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Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – introductionThe Park Assist Camera is designed to provide the driver with a view of the area behind the vehi-cle when backing up.
IntroductionPAC uses the display in the center console to show the area behind the car while you are back-ing up. PAC also shows guiding lines in the on-screen image to indicate the direction that the vehiclewill take as it moves rearward, which helps sim-plify parallel parking, backing into a tight space orwhen attaching a trailer to the vehicle. The images of vehicles in this section are generic and may not depict your specific model.
NOTE
A trailer hitch whose wiring is integrated with the vehicle's electrical system will be takeninto account when measuring the availablespace behind the vehicle.
WARNING
• PAC is designed to be a supplementary aid when parking the vehicle. It is not,however, intended to replace the driver
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Ambient lighting conditions
The camera automatically monitors the ambient lighting conditions behind the vehicle and con-stantly adjusts sensitivity to light. This may causethe brightness and quality of the image on thescreen to vary slightly. Sensitivity to light isincreased in dark conditions or in bad 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 is particu-larly important in bad weather. Keep the lensfree of dirt, ice or snow.
Related information
•Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – introduc- tion (p. 239)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – operation(p. 240)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limitations(p. 243)
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. 71) for a description of the 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 currently on the screen and will display the camera's viewbehind 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's pathtoward 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 dis-
played.
2. Turn TUNE to scroll to
Tow bar trajectory
guide line.
3. Confirm by pressing OK/MENU and press
EXIT .
Zoom
When necessary, the camera view can be zoomed:
• Press
CAM or turn TUNE. Pressing or turn-
ing 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. 230)Park assist system. With thisalternative selected, the camera will zoom in onthe trailer hitch automatically if the vehicleapproaches an object/trailer. See also the "Settings" section below.
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DeactivationMove the gear selector from R to another gear.
The camera remains active for approx. 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 will then revert to the view that was displayed before R was selected.
NOTE
If any button on the center console control panel is pressed, the camera image will disap- pear 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 view is 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 setting.
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. 230)
• Park assist – function (p. 230)
• Park assist – troubleshooting (p. 238)
• Park assist – limitations (p. 233)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – introduc- tion (p. 239)
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 the vehicleand are directly affected by the way in which thesteering wheel is turned. This enables the driverto see path the vehicle will take, even if he/sheturns the steering wheel while backing up.
NOTE
When backing up with a trailer, the trajectory lines show the path that the
vehicle will take,
not the trailer. Trajectory lines will not be displayed while zooming in.
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WARNING
Keep in mind that the image on the screen only shows the area behind the vehicle. Thedriver must always watch for people, animals,other vehicles, etc., near the sides of the vehi-cle when turning while backing up.
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 the bumper.These lines also indicate the outermost limits thatany object (door mirrors, corners of the body, etc.)extends out from the vehicle, even when it turns. The "wheel tracks" (2) show where the wheels will roll and can extend up to approximately 10.5 ft (3.2 m) behind the bumper if there are noobjects 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 – introduction(p. 230)), the distance to an object will be indi-cated more exactly and colored markers in thedisplay indicate which of the sensor(s) hasdetected the object.
Color
Distance to object
Pale yellow 2.3–5 ft (0.7–1.5 m ) Yellow 1.6–2.3 ft (0.5–0.7 m)
Orange 1–1.6 ft (0.3–0.5 m) Red 0–1 ft (0–0.3 m)
Related information
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – operation (p. 240)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – limitations(p. 243)
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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 may mean that arelatively large area behind the vehicle is hiddenand objects there may not be detected until theyare very near the vehicle.
NOTE
Bicycle carriers or other accessories mounted on the trunk may obstruct the camera's fieldof view.
Keep in mind
•Keep the camera's lens free of dirt, ice and snow. Remove ice and snow carefully toavoid scratching the lens.
• Clean the lens regularly with warm water anda suitable car washing detergent.
Related information
•
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – introduc-tion (p. 239)
• Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC) – operation(p. 240)
• Park assist – introduction (p. 230)
BLIS
* – introduction
The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the presenceof another vehicle moving in the same directionas your vehicle on roads with several lanes.
Location of the BLIS indicator light 14
.
Indicator light
BLIS symbol
BLIS and CTA 15
are activated when the engine is
started; this is confirmed when the indicator lights on the front door panels flash once.
NOTE
The door panel indicator light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the system hasdetected another vehicle. If your vehicle ispassed on both sides at the same time, bothlights will illuminate.
The system helps provide information about:
• Other vehicles in your door mirrors' "blind area"
• Vehicles that are about to pass your vehiclein the left and/or right lanes
• Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supplemen-tary BLIS function
intended to detect vehi-
cles crossing behind your vehicle while youare backing up.
14 The illustration is generic; certain details may vary from model to model
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WARNING
• BLIS and CTA are information systems, NOT warning or safety systems and donot function in all situations.
• BLIS and CTA do not eliminate the needfor you to visually confirm the conditionsaround you, and the need for you to turnyour head and shoulders to make surethat you can safely change lanes or backup.
• As the driver, you have full responsibilityfor changing lanes/backing up in a safemanner.
Radar sensor type approval
USA FCC ID: L2C0055TR Canada IC: 3432A-0055TR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exemptRSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation. The term “IC:” before the radio certification num-ber only signifies that Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user's authority to oper-ate the equipment.
Related information
•
BLIS
* – function (p. 244)
• BLIS
* – operation (p. 245)
• BLIS
* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 246)
• BLIS
* – limitations (p. 247)
• BLIS
* – messages (p. 248)
BLIS * – function
When does BLIS functionThe system functions when your vehicle is mov- ing 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 pass-ing vehicle in zone 2, the indicator light in thedoor panel will glow steadily. If the driver thenuses the turn signal on the side on which thewarning is given, the indicator light will flash andbecome brighter.
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WARNING
•BLIS does not function in sharp curves.
• BLIS does not function when your vehicle is backing up.
Related information
•
BLIS
* – introduction (p. 243)
• BLIS
* – operation (p. 245)
• BLIS
* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 246)
• BLIS
* – limitations (p. 247)
• BLIS
* – messages (p. 248)
BLIS * – operation
Activating/deactivating BLIS
Button for 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 flash once. 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 available on thecenter console for the BLIS button. If this is thecase, BLIS can be deactivated/reactivated in the MY CAR menu system, see My Car – introduction
(p. 71) •
Select Off or On in
SettingsCar
settings
BLIS.
When BLIS is deactivated/reactivated, the indica- tor lights will go out/illuminate (the indicators willalso flash once when the function is reactivated)and a message will appear in the instrumentpanel. To erase the message:
• Press the
OK button on the left steering
wheel lever
or
• Wait for approx. 5 seconds for the message to disappear
Related information
•
BLIS
* – introduction (p. 243)
• BLIS
* – function (p. 244)
• BLIS
* – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (p. 246)
• BLIS
* – limitations (p. 247)
• BLIS
* – messages (p. 248)
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BLIS * – Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) is a supplementary BLIS 17
function intended to detect vehicles
crossing behind your vehicle while you are back- ing up.
Park assist/CTA button
On vehicles equipped with the optional Park assist system (p. 230), Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)can be deactivated/reactivated by pressing thePark assist button on the center console. TheBLIS indicator lights on the front doors will flashwhen CTA is reactivated by pressing the button.
WARNING
• BLIS and CTA are information systems, NOT warning or safety systems and donot function in all situations.
• BLIS and CTA do not eliminate the needfor you to visually confirm the conditionsaround you, and the need for you to turnyour head and shoulders to make surethat you can safely change lanes or backup.
• As the driver, you have full responsibilityfor changing lanes/backing up in a safemanner.
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 parking space. It is primarily designed to detect another vehicle but in certain cases may also detect pedestriansor smaller objects such as bicycles. CTA is only activated when the vehicle is backing up and is activated automatically when the gearselector is put in reverse.
• An audible signal indicates that CTA hasdetected something that is approaching fromthe side. The signal will come from either theleft or right audio system speakers, depend-ing on which the side of your vehicle theapproaching vehicle/object has beendetected.
• CTA also provides a warning by illuminatingthe BLIS indicator lights.
• An icon will also illuminate in the Park assistgraphic on the center console display.
LimitationsCTA has limitations in certain situations, forexample, the CTA sensors cannot "see" throughother parked vehicles or obstructions. The following are several examples where CTA's "field of vision" may initially be limited andapproaching vehicles cannot be detected untilthey are too close:
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