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Applying the electric parking
brake when the vehicle is
moving
WARNINGS
Applying the electric parking
brake while moving will result in
use of the anti-lock braking system.
Do not use the electric parking brake
system when the vehicle is moving
unless the normal brake system is
unable to stop the vehicle.
With the exception of emergency
conditions (for example, the
brake pedal does not work or is
blocked), do not apply the electric
parking brake while the vehicle is
moving. On bends, or poor road
surfaces or weather conditions,
emergency braking can cause the
vehicle to skid out of control or off the
road.
If you apply the electric parking brake
when your vehicle is moving, the brake
system warning lamp will illuminate
and a warning chime will sound. See
Information Displays (page 101).
If your vehicle speed is above 4 mph
(6 km/h), the braking force is applied
as long as the switch is applied.
Release or press the switch or press
the accelerator pedal to stop the
braking force.
Releasing the electric parking
brake
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You can release the electric parking
brake either manually by pressing the
bottom of the switch or automatically.
Manual release
WARNING
If the brake system warning light
remains illuminated or flashes
after you have released the parking
brake, there could be a problem with
you braking system. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
You can manually release the electric
parking brake by turning the ignition
on, pressing the brake pedal and then
pressing the electric parking brake
switch down.
When the electric parking brake is
released, the brake system warning
lamp will turn off.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps
avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the
system applies the brakes to
individual wheels and, when needed,
reduces engine power at the same
time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose
surfaces, the system reduces engine
power in order to increase traction.
USING TRACTION
CONTROL
In certain situations (for example,
stuck in snow or mud), turning the
traction control off may be beneficial
as this allows the wheels to spin with
full engine power. Turn off the traction
control system through the
information display. See General
Information (page 101).
System Indicator Lights and
Messages
WARNING
If a failure has been detected
within the AdvanceTrac system,
the stability control light will
illuminate steadily. Verify that the
AdvanceTrac system was not
manually disabled through the
information display. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily,
have the system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
Operating your vehicle with
AdvanceTrac disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
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The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system.
The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on
when you turn the traction control
system off.
When you turn the traction control
system off or on, a message appears
in the information display showing
system status.
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Traction Control

PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED)
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 in reverse on a
flat surface at parking speeds. Traffic
control systems, 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.
To help avoid personal injury,
always use caution when in R
(Reverse) and when using the sensing
system.
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
the vehicle. The system may not
detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground.
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.
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.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
MyKey®, it is possible to prevent
turning the sensing system off. See
MyKey™ (page 57).
The sensing system warns the driver
of obstacles within a certain range of
the bumper area. The system turns on
automatically whenever the ignition
is switched on.
When receiving a detection warning,
the radio volume is reduced to a
predetermined level. After the warning
goes away, the radio volume returns
to the previous level.
The system can be switched off
through the information display menu
or from the pop-up message that
appears once the transmission is
shifted into R. See General
Information (page 101).
If a fault is present in the system, a
warning message appears in the
information display and does not
allow the driver to switch the faulted
system on. See Information
Messages (page 106).
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Parking Aids

Note:The sensors may not detect
objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves.
The system detects an available
parallel parking space and
automatically steers the vehicle into
the space (hands-free) while you
control the accelerator, gearshift and
brakes. The system visually and
audibly instructs you to park the
vehicle.
The system may not function correctly
if something passes between the front
bumper and the parking space (i.e. a
pedestrian or cyclist) or if the edge of
the neighboring parked vehicle is high
from the ground (i.e. a bus, tow truck
or flatbed truck).
The system should not be used if:
• a foreign object (i.e. bike rack or trailer) is attached to the front or
rear of the vehicle or at another
location close to the sensors.
• an overhanging object (i.e. surfboard) is attached to the roof. • the front bumper or side sensors
are damaged (i.e. in a collision) or
obstructed by a foreign object (i.e.
front bumper cover).
• a mini-spare tire is in use.
Using Active Park Assist
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Press the button located on
the right side of the center
stack.
The touch screen displays a message
and a corresponding graphic to
indicate it's searching for a parking
space. Use the turn signal to indicate
which side of the vehicle you want the
system to search on.
Note: If the turn signal is not on, the
system automatically searches on the
vehicle's passenger side.
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When a suitable space is found, the
touch screen displays a message and
a chime sounds. Slow down and stop
when the touch screen displays a
message and a chime sounds (at
approximately position A), then follow
the instructions on the touch screen.
Note:You must observe that the
selected space remains clear of
obstructions at all times in the
maneuver.
Note: Vehicles with overhanging loads
(e.g. a bus or a truck), street furniture
and other items may not be detected
by active park assist. You must make
sure the selected space is suitable for
parking.
Note: The vehicle should be driven as
parallel to other vehicles as possible
while passing a parking space. Note:
The system always offers the
last detected parking space (i.e. if the
vehicle detects multiple spaces while
you are driving, it offers the last one).
Note: If driven above approximately
20 mph (35 km/h), the touch screen
shows a message to alert you to reduce
vehicle speed.
Automatic Steering into
Parking Space
Note: If vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph
(10 km/h), the system switches off and
you need to take full control of the
vehicle.
When you shift the transmission into
R (Reverse), with your hands off the
wheel (and nothing obstructing its
movement), the vehicle steers itself
into the space. Instructions to safely
move the vehicle back and forward in
the space are displayed in the touch
screen and indicated by chimes.
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When you think the vehicle has
enough space in front and behind it,
or you hear a solid tone from the
parking aid (accompanied by a touch
screen display message and a chime),
bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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When automatic steering is finished,
the touch screen displays a message
and a chime sounds, indicating that
the active park assist process is done.
The driver is responsible for checking
the parking job and making any
necessary corrections before putting
the transmission in P (Park).
Deactivating the Park Assist
Feature
The system can be deactivated
manually by:
• pressing the active park assistbutton
• grabbing the steering wheel
• driving above approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) for 30 seconds
during an active park search • driving above 6 mph (10 km/h)
during automatic steering
• turning off the traction control system.
Certain vehicle conditions can also
deactivate the system, such as:
• Traction control has activated on a slippery or loose surface.
• There is an anti-lock brake system activation or failure.
• Something touches the steering wheel.
If a problem occurs with the system,
a warning message is displayed,
followed by a chime. Occasional
system messages may occur in
normal operation. For recurring or
frequent system faults, contact an
authorized dealer to have your vehicle
serviced.
Troubleshooting the System
The system does not look for a space
The traction control system may be off
The transmission is in R (Reverse); the vehicle must be moving forward to
detect a parking space
The system does not offer a particular space
Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors
There is not enough room on both sides of the vehicle in order to park
There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of
the parking space
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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.
Back up as slow as possible
since higher speeds might limit
your reaction time to stop the vehicle.
Use caution when using the rear
video camera and the trunk is
ajar. If the trunk is ajar, the camera will
be out of position and the video image
may be incorrect. All guidelines (if
enabled) have been removed when
the trunk is ajar.
Use caution when turning
camera features on or off while
in R (Reverse). Make sure the vehicle
is not moving.
The rear view camera system provides
a video image of the area behind the
vehicle. The image will be displayed
in either in the rear view mirror or the
display in the center of the instrument
panel. During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle’s
path and proximity to objects behind
the vehicle.
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The camera is located on the trunk
near the high-mount brake lamp.
Using the Rear View Camera
System
The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you
place the transmission in R (Reverse).
The system uses three types of guides
to help you see what is behind your
vehicle:
• 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.
• Centerline (If applicable): Helps align the center of your vehicle
with an object (i.e. a trailer).
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Note:If the transmission is in R
(Reverse) 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 R (Reverse), have
the system inspected by your
authorized dealer.
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.
Note: The camera may not operate
correctly under the following
conditions:
• 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.
• The rear of the vehicle is hit or damaged, causing the camera to
become misaligned.
To access any of the rear view camera
system settings, make the following
selections in the touch screen when
the transmission is not in R (Reverse):
• Menu > Vehicle > Rear View Camera
After changing a system setting, the
touch screen shows a preview of the
selected features. Guidelines and the Centerline
Note:
Active guidelines and fixed
guidelines are only available when the
transmission is in R (Reverse).
Note: The centerline is only available
if Active or Fixed guidelines are on.
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Active guidelines
A
Centerline
B
Fixed guideline: Green zone
C
Fixed guideline: Yellow zone
D
Fixed guideline: Red zone
E
Rear bumper
F
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