Cause Action
Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with the radar signalsDo not use ACC in these condition
because it may not detect, warn,
or respond to potential collisions.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on
the surface of the road may
interfere with the radar signalsDo not use ACC in these condition
because it may not detect, warn,
or respond to potential collisions.
Desert / remote area with no other
vehicles and no roadside objectsWait a short time or switch to
normal cruise control.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage
warning and not be blocked. This can happen, for example, when driving
in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition will
either self clear or clear after a key cycle.
Switching to Normal Cruise Control
WARNING:Normal cruise control will not brake due to slower
vehicles. Always be aware of which mode is selected and apply
the brakes when necessary.
You can manually change from adaptive cruise control to normal cruise
control through the information display.
The cruise control indicator light will replace the adaptive
cruise control indicator light if normal cruise control is selected.
The gap setting will not be displayed, the system will not
automatically respond to lead vehicles and automatic braking will not be
activated. The system will default to adaptive cruise control when the
engine is started.
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Power Windows ........................... 95
Privacy information .......... 391, 440
Push button start system ......... 177
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 398
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 513
R
Radio .......................... 130, 134, 136
AM/FM ..................................... 450
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Radio reception ......................... 128
Radio voice commands ............. 456
Rear heated seats ..................... 166
Rear view camera
display ................................ 216, 493
Rear window
defroster ............ 142, 144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message ............................. 401, 478
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 25
Relays ................................ 271–272
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 72
locking/unlocking doors ........... 69
opening the trunk ..................... 70
replacing the batteries ............. 57
Reverse sensing system ........... 211
Roadside assistance .................. 257
Route preferences .................... 509S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 41
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 35, 38
Safety defects, reporting .......... 270
Safety information ............ 390, 438
Safety restraints .............. 35–36, 38
Belt-Minder............................. 38
extension assembly .................. 37
for adults ............................. 35–36
for children ......................... 20, 25
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 46
safety belt maintenance ........... 41
seat belt maintenance .............. 41
warning light and chime .......... 38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Safety seats for children ...... 20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 361
Satellite Radio ................... 130, 458
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 375
SD card ...................... 139, 465, 504
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 35
Seats
child safety seats ................ 20, 25
climate control ........................ 164
easy access/easyout
feature ..................................... 162
front seats ............... 157–158, 163
heated .............................. 162, 166
memory seat ..................... 58, 161
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Towing ....................... 248, 250–251
recreational towing ................. 251
trailer towing .......................... 248
wrecker .................................... 250
Traction control ........................ 206
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................ 413
Traffic preferences ................... 509
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 356
lubricant specifications .......... 356
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 195
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ............................. 292
Trunk ..................................... 75–76
remote release .......................... 70
Turn signal .................................. 93
U
USB port .................... 138–139, 467
Using privacy mode .................. 398
V
Vehicle health report ........ 411, 490Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 360
Vehicle loading .......................... 240
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 180
Voice commands in media
mode .......................................... 417
Voice commands in phone
mode .......................................... 395
Voice recognition ...................... 442
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 103
Washer fluid .............................. 297
Water, Driving through ............. 254
Wi-Fi .......................................... 497
Windows
power ......................................... 95
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 87
checking and adding fluid ..... 297
replacing wiper blades ........... 300
Wrecker towing ......................... 250
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