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Active guidelinesA
CenterlineB
Fixed guideline: Green zoneC
Fixed guideline: Yellow zoneD
Fixed guideline: Red zoneE
Rear bumperF
To use active guidelines, turn the steeringwheel to point the guidelines toward anintended path. If the steering wheelposition is changed while reversing, thevehicle might deviate from the originalintended path.
The active guidelines fade in and outdepending on the steering wheel position.The active guidelines are not shown whenthe steering wheel position is straight.
Always use caution while reversing.Objects in the red zone are closest to yourvehicle and objects in the green zone arefarther away. Objects are getting closer toyour vehicle as they move from the greenzone to the yellow or red zones. Use theside view mirrors and rear view mirror toget better coverage on both sides and rearof your vehicle.
Obstacle Distance Indicator
The system will provide an image of yourvehicle and the sensor zones. The zoneswill highlight green, yellow and red whenthe parking aid sensors detect an object inthe coverage area.
Rear Camera Delay
Selectable settings for this feature are ONand OFF.
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The controls for using your cruise controlare located on the steering wheel.
Switching the System On
Press and release ON.
The information display showsthe grey indicator light.
The current gap setting and SET alsoshows.
Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release SET+. The memorystores the vehicle speed.
3.The information display shows a greenindicator light, current gap setting andthe desired set speed.
4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.
5.A lead vehicle graphic illuminates if thesystem detects a vehicle in front of you.
Note:When adaptive cruise control isactive, the speedometer may vary slightlyfrom the set speed displayed in theinformation display.
Following a Vehicle
WARNINGS
When following a vehicle, yourvehicle does not decelerateautomatically to a stop, nor doesyour vehicle always decelerate quicklyenough to avoid a crash without driverintervention. Always apply the brakes whennecessary. Failing to do so may result in acrash, serious injury or death.
Adaptive cruise control only warnsof vehicles detected by the radarsensor. In some cases there may beno warning or a delayed warning. Alwaysapply the brakes when necessary. Failureto do so may result in a crash, serious injuryor death.
Note:The brakes may emit a sound whenthe adaptive cruise control system is active.
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When a vehicle ahead of you enters thesame lane or a slower vehicle is ahead inthe same lane, the vehicle speed adjuststo maintain a preset gap distance. Thedistance setting is adjustable.
The lead vehicle graphic illuminates.
The vehicle maintains a constant distancefrom the vehicle ahead until:
•The vehicle in front of you acceleratesto a speed above the set speed.
•The vehicle in front of you moves outof your lane or out of view.
•The vehicle speed falls below 12 mph(20 km/h).
•You set a new gap distance.
The system applies the brakes to slow thevehicle to maintain a safe distance fromthe vehicle in front. The system appliesonly limited maximum braking. Press thebrake pedal to override the system.
If the system predicts that its maximumbraking level is insufficient, an audiblewarning sounds while the systemcontinues to brake. A red warning barappears on the windshield heads-updisplay. Take immediate action to slow orstop the vehicle.
The system may provide slight temporaryacceleration when you use your driver sidedirectional indicator while following a leadvehicle, to aid in passing the vehicle.
Setting the Gap Distance
Note:It is your responsibility to select a gapappropriate to the driving conditions.
Gap decrease.A
Gap increase.B
Press the gap control to decrease orincrease the distance between your vehicleand the vehicle in front of you.
Bars in the graphic show the selected gapdistance. You can select between four gapsettings.
Note:When you select Tow/Haul Mode,the gap distance is increased slightly.
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ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that it is freefrom obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehiclesahead.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with theradar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehiclesahead.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surfaceof the road may interfere with the radarsignals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruisecontrol.You are in a desert or remote area with noother vehicles and no roadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it ispossible to get a blockage warning and nothave a blockage. This can happen, forexample, when driving in sparse rural ordesert environments. A false blockedcondition either self clears or clears aftera key cycle.
Switching to Normal CruiseControl
WARNING
Normal cruise control will not brakewhen your vehicle is approachingslower vehicles. Always be aware ofwhich mode you have selected and applythe brakes when necessary.
You can manually change from adaptivecruise control to normal cruise controlthrough the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 128).
The cruise control indicator lightreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator light if youselect normal cruise control. The gapsetting does not display, the system doesnot automatically respond to lead vehiclesand automatic braking remains active tomaintain set speed. The system recalls itslast setting when you start your vehicle.
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Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?
Previous feature activation happened within the last one second
Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)
Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa
Sudden offset in lane markings
ABS or AdvanceTrac activation
Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield
Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa
Standing water on the road
Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)
Lane width too narrow or too wide
Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement
Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads
Vehicle accessories such as snow plows
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (If Equipped)
WARNING
Never use the Blind SpotInformation System as areplacement for using the interiorand exterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing lanes. The BlindSpot Information System is not areplacement for careful driving.
Note:The Blind Spot Information Systemdoes not prevent contact with other vehiclesor objects; nor detect parked vehicles,people, animals or infrastructure (fences,guardrails, trees). It is only designed to alertyou to moving vehicles in the blind spotzones.
Note:When a vehicle passes quicklythrough the blind spot zone, typically fewerthan two seconds, the system does nottrigger.
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The Blind Spot Information System isdesigned to aid you in detecting vehiclesthat may have entered the blind spot zone(A). The detection area is on both sides ofyour vehicle, extending rearward from theexterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft(4 m) beyond the bumper. The system isdesigned to alert you if certain vehiclesenter the blind spot zone while driving.
Using the System
The Blind Spot Information System turnson when you start the engine and you driveyour vehicle forward above 5 mph(8 km/h).
For automatic transmissions, the BlindSpot Information System remains on whilethe transmission is in drive (D). If shiftedinto reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind SpotInformation System turns off. Once shiftedback into drive (D), the Blind SpotInformation System turns back on whenyou drive your vehicle above 5 mph(8 km/h).
Note:For automatic transmissions, theBlind Spot Information System does notfunction in reverse (R) or park (P).
For manual transmissions, the Blind SpotInformation System is on for all gearsexcept reverse (R).
System Lights and Messages
The Blind Spot Information Systemilluminates an amber alert indicator in theoutside mirror on the side of your vehiclethe approaching vehicle is coming from.The alert indicator dims when the systemdetects nighttime darkness.
Note:If you activate the direction indicatoron the same side the system detects avehicle, the alert indicator flashes at anincreased level.
System Sensor Blockage
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Setting up a Blind Spot Trailer
Trailer lengthA
Trailer widthB
Trailer hitch ballC
You can set-up any trailer to work with theBlind Spot Information System with TrailerTow through the instrument cluster menu.See General Information (page 111).While setting up a trailer, a sequence ofscreens appear asking for trailerinformation. The Blind Spot InformationSystem with Trailer Tow specific screensare described below:
•Select type of trailer screen -Conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow only supports conventionaltrailers. If fifth wheel or gooseneck isselected, the system automatically turnsoff.
•Do you want to set up BLIS with trailerscreen?
If no, the Blind Spot Information Systemturns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
•Is the width less than 9 ft (2.7 m) andlength less than 30 ft (9 m)?
If no, the Blind Spot Information Systemturns off.
If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
•Trailer width measurement:
The width of the trailer is measured at thefront of the trailer. It is not measured at thewidest point of the trailer. The maximumwidth at the front of the trailer that theBlind Spot Information System with TrailerTow can support is 8.5 ft (2.6 m).
Note:You do not need to enter an exacttrailer width measurement; just measurethat it is 8.5 ft (2.6 m) or less.
•Trailer length measurement:
The trailer length is the distance betweenthe trailer hitch ball and the rear of thetrailer. The maximum length that the BlindSpot Information System with Trailer Towcan support is 30 ft (9 m).
•Enter length of trailer:
The default setting is 18 ft (5.5 m).Toggling up or down using the menubuttons will increase/decrease themeasurement by 3 ft (1 m). Select thelength so that the value is equal to orwithin 3 ft (1 m) of the actual measuredlength. For example, if the actual measuredlength is 25 ft (7.6 m), then toggle thelength in the menu to 27 ft (8.2 m). Whenthe length has been entered, the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Tow setupis saved.
If you do not set up a Blind Spot Trailer, awarning appears in the instrument clusterwhen a trailer is connected stating that thesystem has been turned off due to a trailerconnect.
Note:If the trailer is actually a bike rack orcargo rack with electrical lighting, then thelength will be 3 ft (1 m). Cross Traffic Alertwill remain on for trailers 3 ft (1 m) or less.
Note:Proper measurement andmeasurement entry is required for BlindSpot Information System with Trailer Towto function as designed.
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System Operation
If you select a trailer in the display screenprior to connecting the trailer, the systemwill load that configuration and theinformation cluster displays a messagewhen the trailer is connected. A secondmessage appears stating Cross TrafficAlert has been turned off; the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Tow stillfunctions normally when driving forward.
If no trailer has been set up and a trailer isconnected, the instrument cluster providesa message indicating a trailer is connectedfollowed by a message asking to select atrailer from the existing list of trailers or toadd a trailer. In order for the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Tow tofunction, an existing trailer must beselected or a new trailer must be added. Ifthe request is ignored or if you exit thescreen, a message appears prompting youthat the system has been turned off dueto a trailer connect. This message may notappear until your vehicle speed reaches22 mph (35 km/h).
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow activates when driving forwardfor that particular trailer set up. If theignition is cycled, the Blind SpotInformation System with Trailer Towcontinues to function using the last trailerselected.
Trailer Considerations
The Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Tow is designed to work with anytrailer whose front width is 8.5 ft (2.6 m)or less and total length from the trailerhitch ball to the rear of the trailer is 30 ft(9 m) or less. Different trailers may causea slight change in performance as outlinedbelow.
Large box trailers may cause false alertsto trigger when driving next to buildings ornear parking cars. A false alert may alsooccur while making a 90-degree turn.
Trailers that are 8.5 ft (2.6 m) wide at thefront and have a total length greater than20 ft (6 m) may have delayed alerts frompassing vehicles when the vehicle ispassing at high speed.
A box trailer whose front width is 8.5 ft(2.6 m) may cause early alerts when youare over taking a vehicle.
When towing a clam shell or V-Nose boxtrailer with a front width of 8.5 ft (2.6 m),delayed alerts on merging vehicles that aretraveling the same speed as your vehiclemay occur.
System Errors
If the system senses a problem with theleft or right sensor, the telltale illuminatesand a message appears in the displayscreen. See Information Messages(page 128).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the Blind SpotInformation System off in the displayscreen. See General Information (page111). When the Blind Spot InformationSystem switches off, you do not receivealerts and the display screen shows asystem off message. The telltale in thecluster also illuminates. When you switchthe Blind Spot Information System on oroff, the alert indicators flash twice.
Note:The Blind Spot Information Systemremembers the last selected on or offsetting.
You can also have the Blind SpotInformation System switched offpermanently at an authorized dealer. Onceswitched off permanently, the system canonly be switched back on at an authorizeddealer.
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