WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Rear Park Assist System. Always check care-
fully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind
spots before backing up. You are responsible for the safety
of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention
while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is strongly
recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly
be disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not
used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or
damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will
be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when
the warning display turns the red LEDs on. Also, the
sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem-
bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false
indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
²To avoid vehicle damage the Rear Park Assist
System should only be used as a parking aid and
is unable to recognize every obstacle, including
small objects. Parking curbs might be temporarily
detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located
above or below the sensors will not be detected
when they are in close proximity to the rear of the
vehicle.
²To avoid vehicle damage the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using the Rear Park Assist
System to be able to stop in time when an obstacle
is detected. It is recommended that the driver look
over his/her shoulder when using the Rear Park
Assist System.
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