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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – operation
Operation and function
LDW can be switched on or off by pressing the button on the center console. A light inthe button illuminates when the function ison. This is supplemented by graphic displaysin the instrument panel, for example:
LDW displayed in the instrument panel
• The LDW symbol has
white side marker
lines: – the function is active and "sees" one or both of the road's side markerlines.
• The LDW symbol has
gray side marker
lines: – the function is active but cannot"see" one or both of the road's sidemarker lines.
or
• The LDW symbol has
gray side marker
lines: – the function is in standby modebecause the vehicle's speed is below40 mph (65 km/h).
• The LDW symbol has
no side marker
lines: – the function is deactivated.
WARNING
The driver will only be warned once for each time the wheels cross a marker line.No alarm will be given if a marker line isbetween the wheels.
SettingsSettings for Lane Departure Warning can be made in the menu system by pressing My
Car . Go to
SettingsCar settings
Driver support systemsLane Departure
Warning.
There are two alternatives:
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On at start-up: This selection switches
LDW on each time the engine is started. Otherwise, the system will be in the modethat it was in when the engine wasswitched off.
•
Increased sensitivity: This selection
increases the function’s sensitivity. Warn- ings will be given at an earlier stage andfewer limitations apply. When this settingis being used, the system only needs tomonitor lane marker lines on one side of the vehicle to change status to
Lane
Depart Warn Available.
Related information
• Driver Alert System (p. 210)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – symbols and messages (p. 218)
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Lane Keeping Aid (LKA) – operation
LKA is active at speeds above 40 mph (65 km/h) on highways or other major roadswith clearly marked side/lane marker andcenter lines. On narrow roads where the dis-tance between side/lane marker lines is lessthan approximately 8.5 feet ( 2.6 meters), LKAwill be temporarily deactivated.
LKA monitors and follows the marker lines (the red lines in the illustration)• White
side marker lines: the function is
active and "sees" one or both of the road's side marker lines.
• Gray
side marker lines: the function is
active but cannot "see" one or both of theroad's side marker lines.
LKA intervening on the right side (the red line)
When LKA is working actively, this is indi- cated by:
• Red
side marker line: the line being
crossed.
On/Off
LKA can be switched on or off by pressing the button on the center console. A light in the button illuminates when the function ison. Depending on the number of optional fea- tures installed in the vehicle, there may not bespace for the On/Off button on the centerconsole. If this is the case, LKA can beswitched on or off in the
MY CAR menu sys-
tem. The following LKA-related settings can also be made in MY CAR, under
SettingsLane
Keeping Aid settings
Assistance mode:
•
Vibration only: Warning by vibrations in
the steering wheel On or Off.
•
Steering assist only: Active steering Onor Off.
•
Full function: Both vibrations and active
steering On or Off.
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Front park assist
The distance monitored in front of the vehicle is approximately 2.5 ft (0.8 m). The audiblesignal comes from the audio system's frontspeakers. It may not be possible to combine auxiliary headlights and front park assist since theselights could trigger the system's sensors.
NOTE
Front park assist is deactivated when the parking brake is applied and or when thegear selector is in the P position.
Related information
• Park assist – introduction (p. 225)
• Park assist – limitations (p. 228)
• Park assist – operation (p. 227)
• Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 233) •
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function (p. 234)
Park assist – operation
Function
Park assist and CTA* button
The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started. The indicator light in thebutton in the center console illuminates whenthe system is on.
• The front park assist system is active from the time the engine is started untilthe vehicle exceeds a speed of approxi-mately 6 mph (10 km/h). It is also activewhen the vehicle is backing up.
• Rear park assist is active when the engineis running and reverse gear has beenselected.
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Activating/deactivatingThe system is activated automatically when the vehicle is started.
–Press the Park assist button on the center console to temporarily deactivate the sys-tem(s).
> The indicator light in the button will goout when the system has been deacti- vated.
Park assist will be automatically reactivatedthe next time the engine is started, or if thebutton is pressed (the indicator light in thebutton will illuminate).
NOTE
Park assist is disengaged automatically when the parking brake is applied.
Related information
• Park assist – introduction (p. 225)
• Park assist – limitations (p. 228)
• Park assist – function (p. 225)
• Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 233)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function (p. 234)
Park assist – limitations
Cleaning the sensorsThe sensors must be cleaned regularly to ensure that they work properly. Clean themwith water and a suitable car washing deter-gent.
Location of the front sensors
Location of the rear sensors Ice and snow covering the sensors may cause incorrect warning signals.
NOTE
If the sensors are obstructed by e.g., dirt, snow, or ice, this could result in falsewarning signals from the park assist sys-tem.
Related information
•
Park assist – introduction (p. 225)
• Park assist – function (p. 225)
• Park assist – operation (p. 227)
• Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 233)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – function (p. 234)
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2: Backing into the parking space
When the vehicle is backing up, PAP will steer it into the parking space.
1. Check that the area behind the vehicle is
clear and put the gear selector in R.
2. Back up slowly without moving the steer- ing wheel. The vehicle's speed must be below approximately 4 mph 7 km/h.
3. Keep an eye on the instrument panel and be prepared to stop the vehicle when youare instructed by PAP to do so.
NOTE
•Release the wheel while PAP is steer- ing the vehicle.
• The steering wheel must be able toturn freely.
• For PAP to function optimally, waituntil the steering wheel is no longerturning before beginning the nextphase of the parking procedure.
3: Adjusting the vehicle's position
After the vehicle has backed into the parking space, its position in the space has to beadjusted by driving slightly forward and back-ing up. 1. Put the gear selector in
D, wait until the
steering wheel has turned and drive for- ward slowly.
2. Stop the vehicle when you are instructed by PAP to do so.
3. Put the gear selector in R, back up slowly
and stop when you are instructed by PAPto do so.
When the parking procedure is finished (this will be indicated by a text message and agraphic image in the instrument panel) , PAPswitches off automatically. If necessary, thedriver may need to make minor adjustmentsto ensure that the vehicle is parked correctly.
Related information
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – introduction (p. 229)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – function (p. 229)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – limitations(p. 232)
• Park Assist Pilot (PAP)* – symbols andmessages (p. 233)
• Park assist – introduction (p. 225)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – intro-duction (p. 234)
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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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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.
12 The illustration is generic; certain details may vary from model to model
13 Cross Traffic Alert
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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.
Related information
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BLIS* – function (p. 239)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 240)
• BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 240)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 242)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 243)
BLIS* – function
When does BLIS functionThe system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Zone 1. Blind area, Zone 2. Area for passing vehicles
BLIS is designed to react to:
• Other vehicles in your door mirrors' "blind area"
• Vehicles that are passing your vehicle
When BLIS detects a vehicle in zone 1 or a passing vehicle in zone 2, the indicator light inthe door panel will glow steadily. If the driverthen uses the turn signal on the side on whichthe warning is given, the indicator light willflash and become brighter.
WARNING
• BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
• BLIS does not function when yourvehicle is backing up.
Related information
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BLIS* – introduction (p. 238)
• BLIS* – operation (p. 240)
• BLIS* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 240)
• BLIS* – limitations (p. 242)
• BLIS* – messages (p. 243)