Cross Traffic Braking
WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
BRAKING
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
The system is designed to reduce impact
system.
damage or assist in avoiding a collision by
using the sensors on the rear of your
WARNING: The system may not
vehicle to detect a possible collision and
operate properly during severe weather
applying the brakes.
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
care and attention. Failure to take care
BRAKING WORK
may result in a crash.
WARNING: Traffic control systems,
The system only reacts for vehicles
fluorescent lamps, inclement weather,
approaching from the sides when you shift
air brakes, external motors and fans may
into reverse (R).
affect the correct operation of the
If the system detects a vehicle approaching
sensing system. This may cause reduced
your vehicle, it provides a warning through
performance or false alerts.
the cross traffic alert system. See What Is
Cross Traffic Alert (page 299).
WARNING: Some situations and
objects prevent hazard detection, for
The system only applies the brakes for a
example, inclement weather,
short period of time when an event occurs.
unconventional vehicle types and
Take action as soon as you notice the
pedestrians. Apply the brakes when
system applying the brakes in order to
necessary. Failure to follow this
remain in control of your vehicle, the
instruction could result in the loss of
system does not do this for you.
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
Note: You need to enable cross traffic alert
death.
for the system to function.
WARNING: Do not use the system
with accessories that extend beyond the
CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING
front or rear of your vehicle, for example
PRECAUTIONS
a trailer hitch or bike rack. The system is
not able to make corrections for the
additional length of the accessories.
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
Note: Certain add-on devices around the
system is designed to be an aid and does
bumper or fascia may create false alerts.
not relieve you of your responsibility to
For example, large trailer hitches, bicycle or
drive with due care and attention. Failure
surfboard racks, license plate brackets,
to follow this instruction could result in
bumper covers or any other device that may
the loss of control of your vehicle,
block the normal detection zone of the
personal injury or death.
system. Remove the add-on device to
prevent false alerts.
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Puma (CF7) Vehicles Built From: 27-03-2023, CG3833en enGBR, Edition date: 202301, First-Printing
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