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Full Off — If Equipped
The “Full Off” mode is intended for off-highway or
off-road use only  and should  not  be  used  on any
public  roadways.  In  this  mode,  TCS  and  ESC
features  are  turned  off.  To  enter  the  “Full  Off”
mode,  push  and  hold  the  “ESC  OFF”  switch  for
five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the
engine  running.  After  five  seconds,  a  chime  will
sound, the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” will illumi-
nate, and the “ESC OFF” message will display in
the  instrument  cluster.  To  turn  ESC  On  again,
momentarily push the “ESC OFF” switch.
 NOTE:
System  may  switch  from  ESC  “Full  Off”  to
“Partial  Off”  mode  when  vehicle  exceeds  a
predetermined  speed.  When  the  vehicle
speed slows below the predetermined speed
the system will return to ESC “Full Off”.
ESC  modes  may  also  be  affected  by  drive
modes (if equipped).
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 
And ESC OFF Indicator Light 
The  “ESC  Activation/Malfunction
Indicator  Light”  in  the  instrument
cluster  will  come  on  when  the  igni
-
tion is turned to the “ESC On” mode.
It should go out with the engine running. If the
“ESC  Activation/Malfunction  Indicator  Light”
comes  on  continuously  with  the  engine
running,  a  malfunction  has  been  detected  in
the  ESC  system.  If  this  light  remains  on  after
several  ignition  cycles,  and  the  vehicle  has
been  driven  several  miles  (km)  at  speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an autho -
rized  dealer  as  soon  as  possible  to  have  the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
 WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func -
tionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip
feature described in the TCS section), has
been  disabled  and  the  “ESC  Off  Indicator
Light”  will  be  illuminated.  When  in
“Partial  Off”  mode,  the  engine  power
reduction  feature  of  TCS  is  disabled,  and
the  enhanced  vehicle  stability  offered  by
the ESC system is reduced.
Trailer  Sway  control  (TSC)  is  disabled
when  the  ESC  system  is  in  the  “Partial
Off” mode.
 WARNING!
In  the ESC  “Full Off” mode, the  engine
torque  reduction  and  stability  features
are  disabled.  Therefore,  enhanced
vehicle  stability  offered  by  the  ESC
system  is  unavailable.  In  an  emergency
evasive  maneuver,  the  ESC  system  will
not  engage  to  assist  in  maintaining
stability.  ESC  “Full  Off”  mode  is
intended  for  off-highway  or  off-road  use
only.
The  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  conditions.  ESC  cannot
prevent  all  accidents,  including  those
resulting from  excessive speed  in  turns,
driving  on  very  slippery  surfaces,  or
hydroplaning.  ESC  also  cannot  prevent
collisions.
 WARNING! (Continued)
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The cluster icon and switch indicator light
will  flash  when  HDC  deactivates  due  to
overheated  brakes.  The  flashing  will  stop
and  HDC  will  activate  again  once  the
brakes have cooled sufficiently.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)  
The Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is designed to
mitigate roll  back from a complete stop while on
an  incline.  If  the  driver  releases  the  brake  while
stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to hold
the brake pressure for a short period. If the driver
does  not  apply  the  throttle  before  this  time
expires,  the  system  will  release  brake  pressure
and the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal.
The  following  conditions  must  be  met  in
order for HSA to activate:
The feature must be enabled
The vehicle must be stopped
Park brake must be off
Driver  door  must  be  closed.  (If  the  doors
are  attached,  then  the  door  must  be
closed. If the doors are detached then the
driver's seatbelt must be buckled)
The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade
The  gear  selection  must  match  vehicle
uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill
is in forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is
in REVERSE (R) gear)
HSA  will  work  in  REVERSE  gear  and  all
forward gears. The system will not activate
if  the  transmission  is  in  PARK  (P)  or
NEUTRAL (N). For vehicles equipped with
a  manual  transmission,  if  the  clutch  is
pressed, HSA will remain active.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature  can be  turned on or turned  off.
To  change  the  current  setting,  refer  to
“Instrument Cluster  Display” in “Getting To
Know  Your  Instrument  Panel”  for  further
information.
 WARNING!
HDC is only intended to assist the driver in
controlling vehicle speed when descending
hills.  The  driver  must  remain  attentive  to
the  driving  conditions  and  is  responsible
for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
 WARNING!
There  may  be  situations  where  the  Hill
Start  Assist  (HSA)  will  not  activate  and
slight  rolling  may  occur,  such as  on  minor
hills  or  with  a  loaded  vehicle,  or  while
pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the
driver’s  responsibility  to  be  attentive  to
distance  to  other  vehicles,  people,  and
objects,  and  most  importantly  brake
operation  to  ensure  safe  operation  of  the
vehicle  under  all  road  conditions.  Your
complete  attention  is  always  required
while  driving  to  maintain  safe  control  of
your  vehicle.  Failure  to  follow  these
warnings can result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
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Towing With HSA
HSA will also  provide assistance to mitigate
roll back while towing a trailer.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready  Alert  Braking  (RAB)  may  reduce  the
time  required  to  reach  full  braking  during
emergency  braking  situations.  It  anticipates
when  an  emergency  braking  situation  may
occur  by  monitoring  how  fast  the  throttle  is
released by the driver. The  Electronic Brake
Control (EBC) system  will prepare  the brake
system for a panic stop.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
Rain  Brake  Support  (RBS)  may  improve
braking  performance  in  wet  conditions.  It
will  periodically  apply  a  small  amount  of
brake  pressure  to  remove  any water  buildup
on  the  front  brake  rotors.  It  functions  when
the windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed.
When  RBS  is active, there is no notification
to  the  driver  and  no  driver  interaction  is
required.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)  
Trailer  Sway  Control  (TSC)  uses  sensors  in
the  vehicle  to  recognize  an  excessively
swaying trailer and will take the  appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway. TSC will
become active automatically once an exces-
sively swaying trailer is recognized.
NOTE:
TSC  cannot  stop  all  trailers  from  swaying.
Always  use  caution  when  towing  a  trailer  and
follow  the  trailer  tongue  weight  recommenda-
tions.  Refer  to  “Trailer  Towing”  in  “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
When  TSC  is  functioning,  the  “ESC  Activa -
tion/Malfunction  Indicator  Light”  will  flash,
the  engine  power  may  be  reduced  and  you
may  feel  the  brakes  being  applied  to  indi -
vidual  wheels  to  attempt  to  stop  the  trailer
from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC
system  is  in  the  “Partial  Off”  or  “Full  Off”
modes.
 WARNING!
If  you  use a  trailer  brake  controller with
your  trailer,  the  trailer  brakes  may  be
activated and deactivated with the brake
switch.  If  so,  there  may  not  be  enough
brake  pressure  to  hold  both  the  vehicle
and  the  trailer  on  a  hill  when  the  brake
pedal  is  released.  In  order  to  avoid
rolling  down  an  incline  while  resuming
acceleration,  manually  activate  the
trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake
pressure  prior  to  releasing  the  brake
pedal.
HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when exiting your
vehicle.  Also,  be  certain  to  place  the
transmission in PARK (P).
Failure  to  follow  these  warnings  can
result  in  a  collision  or  serious  personal
injury. WARNING!
If  TSC  activates  while  driving,  slow  the
vehicle  down,  stop  at  the  nearest  safe
location,  and  adjust  the  trailer  load  to
eliminate trailer sway.
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Traction Control System (TCS)  
The  Traction  Control  System  (TCS)  monitors  the
amount  of  wheel  spin  of  each  of  the  driven
wheels.  If  wheel  spin  is  detected,  the  TCS  may
apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s) and/
or  reduce  engine  power  to  provide  enhanced
acceleration  and  stability.  A  feature  of  the  TCS,
Brake  Limited  Differential  (BLD),  functions
similar  to  a  limited  slip  differential  and  controls
the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel
on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other,
the  system  will  apply  the  brake  of  the  spinning
wheel.  This  will  allow  more  engine  torque  to  be
applied  to  the  wheel  that  is  not  spinning.  BLD
may  remain  enabled  even  if  TCS  and  Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) are in a reduced mode.
AUXILIARY DRIVING 
SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If 
Equipped 
The  Blind  Spot  Monitoring  (BSM)  system
uses two radar-based sensors, located inside
the  taillights,  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 standby 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
(3.8 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.  Therefore,  visually  verify  the  adja-
cent 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  the  BSM
warning  light  remaining  illuminated  the
entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
The  Blind  Spot  Monitoring  (BSM)  system
may experience drop outs (blinking on and
off)  of  the  side  mirror  Warning  Indicator
lamps  when  a  motorcycle  or  any  small
object  remains  at  the  side  of  the  vehicle
for extended periods of time (more than a
couple of seconds).
The  area  on  taillights,  where  the  radar
sensors  are  located,  must  remain  free  of
snow,  ice,  and  dirt/road  contamination  so
that the BSM system  can  function properly.
Do  not  block  the  taillights  where  the  radar
sensors  are  located  with  foreign  objects
(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
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The  BSM  system  notifies  the  driver  of
objects  in  the  detection  zones  by  illumi-
nating the BSM warning light located in the
outside  mirrors  in  addition  to  sounding  an
audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio
volume.  Refer  to  “Modes  Of  Operation”  for
further information.
The  BSM  system  monitors  the  detection
zone from three  different  entry points (side,
rear, front)  while  driving to see if an alert is
necessary.  The  BSM  system  will  issue  an
alert during these types of zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles  that  move  into  your  adjacent  lanes
from either side of the vehicle.
Entering From The Rear
Vehicles  that  come  up  from  behind  your
vehicle  on  either  side  and  enter  the  rear
detection  zone  with  a  relative  speed  of  less
than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly with a rela -
tive  speed  less than  15 mph  (24 km/h)  and
the  vehicle  remains  in  the  blind  spot  for
approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed
between  the  two  vehicles  is  greater  than
15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not
illuminate.
The BSM system is designed not to issue an
alert on stationary objects such as guardrails,
posts,  walls,  foliage,  berms,  etc.  However,
occasionally  the  system  may  alert  on  such
objects.  This  is  normal  operation  and  your
vehicle does not require service.
The BSM system will not alert you of objects
that are traveling in the opposite direction of
the vehicle in adjacent lanes.Rear Cross Path (RCP)
The  Rear  Cross  Path  (RCP)  feature  is
intended to  aid the  driver when backing  out
of  parking  spaces  where  their  vision  of
oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed
slowly  and  cautiously  out  of  the  parking
space  until  the  rear  end  of  the  vehicle  is
exposed.  The  RCP  system  will  then  have  a
clear  view  of  the  cross  traffic  and  if  an
oncoming  vehicle  is  detected,  alert  the
driver.
RCP  monitors  the  rear  detection  zones  on
both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are
moving toward the side of the vehicle with a
minimum  speed  of  approximately  3 mph
(5 km/h),  to  objects  moving  a  maximum  of
approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in
parking lot situations.
NOTE:
In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles
can be obscured by vehicles parked on either
side.  If  the  sensors  are  blocked  by  other
structures or vehicles, the system will not be
able to alert the driver.
When  RCP  is  on  and  the  vehicle  is  in
REVERSE  (R),  the  driver  is  alerted  using
both the visual and audible alarms, including
reducing the radio volume.
 WARNING!
The  Blind  Spot  Monitoring  system  is  only
an  aid  to  help  detect  objects  in  the  blind
spot  zones.  The  BSM  system  is  not
designed  to  detect  pedestrians,  bicyclists,
or  animals.  Even  if  your  vehicle  is
equipped  with  the  BSM  system,  always
check  your  vehicle’s  mirrors,  glance  over
your  shoulder,  and  use  your  turn  signal
before changing lanes. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
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Modes Of Operation
Three  selectable  modes  of  operation  are
available  in  the  Uconnect  System.  Refer  to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only
When  operating  in  Blind  Spot  Alert  mode,
the BSM system will provide a visual alert in
the  appropriate  side  view  mirror  based  on  a
detected  object.  However,  when  the  system
is operating in Rear Cross Path (RCP) mode,
the system will respond with both visual andaudible  alerts  when  a  detected  object  is
present.  Whenever  an  audible  alert  is
requested, the radio is muted.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When  operating  in  Blind  Spot  Alert  Lights/
Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a
visual  alert  in  the  appropriate  side  view
mirror based on a detected object. If the turn
signal  is  then  activated,  and  it  corresponds
to an alert present on that side of the vehicle,
an  audible  chime  will  also  be  sounded.
Whenever  a  turn  signal  and  detected  object
are  present  on  the  same  side  at  the  same
time,  both  the  visual  and  audible alerts  will
be issued. In addition to the audible alert the
radio (if on) will also be muted.
NOTE:
Whenever  an  audible  alert  is  requested  by
the BSM system, the radio is also muted.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall
respond  with  both  visual  and  audible  alerts
when a detected object is present. Whenever
an  audible  alert  is  requested,  the  radio  is
also  muted.  Turn/hazard  signal  status  is
ignored;  the  RCP  state  always  requests  the
chime.Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will
be no visual or audible alerts from either the
BSM or RCP systems.
NOTE:
The BSM system will store the current oper
-
ating  mode  when  the  vehicle  is  shut  off.
Each  time  the  vehicle  is  started  the  previ -
ously stored mode will be recalled and used.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With 
Mitigation — If Equipped
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
provides the driver with audible, visual warn -
ings (within the instrument  cluster  display),
and may apply a haptic  warning in  the form
of  a  brake  jerk,  to  warn  the  driver  when  it
detects  a  potential  frontal  collision.  The
warnings  are  intended  to  provide  the  driver
with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate
the potential collision.
NOTE:
FCW  monitors  the  information  from  the
forward looking sensors as well as Electronic
Brake  Controller  (EBC),  to  calculate  the
probability  of  a  forward  collision.  When  the
 WARNING!
Rear  Cross  Path  Detection  (RCP)  is  not  a
back  up  aid  system.  It  is  intended  to  be
used  to  help  a  driver  detect  an  oncoming
vehicle  in  a  parking  lot  situation.  Drivers
must  be  careful  when  backing  up,  even
when  using  RCP.  Always  check  carefully
behind  your  vehicle,  look  behind  you,  and
be sure  to check  for  pedestrians, animals,
other  vehicles,  obstructions,  and  blind
spots  before  backing  up.  Failure  to  do  so
can result in serious injury or death.
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system determines that a forward collision is
probable,  the  driver  will  be  provided  with
audible  and  visual  warnings  as  well  as  a
possible  haptic  warning  in  the  form  of  a
brake jerk. 
If the driver does not take action based upon
these progressive warnings, then the system
will provide a limited level  of  active  braking
to  help  slow  the  vehicle  and  mitigate  the
potential  forward  collision.  If  the  driver
reacts  to  the  warnings  by  braking  and  the
system determines that the driver intends to
avoid  the  collision  by  braking  but  has  not
applied  sufficient  brake  force,  the  system
will  compensate  and  provide  additional
brake force as required.
If  a  FCW  with  Mitigation  event  begins  at  a
speed  below 32 mph  (52 km/h), the  system
may  provide  the  maximum  braking  possible
to mitigate the potential forward collision. If
the  Forward  Collision  Warning  with  Mitiga-
tion  event  stops  the  vehicle  completely,  the
system will hold  the vehicle at standstill for
two seconds and then release the brakes. FCW Message
When  the  system  determines  a  collision  with
the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable,
the warning message will be deactivated.
NOTE:
The minimum speed for FCW activation is
3 mph (5 km/h).
The  FCW  alerts  may  be  triggered  on  objects
other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign
posts  based  on  the  course  prediction.  This  is
expected  and  is  a  part  of  normal  FCW  activa-
tion and functionality.
It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent
such  misuse  of  the  system,  after  four  Active
Braking  events  within  a  key  cycle,  the  Active Braking  portion  of  FCW  will  be  deactivated
until the next Key Cycle.
The  FCW  system  is  intended  for  on-road
use  only.  If  the  vehicle  is  taken  off-road,
the FCW system  should be deactivated to
prevent  unnecessary  warnings  to  the
surroundings.
FCW  may  not  react  to  irrelevant  objects
such  as  overhead  objects,  ground  reflec-
tions,  objects  not  in  the  path  of  the
vehicle,  stationary  objects  that  are  far
away, oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles
with the same or higher rate of speed.
FCW  will  be  disabled  like  ACC,  with  the
unavailable screens.
 WARNING!
Forward  Collision  Warning  (FCW)  is  not
intended  to  avoid  a  collision  on  its  own,
nor can FCW detect every type of potential
collision.  The  driver  has  the  responsibility
to  avoid  a  collision  by  controlling  the
vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to
follow  this  warning  could  lead  to  serious
injury or death.
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Turning FCW On or Off
The default status of FCW is “on”, this allows
the system to warn you of a possible collision
with the vehicle in front of you.
The  FCW  button  is  located  in  the  Uconnect
display  in  the  control  settings.  Refer  to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner's Manual for further information.
To  turn  the  FCW  system  on,  press  the
forward collision button once.
To  turn  the  FCW  system  off,  press  the
forward collision button once.
NOTE:
When  the  FCW  is  “on”,  this  allows  the
system  to  warn  the  driver  of  a  possible
collision with the vehicle in front.
When  the  FCW  is  “off”,  this  prevents  the
system from warning the driver of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front. If the FCW
is set to “off”, “FCW OFF” will be displayed
in the instrument cluster display.
When  FCW  status  is  set  to  “Only
Warning”,  this  prevents  the  system  from
providing  limited  active  braking,  or  addi -tional  brake  support  if  the  driver  is  not
braking adequately in the event of a poten
-
tial frontal collision.
When  FCW  status  is  set  to  “Warning  and
Braking”,  this  allows  the  system  to  warn
the  driver  of  a  possible  collision  with  the
vehicle in front using audible/visual warn -
ings and it applies autonomous braking.
The system will retain the last setting selected
by the driver after ignition shutdown.
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
The FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking status are
programmable  through  the  Uconnect  System.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in
the Owner’s Manual for further information.
Far
When  the  sensitivity  of  FCW  is  set  to the  “Far”  setting  and  the  system
status  is  “Only  Warning”,  this  allows
the  system  to  warn  the  driver  of  apossible  more  distant  collisions  with
the  vehicle  in  front  using  audible/ visual warnings.
More cautious drivers that do not mindfrequent  warnings  may  prefer  this setting.
Medium
When  the  sensitivity  of  FCW  is  set  to the “Medium” setting and  the  system
status  is  “Only  Warning”,  this  allows
the  system  to  warn  the  driver  of  apossible  collision  with  the  v ehicle  in
front using audible/visual warnings.
Near
When  the  sensitivity  of  FCW  is  set  to the  “Near”  setting  and  the  system
status  is  “Only  Warning”,  this  allows
the  system  to  warn  the  driver  of  apossible  closer  collision  with  the
vehicle  in  front  using  audible/visual
warnings.
This setting provides less reaction time than  the  “Far”  and  “Medium”
settings,  which  allows  for  a  moredynamic driving experience.
More  dynamic  or  aggressive  drivers that  want  to  avoid  frequent  warnings may prefer this setting.
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