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Note: The sensing system cannot be turned

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

off when a MyKey is present. See Principle

of Operation (page 54).

WARNINGS

Note: If you attach certain add-on devices

such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing

system may detect that add-on device and

therefore provide warnings. It is suggested

that you disable the rear sensing system

when you attach an add-on device to your

vehicle to prevent these warnings.

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.

To help avoid personal injury, please

read and understand the limitations

of the system as contained in this

section. Sensing is only an aid for some

(generally large and fixed) objects when

moving on a flat surface at parking speeds.

Certain objects with surfaces that absorb

ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's

parking aid systems, traffic control

systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement

weather, air brakes, and external motors

and fans may also affect the function of

the sensing system; this may include

reduced performance or a false activation.

You can turn the system on or

off by pressing the parking aid

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button. If your vehicle does not

To help avoid personal injury, always

use caution when in reverse (R) and

when using the sensing system.

have a parking aid button, the system can

be switched off through the information

display menu or from the pop-up message

that appears once you shift the

This system is not designed to

prevent contact with small or moving

objects. The system is designed to

provide a warning to assist the driver in

detecting large stationary objects to avoid

damaging your vehicle. The system may

not detect smaller objects, particularly

those close to the ground.

transmission into reverse (R). See General

Information (page 91).

If a fault is present in the system, a warning

message appears in the information

display. See Information Messages

(page 95).

Certain add-on devices such as large

trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks

and any device that may block the

normal detection zone of the system, may

create false beeps.

REAR PARKING AID

The rear parking aid sensors automatically

turn on when you shift into reverse (R).

As your vehicle moves closer to the

obstacle, the rate of the audible warning

increases. When the obstacle is less than

12 in (30 cm) away, the warning sounds

continuously. If the system detects an

object farther than 12 in (30 cm) from the

corners of the bumper, the tone sounds for

only three seconds. If the system detects

an approaching object the warning sounds

again.

Note: Keep the sensors, located 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 alarms.

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Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) from

the front bumper. There is decreased

coverage area at the outer corners.

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

the rear bumper. There is decreased

coverage area at the outer corners of the

bumper.

The system sounds an audible warning

when obstacles are near either bumper in

the following manner:

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Objects detected by the front sensors

are indicated by a high-pitched tone

from the front of the vehicle.

Objects detected by the rear sensors

are indicated by a lower pitched tone

from the rear of the vehicle.

The sensing system reports the

obstacle which is closest to the front

or rear of the vehicle. For example, if

an obstacle is 12 in (30 cm) from the

front of the vehicle and, at the same

time, an obstacle is only 6 in (15 cm)

from the rear of the vehicle, the lower

pitched tone sounds.

The system detects certain objects while

the transmission is in reverse (R) :

•

Your vehicle is moving toward a

stationary object at a speed of 3 mph

(5 km/h) or less.

Your vehicle is not moving, but a

moving object is approaching the rear

of your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph

(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is moving at a speed of

less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving

object is approaching the rear of your

vehicle at a speed of less than 3 mph

(5 km/h).

•

An alternating warning sounds from

the front and rear if there are objects

at both bumpers that are closer than

12 in (30 cm).

FRONT PARKING AID

The front parking aid sensors automatically

turn on when you shift into reverse (R) or

a forward gear.

The front sensors are active when the

transmission is in any position other than

park (P) and the vehicle speed is below

7 mph (12 km/h).

The system provides warnings when your

vehicle is moving or when your vehicle is

stationary and the detected obstacle is

less than 12 in (30 cm) away from the

bumper.

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Parallel Park Out Assist automatically

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

steers your vehicle out of a parallel parking

space (hands-free) while you control the

accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The

system visually and audibly guides you to

enter traffic.

Parallel Parking, Perpendicular

Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist

WARNINGS

You must remain in your vehicle

when the system turns on. At all

times, you are responsible for

The system may not correctly operate in

any of the following conditions:

•

You use a spare tire or a tire

significantly worn more than the other

tires.

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.

One or more tires are improperly

inflated.

•

You try to park on a tight curve.

The sensors may not detect objects

in heavy rain or other conditions that

cause interference.

Something passes between the front

bumper and the parking space (a

pedestrian or cyclist).

Active park assist does not apply the

•

The edge of the neighboring parked

vehicle is high off the ground (for

example, a bus, tow truck or flatbed

truck).

brakes under any circumstances.

The system is designed to aid the

driver. It is not intended to replace

your attention and judgment. You are

still responsible to drive with due care and

attention.

•

The weather conditions are poor

(heavy rain, snow, fog, etc).

Note: Keep the sensors, located on the

bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and

large accumulations of dirt. Covered sensors

can affect the system's accuracy. Do not

clean the sensors with sharp objects.

Note: The sensors may not detect objects

with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves

or cause ultrasonic interference (motorcycle

exhaust, truck air brakes or horns).

Note: The Blind Spot Information System

does not detect traffic alongside or behind

your vehicle during an active park assist

maneuver.

The system detects an available parallel

or perpendicular parking space and

automatically steers your vehicle into the

space (hands-free) while you control the

accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The

system visually and audibly guides you to

park your vehicle.

If you are uncomfortable with the proximity

to any vehicle or object, you may choose

to override the system by grabbing the

steering wheel or pushing the active park

assist button.

Do not use the system if:

•

You have attached a foreign object (for

example, a bike rack or trailer) close to

the sensors on the front or rear of your

vehicle.

•

You have attached an overhanging

object (for example, a surfboard) to

the roof.

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A foreign object damages or obstructs

When driving at a speed less than 22 mph

(35 km/h) the system automatically scans

both sides of your vehicle for an available

parking space. The system displays a

message and a corresponding graphic to

indicate it is searching for a parking space.

Use the direction indicator to select

searching either to the left-hand side or

right-hand side of your vehicle. If the

direction indicators are not used, the

system defaults to the passenger side of

your vehicle.

the front or rear bumper or side

sensors.

The correct tire size is not in use on your

vehicle (for example, a mini-spare tire).

Using Active Park Assist - Parallel

Parking

Press the active park assist

button to search for a parallel

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parking space.

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Note: You can also activate the Active Park

Assist system after you have already driven

partially or completely past a parking space.

To do so, press the Active Park button and

the system will inform you if you have

Note: The system always offers the last

detected parking space (for example, if your

vehicle detects multiple spaces while you

are driving, it offers the last one).

Note: If driven above approximately 22 mph

(35 km/h), the system shows a message to

alert you to reduce your vehicle speed.

recently passed a suitable parking space.

When the system finds a suitable space,

it displays a message and a tone sounds.

Stop your vehicle and follow the

Automatic Steering into Parking Space

instructions on the screen. If your vehicle

is moving very slowly, you may need to pull

forward a short distance before the system

is ready to park.

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or the

maneuver is interrupted (driver input), the

system switches off and you need to take

full control of your vehicle.

When you shift the transmission into

reverse (R), with your hands off the wheel

(and nothing obstructing its movement),

your vehicle steers itself into the space.

The system displays instructions to move

your vehicle back and forth in the space.

Note: You must observe that the selected

space remains clear of obstructions at all

times during the maneuver.

Note: You should drive your vehicle within

5 ft (1.5 m) and as parallel as possible to

the other vehicles while passing a parking

space.

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Using Active Park Assist -

Perpendicular Parking

When you think your vehicle is properly

parked, or you hear a solid tone from the

parking aid (accompanied by a display

message and a chime), bring your vehicle

to a complete stop.

Press the active park assist

button twice to search for a

perpendicular parking space.

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When automatic steering is complete, the

system displays a message and a tone

sounds, indicating that the active park

assist process is finished. You are

The system displays a message and a

corresponding graphic to indicate it is

searching for a parking space. Use the

direction indicator to select searching

either to the left-hand side or right-hand

side of your vehicle.

responsible for checking the parking job

and making any necessary corrections

before leaving your vehicle.

Note: If you do not make a selection the

system will default to the passenger's side.

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Note: You must observe that the selected

space remains clear of obstructions at all

times during the maneuver.

Note: You should drive your vehicle within

5 ft (1.5 m) and as perpendicular as possible

to the other vehicles while passing a parking

space.

When the system finds a suitable space,

it displays a message and a tone sounds.

Stop your vehicle and follow the

instructions on the screen. If your vehicle

is moving very slowly, you may need to pull

forward a short distance before the system

is ready to park.

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Note: The system always offers the last

When you shift the transmission into

reverse (R), with your hands off the wheel

(and nothing obstructing its movement),

your vehicle steers itself into the space.

The system displays instructions to move

your vehicle back and forth in the space.

When you think your vehicle is properly

parked, or you hear a solid tone from the

parking aid (accompanied by a display

message and a chime), bring your vehicle

to a complete stop.

detected parking space (for example, if your

vehicle detects multiple spaces while you

are driving, it offers the last one).

Note: If driven above approximately 19 mph

(30 km/h), the system shows a message to

alert you to reduce your vehicle speed.

Note: Perpendicular parking is a multi-step

process and may require you to shift your

transmission multiple times. Follow the on

screen instructions until the parking process

is completed.

When automatic steering is complete, the

system displays a message and a tone

sounds, indicating that the active park

assist process is finished. You are

Automatic Steering into Parking Space

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph

(10 km/h) or the maneuver is interrupted

(driver input), the system switches off and

you need to take full control of your vehicle.

responsible for checking the parking job

and making any necessary corrections

before leaving your vehicle.

Using Active Park Assist - Parallel Park

Out Assist

While your vehicle is at rest in a

parallel parking space, press the

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active park assist button to use

parallel park out assist.

The system displays a message requesting

an indication of direction. Use the direction

indicator to select which side of your

vehicle you want to exit the parking space.

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The system determines the clearance to

Deactivating the Active Park

Assist Feature

Manually deactivate the system by:

the front and rear of your vehicle and

automatically steers your vehicle out of a

parallel parking space (hands-free) while

you control the accelerator, gearshift and

brakes. The system visually and audibly

guides you to enter traffic.

•

Pressing the active park assist button

during an active maneuver.

Grabbing the steering wheel during an

active maneuver.

Driving above approximately 22 mph

(35 km/h) for 30 seconds during an

active park search.

After the system has directed your vehicle

past the adjacent vehicle or object, it

guides you to take control of the steering

to complete the exit from the parking spot.

Note: If the clearance in front of your

vehicle allows easy departure, the Parallel

Park Out Assist feature might not be

available.

Note: You are responsible for controlling

your vehicle and making sure the path is

clear prior to pulling into traffic.

Note: This system is not intended to assist

in exiting perpendicular parking spaces,

damages to your vehicle may occur.

•

Driving above approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h) during automatic steering.

Switching off the traction control

system.

Certain vehicle conditions can also

deactivate the system, such as:

•

Traction control has activated.

There is an anti-lock brake system

activation or failure.

If a problem occurs with the system, a

warning message displays accompanied

by a tone. Occasional system messages

may occur in normal operation. For

recurring or frequent system faults, contact

an authorized dealer to have your vehicle

serviced.

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph

(10 km/h) or the maneuver is interrupted

(driver input), the system switches off and

you need to take full control of your vehicle.

Troubleshooting the System

The system does not look for a space

The traction control system may be off.

The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must be moving forward to be able to

detect a parking space.

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The system does not offer a particular space

The sensors may be covered (for example, snow, ice or dirt buildup). Covered sensors

can affect the system's functionality.

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 farther than 5 ft (1.5 m) or closer than 16 in (0.4 m) away.

Your vehicle is going faster than 22 mph (35 km/h) for parallel and 19 mph (30 km/h)

for perpendicular parking.

You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After a battery disconnect, the vehicle

must be driven on a straight road for a short period of time.

The system does not position the vehicle where I want in the space

Your vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the transmission (rolling forward with

reverse [R] selected).

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the system from aligning your vehicle

properly.

Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be positioned correctly.

Your vehicle was pulled too far past the parking space.

The tires may not be installed or maintained correctly (not inflated correctly, improper

size, or of different sizes).

A repair or alteration has changed detection capabilities.

A parked vehicle has a high attachment (salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed).

The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed.

The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly (driving from a heated garage

into the cold, or after leaving a car wash).

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REAR VIEW CAMERA(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

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.

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.

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Reverse your vehicle as slow as

possible, higher speeds may limit

your reaction time to stop your

vehicle.

The camera is on the liftgate.

Using the Rear View Camera

System

Use caution when the liftgate is ajar.

If the liftgate is ajar, the camera will

be out of position and the video

image may be incorrect. All guidelines

disappear when the liftgate is ajar. Some

vehicles may not come equipped with

guidelines.

The rear view camera system displays

what is behind your vehicle when you place

the transmission in reverse (R).

The system uses three types of guides to

help you see what is behind your vehicle:

•

Active guidelines: Show the intended

path of your vehicle when reversing.

Use caution when turning camera

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.

features on or off when the

transmission is not in park (P). Make

sure your vehicle is not moving.

The rear view camera system provides a

video image of the area behind your

vehicle.

During operation, lines appear in the

display which represent your vehicle’s path

and proximity to objects behind your

vehicle.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of

your vehicle with an object (for

example, a trailer).

Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)

and the luggage compartment is ajar, no

rear view camera features are displayed.

Note: If the image comes on while the

transmission is not in reverse (R), have the

system checked as soon as possible.

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Note: When towing, the camera only sees

what is being towed behind your vehicle.

This might not provide adequate coverage

as it usually provides in normal operation

and some objects might not be seen. In

some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear

once the trailer tow connector is engaged.

A

B

C

D

E

Note: The camera may not operate

correctly under the following conditions:

•

Nighttime or dark areas if one or both

reverse lamps are not operating.

The camera's view is obstructed by

mud, water or debris. Clean the lens

with a soft, lint-free cloth and

non-abrasive cleaner.

•

The rear of your vehicle is hit or

damaged, causing the camera to

become misaligned.

Access the rear view camera system

settings through the information display.

See General Information (page 91).

After changing a system setting, the

display screen shows a preview of the

selected features.

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B

C

D

E

F

Active guidelines

Centerline

Fixed guideline: Green zone

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

Fixed guideline: Red zone

Rear bumper

Camera Guidelines

Note: Dynamic guidelines are only available

when the transmission is in reverse (R).

Active guidelines are only shown with fixed

guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn

the steering wheel to point the guidelines

toward an intended path. If the steering

wheel position is changed while reversing,

your vehicle might deviate from the original

intended path.

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The fixed and active guidelines fade in and

•

Your vehicle speed sufficiently

out depending on the steering wheel

position. The active guidelines are not

shown when the steering wheel position

is straight.

increases.

You shift your vehicle into park (P).

Selectable settings for this feature are ON

and OFF. The default setting for the rear

camera delay is OFF.

Always use caution while reversing.

Objects in the red zone are closest to your

vehicle and objects in the green zone are

farther away. Objects are getting closer to

your vehicle as they move from the green

zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the

exterior mirrors and rear view mirror to get

better coverage on both sides and rear of

your vehicle.

Enhanced Park Aids

Note: The reverse sensing system is not

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

and may not detect certain angular or

moving objects.

When the sensing system detects an

object, it displays red, yellow and green

highlights at the top of the image. The alert

highlights all objects detected.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

Selectable settings for this feature are ON

When manual zoom is on, the full

and OFF.

area behind your vehicle may not

show. Be aware of your surroundings

when using the manual zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when

the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only

the centerline is shown.

This allows you to get a closer view of an

object behind your vehicle. The zoomed

image keeps the bumper in the image to

provide a reference. The zoom is only

active while the transmission is in reverse

(R). When the transmission is shifted out

of reverse (R), the feature automatically

turns off and must be reset when it is used

again.

Selectable settings for this feature are +

and -. The default setting for the manual

zoom is OFF.

Rear Camera Delay (If Equipped)

When you shift the transmission out of

reverse (R) and into any gear while the rear

camera delay is active, the camera image

displays until:

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