The lane keeping aid warning lamp or redlane marking in your instrument clusterdisplay indicate blind spot assist activation.In addition, the blind spot information systemalert indicator flashes on the exterior mirroron the same side as the detection. See BlindSpot Information System (page 311).
BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH TRAILER
COVERAGE
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITHTRAILER COVERAGE
Blind spot assist with trailer coverage is anextension of the lane keeping system.
It may help you identify adjacent vehiclesduring a lane change.
Blind spot assist provides a blind spotwarning and steering assistance to helpduring lane changes.
When attaching a trailer, ensure you haveproperly set up the trailer coverage settings.See Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage (page 313).
HOW DOES BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITHTRAILER COVERAGE WORK
Activate and deactivate the systemusing the lane keeping systembutton on the steering wheel.
During lane changes, the design of the blindspot assist feature detects vehicles in, orapproaching, your blind spot and providesa warning, plus steering assistance to directyour vehicle back into your lane.
If a supported trailer is connected, thefunction is reduced to only detecting vehicleson both sides of your vehicle and trailer,extending rearward from the exterior mirrorsto the end of your trailer. See Blind SpotInformation System With Trailer Coverage(page 313).
When active, this system functions with orwithout the use of direction indicators andhazard flashers.
You must keep your hands on the steeringwheel at all times.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH TRAILERCOVERAGE LIMITATIONS
All system limitations present in the basiclane keeping system also apply to blind spotassist.
Blind spot assist does not function under thefollowing conditions:
•The system does not detect lanemarkings.
•One or both rear radar sensors becomeblocked or faulty.
•You have not configured the attachedtrailer correctly in the trailer tow menusor you attached an unsupported trailer.The system only supports certain trailershapes and dimensions.
Note:Blind spot assist with trailer coveragecould have reduced performance if any ofthe above limitations are present.
Blind spot assist may have difficulty detectinghazards under the following conditions:
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•If a vehicle is approaching in an adjacentlane at a relative speed much higher thanyour vehicle.
•Bad weather conditions are present thatobstruct the sensors.
•Attaching bike or cargo racks couldcause false alerts due to obstruction ofthe sensor.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST WITH TRAILERCOVERAGE INDICATORS
The lane keeping aid warning lamp or redlane marking in your instrument clusterdisplay indicate blind spot assist activation.In addition, the blind spot information systemalert indicator flashes on the exterior mirroron the same side as the detection. See BlindSpot Information System (page 311).
Blind Spot Assist Information Messages
ActionMessage
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle with the blind spot information system switched offor you have not configured the trailer.Blind Spot Assist Not Available TrailerAttached
Displays if your blind spot information system sensors are blocked.Blind Spot Assist Not Available SideSensor Blocked
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.Blind Spot Assist System fault
Lost communication with the trailer module. Blind spot assist is disabled until the failure is fixed.Trailer Brake Module Fault
Lost communication with the trailer module. Blind spot assist is disabled until the failure is fixed.Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual
Front camera fault. Blind spot assist is disabled until the failure is fixed.Front Camera Fault Service Required
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?
Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.
Driving at high speeds in curves.
The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.
Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.
Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.
Sudden offset in lane markings.
ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.
There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.
You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.
There is standing water on the road.
Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.
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Note:For vehicles without blind spotinformation system with trailer coverage,aftermarket trailer tow modules or tow barsmay interfere with the system. In thissituation it is recommended that you switchthe system off when you attach a trailer. Forvehicles with a trailer tow module and towbar approved by the manufacturer, thesystem automatically turns off when youattach a trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Blind spot information system turns on whenall the following occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph(10 km/h).
SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ON AND
OFF
To switch blind spot information system onor off, use the touchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Blind Spot Information System.
4.Switch the feature on or off.
When you switch blind spot informationsystem off, a warning lamp illuminates. Whenyou switch the system on or off, the alertindicators flash twice.
Note:The system remembers the last settingwhen you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM SENSORS
The sensors are behind the rear fascia onboth sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
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If the sensors become blocked, a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.See Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages (page 316). The alertindicators illuminate but the system does notalert you.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM
WITH TRAILER COVERAGE
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT INFORMATIONSYSTEM WITH TRAILER COVERAGE
Blind spot information system detectsvehicles that may have entered the blindspot zone. The detection area is on bothsides your vehicle and trailer, extendingrearward from the exterior mirrors to the endof your trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEMWITH TRAILER COVERAGELIMITATIONS
Trailer coverage only supports conventionaltrailers. The system turns off if you select afifth wheel trailer type.
Make sure the trailer width is less than orequal to 8.5 ft (2.6 m) and the length is lessthan 33 ft (10.1 m). If you input values higher,the system turns off.
Some trailers could cause a slight change insystem performance:
•Large box trailers could cause false alertsto occur when driving next toinfrastructures or near parked cars. Afalse alert could also occur while makinga 90-degree turn.
•Trailers that have a width greater than8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front and have a totallength greater than 20 ft (6 m) couldcause delayed alerts when a vehicle ispassing at high speeds.
•Box trailers that have a width greater than8.5 ft (2.6 m) at the front could causeearly alerts when you pass a vehicle.
•Clam shell or v-nose box trailers with awidth greater than 8.5 ft (2.6 m) at thefront could cause delayed alerts when avehicle traveling the same speed as yourvehicle merges lanes.
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.Blind Spot System Fault
Something is blocking the sensors. Clean the sensors.Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system automatically turns off and displays this message whenyou connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the touchscreen.
Blind Spot Alert Deactivated Trailer Attached
Note:When connecting a trailer, the systemmay detect the trailer and turn the systemOFF. If the system does not turn OFFautomatically, switch the blind spotinformation system OFF manually. Ifequipped with blind spot with trailer tow, youwill be prompted to set up a trailer thatallows the feature to function with that trailer.
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CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
LIMITATIONS
The system may not correctly operate whenany of the following occur:
•Something is blocking the sensors.
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objects areobstructing the sensors.
•Vehicles approach at speeds less than4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph(60 km/h).
•Your vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•You reverse out of an angled parkingspace.
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations with aTrailer Attached
The system remains on when you attach atrailer in vehicles with blind spot informationsystem with trailer tow under the followingconditions:
•You connect a trailer.
•The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rackwith a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
•You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m) inthe instrument cluster display.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approved bythe manufacturer, the system turns off whenyou attach a trailer. For vehicles with anaftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar,we recommend that you switch the systemoff when you attach a trailer.
SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF
To switch cross traffic alert on or off use thetouchscreen.
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Cross Traffic Alert on or off.
Note:The system switches on every timeyou switch the ignition on. To permanentlyswitch the system off, contact an authorizeddealer.
LOCATING THE CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT SENSORS
The sensors are behind the rear fascia onboth sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
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Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
If something is blocking the sensors, amessage may appear in the informationdisplay when you shift into reverse (R).
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS
When the cross traffic alert detectsan approaching vehicle, a tonesounds, a warning lamp illuminatesin the relevant exterior mirror and arrowsappear in the information display to showwhich side the vehicle is approaching from.
If the system malfunctions, a warning lampilluminates in the instrument cluster and amessage appears in the instrument clusterdisplay. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Note:If arrows do not display, a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.
Note:In some conditions, the system couldalert you, even when there is nothing in thedetection zone, for example a vehiclepassing further away from your vehicle.
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