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Note: The sensing system cannot be turned

off when a MyKey is present. See Principle

of Operation (page 55).

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

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.

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.

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 turn the system on or

off by pressing the parking aid

button. If your vehicle does not

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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

transmission into reverse (R). SeeGeneral

Information (page 92).

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.

If a fault is present in the system, a warning

message appears in the information

display. See Information Messages

(page 96).

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:

•

Objects detected by the front sensors

are indicated by a high-pitched tone

from the front of the vehicle.

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.

Objects detected by the rear sensors

are indicated by a lower pitched tone

from the rear of the vehicle.

•

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.

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.

•

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 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.

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).

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If you are uncomfortable with the proximity

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST

to any vehicle or object, you may choose

to override the system by grabbing the

steering wheel or by pressing the Active

Park Assist button.

Parallel Parking, Perpendicular

Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist

WARNINGS

Parallel Park Out Assist 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.

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.

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.

The sensors may not detect objects

in heavy rain or other conditions that

cause interference.

•

One or more tires are improperly

inflated.

Active park assist does not apply the

brakes under any circumstances.

•

You try to park on a tight curve.

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.

Something passes between the front

bumper and the parking space. For

example, a pedestrian or cyclist.

•

The edge of the neighboring parked

vehicle is high off the ground. For

example, a bus, tow truck or flatbed

truck.

Note: Active Park Assist is a multi-step

process and may require you to shift your

transmission multiple times. Follow the

on-screen instructions until you complete

the parking process.

The weather conditions are poor. For

example, during heavy rain, snow or

fog.

Note: Keep the sensors 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 Blind Spot Information System

does not detect traffic alongside or behind

your vehicle during an Active Park Assist

maneuver.

Active Park Assist 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.

Note: The sensors may not detect objects

with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves

or cause ultrasonic interference. For

example, motorcycle exhaust, truck air

brakes or horns.

Note: Following a change in tire size, the

system must recalibrate and operation may

be impaired for a short time.

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Do not use the system if:

Using Active Park Assist - Parallel

Parking

•

You have attached a foreign object

close to the sensors on the front or rear

of your vehicle. For example, a bike rack

or trailer.

Press the Active Park Assist

button once to search for a

parallel parking space.

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•

You attach an overhanging object to

the roof. For example, a surfboard.

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.

A foreign object damages or obstructs

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.

Note: If the direction indicators are not

used, the system defaults to the passenger

side of your vehicle.

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Note: You can also switch the system on

after you have already driven partially or

completely past a parking space. Press the

Active Park Assist button and the system

informs you if you have recently passed a

suitable parking space.

Note: You must observe that the space the

system selects remains clear of obstructions

at all times during the maneuver.

Note: Drive your vehicle within 5 ft (1.5 m)

and as parallel 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.

Note: The system always offers the last

parking space it detects. 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.

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Automatically Steering into a Parking

Space

When you shift the transmission into

reverse (R), with your hands off the

steering wheel and nothing obstructing its

movement, your vehicle steers itself into

the space (hands-free). The system

displays instructions to move your vehicle

backward and forward in the space.

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or you

interrupt the maneuver, the system switches

off and you need to take full control of your

vehicle.

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Using Active Park Assist -

Perpendicular Parking

When you believe your vehicle is properly

parked, or you hear a solid tone

accompanied by a display message, 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 the Active Park Assist maneuver is

complete, the system displays a message

and a tone sounds.

When driving at a speed less than 19 mph

(30 km/h), 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.

Note: You are responsible for checking your

parked vehicle and making any necessary

corrections before leaving your vehicle.

Note: If you do not make a selection, the

system defaults to the passenger side.

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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.

Note: You must observe that the space the

system selects 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.

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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 backward and forward in the

space.

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 19 mph

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

alert you to reduce your vehicle speed.

When you believe your vehicle is properly

parked, or you hear a solid tone

accompanied by a display message, bring

your vehicle to a complete stop.

Automatically Steering into a Parking

Space

When the Active Park Assist maneuver is

complete, the system displays a message

and a tone sounds.

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or you

interrupt the maneuver, the system switches

off and you need to take full control of your

vehicle.

Note: You are responsible for checking your

parked vehicle and making any necessary

corrections before leaving your vehicle.

Using Active Park Assist - Parallel Park

Out Assist

Press the Active Park Assist

button once while your vehicle

is at rest in a parallel parking

space to use Parallel Park Out Assist.

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The system displays a message instructing

you to select a side. Use the direction

indicator to select which side of your

vehicle you want to exit the parking space.

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Deactivating the Active Park

Assist Feature

The system determines the clearance to

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.

You can manually deactivate the system

by:

•

Pressing the Active Park Assist button

during an active maneuver.

Grabbing the steering wheel during an

active maneuver.

After the system directs your vehicle past

the adjacent vehicle or object, it guides you

to take control of the steering to complete

the exit out of the parking space.

Driving above approximately 22 mph

(35 km/h) for 30 seconds while

searching for a parking space.

Note: If the clearance in front of your

vehicle allows easy departure, the Parallel

Park Out Assist feature may not be

available.

•

Driving above approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h) during an active maneuver.

Switching the traction control system

off.

Note: You are responsible for controlling

your vehicle and making sure the path is

clear prior to pulling into traffic.

Certain vehicle conditions may also

deactivate the system, for example:

Note: Do not use this system to assist in

exiting perpendicular parking spaces.

Damages to your vehicle may occur.

•

The traction control system activates.

There is an anti-lock brake system

activation or failure.

Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or you

interrupt the maneuver, the system switches

off and you need to take full control of your

vehicle.

If a problem occurs with the system, a

warning message displays accompanied

by a tone. Have your vehicle checked as

soon as possible.

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Troubleshooting the System

Symptom

Possible Cause

You may have the traction control system switched off.

The system does not look for a

space.

The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must

be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space.

The sensors may be covered. For example, snow, ice

or dirt buildup. Covered sensors can affect how the

system functions.

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 system does not offer a

parking space.

The parking space is more than 5 ft (1.5 m) or less than

16 in (0.4 m) away.

Your 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

a battery disconnect, you must drive your vehicle on a

straight road for a short period of time.

Your vehicle is rolling in the opposite direction of the

current transmission position. For example, rolling

forward when in reverse (R).

An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the

system from aligning your vehicle properly.

Improperly parked vehicles or objects are boarding the

space.

The system does not position

the vehicle correctly.

Your vehicle is too far past the parking space. The

system performs best when you drive the same

distance past the parking space.

You have incorrectly installed or maintained the tires.

For example, not inflated correctly, improper size, or of

different sizes.

A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.

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Symptom

Possible Cause

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.

The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.

For example, driving from a heated garage into the cold,

or after leaving a car wash.

During operation, lines appear in the

display which represent your vehicle’s path

and proximity to objects behind your

vehicle.

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.

Reverse your vehicle as slow as

possible, higher speeds may limit

your reaction time to stop your

vehicle.

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The camera is on the liftgate.

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.

Using the Rear View Camera

System

The rear view camera system displays

what is behind your vehicle when you place

the transmission in reverse (R).

Use caution when turning camera

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.

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The system uses three types of guides to

help you see what is behind your vehicle:

Camera Guidelines

Note: Dynamic guidelines are only available

when the transmission is in reverse (R).

•

Active guidelines: 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.

A

B

C

D

E

•

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.

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.

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Note: The camera may not operate

correctly under the following conditions:

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A

B

C

D

E

F

Active guidelines

Centerline

•

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.

Fixed guideline: Green zone

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

Fixed guideline: Red zone

Rear bumper

•

The rear of your vehicle is hit or

damaged, causing the camera to

become misaligned.

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.

Access the rear view camera system

settings through the information display.

See General Information (page 92).

After changing a system setting, the

display screen shows a preview of the

selected features.

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The fixed and active guidelines fade in and

•

Your vehicle speed sufficiently

increases.

out depending on the steering wheel

position. The active guidelines are not

shown when the steering wheel position

is straight.

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

and OFF.

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.

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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