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If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver
should examine the windshield and the camera
located on the back side of the inside rearview
mirror. They may require cleaning or removal of an
obstruction.
When the condition that created limited
functionality is no longer present, the system will
return to full functionality.
NOTE:If the “ACC Limited Functionality Camera Blocked”
message occurs frequently (e.g. more than once
on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or other
obstruction, have the windshield and forward
facing camera inspected at an authorized dealer.
SERVICE ACC WARNING
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster
display reads “ACC Unavailable Service Required” or
“Cruise Unavailable Service Required”, there may be
an internal system fault or a temporary malfunction
that limits ACC functionality. Although the vehicle is
still drivable under normal conditions, ACC will be
temporarily unavailable. If this occurs, try activating
ACC again later, following an ignition cycle. If the
problem persists, see an authorized dealer.
Precautions While Driving With ACC
In certain driving situations, ACC may have
detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake
late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert
and may need to intervene. The following are
examples of these types of situations:
TOWING A TRAILER
Towing a trailer is not recommended when using ACC.
OFFSET DRIVING
ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that
is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle
merging in from a side lane. There may not be
sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset
vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel,
which can cause your vehicle to brake or
accelerate unexpectedly.
Offset Driving Condition Example
TURNS AND BENDS
When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the
system may increase or decrease the vehicle
speed for stability, with no vehicle ahead detected.
Once the vehicle is out of the curve, the system will
resume your original set speed. This is a part of
normal ACC system functionality.
NOTE:On tight turns ACC performance may be limited.
USING ACC ON HILLS
ACC performance may be limited when driving on
hills. ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane
depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic
conditions, and the steepness of the hill.
ACC Hill Example
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TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
The Traffic Sign Assist (TSA) system uses a camera
mounted on the windshield, as well as map data
when the vehicle is equipped with Navigation, to
detect recognizable road signs such as:
Speed limits
School zones
No passing zones
NOTE:
The TSA system will automatically display the
road sign detected in the unit of measurement
(mph or km/h) selected within Uconnect
Settings or within the instrument cluster display.
If no speed limit signs are detected, the system
will revert to the speed limit signs that are
stored in the Navigation system.
The system always checks the traffic signs indi -
cating the current speed limit signs. The system
is able to recognize and display up to two
different road signs in the instrument cluster
display.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
The TSA System can be enabled/disabled within
the Uconnect system through the Safety/Driver
Assistance menu. System ON is signaled by road
signs shown on the instrument cluster display.
NOTE:Even if the system is OFF, the speed limit sign will
be displayed when the driver selects it in the HOME
screen.
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST MODES
TSA has three selectable modes of operation that
are available through the Uconnect system.
Visual
When Visual is selected, the system will alert the
driver when the current speed of the vehicle
exceeds the detected speed limit by showing a
graphic in the instrument cluster display.
Visual + Chime
When Visual + Chime is selected, the system will
alert the driver when the current speed of the vehicle
exceeds the detected speed limit by showing a
graphic in the instrument cluster display, and by
sounding an audible alert. The audible alert will last
for 10 seconds, and the visual alert will remain on as
long as the vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.
TSA Off
When the TSA system is turned off, the system will
not show any traffic signs (unless selected in the
HOME screen, which will show detected speed
limit signs), and no alerts will be issued to the
driver.
INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY
Detected traffic signs are shown in the instrument
cluster display, and can display any combination of
signs at one time (e.g. speed limit, speed limit and
supplemental info, and “Do Not Pass” signs)
depending on what information is available.
When a newly detected speed limit is higher than
the current speed limit, the display will update
along with an “up” arrow.
When a newly detected speed limit is lower than
the current speed limit, the display will update
along with a “down” arrow.
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NOTE:Up or down arrows will be displayed for up to five
seconds.
Traffic Signs Recognized
Supplemental Information
Supplemental information may be displayed along
with a newly detected speed limit indicating
special circumstances the driver should be aware
of. Available supplemental information includes:
School
Construction
Rain
Snow
Fog
Speed Limit Exceeded
When the vehicle’s speed exceeds the displayed
speed limit by 3 mph (5 km/h), the speed limit sign
on the instrument cluster display will show a red
outline to alert the driver.
ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
OPERATION
The Active Driving Assist (ADA) system is combined
with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system, and
centers the vehicle in the driving lane while
traveling at speeds up to 93 mph (150 km/h).
Just like ACC, ADA will maintain a set speed as long
as the set distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front is maintained. ADA will also keep
your vehicle centered between the lane lines, and
monitor for other vehicles in adjacent lanes.
ADA uses sensors within the steering wheel to
monitor driver attentiveness. ADA requires the
driver’s hands on the steering wheel at all times.
1 — Current Speed Limit With Supplemental
Information (School Zone)
2 — No Passing Zone Detected
3 — Next Speed Limit Detected
WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always remain alert and be ready to take
control of the vehicle in the event that the
Active Driving Assist system disables.
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel
when the Active Driving Assist system is acti
-
vated.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
and pay attention to traffic conditions.
Do not place any objects on the steering wheel
(e.g. steering wheel covers) which could inter -
fere with the hand detection sensors.
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TURNING ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST ON
O
R OFF
Active Driving Assist On/Off Button
To enable the Active Driving Assist system,
proceed as follows:
1. Push the Active Driving Assist on/off button located on the right side of the steering
wheel. The steering wheel image will display
grey in the instrument cluster display until the
system is engaged. If ACC was previously
turned off, pushing this button will activate
just the lane centering feature of the ADA
system. Push the ACC button to activate both
ACC and ADA Systems.
2. If ACC was active and engaged before pushing the
ADA on/off button, ACC will remain engaged and
ADA will become enabled and then engaged (once
all other conditions are met).
3. If ACC was not enabled before pushing the ADA on/off button, push the SET (+) button or the
SET (-) button and release when the desired
driving speed is shown in the instrument
cluster display.
4. If desired, adjust the ACC distance setting by pushing the Distance Setting button.
When all system conditions are met as described
in “System Engagement Conditions” in the next
section, the system will engage and the steering
wheel image in the display will change to green.
Active Driving Assist Engaged (Steering Wheel Green)
WARNING!
The Active Driving Assist (ADA) system is a
convenience system. It is not a substitute for active
driver involvement. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to be attentive of road traffic, weather
conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle
ahead, position in the lane compared to other
vehicles, and 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 and death or serious personal injury.
You should turn off the Active Driving Assist system:
When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,
sleet, and complex driving situations (i.e., in
construction zones).
When entering a highway off ramp, when
driving on roads that are icy, snow covered, or
slippery.
When circumstances do not allow safe driving.
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NOTE:Along with the color change of the steering wheel
image, the “glow” effect of the instrument cluster
display will also change to green when ADA is
engaged.
System Engagement Conditions
The following conditions must be met before the
system will engage:
Active Driving Assist system is enabled
ACC is engaged
System detects visible lane markings
Vehicle is traveling below 93 mph (150 km/h)
Vehicle is centered in lane
Turn signal is not activated
Vehicle is not in a tight curve
Driver has hands on steering wheel
NOTE:For the system to detect the driver’s hands on the
steering wheel, the wheel must be gripped on the
outside. Gripping the inside areas of the steering
wheel will not satisfy the hands-on condition to
engage the system.
Do Not Grip Inside Of Steering Wheel
System Deactivation
The system will be deactivated in any of the
following situations:
If the system has detected driver inattentive -
ness, and has gone through all escalation warn -
ings after hands are no longer detected on the
steering wheel
If lane markings are no longer detected
If the Active Driving Assist on/off button is
pushed again (ADA will turn off)
If a turn signal is used
If the driver applies torque to the steering wheel
If the vehicle speed exceeds 93 mph (150 km/h)
If the ACC system is deactivated
If the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
becomes active and is providing warnings/braking
NOTE:
Pushing the Active Driving Assist on/off button
will turn the system off. All other deactivation
conditions will place the system back into the
“enabled” state with the steering wheel indi -
cator displayed in grey until all engagement
conditions are met again.
When the system is deactivated, the system
status indicator lights will turn off, Active Lane
Management will return to its previous state,
and ACC will disable.
INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY
The Active Driving Assist system status can always
be viewed in the instrument cluster display, and
status changes are shown by changes in color of
the system’s indicator lights.
As the system detects driver inattentiveness as
previously described Ú page 92, the system
status indicator lights will change from green, to
yellow, to red, while the steering wheel icon on
the display moves up the screen to the center.
The following indicators will change in color as
warnings to the driver escalate:
Active Driving Assist Indicator (steering wheel
icon in the instrument cluster display)
Glow effect of the instrument cluster display
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If driver attention is not returned, the system will
deactivate.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Off
ADA is not turned on/enabled by the driver.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Grey
ADA is turned on/enabled by the driver, but the
system is not actively providing steering to the
vehicle.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Green
System is actively steering the vehicle and the
system detects driver is attentive.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Yellow
Driver inattentiveness has been detected,
warning the driver to place hands on the
steering wheel.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Red
Driver inattentiveness is still being detected,
warning the driver to place hands on the
steering wheel.
NOTE:The driver MUST replace hands on the steering
wheel and take control of the vehicle when the
system is deactivated.
Active Driving Assist Cancelled Message
MINIMUM RISK MANEUVER
If the driver removes the hands from the steering
wheel, a counter will start in order to display and
activate visual and acoustic alerts. When the
hands absence is detected the system will start
Minimum Risk Maneuver for bringing the vehicle in
a safe position.
After 23 seconds from the absence of the hands
on the steering wheel, the Adaptive System Cruise
Control will apply a brake jerk to warn the driver to
take vehicle control. If, after another 3 seconds the
driver does not take the control of the vehicle, the
system will apply a second brake jerk.Subsequently, if the absence of hands on the
steering wheel persists, the system will apply an
automatic braking intervention to bring the vehicle
to the stop. As soon as the standstill condition is
reached, the hazard emergency lights will be
activated. Then, the system will unlock the doors
(if previously locked). If the driver will take the
control of the vehicle during the Minimum Risk
Maneuver by placing the hands on the steering
wheel or pressing the pedal throttle, the system
will behave normally and the Minimum Risk
Maneuver will be stopped.
SYSTEM STATUS
Along with changes in the system’s indicator lights
(green, yellow, and red), the system can also issue a
steering wheel vibration to accompany these warnings.
The vibration warning (if enabled) will occur if the
vehicle crosses a lane marker, for example, when
driving on a tight curve. This feature can be turned on
or off within the Uconnect system
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page 120.
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Interaction With Trailer Towing
The Park Assist system is automatically
deactivated when a trailer is hitched to the vehicle.
The system will be automatically activated as soon
as the trailer is removed.
PARKSENSE SENSORS
The six ParkSense sensors (four when vehicle is not
equipped with front sensors), located in the rear fascia/
bumper, and the six ParkSense sensors located in the
front fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front and
behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of
view. The front sensors detect obstacles from
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 39 inches
(100 cm) from the front fascia/bumper. The rear
sensors can detect obstacles from approximately
12 inches (30 cm) up to 55 inches (140 cm) from the
center of the rear fascia/bumper and up to 24 inches
(60 cm) from the corners of the rear fascia/bumper.
These distances depend on the location, type and
orientation of the obstacle in the horizontal direction.
Rear Park Assist Sensors Location
If several obstacles are detected, the ParkSense
system indicates the nearest obstacle.
The minimum height of a detectable obstacle
corresponds to the maximum height of an obstacle
that would clear the underside of the vehicle
during the parking maneuver.
PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY
The ParkSense Warning screen will only be
displayed if “Sound and Display” is selected in the
Uconnect system Ú page 120. The ParkSense Warning screen is located within
the instrument cluster display Ú
page 55. It
provides visual warnings to indicate the distance
between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front
fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
PARKSENSE DISPLAY
The warning display will turn on indicating the
system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or
when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has
been detected.
The system will indicate a detected obstacle by
showing a single arc in the left and/or right front or
rear regions based on the object’s distance and
location relative to the vehicle.
If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear
region, the display will show a single arc in the left
and/or right rear region and the system will
produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the
object, the display will show the single arc moving
closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from
a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to
continuous.
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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the instrument cluster display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the
warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:
WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR
Rear Distance (inches/cm) Greater than
59 inches (150 cm) 59–52 inches
(150-130 cm) 52-41 inches
(130-105 cm) 41-34 inches
(105-85 cm) 34-24 inches
(85-60 cm) 24-12 inches
(60-30 cm) Less than
12 inches (30 cm)
Arcs — Left None NoneNoneNoneNone 6th Flashing 5th Flashing
Arcs — Center None 10th Solid 9th Solid 8th Solid 7th Flashing 6th Flashing 5th Flashing
Arcs — Right None NoneNoneNoneNone 6th Flashing 5th Flashing
Audible Alert Chime None
Audible chime increases as the object gets closer to the vehicle Continuous
Radio Volume Reduced No
Yes
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