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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper and 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.
•The vehicle is on uneven su rface, such as grass,
bumps, 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
Front: Within about 39 in (100 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 45 in (115 cm) or lessFront Center Sensors
* Not available on all models
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■When the distance between your ve hicle and obstacles becomes shorter
*1: At this stage, only the ce nter sensors detect obstacles.
Length of the
intermittent beepDistance between the Bumper and ObstacleIndicatorInformation 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
Models with multi-view rear camera
system
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Models with surround view camera
system
Indicators light where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
An arrow icon appears on the side a ve hicle is approaching on the information
screen.
■When the System Detects a Vehicle1 When the System Detects a Vehicle
If the on the lower right changes to in amber
when the transmission is in
( R, mud snow or ice, etc.
may have accumulated in th e vicinity of the sensor.
Check the bumper corners for any obstructions, and
thoroughly clean the area if necessary.
If the comes on when the transmission is in
( R,
there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
If the display remains the same with the transmission
in
( R, there may be a problem with the rear camera
system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
Wide View
Normal View Arrow Icon
Models with multi-view rear camera system
Top Down View
Rear Normal View
Rear Wide View
Rear Ground View Arrow Icon
Models with surround view camera system
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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor*
Driving
You can switch the sy stem on and off from
the customized feature on the information
screen.
2 Customized Features P. 358
■Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off
icon
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Driving
Multi-View Rear Camera*
About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view. The display
automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into
(R.
■Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area
1About Your Multi-View Rear Camera
The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique le ns also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.
Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.
If the camera lens is cove red with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.
You can change the Fixed Guideline and Dynamic
Guideline settings. 2 Customized Features P. 358
Fixed Guideline
On: Guidelines appear when you put the
transmission into
( R.
Off: Guidelines do not appear.
Dynamic Guideline
On: Guidelines move accordi ng to the steering wheel
direction.
Off: Guidelines do not move.
Guidelines
Bumper
Camera Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range Approx. 39 inches (1 m) Wide View Mode
Normal View Mode
Top Down View Mode
Approx. 39 inches
(1 m)
Approx. 20 inches
(50 cm)
Tailgate Open Range
* Not available on all models
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Driving
■Camera Locations and Images
Ground View
An overhead view created by the
combination of images captured
by four cameras.
Left and Right
Side View
Front Ground View
Right Side View Front Wide View
Sideview Camera
(Passenger side)Sideview Camera
(Driver side)
The unique surround view camera lenses make distances appear
differently than they actually are - objects seen on the information screen
may appear closer or further away, and may be distorted. This becomes
more apparent the further away an object is from your vehicle.
CAMERA

Button
Rear
Ground
View
Rear
Wide
View
Rear
Normal
View
CAMERA Button
CAMERA Button
CAMERA
Button
Press and
hold
CAMERA
button. CAMERA

Button
CAMERA Button
Rearview Camera
Front-view Camera
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uuSurround View Camera System*uDisplaying an Image From the Surround View Cameras
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Driving
The following can be displaye d when the system is on.
Guide lines: Help you to get a sense of a distance between your vehicle and the
rear surroundings. The distan ce may appear differently than the actual distance.
Projection lines : Indicate vehicle direction while the steering wheel is in the current
position.
Depending on your parking situation, you can select Back-in Left Park Guidance,
Back-in Right Park Guidance , Left Parallel Park Guidance, or Right Parallel
Park Guidance from Camera Menu to display:
Initial position guide : Marks the point
where your vehicle is headed when reversing.
Steering position alignment guide :
Indicates when to change the steering wheel
position.
■Reference Lines and Guides1 Reference Lines and Guides
The positions/distances indi cated by the guide lines
and camera views on the display may differ from the
actual positions/distances due to the changes in the
vehicle height, road conditions, and other factors.
The guide lines should be used as a reference only.
The guide lines can be tu rned on and off using the
information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 358
If you turn the guide lines off, they remain off until
you turn them back on.
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Driving
Using the Surround View Camera System
■Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the gear position is
changed to
(R.
■When Parking Your Vehicle1 When Parking Your Vehicle
The ground view can be displayed even with the door
mirrors folded. However, the viewable angle and
blind spot change.
Do not refer to the surround view camera system
when the door mirrors are folded.
Folded
Not folded
1 Checking for Obstacles at the Back of Your Vehicle
When changing the gear position from/to
(R, you
may experience a delay in switching between the
information screen and a rear view image.
Rear Wide View
Rear Normal View Rear Ground View
When the
steering wheel
is turned more
than 90
degrees.
The projection lines
appear approx. 16
inches (40 cm) outside
the vehicle body.
Blind spots
appear in
black.
Press the CAMERA
button.
Approximate distances
the guide lines indicate
Approximate distances the
projection lines indicate
39 inches (1 m)
20 inches
(50 cm)
39 inches
(1 m)
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Driving
You can display the front ground view screen using all the four cameras for the
system. Pressing the CAMERA button when the vehicle speed is at below 7 mph (12
km/h) changes the image as follows.
■Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle1Checking for the Sides of Your Vehicle
When the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph (15 km/h),
the front or side view on the screen automatically
switches to the information screen. The front or side
view screen resumes when Show Camera When
Decelerating is on, and the vehicle speed is reduced
below 7 mph (12 km/h). 2 Customized Features P. 358
0 mph (0 km/h)
Down Up Camera
Screen
Camera
Screen
*1
Information
Screen
Information
Screen 9 mph (15 km/h)
7 mph (12 km/h)
0 mph (0 km/h)
*1 : When Show Camera When Decelerating is on.
Side
ViewFront Wide View Front Ground View
Press and hold the
CAMERA button.
A Combined Image of
Both Side Views
Approximate distance
the reference line
indicates. Blind spots
appear in black.Projection lines
appear.
Press the CAMERA
button. When the
steering wheel
is turned more
than 90
degrees.
approx. 3 feet (1 m)
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The system may not work properly under the following conditions.
■Surround View Camera System Limitations
ConditionsSolutions
The images may not
appear clearly when:●You activate the system in bad weather (heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.) or in the dark.
●Camera temperatures are high.●A sudden change between lig ht and dark such as an
entrance or exit of a tunnel.
●You drive into the sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk.)
Do not use the surround view camera system but rely
only on visual confirmation until the conditions allow
the system to work properly.
●A camera lens is covered with dirt, moisture, or
debris.
●A camera lens is scratched.
Clean camera lenses with a soft cloth moisturized with
water, mild detergent or glass cleaner.
The information screen is dirty.Wipe off the screen using a soft dry cloth.
A camera angle is
altered.A camera or the area around the camera has been
severely impacted.Do not use the surround view camera system and
contact a dealer.
An error message is displayed while the surround view camera system is in use.
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