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Ambient lighting conditionsThe camera automatically monitors the ambi- ent lighting conditions behind the vehicle andconstantly adjusts sensitivity to light. Thismay cause the brightness and quality of theimage on the screen to vary slightly. Sensitiv-ity to light is increased in dark conditions or inbad weather, which may affect image quality. If the image on the screen seems too dark, brightness can be increased with the thumbwheel on the lighting panel.
NOTE
In order to function properly, the camera lens should always be kept clean. This isparticularly important in bad weather.Keep the lens free of dirt, ice or snow.
Related information
•Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro- duction (p. 234)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-tion (p. 235)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limita-tions (p. 238)
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – operation
Activation
PAC is activated when the gear selector is moved to
R if the system is selected in the
MY CAR menu system or by pressing the
CAM button in the center console. See My
Car – introduction (p. 70) for a description ofthe menu system. If PAC is not activated when the gear selector is moved to R, press the CAM button on the
center console. PAC will automatically override the view cur- rently on the screen and will display the cam-era's view behind the vehicle.
Trailer hitchesThe camera can be useful when attaching atrailer. With the camera zoomed in on the trailer hitch, a guiding line showing the hitch'spath toward the trailer will be projected. The guiding lines for the wheels and for the trailer hitch cannot be displayed at the sametime. To select a view:
1. Press
OK/MENU when a camera view is
displayed.
2. Turn TUNE to scroll to
Tow bar
trajectory guide line.
3. Confirm by pressing OK/MENU and
press EXIT.
ZoomWhen necessary, the camera view can be zoomed:
• Press
CAM or turn TUNE. Pressing or
turning again returns you to normal view.
If there are additional alternatives, press/turnuntil the desired camera view is displayed.
Automatic zoom
Automatic zoom is a feature that is available
on models equipped with a trailer hitch and the optional (p. 225)Park assist system. Withthis alternative selected, the camera willzoom in on the trailer hitch automatically ifthe vehicle approaches an object/trailer. See also the "Settings" section below.
DeactivationMove the gear selector from R to another
gear. The camera remains active for approx.
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5 seconds after the gear selector has been moved from R or until the vehicle's forward
speed exceeds 6 mph/10 km/h(21 mph/35 km/h in reverse). The screen willthen revert to the view that was displayedbefore R was selected.
NOTE
If any button on the center console control panel is pressed, the camera image willdisappear from the display. Pressing CAM
will return the camera image to the display.
SettingsBy default, PAC is set to activate when the gear selector is moved to R
To change PAC settings when a camera viewis displayed:
1. Press OK/MENU when a camera view is
on the screen. A menu will be displayed.
2. Turn TUNE to scroll to the desired set-
ting.
3. Press OK/MENU to make the setting and
exit the menu by pressing EXIT.
Summary
•Pressing
CAM will activate the camera
even if the gear selector is not in Reverse.
• Toggle between normal view and zoom by pressing
CAM or by turning TUNE.
Related information
•Park assist – introduction (p. 225)
• Park assist – function (p. 225)
• Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 233)
• Park assist – limitations (p. 228)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-duction (p. 234)
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – guiding and marker lines
Guiding lines
The lines on the screen are projected as if they were a path on the ground behind thevehicle and are directly affected by the way inwhich the steering wheel is turned. This ena-bles the driver to see path the vehicle willtake, even if he/she turns the steering wheelwhile backing up.
NOTE
When backing up with a trailer, the guiding lines show the path that the
vehicle will
take, not the trailer.
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WARNING
Keep in mind that the image on the screen only shows the area behind the vehicle.The driver must always watch for people,animals, other vehicles, etc., near the sidesof the vehicle when turning while backingup.
Marker lines
The PAC system's lines
The unobstructed area behind the vehicle
"Wheel tracks"
The dashed line (1) indicates the clear zone of approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) behind thebumper. These lines also indicate the outer-most limits that any object (door mirrors, cor-ners of the body, etc.) extends out from thevehicle, even when it turns. The "wheel tracks" (2) show where the wheelswill roll and can extend up to approximately10.5 ft (3.2 m) behind the bumper if there areno objects in the way.
Vehicles equipped with Park Assist
Colored markers (one for each sensor) indicate distance If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Park Assist system (see Park assist – intro-duction (p. 225)), the distance to an objectwill be indicated more exactly and coloredmarkers in the display indicate which of thesensor(s) has detected the object.
ColorDistance to object
Pale yellow2.3–5 ft (0.7–1.5 m )
Yellow1.6–2.3 ft (0.5–0.7 m)
ColorDistance to object
Orange1–1.6 ft (0.3–0.5 m)
Red0–1 ft (0–0.3 m)
Related information
•
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera- tion (p. 235)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limita-tions (p. 238)
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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limitations
LimitationsEven if a fairly small section of the screen image appears to be obstructed, this maymean that a relatively large area behind thevehicle is hidden and objects there may notbe detected until they are very near the vehi-cle.
NOTE
Bicycle carriers or other accessories mounted on the trunk may obstruct thecamera's field of view.
Keep in mind
• Keep the camera's lens free of dirt, ice and snow. Remove ice and snow care-fully to avoid scratching the lens.
• Clean the lens regularly with warm waterand a suitable car washing detergent.
Related information
•Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-duction (p. 234)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – opera-tion (p. 235)
• Park assist – introduction (p. 225)
BLIS* – introduction
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the pres-ence of another vehicle moving in the samedirection as your vehicle on roads with severallanes.
Location of the BLIS indicator light 12
.
Indicator light
BLIS symbol
BLIS and CTA 13
are activated when the
engine is started; this is confirmed when the indicator lights on the front door panels flashonce.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the sys-tem has detected another vehicle. If yourvehicle is passed on both sides at thesame time, both lights will illuminate.
The system helps provide information about:
• Other vehicles in your door mirrors' "blind area"
• Vehicles that are about to pass your vehi-cle in the left and/or right lanes
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supple- mentary BLIS function
intended to
detect vehicles crossing behind your vehicle while you are backing up.
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BLIS* – operation
Activating/deactivating BLIS
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are activated when the
engine is started; this is confirmed when the indicator lights on the front door panels flashonce. BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated by pressing the button on the center console. The number or combinations of options on the vehicle may not leave a space availableon the center console for the BLIS button. Ifthis is the case, BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system, see
My Car – introduction (p. 70)
• Select Off or On in
SettingsCar
settings
BLIS. When BLIS is deactivated/reactivated, the indicator lights will go out/illuminate (the indi-cators will also flash once when the functionis reactivated) and a message will appear inthe instrument panel. To erase the message: •
Press the
OK button on the left steering
wheel lever
or
• Wait for approx. 5 seconds for the mes- sage to disappear
Related information
•BLIS* – introduction (p. 238)
• BLIS* – function (p. 239)
• BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 240)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 242)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 243)
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function intended to detect vehicles
crossing behind your vehicle while you are backing up.
Park assist/CTA button On vehicles equipped with the optional Park assist system (p. 225), Cross Traffic Alert(CTA) can be deactivated/reactivated bypressing the Park assist button on the centerconsole. The BLIS indicator lights on the frontdoors will flash when CTA is reactivated bypressing the button.
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WARNING
•BLIS and CTA are information sys- tems, NOT warning or safety systemsand do not function in all situations.
• BLIS and CTA do not eliminate theneed for you to visually confirm theconditions around you, and the needfor you to turn your head and should-ers to make sure that you can safelychange lanes or back up.
• As the driver, you have full responsibil-ity for changing lanes/backing up in asafe manner.
When does CTA function
How CTA works
CTA supplements BLIS by warning the driver of crossing traffic behind your vehicle, for example, when backing out of a parkingspace. It is primarily designed to detect another vehi- cle but in certain cases may also detectpedestrians or smaller objects such as bicy-cles. CTA is only activated when the vehicle is backing up and is activated automaticallywhen the gear selector is put in reverse.
• An audible signal indicates that CTA has detected something that is approachingfrom the side. The signal will come fromeither the left or right audio systemspeakers, depending on which the side ofyour vehicle the approaching vehicle/object has been detected.
• CTA also provides a warning by illuminat-ing the BLIS indicator lights.
• An icon will also illuminate in the Parkassist graphic on the center console dis-play.
LimitationsCTA has limitations in certain situations, for example, the CTA sensors cannot "see"through other parked vehicles or obstruc-tions. The following are several examples where CTA's "field of vision" may initially be limitedand approaching vehicles cannot be detecteduntil they are too close:
The vehicle is pulled far into a parking space
CTA's blind area
CTA's "field of vision"
In angled parking spaces, CTA may be "blind" on one side
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Jump starting
Follow these instructions to jump start your vehicle's dead battery or to jump start anothervehicle's dead battery using your vehicle.
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Connecting the jumper cablesIf the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another vehicle, check that the vehicles arenot touching to prevent premature comple-tion of a circuit. Be sure to follow jump star-ting instructions provided for the other vehi-cle. To jump start your vehicle:
1. Switch off the ignition (set the ignition to mode 0, see Ignition modes (p. 73)).
2. First connect the red jumper cable to the auxiliary battery's positive (+) terminal (1). 3. Fold back the cover over the positive (+)
terminal on your vehicle's battery (2), marked with a "+" sign, located under afolding cover.
4. Connect the black jumper cable to the auxiliary battery's negative (–) terminal (3)and to the ground point in your vehicle'sengine compartment (right engine mountat the top, on the outer screw) (4).
5. Start the engine in the assisting vehicle, then start the engine in the vehicle withdead battery.
6. After the engine has started, first remove the negative (–) terminal jumper cable(black). Then remove the positive (+) ter-minal jumper cable (red).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer and reproduc-tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
Connect the jumper cables carefully to avoid short circuits with other componentsin the engine compartment.
WARNING
•Do not connect the jumper cable to any part of the fuel system or to anymoving parts. Avoid touching hotmanifolds.
• Batteries generate hydrogen gas,which is flammable and explosive.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
• Never expose the battery to openflame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Failure to follow the instructions forjump starting can lead to injury.
Related information
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Transmission – general information
The transmission automatically shifts between the various forward gears, based on the levelof acceleration and speed.
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Shiftgate positions
Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the gear selectorbetween the R, N , D , and P positions.
The gear selector can be moved freelybetween the Geartronic (manual shifting) andDrive ( D) positions while driving.
CAUTION
The transmission’s temperature is moni- tored to help prevent damage to the trans-mission or other drivetrain components. Ifthere is a risk of overheating, the warningsymbol on the instrument panel will illumi-nate and a text message will be displayed.Follow the instructions provided there.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 4HSA makes it easier to start or back up on a hill by retaining pressure on the brake pedalfor several seconds after the pedal has beenreleased in order to keep the vehicle at astandstill. The brakes will be released after several sec- onds or when the driver presses the accelera-tor pedal.
Related information
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Transmission – positions (p. 250)
• Transmission – Geartronic (p. 252)
• Transmission – shiftlock override (p. 254)
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 262)
• Fuel tank volume – specification and vol- ume (p. 374)
Transmission – positions
Park: position PSelect the
P position when starting or park-
ing.
4 Certain models only