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Replace tires when tread wear indicators first 
become visible.
Keep tires properly inflated.
Maintain sufficient distance between your 
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a 
collision in a sudden stop.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip 
Differential (LSD) that reduces, but does not 
eliminate, the amount of wheel slip across a given 
axle for improved handling.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER 
Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to 
ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through 
shallow standing water, consider the following 
Warnings and Cautions before doing so.
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or path where 
water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm 
run-off). Flowing water can wear away the road 
or path's surface and cause your vehicle to sink 
into deeper water. Furthermore, flowing and/or 
rising water can carry your vehicle away swiftly. 
Failure to follow this warning may result in 
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your 
passengers, and others around you.
WARNING!
Driving through standing water limits your 
vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 
5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through 
standing water.
Driving through standing water limits your 
vehicle’s braking capabilities, which increases 
stopping distances. Therefore, after driving 
through standing water, drive slowly and 
lightly press on the brake pedal several times 
to dry the brakes.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in 
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your 
passengers, and others around you.
CAUTION!
Always check the depth of the standing water 
before driving through it. Never drive through 
standing water that is deeper than the bottom 
of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Determine the condition of the road or the 
path that is under water and if there are any 
obstacles in the way before driving through 
the standing water.
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving 
through standing water. This will minimize 
wave effects.
Driving through standing water may cause 
damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo -
nents. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids 
(i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for 
signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky 
or foamy in appearance) after driving through 
standing water. Do not continue to operate 
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, 
as this may result in further damage. Such 
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle 
Limited Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can 
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause 
serious internal damage to the engine. Such 
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle 
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
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SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 
The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and 
brake performance under most braking conditions. 
The system automatically prevents wheel lock and 
enhances vehicle control during braking.
The ABS performs a self-check cycle to ensure that 
the ABS is working properly each time the vehicle 
is started and driven. During this self-check, you 
may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some 
related motor noises.
The ABS is activated during braking when the 
system detects one or more wheels are beginning 
to lock. Road conditions such as ice, snow, gravel, 
bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops 
may increase the likelihood of the ABS activating.
You also may experience the following normal 
characteristics when the ABS activates:
ABS motor noise or clicking sounds (you may 
continue to hear for a short time after the stop)
Brake pedal pulsations
A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the 
stopThe ABS is designed to function with the Original 
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tires. Modification 
may result in degraded ABS performance.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning 
Light
The yellow ABS Warning Light will turn on when the 
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode and may 
stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS Warning Light remains on or comes on 
while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion 
of the brake system is not functioning and that 
service is required. However, the conventional 
brake system will continue to operate normally if 
the ABS Warning Light is on.
WARNING!
The ABS contains sophisticated electronic 
equipment that may be susceptible to interfer
-
ence caused by improperly installed or high 
output radio transmitting equipment. This 
interference can cause possible loss of 
anti-lock braking capability. Installation of 
such equipment should be performed by qual -
ified professionals.
Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish 
their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. 
Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. 
Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you 
need to slow down or stop.
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of 
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it 
increase braking or steering efficiency beyond 
that afforded by the condition of the vehicle 
brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including 
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, 
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro -
planing.
The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle 
must never be exploited in a reckless or 
dangerous manner that could jeopardize the 
user’s safety or the safety of others.
WARNING!
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If the ABS Warning Light is on, the brake system 
should be serviced as soon as possible to restore 
the benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS 
Warning Light does not come on when the ignition 
is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have the light 
repaired as soon as possible.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (EBC) 
S
YSTEM 
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced 
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system. This system 
includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake 
Assist System (BAS), Electronic Brake Force 
Distribution (EBD), Electronic Roll Mitigation 
(ERM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start 
Assist (HSA), and Traction Control System (TCS). 
These systems work together to enhance both 
vehicle stability and control in various driving 
conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Ready 
Alert Braking (RAB) and Rain Brake Support (RBS).
Brake Assist System (BAS) 
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s 
braking capability during emergency braking 
maneuvers. The system detects an emergency 
braking situation by sensing the rate and amount 
of brake application and then applies optimum 
pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce 
braking distances. The BAS complements the 
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes 
very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To 
receive the benefit of the system, you must apply 
continuous braking pressure during the stopping 
sequence (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not 
reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no 
longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, 
the BAS is deactivated.
Brake System Warning Light
The red Brake System Warning Light will turn on 
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode 
and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on or 
comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake 
system is not functioning properly and that 
immediate service is required. If the Brake System 
Warning Light does not come on when the ignition 
is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have the light 
repaired as soon as possible.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
EBD manages the distribution of the braking 
torque between the front and rear axles by limiting 
braking pressure to the rear axle. This is done to 
prevent overslip of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle 
instability, and to prevent the rear axle from 
entering the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) before 
the front axle.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent 
the natural laws of physics from acting on the 
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded 
by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot 
prevent collisions, including those resulting from 
excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery 
surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of a 
BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in 
a reckless or dangerous manner, which could 
jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of 
others.
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Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) 
ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by 
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and 
the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines 
that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle 
and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially 
cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate 
brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen 
the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only 
reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during 
severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot 
prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as 
road conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking 
objects or other vehicles.
NOTE:ERM is disabled any time the ESC is in “Full Off” 
mode (if equipped). For a complete explanation of 
the available ESC modes, see  Ú page 187.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
ESC enhances directional control and stability of 
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC 
corrects for oversteering or understeering of the 
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate 
wheel(s) to counteract the above conditions. 
Engine power may also be reduced to help the 
vehicle maintain the desired path.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less 
than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the 
vehicle path intended by the driver and compares 
it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual 
path does not match the intended path, ESC 
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to 
assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer 
condition. The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 
located in the instrument cluster will start to flash 
as soon as the ESC system becomes active. The 
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also 
flashes when the TCS is active. If the ESC 
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to 
flash during acceleration, ease up on the 
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. 
Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the 
prevailing road conditions.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road 
conditions and driving conditions, influence the 
chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM 
cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, 
especially those that involve leaving the roadway 
or striking objects or other vehicles. The 
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must 
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous 
manner which could jeopardize the user's safety 
or the safety of others.
WARNING!
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot 
prevent the natural laws of physics from 
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the 
traction afforded by prevailing road condi
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tions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, including 
those resulting from excessive speed in turns, 
driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro -
planing. ESC also cannot prevent accidents 
resulting from loss of vehicle control due to 
inappropriate driver input for the conditions. 
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can 
prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC 
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a 
reckless or dangerous manner which could 
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of 
others.
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ESC Operating Modes
Depending upon model and mode of operation, the 
ESC system may have multiple operating modes.
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. 
Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system 
will be in this mode. This mode should be used for 
most driving conditions. Alternate ESC modes 
should only be used for specific reasons as noted 
in the following paragraphs.Partial Off
This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes 
stuck. This mode may modify TCS and ESC 
thresholds for activation, which allows for more 
wheel spin than normally allowed.
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push 
the ESC OFF button and the ESC OFF Indicator 
Light will illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, 
momentarily push the ESC OFF button and the ESC 
OFF Indicator Light will turn off.
NOTE:
For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes, 
the push and release of the switch will toggle 
the ESC modes. Multiple attempts may be 
required to return to "ESC On" mode.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when the 
ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
If Equipped — "ESC Sport" and "ESC Track" are 
ESC “Partial Off” mode(s).
Full Off – If Equipped
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road 
use only and should not be used on any public 
roadways. In this mode, TCS and ESC features are 
turned off. To enter the “Full Off” mode, push and 
hold the ESC OFF button for five seconds while the 
vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After 
five seconds, a chime will sound, the ESC OFF 
Indicator Light will illuminate, and the “ESC OFF” 
message will display in the instrument cluster. To 
turn ESC on again, momentarily push the ESC OFF 
button.
Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly 
maintain your vehicle, may change the 
handling characteristics of your vehicle, and 
may negatively affect the performance of the 
ESC system. Changes to the steering system, 
suspension, braking system, tire type and size 
or wheel size may adversely affect ESC perfor -
mance. Improperly inflated and unevenly worn 
tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any 
vehicle modification or poor vehicle mainte -
nance that reduces the effectiveness of the 
ESC system can increase the risk of loss of 
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal 
injury and death.
WARNING!
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality 
of ESC (except for the limited slip feature 
described in the TCS section) has been disabled 
and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will be 
illuminated. When in “Partial Off” mode, the 
engine power reduction feature of TCS is 
disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability 
offered by the ESC system is reduced.
WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque 
reduction and stability features are disabled. 
Therefore, enhanced vehicle stability offered 
by the ESC system is unavailable. In an emer -
gency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will 
not engage to assist in maintaining stability. 
ESC “Full Off” mode is intended for 
off-highway or off-road use only.
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ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 
And ESC OFF Indicator Light 
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator 
Light in the instrument cluster will come 
on when the ignition is placed in the ON 
mode. It should go out with the engine 
running. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction 
Indicator Light comes on continuously with the 
engine running, a malfunction has been detected 
in the ESC system. If this light remains on after 
several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been 
driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater 
than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer 
as soon as possible to have the problem 
diagnosed and corrected. The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 
starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and 
the ESC system becomes active. The ESC 
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes 
when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during 
acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply 
as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your 
speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates 
that the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
is in a reduced mode.
NOTE:
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 
and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on 
momentarily each time the ignition is placed in 
the ON position.
Each time the ignition is placed in the ON posi -
tion, the ESC system will be on even if it was 
turned off previously.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking 
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the 
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive 
following the maneuver that caused the ESC 
activation.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)  
HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a 
complete stop while on an incline. If the driver 
releases the brake while stopped on an incline, 
HSA will continue to hold the brake pressure for a 
short period. If the driver does not apply the 
throttle before this time expires, the system will 
release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll 
down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for 
HSA to activate:
The feature must be enabled.
The vehicle must be stopped.
The parking brake must be off.
The driver door must be closed.
The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
The gear selection must match vehicle uphill 
direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward 
gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward 
gears. The system will not activate if the trans -
mission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles 
equipped with a manual transmission, if the 
clutch is pressed, HSA will remain active.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot 
prevent the natural laws of physics from 
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the 
traction afforded by prevailing road condi -
tions. ESC cannot prevent all accidents, 
including those resulting from excessive 
speed in turns, driving on very slippery 
surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot 
prevent collisions.
WARNING!
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Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To 
change the current setting, proceed as follows:
If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, see  
Úpage 123.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll 
back while towing a trailer.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
RBS may improve braking performance in wet 
conditions. It will periodically apply a small amount 
of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on 
the front brake rotors. It functions when the 
windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When RBS 
is active, there is no notification to the driver and 
no driver interaction is required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
RAB may reduce the time required to reach full 
braking during emergency braking situations. It 
anticipates when an emergency braking situation 
may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is 
released by the driver. The Electronic Brake 
Controller (EBC) will prepare the brake system for 
a panic stop.
Traction Control System (TCS) 
The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of 
each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is 
detected, the TCS may apply brake pressure to the 
spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power to 
provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A 
feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD) 
functions similarly to a limited slip differential and 
controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one 
wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the 
other, the system will apply the brake of the 
spinning wheel. This will allow more engine power 
to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. BLD 
may remain enabled even if TCS and ESC are in 
reduced modes.
WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start 
Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling 
may occur, such as on minor hills or with a 
loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is 
not a substitute for active driving involvement. It 
is always the driver’s responsibility to be 
attentive to distance to other vehicles, people, 
and objects, and most importantly brake 
operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle 
under all road conditions. Your complete 
attention is always required while driving to 
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to 
follow these warnings can result in a collision or 
serious personal injury.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your 
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and 
deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there 
may not be enough brake pressure to hold 
both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when 
the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid 
rolling down an incline while resuming accel -
eration, manually activate the trailer brake or 
apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to 
releasing the brake pedal.
HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the 
parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle. 
Also, be certain to place the transmission in 
PARK.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a 
collision or serious personal injury.
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AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —
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F EQUIPPED
BSM uses two radar sensors, located inside the 
rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway licensable 
vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) 
that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/
side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light 
will momentarily illuminate in both outside 
rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the 
system is operational.
Automatic Transmission Vehicles
The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle 
is in any forward gear or NEUTRAL. Manual Transmission Vehicles
The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle 
is in any gear selector position, except REVERSE.
BSM Warning Light
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one 
lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft 
(3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside 
rearview mirror and extends approximately 10 ft 
(3 m) beyond the rear fascia/bumper of the 
vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection 
zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle 
speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or 
higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these 
areas.
NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver 
about rapidly approaching vehicles that are 
outside the detection zones.
The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT 
change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There -
fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for 
both your vehicle and trailer before making a 
lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., 
bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the 
side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM 
warning light remaining illuminated the entire 
time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
The BSM system may experience dropouts 
(blinking on and off) of the side mirror warning 
indicator lamps when a motorcycle or any small 
object remains at the side of the vehicle for 
extended periods of time (more than a couple of 
seconds).
The area on the rear fascia/bumper where the 
radar sensors are located must remain free of 
snow, ice and dirt/road contamination so that the 
BSM system can function properly. Do not block 
the area of the rear fascia/bumper where the 
radar sensors are located with foreign objects 
(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
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The BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice, 
mud, or other road contaminations accumulate on 
the rear fascia/bumper where the radar sensors 
are located. The system may also detect blockage 
if the vehicle is operated in areas with extremely 
low radar returns such as a desert or parallel to a 
large elevation drop. If a blockage is detected, a 
“Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable, Wipe Rear 
Corners” message will display in the cluster, both 
mirror lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP 
alerts will not occur. This is normal operation. The 
system will automatically recover and resume 
function when the condition clears. To minimize 
system blockage, do not block the area of the rear 
fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are 
located with foreign objects (bumper stickers, 
bicycle racks, etc.) and keep it clear of road 
contaminations.
Sensor Location
 The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the 
detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning 
light located in the outside mirrors in addition to 
sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the 
radio volume  Ú
page 194.
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from 
three different entry points (side, rear, front) while 
driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM 
system will issue an alert during these types of 
zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from 
either side of the vehicle. 
Side Monitoring
 Entering From The Rear
Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on 
either side and enter the rear detection zone with 
a relative speed of less than 31 mph (50 km/h).
Rear Monitoring
Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative 
speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h)), the 
warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in 
speed between the two vehicles is greater than 
15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not 
illuminate.
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When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the 
driver is alerted using both the visual and audible 
alerts, including reducing the radio volume so that 
the alert can be better heard.
NOTE:In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be 
blocked by vehicles parked on either side. If the 
sensors are blocked by other structures or 
vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the 
driver.
Modes Of Operation
Blind Spot has three selectable modes of 
operation that are available in the Uconnect 
system. Blind Spot Alert Lights Only
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM 
system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate 
side view mirror based on a detected object. 
However, when the system is operating in RCP 
mode, the system will respond with both visual and 
audible alerts when a detected object is present. 
Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio 
volume is reduced so that the alert can be better 
heard.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime 
mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in 
the appropriate side view mirror based on a 
detected object. If the turn signal is then activated, 
and it corresponds to an alert present on that side 
of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be 
sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected 
object are present on the same side at the same 
time, both the visual and audio alerts will be 
issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if 
on) volume will be reduced so that the alert can be 
better heard.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall 
respond with both visual and audible alerts when a 
detected object is present. Whenever an audible 
alert is requested, the radio volume is reduced so 
that the alert can be better heard.Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will be no 
visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP 
systems.
NOTE:The BSM system will store the current operating 
mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the 
vehicle is started the previously stored mode will 
be recalled and used.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) 
O
PERATION — IF EQUIPPED
FCW with Mitigation provides the driver with 
audible warnings and visual warnings (within the 
instrument cluster display) to warn the driver when 
it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings 
are intended to provide the driver with enough time 
to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:FCW monitors the information from the forward 
looking sensors as well as the Electronic Stability 
Control (ESC) system, to calculate the probability of 
a forward collision. When the system determines 
that a forward collision is probable, the driver will 
be provided with audible and visual warnings.
WARNING!
Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a backup 
aid system. It is intended to be used to help a 
driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking 
lot situation. Drivers must be careful when 
backing up, even when using RCP. Always check 
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, 
and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, 
other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots 
before backing up. Failure to do so can result in 
serious injury or death.
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