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Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obsta cles near your vehicle. The beeper and
audio/information screen let you know the approximate distance between your
vehicle and the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System*
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud or
dirt, etc.
•The vehicle is on uneven su rface, such as grass,
bumpy road, or a hill.
•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•The system is affected by devices that emit
ultrasonic waves.
•Driving in bad weather.
The system may not sense:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
Within about 28 in (70 cm) or less
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors
Rear Center Sensors
Within about 45 in (115 cm) or lessFront Center Sensors
* Not available on all models
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■Parking sensor system on and off
With the power mode in ON, press the
parking sensor system button to turn on or off
the system. The indicator in the button comes
on and the beeper sounds when the system is
on.
The rear center and corner sensors start to
detect an obstacle when the transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
The front corner sensors start to detect an
obstacle when the transmission is not in
(P,
and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8
km/h).
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■When the distance between your vehicle and obstacles behind becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and ObstacleIndicatorAudio/information screenCorner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—
Rear: About 45-28 in
(115-70 cm)
Front: About 39-28 in
(100-70 cm)
Blinks in Yellow*1
ShortAbout 28-18 in (70-45 cm) About 28-18 in (70-45 cm)
Blinks in Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in (45-35 cm) About 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or lessBlinks in Red
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle
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1. Make sure that the parking sensor system is not activated. Set the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2. Press and hold the parking sensor system button, and set the power mode to ON.
3. Keep pressing the button for 10 seconds. Release the button when the indicator
in the button flashes.
4. Press the button again. The indi cator in the button goes off.
u The beeper sounds twice. The re ar sensors are now turned off.
To turn the rear sensors on again, follow the above procedure. The beeper sounds
three times when the rear sensors come back on.
■Turning off All Rear Sensors1 Turning off All Rear Sensors
When you set the gear position to
(R, the indicator
in the parking sensor system button blinks as a
reminder that the rear sens ors have been turned off.
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Cross Traffic Monitor*
Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.
The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.1Cross Traffic Monitor*
3CAUTION
Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
back up the vehicle before doing so may
result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle
before reversing.
* Not available on all models
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The system activates when:
• The power mode is in ON.
• The Cross Traffic Monitor system is turned
on.
2 Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off P. 454
2 Refer to the navigation system
•The transmission is in (R.
• Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.
When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.
The system does not detect or provide aler ts for a vehicle that is moving away from
your vehicle, and it may not detect or ale rt for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary
objects.
■How the System Works1 Cross Traffic Monitor*
Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect an approaching
vehicle, or may delay aler ting you under the following
conditions:
•A vehicle, which is parked adjacent to your vehicle,
is blocking the radar sensor’s scope.
•Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.
•A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 and 16 mph (10 and 25 km/h).
•The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from an other vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted fr om a facility nearby.
•Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.
•When there is bad weather.
•Your vehicle is on an incline.•Your vehicle is tilt ed due to a heavy load in the rear.
•The rear bumper or the sensors have been
improperly repaired or the rear bumper has been
deformed. Have a vehicle checked by a dealer.
For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.
Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners
* Not available on all models
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Index
Shifting ................................................... 374
Auxiliary Input Jack ................................. 230
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 119
Average Speed ......................................... 120
AWD ......................................................... 423
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 484
Battery ...................................................... 499
Charging System Indicator ................ 78, 541
Jump Starting ......................................... 537
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 499
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 33
Beverage Holders ..................................... 205
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System ....... 421
Indicator ................................................... 95
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 273
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................... 310
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 70
Brake System ............................................ 428
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 434
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 432
Brake Assist System................................. 435
Brake System Indicator .............................. 75
Fluid ....................................................... 480
Foot Brake .............................................. 431
Indicator ..................................... 74, 75, 543
Parking Brake.......................................... 428
Brake System (Amber)
Indicator ................................................... 75 Brake System (Red)
Indicator ............................................ 74, 543
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 178
BSI (Blind Spot Information) System ....... 421
Bulb Replacement .................................... 481
Back-Up Light .......................................... 484
Brake Light and Rear Turn Signal Light ..... 482
Fog Lights ................................................ 481
Front Turn Signal/ Parking, Daytime
Running and Front Side Marker Lights ... 481
Headlights ............................................... 481
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 485
Puddle Lights ........................................... 485
Rear License Plate Lights .......................... 485
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 481
Taillights .................................................. 484
Taillights/Rear Side Maker Lights .............. 483
Bulb Specifications ................................... 560
C
Car Wash Mode........................................ 378
Carbon Monoxide Gas ................................ 71
Carrying Cargo .................................. 349, 351
CD Player ................................................... 260
Center Pocket ........................................... 204
Certification Label .................................... 562
Changing Bulbs ......................................... 481
Charging System Indicator ................. 78, 541Child Safety
................................................. 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 148
Child Seat .................................................... 56
Booster Seats ............................................ 70
Child Seat for Infants................................. 58
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 59
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 64
Larger Children ......................................... 69
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 58
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 60
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 148
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 508
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 506
Client Service Information ....................... 570
Climate Control System ............................ 213
Changing the Mode ................................ 216
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 220
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 505
Rear Climate Control System ................... 221
Sensors ................................................... 225
Synchronized Mode................................. 217
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 213
Clock .......................................................... 134
CMBS
TM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 436
Coat Hook ................................................. 209
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 436
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 515, 561
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