting figure equals the  
available amount of cargo and  
luggage load capacity. For  
example, if the “XXX” amount  
equals 1,400 lb. and there will  
be five 150 lb. passengers in  
your vehicle, the amount of  
available cargo and luggage  
load capacity is 650 lb.  
WARNING: Do not exceed  
the GVWR or the GAWR  
specified on the certification  
label.  
WARNING: Do not use  
replacement tires with lower  
load carrying capacities than the  
original tires because they may  
lower your vehicle's GVWR and  
GAWR limitations. Replacement  
tires with a higher limit than the  
original tires do not increase the  
GVWR and GAWR limitations.  
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)  
5. Determine the combined  
weight of luggage and cargo  
being loaded on the vehicle.  
That weight may not safely  
exceed the available cargo and  
luggage load capacity  
WARNING: Exceeding any  
vehicle weight rating can  
calculated in Step 4.  
adversely affect the  
6. If your vehicle will be towing a  
trailer, load from your trailer  
will be transferred to your  
performance and handling of  
your vehicle, cause vehicle  
damage and can result in the  
loss of control of your vehicle,  
serious personal injury or death.  
vehicle. Consult this manual to  
determine how this reduces the  
available cargo and luggage  
load capacity of your vehicle.  
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Helpful examples for calculating  
- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do  
not have enough cargo capacity  
to carry that much weight. In  
metric units, the calculation would  
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99  
the available amount of cargo  
and luggage load capacity  
Suppose your vehicle has a  
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo  
and luggage capacity. You decide  
to go golfing. Is there enough load  
capacity to carry you, four of your  
friends and all the golf bags? You  
and four friends average 220  
pounds (99 kilograms) each and  
the golf bags weigh approximately  
30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.  
The calculation would be: 1400 -  
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100  
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have  
enough load capacity in your  
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =  
635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.  
You will need to reduce the load  
weight by at least 240 pounds  
(104 kilograms). If you remove  
three 100-pound (45-kilogram)  
cement bags, then the load  
calculation would be:1400 - (2 x  
220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -  
900 = 60 pounds. Now you have  
the load capacity to transport the  
cement and your friend home. In  
metric units, the calculation would  
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99  
vehicle to transport four friends  
and your golf bags. In metric units,  
the calculation would be: 635  
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -  
(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -  
67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.  
kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =  
635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.  
The above calculations also  
assume that the loads are  
positioned in your vehicle in a  
manner that does not overload  
the front or the rear gross axle  
weight rating specified for your  
vehicle on the Safety Compliance  
Certification label.  
Suppose your vehicle has a  
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo  
and luggage capacity. You and  
one of your friends decide to pick  
up cement from the local home  
improvement store to finish that  
patio you have been planning for  
the past two years. Measuring the  
inside of the vehicle with the rear  
seat folded down, you have room  
for twelve 100-pound  
Special Loading Instructions  
for Owners of Pick-up Trucks  
and Utility-type Vehicles  
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do  
you have enough load capacity to  
transport the cement to your  
home? If you and your friend each  
weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),  
the calculation would be: 1400 -  
(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440  
WARNING: When loading  
the roof racks, we recommend  
you evenly distribute the load,  
as well as maintain a low center  
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with  
higher centers of gravity, may  
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handle differently than unloaded  
vehicles. Take extra precautions,  
such as slower speeds and  
increased stopping distance,  
when driving a heavily loaded  
vehicle.  
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Load Placement  
TOWING A TRAILER  
To help minimize how trailer  
movement affects your vehicle  
when driving:  
WARNING: Towing trailers  
beyond the maximum  
•
Load the heaviest items closest  
recommended gross trailer  
weight exceeds the limit of your  
vehicle and could result in engine  
damage, transmission damage,  
structural damage, loss of  
vehicle control, vehicle rollover  
and personal injury.  
to the trailer floor.  
Load the heaviest items  
centered between the left and  
right side trailer tires.  
•
•
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Load the heaviest items above  
the trailer axles or just slightly  
forward toward the trailer  
tongue. Do not allow the final  
trailer tongue weight to go  
above or below 10-15% of the  
loaded trailer weight.  
Select a ball mount with the  
correct rise or drop and load  
capacity. When both the  
loaded vehicle and trailer are  
connected, the trailer frame  
should be level, or slightly  
angled down toward your  
vehicle, when viewed from the  
side.  
WARNING: Do not exceed  
the GVWR or the GAWR  
specified on the certification  
label.  
Note: See Recommended  
Towing Weights (page 289).  
Your vehicle may have electrical  
items, such as fuses or relays,  
related to towing. See Fuses  
(page 312).  
Your vehicle's load capacity  
designation is by weight, not by  
volume, so you cannot necessarily  
use all available space when  
loading a vehicle or trailer.  
Towing a trailer places an extra  
load on your vehicle's engine,  
transmission, axle, brakes, tires  
and suspension. Inspect these  
components periodically during,  
and after, any towing operation.  
When driving with a trailer or  
payload, a slight takeoff vibration  
or shudder may be present due to  
the increased payload weight.  
Additional information regarding  
proper trailer loading and setting  
your vehicle up for towing is  
located in another chapter of this  
manual. See Load Limit (page  
282).  
You can also find information in  
the RV & Trailer Towing Guide  
available at your authorized  
dealer, or online.  
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RV & Trailer Towing Guide Online  
Website http://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/  
RECOMMENDED TOWING  
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL(IF  
WEIGHTS  
EQUIPPED)  
Note: Do not exceed the trailer  
weight for your vehicle  
configuration listed in the chart  
below.  
Note: Be sure to take into  
consideration trailer frontal area.  
Do not exceed 20 ft2 (1.86 m2) if  
your vehicle can tow a class I  
trailer, or 55 ft2 (5.11 m2) if your  
vehicle can tow a class III trailer  
weighing more than 5,000 lb  
(2,267 kg).  
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway  
control increases the risk of loss of  
vehicle control, serious injury or death.  
Ford does not recommend disabling this  
feature except in situations where speed  
reduction may be detrimental (such as  
hill climbing), the driver has significant  
trailer towing experience, and can control  
trailer sway and maintain safe operation.  
Note: This feature does not prevent trailer  
sway, but reduces it when it begins.  
Note: This feature cannot stop all trailers  
Note: Your vehicle could have  
reduced performance when  
operating at high altitudes, and  
when heavily loaded or towing a  
trailer. When driving at elevation,  
in order to match driving  
from swaying.  
Note: In some cases, if your vehicle speed  
is too high, the system may turn on multiple  
times, gradually reducing your vehicle speed.  
The system applies the brakes to the  
individual wheels and reduces engine  
torque to aid vehicle stability. If the trailer  
begins to sway, the stability control  
warning lamp flashes and a message  
appears in the information display. See  
Information Messages (page 121). Slow  
your vehicle down, pull safely to the side  
of the road and check for correct load  
distribution. See Load Carrying (page  
282).  
performance as perceived at sea  
level, reduce gross vehicle weight  
and gross combination weight by  
2% per 1,000 ft (300 m) of  
elevation.  
You can switch this feature off in the  
information display. When you switch the  
ignition on, the system automatically turns  
on.  
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Note: Certain states require  
electric trailer brakes for trailers  
over a specified weight. Be sure to  
check state regulations for this  
specified weight. The maximum  
trailer weights listed could be  
limited to this specified weight, as  
the vehicle’s electrical system may  
not include the wiring connector  
needed to activate electric trailer  
brakes.  
Your vehicle can tow a trailer  
provided the maximum trailer  
weight is less than or equal to the  
maximum trailer weight listed for  
your vehicle configuration on the  
following chart:  
Maximum Trailer  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drive  
Weight  
2WD1  
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)  
2WD2  
4WD1  
5,300 lb (2,404 kg)  
10-Speed Auto-  
matic Transmis-  
sion (10R60)  
2.3L GTDI  
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)  
4WD2  
5,300 lb (2,404 kg)  
4WD1  
4WD2  
2WD1  
2WD2  
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)  
10-Speed Auto-  
matic Transmis-  
sion (10R60)  
3.0L GTDI  
3.3L PF/DI  
5,600 lb (2,540 kg)  
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)  
5,600 lb (2,540 kg)  
10-Speed Auto-  
matic Transmis-  
sion (10R60)  
4WD1  
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)  
4WD2  
5,600 lb (2,540 kg)  
2WD1  
2WD2  
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)  
10-Speed Auto-  
matic Transmis-  
sion (10R80)  
3.3L PF/DI  
HEV  
5,000 lb (2,267 kg)  
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Maximum Trailer  
Weight  
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drive  
4WD1  
4WD2  
5,000 lb (2,267 kg)  
1 Without Trailer Tow Package.  
2 With Trailer Tow Package.  
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To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross  
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS  
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:  
them under the trailer tongue and allow  
enough slack for turning tight corners. Do  
not allow the chains to drag on the ground.  
•
•
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your  
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).  
Trailer Brakes  
Consult your local motor vehicle laws  
for towing a trailer.  
See the instructions included with  
towing accessories for the proper  
installation and adjustment  
specifications.  
WARNING: Do not connect a  
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly  
to your vehicle's brake system. Your  
vehicle may not have enough braking  
power and your chances of having a  
collision greatly increase.  
•
•
Service your vehicle more frequently if  
you tow a trailer. See Scheduled  
Maintenance (page 482).  
If you use a rental trailer, follow the  
instructions the rental agency gives  
you.  
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or  
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you  
install them properly and adjust them to  
the manufacturer's specifications. The  
trailer brakes must meet local and federal  
regulations.  
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking  
system operation is at the gross vehicle  
weight rating, not the gross combined  
weight rating.  
Safe control of towed vehicles requires  
separate functioning brake systems for  
vehicles and trailers weighing more than  
1,500 lb (680 kg) when loaded.  
You can find information on load  
specification terms found on the tire label  
and Safety Compliance label as well as  
instructions on calculating your vehicle's  
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See  
Load Limit (page 282).  
Remember to account for the trailer  
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load  
when calculating the total vehicle weight.  
Hitches  
Trailer Lamps  
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto  
the bumper or attaches to the axle.  
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the  
total trailer weight is on the tongue.  
WARNING: Never connect any  
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail  
lamp wiring; this may damage the  
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact  
your authorized dealer as soon as  
possible for assistance in proper trailer  
tow wiring installation. Additional  
electrical equipment may be required.  
A weight distributing hitch is not required  
for your vehicle.  
Safety Chains  
Note: Do not attach safety chains to the  
bumper.  
Most towed vehicles require trailer lamps.  
Make sure all running lights, brake lights,  
direction indicators and hazard flashers  
are working.  
Always connect the safety chains to the  
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.  
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2. Set your vehicle parking brake.  
Before Towing a Trailer  
3. Place the automatic transmission in  
Practice turning, stopping and backing up  
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer  
combination before starting on a trip.  
When turning, make wider turns so the  
trailer wheels clear curbs and other  
obstacles.  
park (P).  
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back  
of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not  
included with vehicle.)  
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or  
When Towing a Trailer  
Personal Watercraft (PWC)  
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph  
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi  
(800 km).  
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer  
before backing the trailer into the water.  
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer  
•
•
Do not make full-throttle starts.  
after removing the trailer from the water.  
Check your hitch, electrical connections  
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly  
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).  
When stopped in congested or heavy  
traffic during hot weather, place the  
gearshift in park (P) to aid engine and  
transmission cooling and to help A/C  
performance.  
Turn off the speed control with heavy  
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed  
control may turn off automatically  
when you are towing on long, steep  
grades.  
Shift to a lower gear when driving down  
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the  
brakes continuously, as they may  
overheat and become less effective.  
When backing down a ramp during boat  
launching or retrieval:  
•
Do not allow the static water level to  
rise above the bottom edge of the rear  
bumper.  
•
•
•
Do not allow waves to break higher  
than 6 in (15 cm) above the bottom  
edge of the rear bumper.  
Exceeding these limits may allow water to  
enter vehicle components:  
•
•
Causing internal damage to the  
components.  
•
•
Affecting driveability, emissions, and  
reliability.  
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime  
the rear axle has been submerged in water.  
Water may have contaminated the rear  
axle lubricant, which is not normally  
checked or changed unless a leak is  
suspected or other axle repair is required.  
If your transmission is equipped with a  
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use  
this feature when towing. This provides  
engine braking and helps eliminate  
excessive transmission shifting for  
optimum fuel economy and  
transmission cooling.  
•
•
Allow more distance for stopping with  
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and  
brake gradually.  
Avoid parking on a grade. However, if  
you must park on a grade:  
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your  
vehicle tires away from traffic flow.  
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Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel  
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON  
FOUR WHEELS  
Emergency Towing  
Drive Vehicles (If Equipped)  
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle  
with all wheels on the ground because  
vehicle or transmission damage could  
occur. We recommend towing your vehicle  
with all four wheels off the ground, such  
as when using a car-hauling trailer.  
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow  
your vehicle.  
WARNING: If your vehicle has a  
steering wheel lock make sure the  
ignition is in the accessory or on position  
when being towed.  
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel  
and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles (If  
Equipped)  
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without  
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle  
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with  
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the  
powertrain and transmission configuration,  
under the following conditions:  
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle  
with all wheels on the ground because  
vehicle or transmission damage could  
occur. We recommend towing your vehicle  
with all four wheels off the ground, such  
as when using a car-hauling trailer.  
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow  
your vehicle.  
•
Your vehicle is facing forward for  
towing in a forward direction.  
•
Refer to the Manual Park Release  
procedure. See Automatic  
Transmission (page 201). Failing to  
do so could result in damage to the  
transmission.  
•
•
Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).  
Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).  
Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle’s  
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.  
RecreationalTowing-Front-Wheel  
Drive Vehicles (If Equipped)  
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle  
with all wheels on the ground because  
vehicle or transmission damage could  
occur. Place the front wheels on a  
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow  
dolly, follow the instructions specified by  
the equipment provider.  
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Driving Hints  
You may improve your fuel economy by  
keeping these things in mind:  
REDUCED ENGINE  
PERFORMANCE  
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,  
moderate fashion.  
•
•
Drive at steady speeds.  
WARNING: If you continue to drive  
your vehicle when the engine is  
overheating, the engine could stop  
without warning. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in the loss of  
control of your vehicle.  
Anticipate stops; slowing down may  
eliminate the need to stop.  
•
•
•
Combine errands and minimize  
stop-and-go driving.  
Close the windows for high-speed  
driving.  
If the engine coolant temperature gauge  
needle moves to the upper limit position,  
the engine is overheating. See Gauges  
(page 106).  
You must only drive your vehicle for a short  
distance if the engine overheats. The  
distance you can travel depends on  
ambient temperature, vehicle load and  
terrain. The engine continues to operate  
with limited power for a short period of  
time.  
If the engine temperature continues to rise,  
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The  
air conditioning switches off and the engine  
cooling fan operates continually.  
1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop  
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do  
so.  
Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling  
at 55 mph (88 km/h) uses 15% less  
fuel than traveling at 65 mph  
(105 km/h)).  
•
Keep the tires properly inflated and use  
only the recommended size.  
•
•
Use the recommended engine oil.  
Perform all regularly scheduled  
maintenance.  
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel  
economy:  
•
Sudden accelerations or hard  
accelerations.  
•
Revving the engine before switching it  
off.  
Idle for periods longer than one minute.  
•
•
Warm up your vehicle on cold  
2. Immediately switch the engine off to  
mornings.  
prevent severe engine damage.  
•
Use the air conditioner or front  
defroster.  
Use the speed control in hilly terrain.  
3. Wait for the engine to cool down.  
4. Check the coolant level. See Engine  
•
•
Coolant Check (page 331).  
Rest your foot on the brake pedal while  
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as  
possible.  
driving.  
•
Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a  
trailer.  
ECONOMICAL DRIVING  
Fuel economy is affected by several things  
such as how you drive, the conditions you  
drive under and how you maintain your  
vehicle.  
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•
Carry unnecessary weight  
BREAKING-IN  
Tires  
You need to break in new tires for  
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During  
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some  
unusual driving characteristics.  
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is  
lost for every 395 lb (180 kg) of weight  
carried).  
Driving with the wheels out of  
alignment.  
Conditions  
•
Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a  
Brakes and Clutch  
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any  
speed.  
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch  
if possible for the first 100 mi (160 km) in  
town and for the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km)  
on freeways.  
•
Adding certain accessories to your  
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,  
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski  
racks or luggage racks) may reduce  
fuel economy.  
To maximize the fuel economy, drive  
with the tonneau cover installed (if  
equipped).  
DRIVING THROUGH WATER  
•
WARNING: Do not drive through  
flowing or deep water as you may lose  
control of your vehicle.  
•
•
Using fuel blended with alcohol may  
lower fuel economy.  
Fuel economy may decrease with lower  
temperatures during the first 5–10 mi  
(12–16 km) of driving.  
Driving on flat terrain offers improved  
fuel economy as compared to driving  
on hilly terrain.  
Transmissions give their best fuel  
economy when operated in the top  
cruise gear and with steady pressure  
on the gas pedal.  
Note: Driving through standing water can  
cause vehicle damage.  
•
•
Note: Engine damage can occur if water  
enters the air filter.  
Before driving through standing water,  
check the depth. Never drive through water  
that is higher than the bottom of the front  
rocker area of your vehicle.  
•
•
Four-wheel-drive operation (if  
equipped) is less fuel efficient than  
two-wheel-drive operation.  
Close the windows for high-speed  
driving.  
COLD WEATHER  
PRECAUTIONS  
The functional operation of some  
components and systems can be affected  
at temperatures below approximately  
-13°F (-25°C).  
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When driving through standing water, drive  
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.  
Your brake performance and traction may  
be limited. After driving through water and  
as soon as it is safe to do so:  
WARNING: Always make sure that  
objects cannot fall into the driver foot  
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects  
that are loose can become trapped  
under the pedals causing a loss of  
vehicle control.  
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the  
brakes and to check that they work.  
•
•
•
Check that the horn works.  
Check that the exterior lights work.  
Turn the steering wheel to check that  
the steering power assist works.  
FLOOR MATS  
WARNING: Use a floor mat  
designed to fit the footwell of your  
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal  
area. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in the loss of control of your  
vehicle, personal injury or death.  
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To install the floor mats, position the floor  
mat eyelet over the retention post and  
press down to lock in position.  
WARNING: Pedals that cannot  
move freely can cause loss of vehicle  
control and increase the risk of serious  
personal injury.  
To remove the floor mat, reverse the  
installation procedure.  
Note: Regularly check the floor mats to  
make sure they are secure.  
WARNING: Secure the floor mat  
to both retention devices so that it  
cannot slip out of position and interfere  
with the pedals. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in the loss of  
control of your vehicle, personal injury or  
death.  
WARNING:Do not place additional  
floor mats or any other covering on top  
of the original floor mats. This could  
result in the floor mat interfering with the  
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow  
this instruction could result in the loss of  
control of your vehicle, personal injury or  
death.  
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