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The system detects large objects when
you shift into reverse (R) and any of the
following occur:
•
Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed and an object is moving toward
your vehicle, for example another
vehicle at low speed.
If your vehicle remains stationary for two
seconds the audible warning turns off. If
your vehicle moves backward the tone
sounds again. Note:
If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)
or less from the rear bumper, the audible
warning does not turn off.
Object Distance Indicator (If Equipped)
When you shift into reverse (R), the system
provides object distance indication through
the information display.
• As the distance to the object
decreases, the indicator blocks
illuminate and move toward the vehicle
icon.
• If there is no object detected, the
distance indicator blocks are gray.
Rear Parking Aid Information Messages Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Park Aid Fault
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Check Park Aid
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Check Rear Park Aid
A sensor is blocked or the system has malfunctioned.
Clean the bumper or remove any obstruction. If the
message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Rear Park Aid Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
FRONT PARKING AID WARNING: The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash. WARNING:
The system may not
detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground. WARNING:
The parking aid system
can only assist you to detect objects
when your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you
must take care when using the parking
aid system.
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(If Equipped)

When you shift into any forward gear, the
system provides audio warnings and visual
indication when your vehicle is moving at
a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)
or below and the system detects an object
within the detection zone. When you stop
your vehicle, the audio warnings stop after
two seconds and visual indication stops
after four seconds.
Note:
If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)
or less from your vehicle, visual indication
remains on. When you shift into neutral (N), the system
only provides visual indication if your
vehicle is moving at a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below,
for example, your vehicle is moving on a
slope, and the system detects an object
moving toward your vehicle. When you
stop your vehicle, visual indication stops
after four seconds.
Front Parking Aid Information Messages Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Park Aid Fault
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Check Park Aid
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Check Front Park Aid
A sensor is blocked or the system has malfunctioned.
Clean the bumper or remove any obstruction. If the
message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Front Park Pilot Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
SIDE SENSING SYSTEM WARNING:
The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash. WARNING:
The system may not
detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground. WARNING:
To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system. WARNING:
The parking aid system
can only assist you to detect objects
when your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you
must take care when using the parking
aid system.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.
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(If Equipped)

4. Bring your vehicle to a complete
standstill.
5. Release the steering wheel and shift into reverse (R).
6. Drive backward and your vehicle steers
itself into the parking space.
7. Follow the instructions on the information display.
Note: When parking is complete, a tone
sounds and an information message
appears.
Leaving a Parking Space
The system assists leaving only parallel
parking spaces.
1. Press the active park assist button.
2. Use the direction indicator lever to choose the direction to leave.
3. Release the steering wheel and shift into reverse (R). 4. Follow the instructions on the
information display.
Note: After the system drives your vehicle
to a position where you can exit the parking
space in a forward movement, a message
appears instructing you to take full control
of your vehicle.
Canceling Active Park Assist
To cancel parking assistance at any time,
press the active park assist button or turn
the steering wheel.
Note: It also cancels when your vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (9 km/h).
Brake System Intervention
When active park assist is controlling the
steering, it may under certain conditions
apply the brakes to slow or stop your
vehicle.
Note: This could cause the parking
assistance to cancel.
Active Park Assist Troubleshooting Possible Cause
Symptom
You may have switched traction control off.
The system does not search for
a parking space.
The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must
be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space.
The sensors may be blocked. For example, snow, ice
or large accumulations of dirt. Blocked sensors can
affect how the system functions.
The system does not offer a
parking space.
The sensors in the front or rear bumper could be
damaged.
There is not enough room in the parking space for your
vehicle to safely park.
There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on
the opposite side of the parking space.
The parking space is more than
5 ft (1.5 m) or less than
2 ft (0.5 m) away.
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(If Equipped)

Detection issues can occur:
When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.
A
With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they fully
move into your lane.
B
There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front
when driving into and coming out
of a bend or curve in the road.
C
In these cases, the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and
take action when necessary. If something hits the front of your vehicle
or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone
may change. This could cause the system
to malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
System Not Available
The system may not turn on if there is:
•
A blocked sensor.
• High brake temperature.
• A failure in the system or a related
system.
Adaptive Cruise Control System
Sensors WARNING: The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. The camera is mounted behind the interior
mirror.
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The radar is behind the front grille below
the license plate.
A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and
does not function when something blocks
the sensor.
Note:
You cannot see the sensor, it is
behind a fascia panel.
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade
sensor performance. Action
Cause
Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar
or remove any obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille
is dirty or obstructed.
Wait a short period of time. It may take
several minutes for the radar to detect that
it is free from obstruction.
The surface of the radar is clean but the
message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
Heavy rain or snow interfere with the radar
signals.
Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface
of the road interfere with the radar signals.
Wait a short period of time or switch to
normal cruise control.
You are in a desert or remote area with no
other vehicles and no roadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, a
blocked sensor message could display
when the sensor is not blocked. This can
happen, for example, when driving in
sparse rural or desert environments. A false
blocked condition self clears or clears after
you switch the ignition off and on. Switching to Normal Cruise
Control WARNING: Normal cruise control
will not brake when your vehicle is
approaching slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode you have selected
and apply the brakes when necessary.
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You can change from adaptive cruise
control to cruise control using the
information display.
To switch between adaptive cruise control and normal cruise control, use the
information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Driver Assist.
Press the OK button.
Cruise Control
Press the
OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK
button.
Mode The cruise control indicator
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator if you select
normal cruise control. The gap setting
does not display, the system does not
automatically respond to lead vehicles and
adaptive braking does not activate. The
system remembers the last setting when
you start your vehicle. Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator The indicator appears when you
switch the system on.
The indicator appears in the information
display when the system is in standby
mode and when you set the adaptive
cruise speed.
Adaptive Cruise Control Information Messages Action
Message
The radar has reduced visibility.
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system is not available.
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Adaptive Cruise Malfunc-
tion
You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking
turns off.
Normal Cruise Active
Adaptive Braking Off
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WARNING: At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required. Failure to take care may result
in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. WARNING:
Take regular rest
breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for
the system to warn you. WARNING:
Certain driving styles
may result in the system warning you
even if you are not feeling tired. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. WARNING:
The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us.
The system is designed to alert you if it
calculates that you are becoming drowsy
or if your driving deteriorates.
The system calculates your alertness level
based upon your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
when the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).
Driver Alert System Warnings
The warning system has two stages:
1. A temporary warning is issued to advise
you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.
2. If you do not rest and the system continues to detect that your driving
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.
This remains in the information display
until you cancel it.
Note: The system does not warn you if the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
40 mph (65 km/h)
.
Driver Alert System Display
To view the driver alert system status, use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to select the following: Action
Menu Item
Press the menu button.
Settings
Press the
OK button.
Information
Press the
OK button.
Driver Alert
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Driver Alert System Messages
Action
Message
Displays when we recommend that you take a break due to
low alertness levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Displays when you must take a break due to low alertness
levels.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: The system may not
function if the sensor is blocked. WARNING:
The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance. WARNING:
The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. WARNING:
The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us.
The system is designed to alert you by
providing temporary steering assistance
or steering wheel vibration when it detects
an unintended lane departure. The system
detects and tracks the road lane markings
using a camera mounted behind the
interior mirror. The system only operates
when the vehicle speed is greater than
approximately
37 mph (60 km/h). You
can view the system status in the
information display.
Note: The system works when the camera
can detect at least one lane marking or the
edge of the road.
The system may not correctly operate in
any of the following conditions:
• The system does not detect at least
one lane marking or the edge of the
road.
• You switch the direction indicator on.
• You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.
• The vehicle speed is less than
37 mph
(60 km/h).
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