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Press the top of the button at the end of the
lever to switch on the intermittent wiper.
Press the button again to switch on
low-speed wipe. Press the bottom of the
button to switch the wiper off, or to change
the wiper speed from low-speed to
intermittent.
When you shift into R (Reverse), the rear
wiper will turn on to intermittent if the front
wiper sensor activates the front wipers.
Rear Window Washer To operate the rear washer and spray the
rear window, push the lever away from you.
When you release the lever, the wiper will
operate for a short time.
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When switched off in the information display,
the daytime running lamps are off in all
lighting control switch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (If Equipped)
The system automatically turns on the high
beams if it is dark enough and no other traffic
is present. When it detects the headlights of
an approaching vehicle, the rear lamps of
the preceding vehicle or street lighting, the
system turns off the high beams before they
distract other drivers. The low beams remain
on.
Note: If it appears that automatic high beam
is not functioning properly, check the
windshield in front of the camera for a
blockage. A clear view of the road is
required for proper system operation. Make
sure that authorized personnel repair any
windshield damage in the area of the
camera's field of view. Note:
If the system detects a blockage such
as bird droppings, bug splatter, snow or ice,
and you do not observe changes, the system
may go into low beam mode until you clear
the blockage. A message may also appear
in the information display noting the front
camera is blocked.
Note: Typical road dust, dirt and water spots
do not affect the performance of the
automatic high beam control. However, in
cold or inclement weather conditions, you
may notice a decrease in the availability of
the automatic high beam control, especially
at start up. If you want to change the beam
state independently of the system, you may
switch the high beams on or off using the
lighting control switch. Automatic high beam
control resumes when conditions are correct.
Note: Modification of your vehicle ride height
such as using much larger tires, may
degrade feature performance.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind
the windshield of your vehicle, continuously
monitors conditions to decide when to switch
the high beams off and on. Once the system is active, the high beams
switch on if:
•
The ambient light level is low enough.
• There is no traffic in front of the vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than
31 mph
(50 km/h).
The high beams switch off if:
• The system detects the headlamps of an
approaching vehicle or the rear lamps of
a preceding vehicle.
• Vehicle speed falls below
26 mph
(42 km/h).
• The ambient light level is high enough
that high beams are not required.
• The system detects severe rain, snow or
fog.
• The camera is blocked.
Activating the System
Switch on the system in the information
display and switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
See Information
Displays (page 109). See Autolamps (page
88).
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The image of the approaching vehicle is
small and near the inboard edge of the main
mirror when it is at a distance. The image
becomes larger and begins to move
outboard across the main mirror as the
vehicle approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and begin to
appear in the blind spot mirror as the vehicle
approaches (B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it leaves the
blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See
Blind Spot Information System (page
219).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a second
pivot point. This lets you move the mirror
head up or down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:
Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger
or raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Action
Message
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engag\
ing. See Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 204).
Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properl\
y.
See Using Adaptive
Cruise Control (page 204).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor.
You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 204).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.
Normal Cruise Active Automatic Braking
Turned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engag\
ing.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
The vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low to
Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the \
driver needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
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AdvanceTrac
™ Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
Airbag Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. Remove blockage.
Occupant Sensor BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
Alarm Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 78).
Vehicle Alarm to Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (page 219).
Blindspot Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system detects a vehicle.
See Blind Spot Information System (page 219).
Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors\
are blocked. See BlindSpot Information System
(page 219).
Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Cross Traffic System Fault
Collision Warning System Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Collision Warning Malfunction
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor.You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
See Collision Warning System (page 226).
Collision Warning Not Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as so\
on as possible.
Collision Warning Not Available
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 330).
LOW Tire Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning st\
ays on or continues tocome on, contact an authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 330).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 330). If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact\
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
The status of the traction control system after you switched it off or o\
n.
See Using Traction
Control (page 188).
Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
A spinout has occurred and the hazards are on.
Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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When the indicator light on the power point
is:
•
On: The power point is working, the
ignition is on and a device is plugged in.
• Off: The power point is off, the ignition is
off or no device is plugged in.
• Flashing: The power point is in fault
mode.
The power outlet temporarily turns off power
when in fault mode if the device exceeds the
150 watt limit. Unplug your device and
switch the ignition off. Switch the ignition
back on, but do not plug your device back
in. Let the system cool off and switch the
ignition off to reset the fault mode. Switch
the ignition back on and make sure the
indicator light remains on.
Do not use the power point for certain
electric devices, including:
• Cathode-ray, tube-type televisions.
• Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,
electric saws and other electric power
tools or compressor-driven refrigerators. •
Measuring devices, which process
precise data, such as medical equipment
or measuring equipment.
• Other appliances requiring an extremely
stable power supply such as
microcomputer-controlled electric
blankets or touch-sensor lamps.
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