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Blind spot monitor
BSM switches on automatically at vehicle speeds of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) while in a forward gear. It
monitors an area that extends approximately 20 ft (6 m)
behind the rear wheels and 8.2 ft (2.5 m) to the sides.
1. Each mirror displays amber icons to warn of overtaking vehicles in adjacent lanes.
2. The amber dot remains illuminated until the vehicle’s speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Parking aids See page 2, item 21
When transmission R is selected, Parking aids sensors at
the rear and front of the vehicle activate. When a forward
gear is selected and the front Parking aids are required,
press the Parking aids switch to the left of the Touch
screen. Forward speed must be kept below 10 mph (16
km/h).
1. When a Rear camera is not fitted, the Touch screen displays a vehicle graphic and indicates the approximate distance to any object detected.
Note: Sensors may activate when water, snow, or ice are
detected on their surfaces. Make sure that the sensors
are cleaned regularly.
An audible alert increases in frequency as the object is
approached.
The audible alert volume can be adjusted via the Touch
screen. Select the Home menu, then Setup followed by
System. Now select Volume presets. Use the + or - soft
keys, alongside Parking aid, to adjust the volume. Rear camera
The Rear camera activates when transmission R is
selected and has priority over the Parking aid view. The
Touch screen displays guidance lines to aid reversing.
To display the Parking aid vehicle graphic instead, move
the transmission to a forward gear, then back to R. 1. Broken line - full width of the vehicle.
2. Solid line - projected reversing path based on the current steer
ing wheel position.
3. Parking sensor activation - shaded area indicates which rear sensors are activ e.
4. Access guide line - do not reverse beyond this point if trunk access is required.
Valet mode
The glovebox, trunk, and the Touch screen can be
security locked to deny access to a parking attendant.
Selecting Valet mode
1. From the Touch screen, select the Home menu.
2. Now select Valet.
3. Enter a 4 digit PIN (personally chosen) and touch OK. You will be requested to confirm the PIN number.
4. Valet mode activated is displayed. Deselecting Valet mode
1. Select Valet on the Touch screen.
2. Enter your 4 digit PIN and touch OK.
3. Valet mode deactivated is displayed, the glovebox, trunk and Touch screen are unlocked.
2. Rain/ice/snow mode: Use in slippery road
conditions. Moderates engine response and modifies the gear change strategy, to achieve the maximum possible traction.
NOTE: This mode remains in use until switched off.
Dynamic launch
Enhances vehicle acceleration and automatic gear
changes during a launch from standstill.
1. With Dynamic mode selected, press and hold the brake pedal with the left foot.
2. Select transmission D or S and lightly press the accelerator until the Message center displays DYNAMIC LAUNCH READY.
3. Release the brake pedal and then fully press the accelerator pedal. DYNAMIC LAUNCH ACTIVE is displayed in the Message center and rapid acceleration commences.
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