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Zone coverage also decreases when
parking at shallow angles. Here, the left
sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage
on that side is severely limited.
System Lights, Messages and
Audible Alerts
The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an
amber alert indicator in the outside mirror
on the side of your vehicle the approaching
vehicle is coming from. Cross Traffic Alert
also sounds an audible alert and a
message appears in the information
display indicating a vehicle is coming from
the right or left. Cross Traffic Alert works
with the reverse sensing system that
sounds its own series of tones. See Rear
Parking Aid (page 181). The system uses radar sensors that are
located behind the bumper fascia on each
side of your vehicle. Do not allow mud,
snow or bumper stickers to obstruct these
areas, this can cause degraded system
performance. See Blind Spot
Information System (page 207). If the
Blind Spot Information System is blocked,
Cross Traffic Alert is also blocked. A
corresponding message appears in the
information display as soon as you shift
the transmission into reverse (R).
System Limitations
Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations;
situations such as severe weather
conditions or debris build-up on the sensor
area may limit vehicle detection.
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The following are other situations that may
limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
•
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
obstructing the sensors.
• Approaching vehicles passing at
speeds greater than 37 mph
(60 km/h).
• Driving in reverse faster than
7 mph
(12 km/h).
• Backing out of an angled parking spot.
False Alerts
Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no
factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert
off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert
with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross
Traffic Alert performance.
There may be certain instances when there
is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert
system that illuminates the alert indicator
with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some
amount of false alerts are normal; they are
temporary and self-correct.
System Errors
If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem with
the left or right sensor a message will
appear in the information display. See
(page
93).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic
Alert off in the information display. See
General Information
(page 93). When
you switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you will
not receive alerts and the information
display will display a system off message. Note:
The Cross Traffic Alert switches on
whenever the ignition is switched on and
ready to provide appropriate alerts when
the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross
Traffic Alert will not remember the last
selected on or off setting.
You can also have Cross Traffic Alert
switched off permanently at an authorized
dealer. Once switched off permanently,
the system can only be switched back on
at an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNINGS
The electric power steering system
has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays in
the information display. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. If the system detects an error, you
may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Obtain immediate service from
an authorized dealer, failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control. Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
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Climate............................................................429
Climate Control...............................................117
Climate Controlled Seats..........................135
Cooled Seats........................................................ 135
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 263
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey
............................................55
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 56
Cross Traffic Alert
........................................209
False Alerts............................................................ 212
Switching the System Off and On................212
System Errors....................................................... 212
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................... 211
System Limitations............................................. 211
Using the System.............................................. 209
Cruise Control
.................................................69
Principle of Operation....................................... 194
Type 1........................................................................\
69
Type 2....................................................................... 69
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 194
Customer Assistance
.................................238
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 76
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 76
Digital Radio
..................................................354
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 355
Direction Indicators
........................................78
Driver Alert.....................................................202
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 202
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 202
Driver and Passenger Airbags
...................40
Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 40
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
........44
Driving Aids....................................................202 Driving Hints
..................................................228
Driving Through Water...............................228
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 76
E
Economical Driving
.....................................228
Electric Parking Brake..................................174
Applying the Electric Parking brake.............174
Battery With No Charge.................................... 176
Parking On a Hill (Vehicles With a Manual Transmission) ................................................. 174
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake...........175
Emission Control System..........................160 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 161
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 162
End User License Agreement.................496 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 496
Engine Block Heater
....................................149
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 150
Engine Coolant Check
...............................263
Adding Coolant................................................... 263
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 266
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 265
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 264
Severe Climates................................................. 264
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check...........................................261 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 261
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................261
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L/2.7L EcoBoost™
..............................261
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................321
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 321
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................321
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 322
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................322 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 322
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