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Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the
“X” in the upper right corner of the touchscreen.
This will return the display back to the previ -
ously displayed screen.
NOTE:
If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX
Camera is connected, the touchscreen will
display a blue screen along with the message
“Camera System Unavailable.” The screen
can be exited out by pressing the “X” in the
upper right hand corner. This will return the
display back to the previously displayed
screen.
Zoom View is not available with the AUX
Camera feature.
The display will always default to the Trailer
Camera display (AUX 1).
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the
Surround View Camera System that allows you
to see an on-screen image of the surroundings
and top view of your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE or manually acti
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vated via the Uconnect system. The top view of
the vehicle will show which doors are open. The
image will be displayed on the touchscreen
display along with a caution note “Check Entire
Surroundings” across the top of the screen.
After five seconds, this note will disappear. The
Surround View Camera System is comprised of
four sequential cameras located in the front
grille, rear tailgate and side mirrors.
NOTE:
The Surround View Camera System has
programmable settings that may be selected
through the Uconnect System. Refer to “Ucon -
nect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor -
mation.
When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the
rear camera view and top view is the default
view of the system (Automatic Activation).
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE
(with camera delay turned on), the camera
image will continue to be displayed for up to 10
seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless
the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h),
the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. There is a touch -screen button “X” to disable the display of the
camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE
(with camera delay turned off), the surround
view camera mode is exited and the last known
screen appears again.
While the “Rear View” camera is displayed and
guidelines are enabled, active guidelines are
overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of
the vehicle, including the side view mirrors and
its projected backup path based on the steering
wheel position.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to
the rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the approximate
distances for each zone:
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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Modes Of Operation
Standard Backup Camera view can be manually
activated by selecting “Backup Camera”
through the Controls menu within the Uconnect
screen.
Refer to “Parkview Rear Back Up Camera” in
this section for more information on activation
conditions.
Top View
The Top view will show in the Uconnect System
with Rear view and Front view in a split view
display. There are 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.
The fifth button of the ParkSense Camera View
screen will be changed based on the features
present in the vehicle. If not equipped with a
Cargo Camera or Trailer Reverse Guidance, the
Backup Camera soft button will be displayed. If
equipped with a Cargo Camera but no Trailer
Reverse Guidance, the Cargo Camera soft
button will be displayed, and if equipped with
both a Cargo Camera and Trailer Reverse Guid -
ance, the Cargo/Trailer Reverse Guidance soft
button will be displayed.
ParkSense Camera View

NOTE:
Front tires will display on the image when the
tires are turned.
Due to wide angle cameras in mirrors, the
image will appear distorted.
Top view will show which doors are open.
Open front doors will cancel the 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 guidelines for the
projected path when enabled. Rear Cross Path View
Pressing the Rear Cross Path soft key
will give the driver a wider angle view
of the rear camera system. The Top
view will be disabled when this is
selected.
Front View The Front view will show you what is
immediately in front of the vehicle
and is always paired with the Top view
of the vehicle.
Front Cross Path View Pressing the Front Cross Path soft
key will give the driver a wider angle
view of the front camera system. The
Top view will be disabled when this is
selected.
Rear View Camera Pressing the Backup Camera soft key
will provide a full screen rear view with
Zoom View.
NOTE:
If the Backup Camera view was selected
through the Surround View screen, exiting out of
the Rear View Camera screen will return to the
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was manually activated through the Controls
menu of the Uconnect display, exiting out of the
display screen will return to the Controls menu.
Cargo Camera
Pressing the Cargo Camera soft key
will provide a full screen view of the
cargo area.
NOTE:
If the Cargo Camera view was selected through
the Surround View screen, exiting out of the
Cargo Camera screen will return to the
Surround View screen. If the Cargo Camera was
manually activated through the Controls menu
of the Uconnect display, exiting out of the
display screen will return to the Controls menu.
Trailer Reverse Guidance Pressing the Trailer Reverse Guid -
ance soft key will provide a full screen
view of the cargo area and trailer. Pressing the Left & Right Tow Mirror
Split Screen View button within the
Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will
display a split screen to allow the
driver to see both sides of the trailer at the
same time. This view allows the driver to pan
left/right to better frame the trailer in the image.
NOTE:
Trailer Reverse Guidance can only be selected
through the Surround View screen; exiting out of
the Trailer Reverse Guidance screen will return
to the Surround View screen.
Zoom View
When the Rear View Camera image is
being displayed, and the vehicle
speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h)
while in any gear selector position,
Zoom View is available. By pressing the “magni -
fying glass” icon in the upper left of the display
screen, the image will zoom in to four times the
standard view. Pressing the icon a second time
will return the view to the standard Backup
Camera display. When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is
in REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera
delay view will display the standard Backup
Camera view. If the vehicle is then returned to
REVERSE gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View
selection will automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain
the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as
the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
Zoom View is available until the gear selector is
placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and speeds are at
or above 8 mph (13 km/h).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or
REVERSE, and speed is greater than or equal
to 8 mph (13 km/h), Zoom View is unavail
-
able and the icon will appear gray.
While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
visible.
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Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated automatically:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE
(with camera delay turned on), the camera
image will continue to be displayed for up to
10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE
unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph
(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or
the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
There is a touch screen button “X” to disable
the display of the camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE
(with camera delay turned off), the surround
view camera mode is exited and the last
known screen appears again.
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated manually from the
Uconnect controls menu via the Surround View
button, Backup Camera button, Cargo Camera
button or Forward Facing Camera button:
The "X" button on the display is pressed
Vehicle is shifted into PARK
Ignition is placed in the OFF position
Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for
10 seconds
NOTE:
If the Surround View Camera, Cargo Camera,
Backup Camera, or Forward Facing Camera is
activated manually, and the vehicle is shifted
into REVERSE, deactivation methods for auto -
matic activation are assumed.
The camera delay system is turned off manually
through the Uconnect settings menu. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lenses, clean the
lenses, rinse with water, and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not cover the lenses.
If a malfunction with the system has
occurred, see an authorized dealer. Cargo Camera With Dynamic Centerline — If
Equipped
The Dynamic Centerline feature provides an
overlay on the Cargo Camera display screen
that aligns to the center of the pickup box to aid
in hooking up a fifth wheel camper or goose
-
neck trailer. The centerline auto aligns to the
center of the pickup box, and can also be manu -
ally adjusted. The centerline will adjust in
response to steering angle inputs, and will not
obstruct the gooseneck receiver or an
approaching trailer gooseneck in the camera
feed.
Activation
The Dynamic Centerline feature can be acti -
vated through the Uconnect settings by
pressing the Cargo Camera soft button,
followed by the “Dynamic Centerline” soft
button on the touchscreen.
If the Dynamic Centerline feature is turned on,
the overlay will display anytime the Cargo
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Adjusting Centerline
Follow the steps below to manually adjust the
centerline:

1. Press the “Adjust Centerline” soft button
located in the bottom right corner of the
Cargo Camera display.

2. Use the arrows on the bottom left corner of the Cargo Camera display to adjust the
centerline horizontally or vertically.
3. Once the desired position is achieved, press the “Accept” button to set the centerline to
the newly specified position.
Deactivation
The Dynamic Centerline feature will automati -
cally be deactivated whenever the Cargo
Camera display is deactivated. It can also be
manually deactivated through the Uconnect
settings.
Cargo Camera Zoom View
When the Cargo Camera image is
being displayed, and the vehicle
speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h)
while in any gear selector position,
Zoom View is available. By pressing the “magni -
fying glass” icon in the upper left of the display screen, the image will zoom in to four times the
standard view. Pressing the icon a second time
will return the view to the standard Cargo
Camera display.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is
in REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera
delay view will display the standard Cargo
Camera view. If the vehicle is then returned to
REVERSE gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View
selection will automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain
the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as
the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
Zoom View is available until the gear selector is
placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and speeds are at
or above 8 mph (13 km/h).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or
REVERSE, and speed is greater than or equal
to 8 mph (13 km/h), Zoom View is unavail
-
able and the icon will appear gray.
While in Zoom View, the dynamic centerline
will not be visible. Forward Facing Camera With Tire Lines — If
Equipped
The Forward Facing Camera displays a front
view image of the road ahead, along with tire
lines to guide the driver when driving on narrow
roads. Tire lines can be activated/deactivated
through the Uconnect settings.
Activation
The Forward Facing Camera can be activated by
pressing the Forward Camera soft button on the
touchscreen.
Once activated, the camera image will remain
on as long as the vehicle speed is below 8 mph
(13 km/h) and the vehicle is not in 4LO.
Deactivation
The Forward Facing Camera is deactivated in
the following conditions:
The vehicle is not in 4LO and the vehicle
speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h) for 10
seconds.
The “X” button on the display is pressed.
Vehicle is shifted into PARK.
Ignition is placed in the OFF position.
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NOTE:
If the vehicle is in 4LO, the Forward Facing
Camera image will be displayed until the “X”
button is pressed or the ignition is placed in the
OFF position. If the vehicle goes out of 4LO, then
the regular deactivation conditions listed above
are applied.
Trailer Reverse Guidance — If Equipped
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature assists
the driver in backing up a trailer by providing
adjustable camera views of the trailer and
surrounding area. The cameras are mounted on
the side mirrors and the images will be
displayed side-by-side on the touchscreen. Left
and right camera images are swapped and
mirrored on the touchscreen to show the equiv -
alent area behind the vehicle as though the
driver is using the side mirrors.
Activation
The Trailer Reverse Guidance feature can be
activated by pressing the Trailer Reverse Guid -
ance button on the Backup/Cargo Camera
Display. Deactivation
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE
(with camera delay turned on), the camera
image will continue to be displayed for up to 10
seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless
the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h),
the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. There is a touch
-
screen button “X” to disable the display of the
camera image.
If Trailer Reverse Guidance is selected through
manually activated Surround View, Backup
Camera, or Cargo Camera, the below deactiva -
tion conditions are applied:
The “X” button on the display is pressed
The vehicle is shifted into PARK
The ignition is placed in the OFF position
The vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h)
for 10 seconds
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using the Surround View Camera.
Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind
spots before backing up. You are responsible
for the safety of your surroundings and must
continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View
should only be used as a parking aid. The
Surround View camera is unable to view
every obstacle or object in your drive path.
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must
be driven slowly when using Surround View
to be able to stop in time when an obstacle
is seen. It is recommended that the driver
look frequently over his/her shoulder when
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NOTE:
If the vehicle is not equipped with a Pickup Box:
The bottom wedge of the Top view will be
displayed in black.
The Rear Cross Path soft button will be
grayed out.
The guidelines will not be overlaid on Top
view/Rear view and Full Screen of Backup
Camera view.
Black video will be displayed for the right side
of the Top and Rear view, and full screen of
the Backup Camera view when the Rear View
Camera is not connected.
AUX Camera — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two
AUX Cameras, which display rearview and side
view images from the trailer on the touch-
screen. Activation
The AUX Camera is activated by first pressing
the Backup Camera, Cargo Camera (if
equipped), or Surround View Camera (if
equipped) button on the touchscreen, followed
by the AUX button located in the upper left
corner of the rearview display. The AUX camera
can also be activated when the vehicle is in
REVERSE by pressing the AUX button.
If equipped with two AUX Cameras, you can
switch between each camera by then pressing
the AUX1 or AUX2 buttons on the Trailer Camera
display.
AUX1 Camera Button
AUX2 Camera Button Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the
“X” in the upper right corner of the touchscreen.
This will return the display back to the previ
-
ously displayed screen.
NOTE:
If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX
Camera is connected, the touchscreen will
display a blue screen along with the message
“Camera System Unavailable.” The screen
can be exited out by pressing the “X” in the
upper right hand corner. This will return the
display back to the previously displayed
screen.
Zoom View is not available with the AUX
Camera feature.
The display will always default to the Trailer
Camera display (AUX 1).
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NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.
Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking”
sound. This is an indication that the gas cap
is tightened properly. The MIL in the instru -
ment cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not
secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap
is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system deter -
mines that the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, a
loose gASCAP indicator will display in
the instrument cluster telltale display area.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap
properly and push the RIGHT button to turn off
the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE

1. Open the fuel filler door.

Fill Locations

NOTE:
There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside
the filler pipe seals the system.
2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper
door while refueling.
WARNING!
Always place container on the ground
before filling.
Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the
container when you are filling it.
Use only approved containers for flam -
mable liquid.
Do not leave container unattended while
filling.
A static electric charge could cause a spark
and fire hazard.
1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location
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