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Parking Aids

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.

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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.

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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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B

C

D

E

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

D

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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).

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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.

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Normal + 360 view: Contains

the normal camera view next to

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a 360 degree camera view.

Normal view: Provides an

image of what is directly in front

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or behind your vehicle.

Split view: Provides an

extended view of what is in front

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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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