REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST – TROUBLESHOOTING
REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
Displays when the system applies the brakes and remains on for afew seconds.Reverse Brake Assist
Make sure that all doors, liftgate or tailgate and hood are closed. Drivethe vehicle on a straight road for a short period. Make sure the parkingaids and cross traffic alert systems are on. If the message remains on,have the system checked as soon as possible.
Reverse Brake Assist Not Available See Manual
Displays when a system error has occurred. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Reverse Brake Assist Fault
Displays when reverse brake assist is off.Reverse Brake Assist Off
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REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is reverse braking assist unavailable?
•Make sure the reverse braking assist ison. See Switching Reverse BrakingAssist On and Off (page 239).
•Make sure that all doors, liftgate ortailgate and hood are closed. Drive thevehicle on a straight road for a shortperiod. If the message remains, have thesystem checked.
•If your vehicle has the cross traffic alertsystem, make sure it is on. See SwitchingCross Traffic Alert On and Off (page 318).
•Make sure the rear parking aid system ison. See Parking Aids (page 255).
•Make sure the traction control is on. SeeSwitching Traction Control On and Off(page 245).
Note:The traction control automatically turnsoff if four-wheel drive low and certain drivemodes such as mud/ruts and snow/sand isactivated.
•Your vehicle may have sustained a rearend impact. Have the sensors checkedfor proper coverage and operation.
•An anti-lock brake, traction control orstability control event may have occurred.Reverse braking assist resumesoperation when the event is complete.
•Make sure the rear view camera and 360degree camera are not dirty orobstructed. If dirty, clean the camera. Ifthe message still appears after cleaningthe camera, wait a short time for themessage to clear. If the message doesnot clear, have the system checked.
•Make sure the cross traffic alert, rearparking aid and side parking aid sensorsare not blocked or faulty. See Locatingthe Cross Traffic Alert Sensors (page318). See Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors (page 256). See Locating theSide Parking Aid Sensors (page 259).
•You recently had your vehicle serviced,or the battery disconnected. Drive yourvehicle a short distance to resumesystem operation.
•Reverse braking assist does not functionwhen you connect a trailer. Operationresumes when you disconnect the trailer.
Note:If the answers to why the system isunavailable do not assist in returning reversebraking assist to available, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to pullaway when your vehicle is on a slope withoutusing the parking brake.
HOW DOES HILL START ASSIST
WORK
When the system activates, your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds afteryou release the brake pedal. This gives youtime to move your foot from the brake pedalto the accelerator pedal. The brakes releasewhen you apply the accelerator pedal andthe vehicle begins to move forward, or thevehicle is stationary beyond hill start assisthold time.
The system activates when your vehicle isin any forward gear and facing uphill, orwhen your vehicle is in reverse (R) and facingdownhill.
HILL START ASSIST PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake.
WARNING: You must remain in yourvehicle when the system turns on. At alltimes you are responsible for controllingyour vehicle, supervising the system, andintervening if required. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL START ASSIST – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays whensystem is not avail-able. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
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Note:Under certain conditions, the systemcould apply the electric parking brake. Thebrake system warning lamp illuminates. Theelectric parking brake releases when youpress the accelerator pedal. SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 236).
Note:Auto hold cancels if you shift intoreverse (R), or neutral (N), and press thebrake pedal.
There could be actions that can cause theauto hold system not to work when thefollowing occur:
•When you use active park assist.
•The driver door is open.
•You shift into reverse (R), or neutral (N)before the system is active.
•Your vehicle is in temporary neutralmode.
AUTO HOLD INDICATORS
Illuminates when the system isactive.
Illuminates when the system is onbut cannot hold your vehicle at astandstill at this particular time.
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WHAT IS HILL DESCENT CONTROL
Hill descent control allows the driver to setand maintain vehicle speed whiledescending steep slopes in various surfaceconditions.
HOW DOES HILL DESCENT
CONTROL WORK
Hill descent control can maintain vehiclespeeds on downhill slopes between2–20 mph (3–32 km/h). Above 20 mph(32 km/h), the system remains on but thedescent speed cannot be set or maintained.
Note:The system does not function below2 mph (3 km/h).
The system requires a cool down intervalafter a period of sustained use. Hill descentcontrol provides a warning in the messagecenter and a tone sounds when the systemis about to disengage for cooling. At thistime, manually apply the brakes as neededto maintain descent speed.
Note:The amount of time that the systemcan remain active before cooling varies withconditions.
HILL DESCENT CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notcontrol speed in low traction conditions orextremely steep slopes. The system isdesigned to be an aid and does not relieveyou of your responsibility to drive with duecare and attention. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Hill descent controlcannot control descent in all surfaceconditions and circumstances, such as iceor extremely steep grades. Hill descentcontrol is a driver assist system and cannotsubstitute for good judgment by the driver.Failure to do so may result in loss ofvehicle control, crash or serious injury.
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake and shift the transmission into park(P) for automatic transmission or first gearfor manual transmission.
SWITCHING HILL DESCENT
CONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Hill Descent Control on or off.
Note:A message appears in the informationdisplay when the system is active.
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PARKING AID PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To help avoid personalinjury, always use caution when in reverse(R) and when using the sensing system.
WARNING: The system may notdetect objects with surfaces that absorbreflection. Always drive with due care andattention. Failure to take care may resultin a crash.
WARNING: Traffic control systems,fluorescent lamps, inclement weather, airbrakes, external motors and fans mayaffect the correct operation of the sensingsystem. This may cause reducedperformance or false alerts.
WARNING: The system may notdetect small or moving objects, particularlythose close to the ground.
WARNING: The parking aid systemcan only assist you to detect objects whenyour vehicle is moving at parking speeds.To help avoid personal injury you musttake care when using the parking aidsystem.
WARNING: The system may notfunction if the sensor is blocked.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can all limitsensor performance.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:If your vehicle sustains damageleaving the sensors misaligned, this willcause inaccurate measurements or falsealerts.
When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,the rear parking aid detects the trailer andprovides an alert. Disable the parking aidwhen you connect a trailer to prevent thealert.
Note:Connected trailers might be detectedby the vehicle and parking aid turns offautomatically in those instances.
Note:Certain add-on devices installedaround the bumper or fascia may createfalse alerts, for example, large trailer hitches,bike or surfboard racks, license platebrackets, bumper covers or any other devicethat could block the normal detection zoneof the parking aid system. Aftermarket sparetires or spare tire covers mounted to the reartailgate could cause false alerts from thepark aid system. Remove the add-on deviceto prevent false alerts.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt. If thesensors are covered, the system's accuracycan be affected.
Do not clean the sensors with sharp objects.
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WHAT IS ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
Assists you with parking in and out of parkingspaces.
HOW DOES ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
WORK
Active park assist uses sensors to detectparking spaces. The system steers,accelerates, brakes and shifts gears asnecessary to maneuver into or out of aparking space.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You must remain in yourvehicle when the system turns on. At alltimes, you are responsible for controllingyour vehicle, supervising the system andintervening, if required. Failure to take caremay result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The sensors may notdetect objects in heavy rain or otherconditions that cause interference.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith accessories that extend beyond thefront or rear of your vehicle, for example atrailer hitch or bike rack. The system is notable to make corrections for the additionallength of the accessories.
SWITCHING ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
ON AND OFF
Press the parking aid button, thenpress the active park assist iconon the touchscreen to bring up fullscreen notifications.
Press the soft keys on the touchscreen toswitch between the parallel park in,perpendicular park in, or parallel park outparking modes.
Cancelling Active Park Assist
To cancel parking assistance at any time,shift out of neutral (N).
Pausing Active Park Assist
To pause parking assistance at any time,release the parking aid button.
If you open the passenger or rear doors,active park assist pauses.
To resume parking, press and hold theparking aid button again.
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ENTERING A PARALLEL PARKING
SPACE
1.Press the parking aid button.
Note:The system detects other vehicles andcurbs to find a parking space.
2.Press the active park assist icon on thetouchscreen.
3.Use the turn signal lever to search for aparking space on the driver or passengerside of your vehicle.
Note:If you do not use the turn signal lever,the system searches for a parking space onthe passenger side of your vehicle.
4.Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft (1 m)away from and parallel to the otherparked vehicles when searching for aparking space.
Note:A tone sounds and a messageappears in the information andentertainment display when active parkassist finds a suitable parking space.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal.
6.Release the steering wheel and shift intoneutral (N).
7.Press and hold the parking aid button.
8.Release the brake pedal to allow yourvehicle to park.
Note:You can slow down your vehicle atany time by pressing the brake pedal.
Note:When parallel parking betweenobjects, the system parks closer to the objectin front of your vehicle to allow easier accessto the luggage compartment.
Note:When parking is complete, yourvehicle shifts into park (P).
ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR
PARKING SPACE
1.Press the parking aid button.
Note:Active park assist does not recognizeparking space lines and centers your vehiclebetween objects.
2.Press the active park assist icon on thetouchscreen.
3.Select perpendicular parking.
4.Use the turn signal lever to search for aparking space on the driver or passengerside of your vehicle.
Note:If you do not use the turn signal lever,the system searches for a parking space onthe passenger side of your vehicle.
5.Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft (1 m)away from and perpendicular to the otherparked vehicles when searching for aparking space.
Note:A tone sounds and a messageappears in the information andentertainment display when active parkassist finds a parking space.
6.Press and hold the brake pedal.
7.Release the steering wheel and shift intoneutral (N).
8.Press and hold the parking aid button.
9.Release the brake pedal to allow thevehicle to park.
Note:Active park assist backs your vehicleinto parking spaces.
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