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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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