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ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the 
vehicle path intended by the driver and compares 
it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual 
path does not match the intended path, ESC 
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to 
assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer 
condition.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” 
located in the instrument cluster will start to flash 
as soon as the ESC system becomes active. The 
“ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also 
flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC 
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to 
flash during acceleration, ease up on the 
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. 
Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the 
prevailing road conditions.
WARNING!
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot 
prevent the natural laws of physics from 
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the 
traction afforded by prevailing road condi -
tions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, 
including those resulting from excessive 
speed in turns, driving on very slippery 
surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot 
prevent accidents resulting from loss of 
vehicle control due to inappropriate driver 
input for the conditions. Only a safe, atten -
tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci -
dents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped 
vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless 
or dangerous manner which could jeopar -
dize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly 
maintain your vehicle, may change the 
handling characteristics of your vehicle, 
and may negatively affect the performance 
of the ESC system. Changes to the steering 
system, suspension, braking system, tire 
type and size or wheel size may adversely 
affect ESC performance. Improperly 
inflated and unevenly worn tires may also 
degrade ESC performance. Any vehicle 
modification or poor vehicle maintenance 
that reduces the effectiveness of the ESC 
system can increase the risk of loss of 
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal 
injury and death.
WARNING!  (Continued)
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to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting And Operating” 
for further information. When TSC is 
functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction 
Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may 
be reduced and you may feel the brakes being 
applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop 
the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when 
the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses 
two radar-based sensors, located inside the 
rear bumper fascia, to detect highway  licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, 
motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot 
zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning 
light will momentarily illuminate in both outside 
rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the 
system is operational. The BSM system sensors 
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear 
or REVERSE (R) and enters stand-by mode when 
the vehicle is in PARK (P). The BSM detection zone covers approximately 
one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft 
(3.7 m). The zone length starts at the outside 
rear view mirror and extends approximately 
10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the 
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the 
detection zones on both sides of the vehicle 
when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 
6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the 
driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver 
about rapidly approaching vehicles that are 
outside the detection zones.
The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT 
change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There
-
fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear 
for both your vehicle and trailer before making 
a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., 
bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the 
side of your vehicle, this may result in false 
detections. The BSM warning light may even 
remain illuminated the entire time the vehicle 
is in a forward gear.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle 
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and 
adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer 
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La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las 
siguientes dos condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no 
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar  cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que 
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate 
the equipment.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based 
on the vehicle recommended cold placard 
pressure.
NOTE:
The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in the 
instrument cluster and a chime will sound when 
tire pressure is low in one or more of the four 
active road tires. In addition, the instrument 
cluster will display a graphic showing the pres -
sure values of each tire with the low tire pres -sure values in a different color, or the Uconnect 
radio will display a TPMS message, when this 
occurs you must increase the tire pressure to 
the recommended cold placard pressure in 
order for the TPMS Warning Light to turn off.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by 
approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F 
(6.5°C). This means that when the outside 
temperature decreases, the tire pressure will 
decrease. Tire pressure should always be set 
based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is 
defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle 
has not been driven for at least three hours, or 
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three 
hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure 
must not exceed the maximum inflation 
pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to 
“Tires” in “Servicing and Maintenance” for 
information on how to properly inflate the 
vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also 
increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal 
and there should be no adjustment for this 
increased pressure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire 
pressure if the tire pressure falls below the 
low-pressure warning limit for any reason,  including low temperature effects and natural 
pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low 
tire pressure as long as the condition exists, 
and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at 
or above the recommended cold placard 
pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning 
(TPMS Warning Light) illuminates, you must 
increase the tire pressure to the recommended 
cold placard pressure in order for the TPMS 
Warning Light to turn off.
The system will automatically update and the 
TPMS Warning Light will turn off once the 
system receives the updated tire pressures. The 
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order 
for the TPMS to receive this information.
For example, your vehicle may have a 
recommended cold (parked for more than three 
hours) placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If 
the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and 
the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), 
a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will 
decrease the tire pressure to approximately 
24 psi (165 kPa). This tire pressure is low 
enough to turn ON the “TPMS Warning Light.” 
Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure 
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to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 kPa), but 
the TPMS Warning Light will still be on. In this 
situation, the TPMS Warning Light will turn off 
only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s 
recommended cold placard pressure value.
NOTE:
When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may 
need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi 
(28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard 
pressure in order to turn the TPMS Warning 
Light off. NOTE:
The TPMS is not intended to replace normal 
tire care and maintenance, or to provide 
warning of a tire failure or condition.
The TPMS should not be used as a tire pres-
sure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire 
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to 
tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel 
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect 
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire 
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsi -
bility to maintain correct tire pressure using 
an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if 
underinflation has not reached the level to 
trigger illumination of the TPMS Warning 
Light.
Seasonal temperature changes will affect 
tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the 
actual tire pressure in the tire.CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the orig -
inal equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pres -
sures and warning have been established for 
the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Unde -
sirable system operation or sensor damage 
may result when using replacement equip -
ment that is not of the same size, type, and/
or style. The TPM sensor is not designed for 
use on aftermarket wheels and may 
contribute to a poor overall system perfor -
mance or sensor damage. Customers are 
encouraged to use OEM wheels to assure 
proper TPM feature operation.
Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause 
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) sensor to become inoperable. After 
using an aftermarket tire sealant it is 
recommended that you take your vehicle to 
an authorized dealer to have your sensor 
function checked.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres -
sure always reinstall the valve stem cap. 
This will prevent moisture and dirt from 
entering the valve stem, which could 
damage the TPMS sensor.
CAUTION!  (Continued)
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display dashes (--) in place of the pressure 
values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS 
will no longer chime or display the “SERVICE 
TPM SYSTEM” message in the instrument 
cluster but dashes (--) will remain in place of the 
pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel 
and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires 
equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the 
vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph 
(24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the TPMS 
Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds 
and then turn off. The instrument cluster will 
display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message 
and then display pressure values in place of the 
dashes. On the next ignition cycle the "SERVICE 
TPM SYSTEM" message will no longer be 
displayed as long as no system fault exists.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all 
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this 
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules and with Innovation, Science and 
Economic Development Canada license-exempt  RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference  received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR 
d`Innovation, Science and Economic 
Development applicables aux appareils radio 
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée 
aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de  brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout  brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le 
brouillage est susceptible d'en compro -
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las 
siguientes dos condiciones:
 1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no 
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar  cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que 
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate 
the equipment.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 
Some of the most important safety features in 
your vehicle are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features 
Seat Belt Systems
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air 
Bags
Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this 
section may be standard equipment on some 
models, or may be optional equipment on 
others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized 
dealer.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make 
Outside The Vehicle
Tires 
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and 
uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, 
glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or 
sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.  Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. 
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the 
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation 
pressure.
Lights    
Have someone observe the operation of brake 
lights and exterior lights while you work the 
controls. Check turn signal and high beam 
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches 
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks 
Check area under the vehicle after overnight 
parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. 
Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, or 
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause 
should be located and corrected immediately.
ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the 
driver’s side floor area. To check for inter
-
ference, with the vehicle properly parked 
with the engine off, fully depress the accel -
erator, the brake, and the clutch pedal (if 
present) to check for interference. If your 
floor mat interferes with the operation of 
any pedal, or is not secure to the floor, 
remove the floor mat from the vehicle and 
place the floor mat in your trunk.
ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on 
the passenger’s side floor area.
ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or 
slide into the driver’s side floor area when 
the vehicle is moving. Objects can become 
trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch 
pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle 
control.
NEVER place any objects under the floor 
mat (e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects 
could change the position of the floor mat 
and may cause interference with the accel -
erator, brake, or clutch pedals.
WARNING!  (Continued)
If the vehicle carpet has been removed and 
re-installed, always properly attach carpet 
to the floor and check the floor mat 
fasteners are secure to the vehicle carpet. 
Fully depress each pedal to check for inter -
ference with the accelerator, brake, or 
clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.
It is recommended to only use mild soap 
and water to clean your floor mats. After 
cleaning, always check your floor mat has 
been properly installed and is secured to 
your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners 
by lightly pulling mat.
WARNING!  (Continued)
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The following table shows the approximate 
distances for each zone:
Modes Of Operation
“Manual” activation of the Surround View 
camera is selected by pressing the Surround 
View Camera soft key located in the “Controls” 
screen within the Uconnect system. Top View
The Top view will show in the Uconnect System 
with Rear View and Front View in a split view 
display. There is integrated ParkSense arcs in 
the image at the front and rear of the vehicle. 
The arcs will change color from yellow to red 
corresponding the distance zones to the 
oncoming object.
ParkSense Arcs
 NOTE:
Front tires will be in image when the tires are 
turned.
Due to wide angle cameras in mirror, the 
image will appear distorted.
Top view will show which sliding doors are 
open.
Open front doors will remove outside image.
Rear View This is the Default view of the system in 
REVERSE and is always paired with the 
Top view of the vehicle with optional 
active guide lines for the projected 
path when enabled.
Zone
Distance To The Rear 
Of The Vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft
(30 cm - 2 m)
Green 6.5 ft or greater 
(2 m or greater)
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separately to be sure that the load is properly 
distributed over the front and rear axle. 
Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR 
of either the front or rear axles has been 
exceeded but the total load is within the 
specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted 
from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate 
until the specified weight limitations are met. 
Store the heavier items down low and be sure 
that the weight is distributed equally. Stow all 
loose items securely before driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an 
adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers 
and handles and the way the brakes operate.TRAILER TOWING 
In this section you will find safety tips and 
information on limits to the type of towing you 
can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before 
towing a trailer, carefully review this information 
to tow your load as efficiently and safely as 
possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty 
coverage, follow the requirements and 
recommendations in this manual concerning 
vehicles used for trailer towing.
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions 
will assist you in understanding the following 
information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 
The Gross vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the 
total allowable weight of your vehicle. This 
includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue 
weight. The total load must be limited so that 
you do not exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle 
Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in this 
chapter for further information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the weight of 
the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, 
consumables and equipment (permanent or 
temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its 
"loaded and ready for operation" condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to 
put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. 
The entire weight of the trailer must be 
supported by the scale.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) 
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the 
maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. 
Distribute the load over the front and rear axles 
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either 
front or rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/
Vehicle Certification Label” in this chapter for 
further information.
CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the 
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. 
If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or 
it can change the way your vehicle handles. 
This could cause you to lose control. Also 
overloading can shorten the life of your 
vehicle.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the 
maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous 
driving condition can result if either rating is 
exceeded. You could lose control of the 
vehicle and have a collision.
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