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steering, acceleration or braking which
could result in an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or
personal injury. Use all available road
surface to return the vehicle to a safe
direction of travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
• If the vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e., from concrete to
gravel) the way the vehicle responds to
a maneuver changes (steering,
acceleration or braking). Again, avoid
these abrupt inputs.
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to
a lower gear and drive steadily through the
terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid excessive wheel slip.
Do not drive your vehicle in deep sand for an
extended period of time. This could cause
the AWD system to overheat and default to
front-wheel drive. If this occurs AWD Off
displays in the Information Display. To
resume normal AWD function as soon as
possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes.
After the engine restarts and the AWD
system has adequately cooled, the AWD Off
message turns off and normal AWD function
returns. In the event you do not stop the
engine, the AWD Off message turns off when
the system cools and normal AWD function
returns.
When driving at slow speeds in deep sand
under high outside temperatures, use a low
gear when possible. Low gear operation
maximizes the engine and transmission
cooling capability. Under severe operating
conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to
protect overheating of the engine.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and cause
the vehicle to become stuck to the point that
assistance may be required from another
vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back
out the way you came if you proceed with
caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may be
limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of
the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and
proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets
wet, the vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying improves
when you move your vehicle slowly while
applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
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3. When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal, your vehicle remains on the
slope without rolling away for about two
to three seconds. This hold time
automatically extends if you are in the
process of driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The system releases the brakes
automatically.
Note: When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal and press the pedal again when
the system is active, you will experience
significantly reduced brake pedal travel. This
is normal.
Switching the System On and Off
When you switch the ignition on, the system
automatically turns on. You can switch the
system on or off in the information display.
See General Information (page 88). The
system remains off until you switch the
ignition off.
Note: For vehicles with a manual
transmission, the system can be switched on
or off.
Note: For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the system cannot be switched
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
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with MyKey®,
it is possible to prevent turning the traction
control system off. See MyKey ™ (page 50).
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. Depending on
the type of system you have on your vehicle,
you can either turn the system off using the
information display or by pressing the button. Switching the System Off Using the
Information Display Controls
(If
Equipped)
Your vehicle comes with this feature already
enabled. If required, you can switch this
feature off using the information display
controls. See Principle of Operation (page
150
).
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch
(If Equipped)
The button is located in the instrument panel.
Press the button. You will see a message in
conjunction with an illuminated icon in the
display. Press the button again to return the
system to normal mode.
When you switch the traction control system
off, stability control remains fully active. 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. 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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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 on a
flat surface at parking speeds. Certain objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves,
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. To help avoid personal injury, always
use caution when in reverse (R) 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. WARNINGS
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 50).
The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of the
bumper area. The system turns on
automatically whenever you switch the
ignition on. When receiving a detection warning, the radio
volume reduces to a predetermined level.
After the warning goes away, the radio
volume returns to the previous level.
You can switch the system off through the
information display menu or from the pop-up
message that appears once you shift the
transmission into reverse (R). If your vehicle
is equipped with a front sensing system, you
can switch the system off using the parking
aid switch. See General Information (page
88
).
If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information display
and you cannot switch the system on through
the pop-up message or parking aid switch.
See
Information Messages (page 94).
Rear Sensing System
The rear sensors are only active when the
transmission is in reverse (R). As the 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 a stationary or receding object farther
than
12 in (30 cm) from the side of the
vehicle, the tone sounds for only three
seconds. Once the system detects an object
approaching, the warning sounds again.
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Coverage area of up to 6 feet (1.8
meters) from the rear bumper.
There is decreased coverage area
at the outer corners of the bumper.
A The system detects certain objects while the
transmission is in reverse (R):
•
Moving toward a stationary object at a
speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.
• Not moving, but a moving object is
approaching the rear of the vehicle at a
speed of
3 mph (5 km/h) or less.
• Moving at a speed of less than
3 mph
(5 km/h) and a moving object is
approaching the rear of the vehicle at a
speed of less than
3 mph (5 km/h).
The system provides audio warnings only
when your vehicle is moving or when your
vehicle is stationary and the detected
obstacle is less than
11.81 in (30 cm) away
from the bumper.
The system provides obstacle distance
indication through the center stack display
(if equipped). The distance indication is
present when the transmission is in reverse
(R).
• As the distance to the obstacle decreases
(obstacle becomes closer), the indicator
blocks will illuminate and move towards
the vehicle icon.
• If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks show greyed
out. Front Sensing System
The front sensors are active when the
transmission is in any position other than park
(P).
Coverage area of up to 27 inches
(70 centimeters) from the front of
the vehicle and about 6–
14 inches
(15– 35 centimeters) to the side of
the front end of the vehicle. Refer
to the reverse sensing section for
details on coverage area.
A
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If the transmission is in reverse (R), the front
sensing system provides audio warnings
when the vehicle is moving and the detected
obstacle is moving towards the vehicle. Once
the vehicle reaches a standstill condition, the
audio warning stops after 2 seconds.
Additionally, the system provides obstacle
distance indication through the center stack
display (if equipped). The distance indication
is present when the transmission is in reverse
(R).
•
As the distance to the obstacle decreases
(obstacle becomes closer), the indicator
blocks illuminate and move towards the
vehicle icon.
• If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks show greyed
out.
For automatic transmissions, if the gearshift
is in neutral (N), the system provides obstacle
distance indication through the center stack
display (if equipped). The front sensing
system provides visual warnings when the
vehicle is moving at a speed below 5 mph
(8 km/h) and an obstacle is located inside
the front or rear sensing detection areas.
Once the vehicle reaches a standstill
condition, the visual warnings stop after 4
seconds. If the gearshift is in drive (D) or any other
forward gear (for example, low (L), sport (S),
manual transmissions), the front sensing
system provides audio warnings when the
vehicle is moving and the system detects an
obstacle inside the front sensing detection
area. Once the vehicle reaches a standstill
condition, the audio warning stops after 2
seconds.
Additionally, the system provides distance
indication through the center stack display
(if equipped). The distance indication is
present if the vehicle is moving and an
obstacle is located inside the front sensing
detection area. Once the vehicle reaches a
standstill condition, the visual warnings stop
after 4 seconds, unless the detected obstacle
is less than
12 in (30 cm) away from the
bumper.
For specific information on the reverse
sensing portion of the system, refer to that
section. ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
(If Equipped) WARNING
Designed to be a supplementary park
aid, this system may not work in all
conditions. This system cannot replace
the driver ’s attention and judgment. The
driver is responsible for avoiding hazards and
maintaining a safe distance and speed, even
when the system is in use. Note:
The driver is always responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising the system
and intervening if required.
Note: The sensors may not detect objects in
heavy rain or other conditions that cause
disruptive reflections.
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.
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The system may not function correctly if
something passes between the front bumper
and the parking space (a pedestrian or
cyclist) or if the edge of the neighboring
parked vehicle is high off the ground (for
example, a bus, tow truck or flatbed truck).
Do not use the system if:
•
You have attached a foreign object (bike
rack or trailer) to the front or rear of your
vehicle or attached close to the sensors.
• You have attached an overhanging object
(surfboard) to the roof. •
The front bumper or side sensors are
damaged or obstructed by a foreign
object (front bumper cover).
• A mini-spare tire is in use.
Using Active Park Assist Press the button located on the
right side of the center stack.
The touchscreen displays a message and a
corresponding graphic to indicate it is
searching for a parking space. Use the
direction indicator to indicate which side of
your vehicle you want the system to search.
Note:
If the direction indicator is not on, the
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When the system finds a suitable space, the
touchscreen displays a message and a chime
sounds. Slow down, continue moving forward
and stop when another chime sounds and a
message displays on the touchscreen (at
approximately position A), then follow the
instructions on the touchscreen.
Note:
You must observe that the selected
space remains clear of obstructions at all
times in the maneuver.
Note: Active park assist may not detect
vehicles with overhanging loads (a bus or a
truck), street furniture and other items. You
must make sure the selected space is suitable
for parking. Note:
You should drive your vehicle as parallel
to the other vehicles as possible while passing
a parking space.
Note: The system always offers the last
detected parking space (for example, 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 your 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 your vehicle.
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. Indicated
by tones, instructions to move your vehicle
back and forth in the space, display on the
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