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•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the + paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither paddle is pulled.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N),for a limited time, when you exit your vehicleor switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
HOW DOES TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE WORK
Use this mode to keep your vehicle in neutral(N) when you exit your vehicle or switch yourvehicle off. For example, if you exit yourvehicle before an automatic car wash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) is delayedwhen your vehicle is in this mode. See WhatIs Automatic Return to Park (P) (page 223).
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODELIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30minutes, or when the vehicle battery chargelevel is low. Prolonged use of this mode cancause the 12 V battery to run out of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failureto follow these instructions could result invehicle damage not covered by the vehiclewarranty.
ENTERING TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
1.Power your vehicle on.
2.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
3.Press and hold the brake pedal.
4.Shift into neutral (N).
Note:An instructional message appears.
5.Press the neutral (N) button.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
6.Release the brake pedal.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
7.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:The neutral (N) indicator on thetransmission selector may flash in this mode.
EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P), or power your vehicleon and shift into drive (D) or reverse (R).
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5.Release the switch and pull away in anormal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Close the driver door.
2.Shift into gear.
3.Press the accelerator pedal and pull awayin a normal manner.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on andyour vehicle is moving. If the warning tonecontinues after you have released theparking brake, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE VEHICLE
BATTERY HAS RUN OUT OF
CHARGE
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
Connect a booster battery to the vehiclebattery to release the electric parking brakeif the vehicle battery has run out of charge.See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 391).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
It illuminates red when you applythe parking brake and your vehicleis on. If the lamp flashes when theparking brake has been released,this indicates the parking brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
When the lamp illuminates yellow,it indicates a malfunction in theelectric parking brake. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
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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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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
HOW DOES ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING WORK
The electric power steering system assiststhe brake system to help operate advancedstability control and accident avoidancesystems.
If your vehicle loses electrical power ordetects a concern when you are driving thesystem switches off and you retain normalsteering function. Additionally, whenever thebattery is disconnected or a new battery isinstalled, you must drive your vehicle a shortdistance before the system relearns thestrategy and reactivates all systems.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERINGPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The electric powersteering system has diagnostic checks thatcontinuously monitor the system. If a faultis detected, a message displays in theinformation display. Stop your vehicle assoon as it is safe to do so. Switch thevehicle off. After at least 10 seconds, switchthe vehicle on and watch the informationdisplay for a steering system warningmessage. If a steering system warningmessage returns, have the system checkedas soon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detects anerror, you may not feel a difference in thesteering, however a serious condition mayexist. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible. Failure to do so may result inloss of steering control.
Adapt your speed and driving behavioraccording to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort to steer. This occurs to preventinternal overheating and damage to thesteering system. If this occurs, you will notlose the ability to steer your vehicle manuallynor will it cause damage to the system.Normal steering and driving allows thesystem to cool down and steering assistreturns to normal.
Note:There is no fluid reservoir to check orfill.
STEERING – TROUBLESHOOTING
STEERING – WARNING INDICATORS
The electric power steering systemindicator illuminates if the systemdetects a fault during thecontinuous diagnostic checks.
Note:If a red warning message displays,stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.
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Why does active park assist not search fora parking space?
The transmission is in reverse (R). Yourvehicle must be moving forward to beable to detect a parking space.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
The sensors could be blocked. Forexample, snow, ice or largeaccumulations of dirt. Blocked sensorscan affect how the system functions.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
The sensors in the front or rear bumpercould be damaged.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
There is not enough room in the parkingspace for your vehicle to safely park.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
There is not enough space for theparking maneuver on the opposite sideof the parking space.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
The parking space is more than 5 ft(1.5 m) or less than 2 ft (0.5 m) away fromyour vehicle.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
Your vehicle's speed is greater than22 mph (35 km/h) for parallel parking orgreater than 19 mph (30 km/h) forperpendicular parking.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
You recently disconnected or replacedthe battery. After you reconnect thebattery you must drive your vehicle ona straight road for a short period of time.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
An irregular curb along the parkingspace prevents the system fromcorrectly aligning your vehicle.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
Vehicles or objects bordering the spacecould not be correctly parked.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
Your vehicle stopped too far past theparking space.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
The tires are not correctly installed ormaintained. For example, using a sparetire, not inflated correctly, improper size,or of different sizes.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
A repair or alteration changed thedetection capabilities.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
A parked vehicle has a high attachment.For example, a salt sprayer, snowplowor moving truck bed.
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CONNECTING A TRAILER – TROUBLESHOOTING
CONNECTING A TRAILER – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
The system senses a trailer connection becomes disconnected, eitherintentionally or unintentionally, during a given ignition cycle.Trailer Disconnected
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer wiring orbrake system.Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer battery, or your trailer battery voltageis very low.Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual
One or more tires on your trailer is below the specified tire pressure.Trailer Tire Low Specified:
Displays when one or more tires on the trailer is above the recom-mended temperature.Trailer Tire Over Temperature
A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If the warning stayson or continues to come on, have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, have the system checked.Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressure monitoring system.Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Capability Not Detected
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.Trailer Tire Pressure Indication Not Setup See Manual
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TOWING A TRAILER – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING A TRAILER – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
The left-hand trailer turn lamp requires service.Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps
The right-hand trailer turn lamp requires service.Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps
The trailer battery voltage is too low to charge. If there is no trailerattached, the vehicle battery voltage is low.Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual
The system detects a short created by the trailer lamps. Inspect andrepair the trailer wiring, or have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual
The trailer stoplamps require service.Trailer Stop Lamps Fault Check Lamps
Verify the trailer brake connections are secure and that the aftermarkettrailer brake controller device is correctly installed. Perform a trailerbrake and trailer light check if possible. If the message persists, haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Trailer brake system fault See manual
Perform a trailer brake and trailer light check if possible. If the messagepersists, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Trailer brake module fault
The trailer sway control detects trailer sway. Reduce the vehicle'sspeed.Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
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TRAILER BACKUP ASSISTANCE –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the trailer not reverse straight?
Verify the sticker is correctly applied.Other factors such as the hitchconnection, road camber, road slopeand trailer suspension could influencehow straight the system can reverse thetrailer when the control knob is notturned. You can compensate for thetrailer drifting to the right or left byslowly turning the knob until the traileris following your desired path andholding the knob in that position. Checkthat the correct trailer is selected in thetouchscreen. Verify the sticker iscorrectly applied and check that thedrawbar and the trailer dimensions arewithin the allowed range. If the trailerconsistently does not reverse straight,delete the trailer from the system andrepeat the setup process to calibratethe trailer.
What does it mean if the system remainson one message for an extended timeduring calibration?
The camera could need to be cleaned,the sticker could be blocked, thedrawbar could be outside the allowedrange of 9–18 in (23–46 cm) or youcould need to move to a different areato change the lighting and background.Verify the sticker is in the properlocation. See Applying the TrailerReversing Aid Sticker (page 364). Youcan move to a different area or changethe direction you are driving or set upthe system at a different time of day.Some trailers are not compatible withthe sticker and camera system.
What does it mean if the system pausesduring calibration?
There could be steering input or trailermovement during the straight driveportion of the calibration process.
What does it mean if the system displayshold steering steady during turn?
Part of the calibration process for thesticker setup requires a steady turn. Ifyou are continually moving the steeringwheel during the turn, this delays thecalibration process. To enable thecalibration process, hold the steeringwheel at the same position whenturning.
What does it mean if the system displaysthat it is not available?
There could be a sub-system that thesystem uses that is not correctlyoperating or there could be a batteryvoltage issue. If the system continuesto display it is not available, visit yourauthorized dealer to have your vehiclechecked.
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