TRACTION CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The system detects a condition that requires service. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Service AdvanceTrac
The status of the traction control system after you switch it off.Traction Control Off
The status of the traction control system after you switch it on.Traction Control On
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HOW DOES STABILITY CONTROL
WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modificationsinvolving braking system, aftermarket roofracks, suspension, steering system, tireconstruction and wheel and tire size maychange the handling characteristics of yourvehicle and may adversely affect theperformance of the electronic stabilitycontrol system. In addition, installing anystereo speakers may interfere with andadversely affect the electronic stabilitycontrol system. Reducing the effectivenessof the electronic stability control systemcould lead to an increased risk of loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury and death.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy the lawsof physics. It's always possible to losecontrol of a vehicle due to inappropriatedriver input for the conditions. Aggressivedriving on any road condition can causeyou to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury orproperty damage. Activation of theelectronic stability control system is anindication that at least some of the tireshave exceeded their ability to grip theroad; this could reduce the operator'sability to control the vehicle potentiallyresulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehiclerollover, personal injury and death.
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.
If a driving condition activates either thestability control or traction control you mayexperience the following conditions:
•The stability and traction control lightflashes.
•Your vehicle slows down.
•Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has severalfeatures built into it to help you maintaincontrol of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances yourvehicle’s ability to prevent skids or lateralslides by applying brakes to one or more ofthe wheels individually and, if necessary,reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances your vehicle’sability to prevent rollovers by detecting yourvehicle’s roll motion and the rate at which itchanges by applying the brakes to one ormore wheels individually.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle’s abilityto follow the road when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. Curvecontrol operates by reducing engine powerand, if necessary, applying brakes to one ormore of the wheels individually.
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Side Wind Stabilization
Side wind stabilization is an advancedfeature that works by carefully applying thebrakes on one side of the vehicle to reducethe effect of a side wind gust on the vehicle'spath.
Traction Control
Traction control enhances your vehicle’sability to maintain traction of the wheels bydetecting and controlling wheel spin. SeeTraction Control (page 245).
Vehicle without stability controlskidding off its intended route.A
Vehicle with stability controlmaintaining control on a slipperysurface.
B
SWITCHING STABILITY CONTROL
ON AND OFF
The system turns on each time you switchthe ignition on.
Shifting the transmission into reverse (R) willdisable the system.
You can switch the traction control systemoff or on independently. See SwitchingTraction Control On and Off (page 245).
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Stability Control and Traction Control with Roll Stability Control
Traction Control System2Electronic Stability Control2Roll Stability Control2Stability Control OFF Light
EnabledEnabled2EnabledIlluminated during bulbcheckDefault at start-up
Disabled1Enabled2EnabledilluminatedButton pressed moment-arily
Disabled1DisabledEnabledilluminatedButton not pressed andtransfer case is switchedto 4x4 Low
1 The Traction Control system can still be enabled but with tighter or looser thresholds.2 Functions can vary depending on what selectable drive mode the vehicle is currently in.
STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the power on, or remainson, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
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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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FRONT PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when there is anobject within 28 in (70 cm) from the frontbumper. As your vehicle moves closer to anobject, the rate of the tone increases.
The warning tone continuously sounds whenan object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from thefront bumper.
Note:If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)or less from your vehicle, visual indicationremains on.
SIDE PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE SIDE PARKING AID
The front and rear outermost parking aidsensors map objects that are near to thesides of your vehicle.
SIDE PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
•Your vehicle remains stationary for overtwo minutes.
•The anti-lock brake system activates.
•The traction control system activates.
•Your vehicle is in park (P).
•The steering wheel angle information isnot available. You must drive at least492 ft (150 m) above 19 mph (30 km/h) toreset the steering wheel angleinformation.
Note:If you switch traction control off, theside sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the length ofyour vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect anobject that is moving toward the side of yourvehicle, for example another vehicle movingat a low speed, if it does not pass a front orrear parking aid sensor.
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the sidesensing system provides audible warnings.When your vehicle is moving slowly,obstacles are detected within 24 in (60 cm)and are inside the driving path of yourvehicle. If your vehicle remains stationary fora few seconds, the audible warning turns off.Visual indication is always present in reverse(R).
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the sidesensing system provides visual indicationonly when your vehicle is moving slowly andthere is a front or rear parking aid obstacledetected, and the side obstacle is within24 in (60 cm) from the side of your vehicle.If your vehicle remains stationary for a fewseconds, the visual indication turns off.
If the transmission is in drive (D) or any otherforward gear, the side sensing systemprovides audible and visual warnings. Whenyour vehicle is moving slowly, obstacles aredetected within 24 in (60 cm) and are insidethe driving path of your vehicle. If yourvehicle remains stationary for a few seconds,the visual indication and audible warningturns off.
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Note:Active park assist aligns the front endof your vehicle with the lane side of theobject next to it.
Note:When the system detects only oneobject, it allows enough distance to openthe door on either side.
Note:You can slow down your vehicle atany time by pressing the brake pedal.
Note:When parking is complete, yourvehicle shifts into park (P).
EXITING A PARKING SPACE
Active park assist only assists leaving parallelparking spaces.
1.Press the parking aid button.
2.Press the active park assist icon on thetouchscreen.
3.Select parallel park exit.
4.Use the turn signal to choose thedirection to exit the parking space.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal.
6.Release the steering wheel and shift intoneutral (N).
7.Release the parking brake.
8.Press and hold the parking aid button.
9.Release the brake pedal to allow yourvehicle to move.
Note:After active park assist drives yourvehicle to a position where you can exit theparking space in a forward movement, amessage appears instructing you to take fullcontrol of your vehicle.
10.Take control of your vehicle.
Note:You can slow down your vehicle atany time by pressing the brake pedal.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
The system requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Active Park Fault
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does active park assist not operatecorrectly?
The system is unable to detect a vehicle,curb or object to park next to or inbetween. The system needs boundaryobjects to operate correctly.
Why does active park assist not search fora parking space?
You have switched traction control off.
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off
Press the button when the systemis in standby mode or switch theignition off.
Note:When you switch the system off, theset speed clears.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION
The system may cancel if:
•The tires lose traction.
•You apply the parking brake.
The system may cancel and set the parkingbrake if:
•You unbuckle the seatbelt and open thedriver door after adaptive cruise controlstops your vehicle.
•Adaptive cruise control holds yourvehicle at a stop continuously for morethan three minutes.
The system may deactivate or preventactivating when requested if:
•The vehicle has a blocked sensor.
•The brake temperature is too high.
•There is a failure in the system or arelated system.
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL SPEED
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press either button to set thecurrent speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator, current gap setting and setspeed appear in the instrument clusterdisplay when initially activating adaptivecruise control.
After a few seconds, the graphic in theinstrument cluster display changes to showthat adaptive cruise control is active.
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