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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera allows you to
see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of
your vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into
REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the
Navigation/Multimedia radio display screen along
with a caution note to “Check Entire Surroundings”
across the top of the screen. After five seconds this
note will disappear. The ParkView Camera is
located in the center of the tailgate handle.
NOTE:Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview
camera function.
Manual Activation Of The Rear View
Camera:

1. Press the Controls button located on the bottom of the Uconnect display.

2. Press the Back Up Camera icon to turn the Rear View Camera system on.
NOTE:The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera has program -
mable modes of operation that may be selected
through the Uconnect system Ú page 234.When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with
camera delay turned off, the rear camera mode is
exited and the previous screen appears. When the
vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with camera
delay turned on, the camera image will continue to
be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out
of REVERSE unless the following conditions occur:
The vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the
vehicle is shifted into PARK, the vehicle’s ignition is
placed in the OFF position, or the user presses
image defeat X to exit out of the camera video
display.
Whenever the Rear View Camera image is
activated through the Back Up Camera button in
the Controls menu, and the vehicle speed is
greater than, or equal to, 8 mph (13 km/h), a
display timer for the image is initiated. The image
will continue to be displayed until the display timer
exceeds 10 seconds.
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph
(13 km/h), the Rear View Camera image will be
displayed continuously until deactivated via the
touchscreen button X, the transmission is
shifted into PARK, or the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
The touchscreen button X to disable display of
the camera image is made available ONLY when
the vehicle is not in REVERSE. When enabled, active guidelines are overlaid on
the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and
its projected back up path based on the steering
wheel position. A dashed centerline overlay
indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with
parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver. Different
colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of
the vehicle. The following table shows the
approximate distances for each zone:
Zones
Distance To The Rear
Of The Vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft
(30 cm - 2 m)
Green 6.5 ft or greater
(2 m or greater)
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera.
Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and
be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for the safety of
your surroundings and must continue to pay
attention while backing up. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
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NOTE:If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds
up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with
water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the
lens.
Zoom View
When the Rear View Camera image is being
displayed, and the vehicle speed is below 8 mph
(13 km/h) while in any gear, Zoom View is
available. By pressing the “magnifying glass” icon
in the upper left of the display screen, the image
will zoom in to four times the standard view.
Pressing the icon a second time will return the view
to the standard Back Up Camera display. When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in
REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay
view will display the standard Back Up Camera
view. If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE
gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will
automatically resume.
NOTE:The Zoom View button and AUX button (if
equipped) will not be available when the vehicle is
shifted into REVERSE and the Trailer Reverse
Steering Control (TRSC) feature (if equipped) is
activated.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain
the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as
the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available
until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or
REVERSE and speeds are at or above 8 mph
(13 km/h).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,
and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph
(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the
icon will appear grey.
While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
visible.
For information on Auxiliary Cameras (if equipped),
see Ú page 206.
SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
The Surround View Camera system allows you to
see an on-screen image of the surroundings and
the Top View of your vehicle. This occurs whenever
the gear selector is in REVERSE or when enabled
through the Uconnect system. The Top View of the
vehicle will also show if any doors are open. The
image will be displayed on the touchscreen along
with a caution note “Check Entire Surroundings”.
After five seconds, this note will disappear. The
Surround View Camera system is comprised of four
cameras located in the front grille, rear tailgate
and side mirrors.
NOTE:
Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview
camera function.
The Surround View Camera system has
programmable settings that may be selected
through the Uconnect system Ú page 234.
Press this button on the touchscreen to
enter the Surround View Camera menu in
the Uconnect system.
When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the Rear
View and Top View is the default view of the
system.
CAUTION!
To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should
only be used as a parking aid. The ParkView
camera is unable to view every obstacle or
object in your drive path.
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using ParkView to be able
to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is
recommended that the driver look frequently
over his/her shoulder when using ParkView.

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If the camera delay is turned on, the camera image
will display for up to 10 seconds after shifting out
of REVERSE. The camera image will stop
displaying, close, and display the previous screen
if the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the
vehicle is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. The X button on the
touchscreen disables the display of the camera
image.
If the camera delay is turned off, the camera image
will close and display the previous screen after
shifting out of REVERSE.
If active guidelines are enabled, the lines are
overlaid on the image in the Rear View and Top
View to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its
projected path based on steering wheel position.
The guidelines have different colored zones to
indicate the distance an object in the view is from
the rear of the vehicle. Refer to the chart below: Modes Of Operation
Standard Rear View can be manually activated by
selecting “Back Up Camera” through the Controls
menu within the Uconnect system.
Top View
The Top View will show in the Uconnect system with
Rear View or Front View in a split screen display.
There are integrated ParkSense arcs in the image
at the front and rear of the vehicle. The arcs will
change color from yellow to red corresponding the
distance zones to the oncoming object.

Surround View Camera View

NOTE:
Front tires will be seen in the image when the
tires are turned.
Due to wide angle cameras in the mirrors, the
image will appear distorted.
The Top View will show which doors are open.
Open front doors will block the outside image.
Top View Plus Rear View This is the default view of the system in
REVERSE and is always paired with the
Top View of the vehicle with optional
active guidelines for the projected path
when enabled.
Rear Cross Path View
Pressing the Rear Cross Path soft key will
give the driver a wider angle view of the
rear camera system. The Top View will be
disabled when this is selected.
Top View Plus Front View The Front View will show you what is
immediately in front of the vehicle and is
always paired with the Top View of the
vehicle.
Front Cross Path View Pressing the Front Cross Path soft key
will give the driver a wider angle view of
the front camera system. The Top View
will be disabled when this is selected.
Backup Camera View Pressing the Back Up Camera soft key
will provide a full screen rear view with
the ability to access a Zoom View.
Zone
Distance To The Rear Of
The Vehicle
Red 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m)
Green 6.5 ft or greater
(2 m or greater)
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NOTE:
If the Backup Camera was selected through the
Surround View Camera menu, exiting out of
screen display will return to the Surround View
menu. If the Backup Camera was manually acti -
vated through the Controls menu of the Ucon -
nect system, exiting out of the display screen
will return to the Controls menu.
When the Trailer Reverse Steering Control
(TRSC) feature (if equipped) is activated, the
following buttons on the touchscreen will be
unavailable:
Backup Camera
Front Facing Camera with Tire Lines
All Surround View Camera Views
Zoom View
When the Rear View Camera image is being
displayed, and the vehicle speed is below 8 mph
(13 km/h), Zoom View is available. By pressing the
“magnifying glass” icon in the upper left of the
display screen, the image will zoom in two times
the standard view. Pressing the icon a second time
will return the view to the standard Back Up
Camera display.
When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in
REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay
view will display the standard Back Up Camera view. If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE
gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will
automatically resume.
Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain
the selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as
the vehicle is below 8 mph (13 km/h).
If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available
until the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or
REVERSE and speeds are at or above 8 mph
(13 km/h).
NOTE:
If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,
and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph
(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the
icon will appear grey.
While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
visible.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated automatically:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with
camera delay turned on, the camera image will
continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds
after shifting out of REVERSE unless the vehicle
speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is
shifted into PARK or the ignition is placed in the
OFF position. There is a touchscreen button X to
disable the display of the camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with
camera delay turned off, the Surround View
Camera mode is exited and the last known
screen appears again.
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated manually from the
Uconnect controls menu via Surround View button
or Back Up Camera button:
The X button on the display is pressed
Vehicle is shifted into PARK
Ignition is placed in the OFF position
Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for
10 seconds
NOTE:If the Surround View Camera is activated manually,
and the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, deacti-
vation methods for automatic activation are
assumed.
The camera delay system is turned off manually
through the Uconnect settings menu Úpage 234.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lenses, clean the
lenses, rinse with water, and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not cover the lenses.
If a malfunction with the system has occurred,
see an authorized dealer.

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For information on Auxiliary Cameras (if equipped),
see Ú page 206.
FORWARD FACING CAMERA WITH TIRE
L
INES — IF EQUIPPED
The Forward Facing Camera displays a front view
image of the road ahead, along with tire lines to
guide the driver when driving on narrow roads. Tire
lines can be activated/deactivated through the
Uconnect Settings.
Activation
The Forward Facing Camera can be activated in
the following ways:
Pressing the Forward Facing Camera button in
the Controls screen or Apps menu
Pressing the Forward Facing Camera button
located in the upper left corner of the Back Up
camera display
Once activated, the camera image will remain on
as long as the vehicle speed is below 8 mph
(13 km/h).
Deactivation
The Forward Facing Camera is deactivated in the
following conditions:
The vehicle exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), except
when vehicle is in 4WD Low.
The X button on the display is pressed.
The vehicle is shifted into PARK.
The ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:If the vehicle is in 4WD Low, the Forward Facing
Camera image will be displayed until the X button
is pressed or the ignition is placed in the OFF
position.
TRAILER CAMERAS — IF EQUIPPED
TRAILER SURROUND VIEW CAMERA
S
YSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Trailer Surround View Camera system allows
you to see an on-screen image of the surroundings
and the Top View of a trailer using four mountable
cameras. This occurs whenever the More Cams
soft button is selected, or when enabled through
the Uconnect system. The image will be displayed
on the Uconnect display along with a caution note
“Check Entire Surroundings”. After five seconds,
this note will disappear.
NOTE:
Trailer Surround View Camera kit is only avail -
able for vehicles equipped with the Surround
View Camera system.
The Trailer Surround View Camera system has
programmable settings that may be selected
through the Uconnect system Ú page 234.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the Surround View Camera. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure
to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for the safety of
your surroundings and must continue to pay
attention while backing up. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View
should only be used as a parking aid. The
Surround View camera is unable to view every
obstacle or object in your drive path.
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using Surround View to be
able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
It is recommended that the driver look
frequently over his/her shoulder when using
Surround View.
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Set Up
The Trailer Surround View Camera system includes
an installation kit with a Trailer Surround View
Module and four Trailer Surround View Cameras
that must be installed on your trailer prior to
connecting to your vehicle. See the installation
instructions included with the Trailer Surround
View installation kit for more information. Once the
Trailer Surround View Module and cameras are
installed and the trailer is connected to the vehicle
via the 12-way connector, the settings Trailer
Surround Camera settings can be accessed. The
Trailer Surround Camera settings can be accessed
through Uconnect Settings by pressing the Trailer
soft button in the Trailer Settings or the Camera
Settings. The system requires input of the trailer
dimensions prior to use of the system.
NOTE:
If a trailer is connected but the trailer dimen -
sions have not been entered in the Trailer
Surround settings page, the system will default
to the settings page.
If a trailer is not connected and any soft button
is selected, a message will appear: “Connect
Trailer Equipped With Trailer Surround View
System”. Inputting Trailer Values
For the Trailer Surround View Camera system to
function, all fields must be entered. When a value
is needed the screen will display “Required”.
When the Trailer Type soft button is selected two
options are available: Conventional or Gooseneck/
5th Wheel.
Activation
The Trailer Surround Camera can be activated
through the Uconnect system when the vehicle is
in PARK, NEUTRAL, OR DRIVE.
When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE,
Surround View Camera showing the Top View and
Backup Camera is the default view of the system.
Press the More Cams soft button and click the
Trailer tab to access the Trailer Cameras. Press Trailer Surround Camera soft button to
access Top View and Rear View of the trailer.
If the camera delay is turned on, the camera image
will display for up to 10 seconds after shifting out
of REVERSE. The camera image will not display for
10 seconds if the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph
(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK, or the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. The X button
on the touchscreen disables the display of the
camera image.
If the camera delay is turned off, the camera image
will close and display the previous screen after
shifting out of REVERSE.
Modes Of Operation
The Trailer Surround View Camera system offers
two different camera displays:
Top View split screen with one selected
mounted camera
Full screen view of a selected mounted camera
Press the More Cams soft button on the Surround
View screen and select the Trailer tab to access the
Trailer Cameras. Press Trailer Surround Camera
soft button to access the default Top View and
Rear View of the trailer.
Setting
Description
Trailer Length Input the total length of
the trailer
Trailer Width Input the total width of
the trailer
Camera Height Input the height of the
mounted camera
Trailer Type Choose the trailer type
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Top View
The Trailer Top View will show in the Uconnect
system with Top View and Rear View in a split
screen display.

Trailer Top and Rear Camera View

NOTE:Due to wide angle cameras, the image will appear
distorted.
Rear ViewPressing the Rear View soft button will
show the Top View and Rear View in a
split screen display.
Front View Pressing the Front View soft button will
show you what is immediately in front of
the trailer and is paired with the Top View
of the trailer. Left View
Pressing the Left View soft button will
give the driver a wider angle view of the
left side trailer camera and is paired with
the Top View of the trailer.
Right View Pressing the Right View soft button will
give the driver a wider angle view of the
right side trailer camera and is paired
with the Top View of the trailer.
Full Screen Camera View
To display a full screen image of the Trailer
Surround View mounted cameras, select one of
the following options from the Trailer Cameras
screen: Trailer Left, Trailer Right, Trailer Front,
Trailer Rear. Exiting out of the full screen view will
return the system to the previous screen.NOTE:If the Trailer Surround Camera was selected
through the More Cameras menu, an option to
return to the More Cameras menu will display. If
the Trailer Surround Camera was manually acti-
vated through the Controls menu of the Uconnect
system, exiting out of the display screen will return
to the Controls menu. Deactivation
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated
automatically:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with
camera delay turned on, the camera image will
continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds,
unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph
(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or
the ignition is placed in the OFF position. There
is a touchscreen button X to disable the display
of the camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with
camera delay turned off, the Trailer Surround
View Camera mode is exited and the last known
screen appears again.
The system is deactivated in the following
conditions if it was activated manually from the
Uconnect controls menu via the Trailer Surround
Camera soft button:
The X button on the display is pressed
Vehicle is shifted into PARK
Ignition is placed in the OFF position
Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for
10 seconds
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NOTE:
If the Trailer Surround Camera is activated
manually, and the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE,
deactivation methods for automatic activation are
assumed.

The camera delay system is turned off manually
through the Uconnect system Ú page 234.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lenses, clean the
lenses, rinse with water, and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not cover the lenses.
If a malfunction with the system has occurred,
see an authorized dealer.
AUX CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or two AUX
Cameras, which display rearview and side view
images from the trailer on the touchscreen.
NOTE:Two Aux Cameras are only available on vehicles
with NAV equipped radios if the vehicle is not
equipped with a Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL) and Surround View Camera system. Activation
The AUX Camera is activated by first pressing the
Backup Camera or Cargo Camera (if equipped)
button on the touchscreen, followed by the AUX
button located in the upper left corner of the
rearview display. On vehicles with Surround View
Camera (if equipped), the AUX Camera can be
activated when the vehicle is in REVERSE by first
pressing the More Cams button in the Surround
view screen, followed by the AUX tab. The AUX
camera can also be activated when the vehicle is
in REVERSE by pressing the AUX button.
If equipped with two AUX Cameras, you can switch
between each camera by pressing the AUX 1 or
AUX 2 buttons on the Trailer Camera display.
AUX 1 Camera Button
AUX 2 Camera Button
Deactivation
The AUX Camera is deactivated by pressing the X in
the upper right corner of the touchscreen. This will
return the display back to the previously displayed
screen.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the Trailer Surround View Camera.
Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and
be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for the safety of
your surroundings and must continue to pay
attention while backing up. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To avoid vehicle damage, Trailer Surround
View should only be used as a parking aid.
The Trailer Surround View Camera is unable to
view every obstacle or object in your drive
path.
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using Trailer Surround
View to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is seen. It is recommended that the
driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using Trailer Surround View.

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NOTE:
If the AUX button is pressed and no AUX Camera
is connected, the touchscreen will display a blue
screen along with the message “Camera
System Unavailable.” The screen can be exited
out by pressing the X in the upper right hand
corner. This will return the display back to the
previously displayed screen.
Zoom View is not available with the AUX Camera
feature.
The display will always default to the Trailer
Camera display AUX 1.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE
ENGINE
The capless fuel filler is located on the left side of
the vehicle.
The capless system is sealed by two flapper doors.
1. Put the vehicle in PARK and switch the
ignition off.

2. Push the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door (3 o'clock position) and release to open.

Fuel Filler Door
3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe,
the nozzle opens and holds both flapper doors
while refueling.

Fuel Filler

4. When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
5. Keep the nozzle in the filler for five seconds after nozzle clicks to allow fuel to drain from
the nozzle.
6. Remove the fuel filler nozzle.
7. To close the fuel filler door, push the center-rear edge (3 o’clock position) of the fuel
filler door and then release. The fuel filler door
will latch closed.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the MIL to
turn on.
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place gas
containers on the ground while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not
“top off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
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NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
filler door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push
on the fuel filler door around the perimeter to
break the ice build up.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE
The capless fuel filler is located on the left side of
the vehicle.
The capless system is sealed by two flapper doors.

1. Put the vehicle in PARK and switch the
ignition off.
2. Open the fuel filler door.

Diesel Fuel And Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fill Location

3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door
while refueling.
4. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
5. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
AVOID USING CONTAMINATED FUEL
Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can
cause severe damage to the engine fuel system.
Proper maintenance of the engine fuel filter and
fuel tank is essential Ú page 408.
WARNING!
Always place container on the ground before
filling.
Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the
container when you are filling it.
Use only approved containers for flammable
liquid.
Do not leave container unattended while
filling.
A static electric charge could cause a spark
and fire hazard.
1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.

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