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A camera sensor, centrally mounted behindthe windshield of your vehicle, continuouslymonitors conditions to turn the high beamson and off.
Once the system is active, the high beamsturn on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The high beams turn off if:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 27 mph (44 km/h).
•The system detects severe rain, snow orfog.
•The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page111).
Switch the lighting control to the autolampsposition. See Autolamps (page 89).
Overriding the System
When you switch on the high beams, pushingor pulling the stalk provides a temporaryoverride to low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator (If Equipped)
The indicator lamp illuminates toconfirm when the system is readyto assist.
ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS (If Equipped)
Note:There is a delay of two to five secondsbefore the system operates when you driveyour vehicle.
Note:The system is only active at speedsabove 3 mph (5 km/h).
The headlamp beams move in the samedirection as the steering wheel. This providesmore visibility when driving around curves.
A. Without adaptive headlamps.
B. With adaptive headlamps.
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The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of the mainmirror when it is at a distance. The imagebecomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image transitionsfrom the main mirror and begins to appearin the blind spot mirror as the vehicleapproaches (B). The vehicle transitions toyour peripheral field of view as it leaves theblind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page238).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have a secondpivot point. This lets you move the mirrorhead up or down and from side to side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear center passengeror raised rear center head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when backing up.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control (page 223).Adaptive Cruise Malfunction
Displayed when conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function properly. SeeUsing Adaptive Cruise Control (page 223).Adaptive Cruise Not Available
Displayed when the radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to bad weather or ice/mud/water in front of radar. Driver can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Using AdaptiveCruise Control (page 223).
Adaptive Cruise Not Available SensorBlocked See Manual
Displayed when the automatic braking has been disabled.Normal Cruise Active Automatic BrakingTurned Off
Displayed when a radar malfunction is preventing the ACC from engaging.Front Sensor Not Aligned
Displayed when the adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise Speed Too Low toActivate
Displays when the adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance and the driverneeds to shift the transmission into a lower gear.Adaptive Cruise Shift Down
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Adaptive Headlamps
ActionMessage
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Check Headlamp System See Manual
AdvanceTrac™
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled or enabled by the driver.AdvanceTrac Off On
Airbag
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Occupant Sensor BLOCKED RemoveObjects Near Passenger Seat
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible.Blindspot System Fault
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. See Blind Spot Information System (page 238).Blindspot Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 238).Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X
Displayed when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors areblocked. See Blind Spot Information System (page 238).Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Cross Traffic System Fault
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving.X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.Trunk Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar
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Pre-Collision Assist
ActionMessage
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system willbe disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist Malfunction
Displayed when the collision warning system radar is blocked because of poor radar visibilitydue to bad weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar. Driver can typically clean the sensorto resolve. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available SensorBlocked
Displayed when there is a system malfunction with the collision warning system. The system willbe disabled. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shift button to drive the vehicleafter a remote start.To Drive: Press Brake and Gear ShiftButton
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 359).Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on orcontinues to come on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 359).
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. See TirePressure Monitoring System (page 359).
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
Displays when the traction control system has been switched off or on. See Using TractionControl (page 201).Traction Control Off / Traction Control On
Displays when a spinout has occurred and the hazard are activated.Spinout Detected Hazards Activated
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To gain access to the outlet contacts, pressthe plug against the outlet and rotateclockwise.
When the indicator light on the power pointis:
•On: The power point is working, theignition is on and a device is plugged in.
•Off: The power point is off, the ignition isoff or no device is plugged in.
•Flashing: The power point is in faultmode.
The power outlet temporarily turns off powerwhen in fault mode if the device exceeds the150 watt limit. Unplug your device andswitch the ignition off. Switch the ignitionback on, but do not plug your device backin. Let the system cool off and switch theignition off to reset the fault mode. Switchthe ignition back on and make sure theindicator light remains on.
Do not use the power point for certainelectric devices, including:
•Cathode-ray, tube-type televisions.
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,electric saws and other electric powertools or compressor-driven refrigerators.
•Measuring devices, which processprecise data, such as medical equipmentor measuring equipment.
•Other appliances requiring an extremelystable power supply such asmicrocomputer-controlled electricblankets or touch-sensor lamps.
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