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While driving, the system monitors the detection
zone to check whether it is necessary to send a
signal to the driver on both sides. The system
monitors this detection zone in three different
situations:
When you are being overtaken by a vehicle.
When you are overtaking a vehicle.
When a vehicle approaches from the side.
NOTE:
The system does not alert the driver of the
presence of fixed objects (e.g. safety barriers,
poles, walls, etc.). However, in some circum-
stances, the system may activate in the
presence of these objects. This is normal and
does not indicate a system malfunction.
The system does not alert the driver about the
presence of vehicles coming from the opposite
direction, in the adjacent lanes.
If a trailer is hitched to the car, the system
automatically deactivates. Rear View
The system detects vehicles coming from the rear
part of your vehicle on both sides and entering
the rear detection area with a difference in speed
of less than 25 mph (40 km/h) in relation to your
vehicle.
Overtaking Vehicles
If another vehicle is overtaken slowly, with a
difference in speed of less than 15 mph (25 km/h)
and the vehicle stays in the blind spot for approxi
-
mately 1.5 seconds, the warning light on the door
mirror of the corresponding side illuminates.
If the difference in speed between the two
vehicles is greater than 15 mph (25 km/h), the
warning light does not illuminate
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Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) System
The RCP system assists the driver during reverse
maneuvers in the case of reduced visibility.
The RCP system monitors the rear detection
areas on both sides of the vehicle to detect
objects moving toward the sides of the vehicle,
with a minimum speed between 1 mph (1 km/h)
and 2 mph (3 km/h) and objects moving at a
maximum speed of 21 mph (35 km/h), in areas such as parking lots.
The system activation is signaled to the driver by
an audible warning.
NOTE:
If the sensors are covered by objects or
vehicles, the system may not work as intended.
For the system to operate correctly, the rear
fascia/bumper area where the radar sensors
are located must stay free from snow, ice and
dirt gathered from the road surface.
Do not cover the rear fascia/bumper area
where the radar sensors are located with any
object (e.g. adhesives, bike rack, etc.).
Operating Mode
The system may be activated/deactivated via the
radio system. To access the function, select the
following items on the main menu in sequence:
1. “Settings”
2. “Passive Safety”
3. “Blind Spot Alert”
“Blind Spot Alert”, “Visual” Mode
When the system is enabled, the warning light
within the door mirror on the side of the detected
object illuminates.
The visual warning on the mirror will blink if the
driver activates the turn signals, indicating a lane
change.
The warning light will be constant if the driver
stays in the same lane.
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.
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 park -
ing 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 pedestri -
ans, 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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Have a flat tire or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem such as these may interfere
with your driving experience.
The section on emergencies can help you to deal
with critical situations independently.
In an emergency, we recommend that you call the
phone number found in the Warranty Book.
You may also consider contacting an authorized
dealer.
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning Flashers button is located in
the switch bank below the radio screen.
Push the button once to turn the Hazard Warning
Flashers on. When the button is activated, all
directional turn signals will flash on and off to
warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the
button a second time to turn the Hazard Warning
Flashers off.
This is an emergency warning system and it
should not be used when the vehicle is in motion.
Use it only when your vehicle is disabled or
signaling a safety hazard warning for other
motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek
assistance, the Hazard Warning Flashers will
continue to operate even though the ignition is
cycled to OFF.Hazard Warning Flashers Button
SOS — EMERGENCY CALL
Your vehicle has an on-board assistance feature
that is designed to provide support in case of an
accident and/or emergency. This feature is
automatically activated by air bag intervention, or
can be activated manually by pushing the button
located on the base of the rear view mirror.
NOTE:
SOS - Emergency Call will only work with an
enabled network operator.
SOS - Emergency Call Button
The SOS - Emergency Call system automatically
forwards a call to emergency services in the event
of an accident with air bag intervention providing
that the ignition device is in RUN position and the
air bags are working. When the connection
between the vehicle and a public safety operator
is made, your vehicle will automatically transmit
location and vehicle information to the
emergency service operator.
Only a public safety operator can remotely end
the SOS - Emergency Call and, if necessary, call
the vehicle back through the Emergency Call
system. Once the call has ended, you can still call
the emergency service operator to indicate
additional information by pushing the button
again.
To Use SOS - Emergency Call
Push and hold the SOS - Emergency Call button
for a few seconds. The LED, located next to the
SOS button, will blink once and then stay on
indicating a call has been placed.
CAUTION!
Prolonged use of the Hazard Warning Flashers
may discharge the vehicle’s battery.
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Instrument Cluster ....................................... 64Descriptions ............................................. 74
Display ...................................................... 66
Instrument Panel Features ................................................... 64
Interior And Instrument Lights ............. 45, 46
Interior Lights ...................................... 44, 204
Interiors (Cleaning)..................................... 222
Internal Equipment ...................................... 55
J
Jump Starting ............................................. 175
K
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ ................................... 26 Passive Entry ............................................ 26
Keys .............................................................. 19
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals ................... 44
Lane Change Assist...................................... 44
LaneSense ..................................................117
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................................145
Latches .......................................................167
Leaks, Fluid ................................................167
Life Of Tires.................................................215
Light Bulbs ..................................................167
Lights .......................................................... 167 Air Bag ...........................................149, 166
Ambient .................................................... 45
Brake Warning .................................. 70, 72Courtesy/Reading .................................... 45Daytime Running ..................................... 42
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ............................................... 75 Exterior ............................................. 42, 167
Fog.............................................................44
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................42
Interior.......................................................44
Low Fuel ....................................................76
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ....73
Park .................................................... 43, 74
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................71
Turn Signals .............................. 44, 74, 167
Types Of Bulbs ....................................... 203
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................................. 74, 75
Loading Vehicle ......................................... 125 Tires........................................................ 209
Locks Automatic Door.........................................27
Child Protection ........................................ 27
M
Maintenance .................................................60
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..............................................73
Manual Service ................................................... 238
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................30
Memory Seat.................................................30
Methanol .................................................... 230
Mirrors Automatic Dimming..................................37
Electric Powered.......................................38
Exterior Folding.........................................38
Heated ...................................................... 38
Rearview ...................................................37
Vanity ..................................................... 204 O
Occupant Restraints .................................. 143
Oil Pressure Light ......................................... 75
Oil, Engine
Pressure Warning Light ........................... 75
Onboard Diagnostic System........................ 79
Opener, Garage Door (Homelink) ............... 39
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ..................................... 238
P
Paintwork (Cleaning And Maintenance) ... 222
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System.............. 131
ParkSense System ..................................... 115
Passive Entry ................................................ 26
Performance (Top Speed) ......................... 235
Pets ............................................................. 166
Pinch Protection ........................................... 59
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..... 209
Power Deck Lid Release ..................................... 61
Seats ........................................................ 33
Sunroof..................................................... 58
Power Seats Forward ..............................................31, 33
Rearward............................................31, 33
Recline ...............................................31, 34
Power Supply.............................................. 225
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ............. 148
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................................... 148
Programmable Settings ............................... 69
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ...................... 220
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