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SIDE DISTANCE WARNING SYSTEM
The Side Distance Warning system detects the
presence of side obstacles near the vehicle using
the parking sensors located in the front and rear
fascia/bumpers.
Side Distance Warning Display
The Side Distance Warning screen will only be
displayed if this feature is enabled within Uconnect
Settings Úpage 204.
The system warns the driver with an acoustic
signal and, when enabled, with visual indications
on the instrument cluster display. When the vehicle is in DRIVE, the Side Distance
Warning volume/chime will match the Front
ParkSense volume and chime type.
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the Side Distance
Warning volume/chime will match the Rear
ParkSense volume and chime type.NOTE:ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if on
when the system is sounding an audible tone. An
audible tone will only sound if a collision is
possible.
Activation/Deactivation
The system can operate only after driving a short
distance and if the vehicle speed is between 0 and
7 mph (0 and 11 km/h). The system can be
activated/deactivated via the Settings menu of the
Uconnect system. If the ParkSense System is
deactivated via the ParkSense hard switch, then
the Side Distance Warning system will
automatically be deactivated.
Message on the display for Side Distance Warning
feature:
“Wipe Sensors” — This message is displayed in the
case of a failure of the Side Distance Warning
system sensors. Free the bumpers of any
obstacles, ensure that the front and rear fascia/
bumper are free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris
to keep the ParkSense system operating properly.
“System Not Available” — This message is
displayed if the Side Distance Warning system is
not available. The failed operation of the system
might be due to the insufficient voltage from the
battery or other failures on the electrical system.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to have the electrical system checked.CAUTION!
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is
unable to recognize every obstacle, including
small obstacles. Parking curbs might be
temporarily detected or not detected at all.
Obstacles located above or below the sensors
will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time
when an obstacle is detected. It is recom
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mended that the driver looks over his/her
shoulder when using ParkSense.
WARNING ALERTS
Distance
(inches/cm) Less than
12 inches
(30 cm)12 –
24 inches
(30–60 cm)
Arcs-Left Flashing Flashing
Arcs-Right Flashing Flashing
Audible Alert
Chime ContinuousFast audible
chime as the
objects get
close to the
vehicle
Radio Volume
Reduced Yes
Yes
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ParkSense Usage Precautions
Some conditions may influence the performance
of the Side Distance Warning system:
NOTE:
Ensure that the front and rear fascia/bumper
are free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to
keep the ParkSense system operating properly.
Construction equipment, large trucks, and other
vibrations could affect the performance of
ParkSense.
When you turn ParkSense off, the message to
appear in the instrument cluster display will
read “PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore, once you
turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn
it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of
the radio when it is sounding a tone.
Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking
care not to scratch or damage them. The
sensors must not be covered with ice, snow,
slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can
result in the system not working properly. The
ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle
behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it
could provide a false indication that an obstacle
is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.
The presence of a tow hook without a trailer may
interfere with the correct operation of the
parking sensors. Before using the ParkSense system, it is recommended to remove the
removable tow hook ball assembly and any
attachments from the vehicle when it is not
used for towing operations.

PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is
intended to assist the driver during parallel and
perpendicular parking maneuvers by identifying a
proper parking space, providing audible/visual
instructions, and controlling the steering wheel.
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is
defined as “semi-automatic” since the driver
maintains control of the accelerator, gear selector
and brakes. Depending on the driver's parking
maneuver selection, the ParkSense Active Park
Assist system is capable of maneuvering a vehicle
into a parallel or a perpendicular parking space on
either side (i.e., driver side or passenger side).
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using ParkSense. 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. You are responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recom
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mended that the ball mount and hitch ball
assembly be disconnected from the vehicle
when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Failure to do so can result in injury or damage
to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball
will be much closer to the obstacle than the
rear fascia when the vehicle sounds the
continuous tone. Also, the sensors could
detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly,
depending on its size and shape, giving a false
indication that an obstacle is behind the
vehicle.
CAUTION!

ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable
to recognize every obstacle, including small
obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily
detected or not detected at all. Obstacles
located above or below the sensors will not be
detected when they are in close proximity.

The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time
when an obstacle is detected. It is recom -
mended that the driver looks over his/her
shoulder when using ParkSense.

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Once active steering begins, a camera image will
display in the Uconnect display with prompts that
will display for the duration of the maneuver.

Parking Space Found — Keep Moving Forward

Once the vehicle is in position, you will be
instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and
remove your hands from the steering wheel. When
the vehicle comes to a standstill (your hands still
removed from the steering wheel), you will be
instructed to place the gear selector into the
REVERSE position.
Shift To Reverse — Parallel Parking Space
Shift To Reverse — Perpendicular Parking Space
The system may then instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete before then instructing to
check the vehicle’s surroundings, and move
backward.
Several more gear shifts (DRIVE and REVERSE)
while keeping hands off of the steering wheel will
be instructed to the driver while checking the
vehicle’s surroundings before completing the
parking maneuver.
When the vehicle is in the parking position, the
maneuver is complete and the driver will be
instructed to check the vehicle's parking position,
then shift the vehicle into PARK. The message
“Active ParkSense Complete - Check Parking
Position” will be displayed momentarily.
NOTE:
It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake
and stop the vehicle. The driver should check
their surroundings and be prepared to stop the
vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver
intervention is required.
It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake
and accelerator during the semi-automatic
parking maneuver.
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When the system instructs the driver to remove
their hands from the steering wheel, the driver
should check their surroundings and begin to
back up slowly.
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will
allow a maximum of eight shifts between DRIVE
and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be
completed within eight shifts, the system will
cancel and the instrument cluster display will
instruct the driver to complete the maneuver
manually.
The system will cancel the maneuver if the
vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during
active steering guidance into the parking space.
The system will provide a warning to the driver
at 3 mph (5 km/h) that tells them to slow down.
The driver is then responsible for completing the
maneuver if the system is canceled.
If the system is canceled during the maneuver
for any reason, the driver must take control of
the vehicle.EXITING THE PARKING SPACE
NOTE:The function does not work for exiting a perpen -
dicular parking space, but only exiting parallel
parking spaces.
Activation
To activate this function, push the Active
ParkSense switch once. After selection, the system
activates and warns the driver on the instrument
cluster display about the operations that have to
be carried out to perform the maneuver correctly.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when performing
parallel or perpendicular parking maneuvers
even when using the ParkSense Active Park
Assist system. Always check carefully behind
and in front of your vehicle, look behind and in
front of you, and be sure to check for pedes -
trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,
and blind spots before backing up and moving
forward. You are responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your
surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
Before using the ParkSense Active Park Assist
system, it is strongly recommended that the
ball mount and hitch ball assembly be discon -
nected from the vehicle when the vehicle is
not used for towing. Failure to do so can result
in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles
because the hitch ball will be much closer to
the obstacle than the rear fascia when the
vehicle sounds the continuous tone. Also, the
sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch
ball assembly, depending on its size and
shape, giving a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is
only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize
every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected
or not detected at all. Obstacles located above
or below the sensors will not be detected
when they are in close proximity.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
the ParkSense Active Park Assist system in
order to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that
the driver looks over his/her shoulder when
using the ParkSense Active Park Assist
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The following table shows the approximate
distances for each zone:
NOTE:If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds
up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with
water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the
lens.
Rear Camera Washer (If Equipped)
When the rear window washer is activated by
pushing the windshield wiper/washer lever
forward, the Rear Back Up camera and Digital
Rearview Mirror (if equipped) cameras are also
washed. For more information, see Ú page 66.
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 “magnifying 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 Back Up 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 Back Up 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 speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, 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).
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)
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the ParkView Rear Back Up 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, ParkView should
only be used as a parking aid. The ParkView
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 ParkView 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 using ParkView.
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Cleaning The TrailCam
Press and hold the Clean Camera button located
on the TrailCam view to wash the TrailCam. Washer
fluid will stop when the button is released. The
camera can be washed up to 20 seconds at a time
while holding the button.
NOTE:
Pressing the Clean Camera button will also
wash the Night Vision camera (if equipped).
If the front window washer feature is activated,
all of the front cameras on the vehicle will be
washed as well. The front camera washers will
not operate when the low washer fluid warning
is displayed.
When enabled, active dynamic tire lines are
projected on the ground plane of the TrailCam view
based on the steering wheel position.
FAMCAM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The FamCam system consists of an interior
monitoring camera mounted on the headliner that
allows the driver to view cargo/passengers in the
rear interior of the vehicle through the Uconnect
screen. To activate the feature, press the
FamCam button in the Controls tab of the
Vehicle menu. The FamCam feature can
also be accessed from the App Drawer, or
the status bar at the top of the Uconnect display. The display will show the entire view inside the
vehicle on the left side of the screen, and will show
a zoomed in view of the selected seat on the right
side of the screen.

FamCam Display Example (7 Passenger Vehicle Shown)

To change the seat shown in the zoomed in view,
press a different seat location on the left side of
the display. The zoomed in view will then show the
new seat location. By default, the second row
driver’s side seat will be displayed in the zoomed in
view.
The display will appear in color in well-lit conditions
and will appear black and white in low light
conditions.
If the driver shifts into REVERSE or presses the X
on the screen, the view will close. Otherwise, the
FamCam view will remain on the display.
NOTE:When FamCam is turned off, the selected seat in
the zoomed in view on the right side of the display
will be retained. The next time the feature is acti -
vated, the same seat will be shown in the zoomed
in view.
NIGHT VISION CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Night Vision
Camera system which uses an infrared camera to
view the area ahead of the vehicle, beyond the
headlights, to detect people and large animals
when it is dark outside.
The system detects pedestrians or large animals
by measuring the temperature difference between
the object and the surrounding area.
The thermal objects detected by the camera can
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Scroll to the Night Vision page in the instrument
cluster display menu Ú page 103 to display the
Night Vision screen.
Warm objects (e.g. animals) will appear lighter on
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NOTE:
Night Vision only shows objects of interest that
are warmer or colder than the surroundings.
Adjust the instrument cluster dimmer control
brightness to make the image appear brighter
or dimmer.
To exit out of the Night Vision screen, select a
different menu in the instrument cluster display.
A yellow or red border and box highlight will appear
around objects of interest. More than one object of
interest may be highlighted.

Highlight Around Objects Of Interest

The highlighting of the object(s) of interest will
update in real time based upon the current Night
Vision assessment.
The two categories of Night Vision warnings are
Pedestrian Warnings and Animal Warnings. A Pedestrian or Animal Warning is considered
either Level 1 or Level 2. Level 1 warnings are
yellow, and Level 2 warnings are red. The colors
are not configurable.
Level 1 Warnings:
Yellow telltale in the instrument cluster display
Yellow highlights around the detected pedes
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trian/animal
Occurs when the vehicle is moving at speeds
greater than 8 mph (13 km/h) and the target is
in or approaching the vehicle path
Level 2 Warnings:
Red telltale in the instrument cluster display
Red highlights around the detected pedestrian/
animal
Occurs when the vehicle is moving at speeds
greater than 8 mph (13 km/h) and a collision
with the detected pedestrian/animal is possible
The pedestrian/animal is directly in the vehicle
path, close to the headlight area
A video pop-up will display when there is a target
detected and the instrument cluster display is
not showing the Night Vision page
A chime will sound for a Level 2 Warning detec-
tion event
Only one telltale can be displayed at a time based
upon priority.
The priority order of the warnings from highest to
lowest is:

1. Pedestrian Warning Level 2

2. Animal Warning Level 2
3. Pedestrian Warning Level 1
4. Animal Warning Level 1
Level 2 Warnings may display in the Head Up
Display (if equipped).
NOTE:If the vehicle is stopped, or slowing down, all Level
2 warnings become Level 1 warnings.
You can enable or disable the warnings within the
Uconnect system Ú page 204.
If the warnings are off, the telltales, chimes, and
warning messages will all be off. Pedestrians and
animals can still be detected by the system, but
there will be no warnings.
Pedestrian Warning Telltale
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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 “magnifying glass” icon
in the upper left of the display screen, the
image will zoom in to two times the
standard view.
Pressing the icon a second time will
return the view to the standard Back Up
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 Back Up 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 speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, 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 unavailable and the
icon will appear gray.
While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
visible.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE

1. Open the fuel filler door by pushing near the
rear outer edge of the fuel door near the
center to unlatch. Then use your hand to
rotate fuel door to full open.

Fuel Filler Door

NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent
the fuel door from opening. If this occurs,
lightly push around the perimeter of the fuel
door to break the ice buildup.
There is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors
inside the pipe seal the system.
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 using
Surround View.
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