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Under many conditions, these systems
will not:
.Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals.
.Detect vehicles or objects outside the
area monitored by the system.
.Work at all driving speeds.
.Warn you or provide you with enough
time to avoid a crash.
.Work under poor visibility or bad
weather conditions.
.Work if the detection sensor is not
cleaned or is covered by ice, snow,
mud, or dirt.
.Work if the detection sensor is
covered up, such as with a sticker,
magnet, or metal plate.
.Work if the area surrounding the
detection sensor is damaged or not
properly repaired.
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be ready to
take action and apply the brakes and/or
steer the vehicle to avoid crashes. Audible or Safety Alert Seat
Some driver assistance features alert the
driver of obstacles by beeping. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Comfort
and Convenience.
If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat, the
driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating
pulse alert instead of beeping. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle >
Collision/Detection Systems.
Cleaning
Depending on vehicle options, keep these
areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the best
driver assistance feature performance. Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages may
display when the systems are unavailable or
blocked.
.Front and rear bumpers and the area
below the bumpers
.Front grille and headlamps
.Front camera lens in the front grille or
near the front emblem
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.Front side and rear side panels
.Outside of the windshield in front of the
rearview mirror
.Side camera lens on the bottom of the
outside mirrors
.Rear side corner bumpers
.Rear Vision Camera in the tailgate handle
.Rear Camera Mirror and Cargo View
Camera in the Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp
Radio Frequency
This vehicle may be equipped with driver
assistance systems that operate using radio
frequency. See Radio Frequency Statement
0 404.
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing
The Rear Vision Camera (RVC), Surround
Vision, Rear Park Assist (RPA), Front and Rear
Park Assist (FRPA), and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) may help the driver park or
avoid objects. Always check around the
vehicle when parking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse),
the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) displays an
image of the area behind the vehicle in the
infotainment display. The previous screen
displays when the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse) after a short delay. To return to
the previous screen sooner, press Home or
Back on the infotainment system, shift into
P (Park), or reach a vehicle speed of
approximately 12 km/h (8 mph) while in
D (Drive).
1. View Displayed by the Camera
1. View Displayed by the Camera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
Displayed images may be farther or closer
than they appear. The area displayed is
limited and objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the bumper
do not display.
A warning triangle may appear on the
infotainment display to show that Rear Park
Assist (RPA) or Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
has detected an object. This triangle changes
from amber to red and increases in size the
closer the object.
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic,
animals, or any other object outside of
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the cameras’field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown
distances may be different from actual
distances. Do not drive or park the
vehicle using only these camera(s).
Always check behind and around the
vehicle before driving. Failure to use
proper care may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage.
Surround Vision System
The Surround Vision system can display
various views surrounding the vehicle on the
infotainment display. See below for camera
view descriptions and more information.
{Warning
The Surround Vision cameras have blind
spots and will not display all objects near
the corners of the vehicle. Folding outside
mirrors that are out of position may not
display surround view correctly. Always
check around the vehicle when parking or
backing.
1. Views Displayed by the Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
1. Views Displayed by the Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic,
animals, or any other object outside of
the cameras’ field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown
distances may be different from actual
distances. Do not drive or park the
vehicle using only these camera(s).
Always check behind and around the
vehicle before driving. Failure to use
proper care may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage.
Camera Views
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Touch the camera view icons along the
bottom of the infotainment display to
access each view:
1. Front/Rear Standard View
Displays an image of the area in front
or behind the vehicle. To select, touch
Front/Rear Standard View on the
infotainment display when a camera
view is active.
When the hitch guidance is selected,
Rear Standard View will remain visible
across gear changes, otherwise the
view will toggle between Front and
Rear Standard View based on gear
position.
The front view camera also displays
when the Park Assist system detects
an object within 30 cm (12 in).
To access this view when in a forward
gear above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment display
and select Rear Standard View. The
view will close after eight seconds and
can be closed early by selecting X,
Home, or Back.
2. Front/Rear Top-Down View
Displays a front or rear overhead view
of the vehicle. To view, select
Front/Rear Top-Down View on the
infotainment display when the camera
app is active.
3. Front/Rear Side View
Displays a view that shows objects
next to the front or rear sides of the
vehicle. To select, touch Front/Rear
Side View on the infotainment display
when a camera view is active. Touch
the button to toggle between front
and rear camera views. Park Assist and
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) overlays
are not available when Front/Rear Side
View is active.
4. Hitch View
Displays a zoomed-in view of the hitch
area to assist with aligning the
vehicle’s hitch ball with the trailer
coupler and monitoring the trailer
connection. To view, select Hitch View
on the infotainment display when the
camera app is active. To access this
view when in a forward gear above
12 km/h (8 mph), select CAMERA on
the infotainment display and select
Hitch View. The view will close aftereight seconds and can be closed early
by selecting X, Home, or Back. Shifting
into P (Park) while in this view will
automatically engage the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB).
5. Surround View
Displays an image of the area
surrounding the vehicle. Surround
View is displayed alongside the
currently selected view when below
12 km/h (8 mph). Surround View is
disabled when above 12 km/h (8 mph).
6. Camera App Guidance Lines
The camera app supports three
possible guidance modes: No
Guidance, Vehicle Guidance, and
Trailering Guidance. To change
guidance mode, select the appropriate
guidance icon. Depending on the
guidance mode and view selected,
different guidance lines may appear.
A grayed-out icon indicates that
guidance lines are not available.
Certain views do not support guidance
lines.
.Standard Guidance Lines are
available in Front/Rear Standard
Views, Front/Rear Top-Down Views,
and Surround View when the
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Vehicle Guidance mode is selected.
Standard Guidance Lines show
current and intended vehicle path.
.Hitch Guidance Line is available in
Rear Standard View when the
Trailering Guidance mode is
selected. Hitch Guidance displays a
single centered guidance line on
the infotainment display to assist
with aligning the vehicle’s hitch
with a trailer coupler. Align the
Hitch Guidance Line with the
trailer coupler by continuously
steering the vehicle to keep the
guidance line centered on the
coupler when backing. Park Assist
overlays will not display when the
Hitch Guidance Line is active.
.Rear Trailer Guidance Lines are
available in the Rear Trailer View
when the Trailering Guidance
mode is selected and the rear
trailer camera calibration has been
successfully completed. Rear Trailer
Guidance Lines show the intended
path (yellow) and the current path
(blue) of the trailer. The current
path guidance lines will converge
with the intended path guidance
lines.
7. Camera App Guidance Lines
8. Transparent Trailer View
Displays a view that allows the driver
to virtually“see through” the trailer.
The feature is available when a
compatible trailer is connected, a valid
profile is selected and the vehicle is
not in R (Reverse). The feature
requires user installation of an
accessory trailer camera on the rear
exterior surface of the trailer per the
accessory trailer camera installation
instructions. See your dealer for
accessory trailer camera(s) and
information. To view, select
Transparent Trailer View on the
infotainment display when the camera
app is active. To access this view
when in a forward gear above
12 km/h (8 mph), select CAMERA on
the infotainment display and select
Transparent Trailer View. The view will
close after eight seconds and can be
closed early by selecting X, Home,
or Back.
To calibrate the system, a minimum
clearance of 61 cm (24 in) is required. When the system is calibrated and
trailer position is known, one of three
views will be shown; Transparent
Trailer View, Left Transparent Trailer
View, or Right Transparent Trailer
View. The Transparent Trailer View is
shown when the position of the trailer
is relatively straight behind the
vehicle. The Left or Right Transparent
Trailer view is shown when the
position of the trailer is too far to the
left or right. When the system is not
calibrated or trailer position is not
known, the Transparent Trailer
Picture-in-Picture View will be shown.
9. Rear Trailer Views
.Rear Trailer View
Displays a view of the area behind
the trailer when a trailer is
connected. The feature requires
user installation of an accessory
trailer camera on the rear exterior
surface of the trailer per the
accessory trailer camera
installation instructions. See your
dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information. To
view, select Rear Trailer View on
the infotainment display when the
camera app is active. To access this
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view when in a forward gear
above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select Rear Trailer
View. The view can be closed by
selecting X, Home, or Back.
.Rear Side View with Available
Articulation Functionality
Displays a rearward split view of
the left and right sides of the
vehicle and trailer, when a trailer is
connected. The view will
automatically pan to show more of
the left or right side based on the
position of the trailer when a
compatible profile is configured
and selected via the Trailering App.
To view, select Rear Side View with
Available Articulation Functionality
on the infotainment display when
the camera app is active. To access
this view when in a forward gear
above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select Rear Side View
with Available Articulation
Functionality. The view can be
closed by selecting X, Home,
or Back.
.Picture-in-Picture Side View
Displays a rearward split view of
the left and right sides of the
vehicle and trailer with an overlay
view of the area behind the trailer
when a trailer is connected. The
feature requires user installation of
an accessory trailer camera on the
rear exterior surface of the trailer
per the accessory trailer camera
installation instructions. See your
dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information. To
view, select Picture-in-Picture Side
View on the infotainment display
when the camera app is active. To
access this view when in a forward
gear above 12 km/h (8 mph), select
CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select Picture-in-Picture
Side View. The view can be closed
by selecting X, Home, or Back.
10. Cargo Bed View
Use the plus and minus icons on the
infotainment display to zoom in
or out.
Displays a view of the truck bed and
the area behind the vehicle to assist
in cargo or hitch monitoring orhitching to a fifth wheel or gooseneck
trailer. To view, select Cargo Bed View
on the infotainment display when the
camera app is active. To access this
view when in a forward gear above
12 km/h (8 mph), select CAMERA on
the infotainment display and select
Cargo Bed View. The view will close
after eight seconds and can be closed
early by selecting X, Home, or Back.
When the Cargo Bed View is selected
when not in D (Drive) the cargo bed
lighting is turned on automatically.
The feature can be enabled or
disabled. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems.
Additional Views and Alerts
.Turn Signal Activated Views
Displays a rearward view of the left or
right side of the vehicle and trailer when
a trailer is connected. Views are provided
based on turn signal activation with the
right-side view being shown when the
right turn signal is active and the left side
view being shown when the left turn
signal is active. The feature can be
enabled or disabled. To view available
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settings from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems. The view can be
closed early by selecting X, Home,
or Back.
A Trailer Length Indicator Overlay is
available in the Turn Signal Activated
Views when the trailer is relatively
straight behind the vehicle and a
compatible profile is configured and
selected via the Trailering App. The
overlay will not be visible when the
position of the trailer is too far to the left
or right. The overlay can be enabled or
disabled. To view available settings from
the infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems.
.Jack-Knife Detection and Alert
The vehicle may be equipped with
Jack-Knife Detection. The system will track
the position of the trailer relative to the
vehicle. As the front of the trailer
approaches the rear of the vehicle, a
warning or an alert will be displayed.
A warning indicates to the driver to
proceed with caution and an alert
indicates that a collision is imminent.
Based on vehicle equipment and user
settings, the visual warning or alert may
be accompanied by audible or safety alertseat notifications. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems.
.Trailer Angle Indicator
The vehicle may be equipped with a
Trailer Angle Indicator. The Trailer Angle
Indicator gives the driver a visual
representation of the trailer’s position
relative to the vehicle. Available only in
R (Reverse), Guidelines On, or Rear
Trailering Views.
.When driving Off-Road the system will
allow camera usage at higher speeds to
improve safety and awareness. To
activate place the vehicle drive mode in
Off-Road. In this mode all Camera Views
in the infotainment display will be
available at higher speeds.
{Warning
Use Hitch Guidance only to help back the
vehicle to a trailer hitch or, when
traveling above 12 km/h (8 mph), to
briefly check the status of your trailer. Do
not use for any other purpose, such as
making lane change decisions. Before
making a lane change, always check the
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mirrors and glance over your shoulder.
Improper use could result in serious
injury to you or others.
HD Surround Vision with Trailer Camera
Provisions
The system shows multiple views in the
infotainment display using five cameras
mounted around the vehicle and up to two
additional accessory cameras that can be
mounted on or in a trailer. This feature
provides additional views to aid in
trailering/towing. The front camera is in the
grille under the front emblem, the side
cameras are on the bottom of the outside
mirrors, the rear camera is in the tailgate
handle and the bed camera is mounted on
the rear of the cab.
Additionally, up to two accessory cameras
can be mounted to the rear and/or interior
of the trailer. See your dealer for accessory
trailer cameras. To access, touch CAMERA on
the infotainment display or shift to
R (Reverse). To return to the previous screen
when not in R (Reverse), touch the Home or
Back buttons on the infotainment display.
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The Transparent Trailer image is not the
right size:
.The size of the image overlaid on the face
of the trailer may be too large or too
small if the measurements input in the
Trailering App are not accurate. See
Trailering App0310 for details on how to
take measurements.
The preview may not be provided or the
wrong preview may be provided if:
.The accessory cameras are not recognized.
Ensure that the accessory camera(s) are
connected and restart the vehicle.
.The accessory trailer cameras are
swapped at the hitch connector. Ensure
that the accessory camera(s) are
connected to the correct input.
.The accessory trailer camera(s) are not
installed according to the installation
instructions.
A feature may be unavailable or not
activating as expected if:
.The trailer is not compatible.
.The customization is disabled. Check the
customization settings where applicable.
.The accessory trailer cameras are
swapped at the hitch connector. Ensure
that the accessory camera(s) are
connected to the correct camera input.
.A trailer profile is not configured and
selected.
.The entered trailer profile dimensions are
inaccurate. Measurements are expected to
be made to the nearest centimeter or
inch. Enter accurate measurements and
reattempt calibration.
.The trailer position is not known. Drive
straight forward to learn trailer position.
.The rear vehicle camera is obstructed by
dirt or debris. Check cameras and clean as
needed.
.The accessory trailer cameras were
plugged in when the vehicle was running.
Prior to plugging in the trailer camera,
the vehicle needs to be off with all doors
closed for at least five minutes.
An unexpected view may display when:
.During the initial portions of the drive,
Transparent Trailer Degraded may be
displayed until truck or trailer articulation
angle can be calculated. Once calculated,
the expected transparent trailer view will
be displayed. Certain viewing features may experience
degraded performance if:
.The entered trailer profile dimensions are
inaccurate. Measurements are expected to
be made to the nearest centimeter or
inch. Enter accurate measurements and
reattempt calibration.
.The rear vehicle camera is obstructed by
dirt or debris. Check cameras and clean as
needed.
For trailers with outboard wheels:
.Performance for Transparent Trailer and
Jack Knife Detection are optimized when
the entered value for trailer width reflects
the width of the box of the trailer. If total
width is entered:
.The inlayed camera view in
Transparent Trailer View may appear
wider than the trailer face.
.The rear vehicle camera is obstructed by
dirt or debris. Check cameras and clean as
needed.
.Jack Knife Detection alerts may activate
prematurely.