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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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Parking Aids

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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Parking Aids

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:

EQUIPPED)

•

You switch the ignition on, off and back

on within a few seconds.

•

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.

•

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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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.

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST ^(IF

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EQUIPPED)

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.

•

As the distance to the object

decreases, the indicator blocks

illuminate and move toward the vehicle

icon.

•

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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