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SAFETY125
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
This system enhances directional control and 
stability of the vehicle under various driving 
conditions. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
corrects for oversteering or understeering of the 
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate 
wheel(s) to assist in counteracting the oversteer 
or understeer condition. Engine power may also 
be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the 
desired path. 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.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more 
than appropriate for the steering wheel posi
-
tion.
Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less 
than appropriate for the steering wheel posi -
tion.
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 Traction 
Control System (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 roll 
overs, 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 
conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, 
including those resulting from excessive 
speed in turns, driving on very slippery 
surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot 
prevent accidents resulting from loss of 
vehicle control due to inappropriate driver 
input for the conditions. Only a safe, atten -
tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci -
dents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped 
vehicle must never be exploited in a reck -
less or dangerous manner which could 
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of 
others.
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Traction Control System (TCS) 
The Traction Control System (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 similar 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.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
Rain Brake Support (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 Rain Brake Support is active, there is no 
notification to the driver and no driver 
interaction is required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready Alert Braking (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 EBC will prepare the brake 
system for a panic stop.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) 
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) uses sensors in the 
vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying 
trailer and will take the appropriate actions to 
attempt to stop the sway. TSC will become 
active automatically once an excessively 
swaying trailer is recognized. Note that TSC 
cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always 
use caution when towing a trailer and follow the 
trailer tongue weight recommendations. 
Refer to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting And 
Operating” for more information. When TSC is 
functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction 
Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may 
be reduced and you may feel the brakes being 
applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop 
the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when 
the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle 
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and 
adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer 
sway.
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136SAFETY  
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) 
W
ITH MITIGATION
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with 
Mitigation system provides the driver with 
audible warnings, visual warnings (within the 
instrument cluster display), and may apply a 
brake jerk to warn the driver when it detects a 
potential frontal collision. The warnings and 
limited braking 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 Brake 
Controller (EBC), 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 warn-
ings and may provide a brake jerk warning. If 
the driver does not take action based upon 
these progressive warnings, then the system 
will provide a limited level of active braking to 
help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential 
forward collision.  If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking 
and the system determines that the driver 
intends to avoid the collision by braking but has 
not applied sufficient brake force, the system 
will compensate and provide additional brake 
force as required.
If a Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation 
event begins at a speed below 26 mph 
(42 km/h), the system may provide the 
maximum or partial braking to mitigate the 
potential forward collision. If the Forward 
Collision Warning with Mitigation event stops 
the vehicle completely, the system will hold the 
vehicle at a standstill for two seconds and then 
release the brakes.
FCW Message
 When the system determines a collision with 
the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, 
the warning message will be deactivated.
NOTE:
The minimum speed for FCW activation is 
1 mph (2 km/h).
The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects 
other than vehicles such as guard rails or 
sign posts based on the course prediction. 
This is expected and is a part of normal FCW 
activation and functionality.
It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To 
prevent such misuse of the system, after four 
Active Braking events within an ignition cycle, 
the Active Braking portion of FCW will be 
deactivated until the next ignition cycle.
The FCW system is intended for on-road use 
only. If the vehicle is taken off-road, the FCW 
system should be deactivated to prevent 
unnecessary warnings to the surroundings. If 
the vehicle enters 4L range, the FCW system 
will be automatically deactivated.
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The following conditions will also deactivate the 
Speed Control without erasing the set speed 
from memory:
Vehicle parking brake is applied
Stability event occurs
Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE
Engine overspeed occurs
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF 
EQUIPPED   
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the 
driving convenience provided by cruise control 
while traveling on highways and major 
roadways. However, it is not a safety system 
and not designed to prevent collisions. Speed 
Control function performs differently. Please 
refer to the proper section within this chapter.
ACC will allow you to keep cruise control 
engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions 
without the constant need to reset your cruise 
control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a 
forward facing camera designed to detect a 
vehicle directly ahead of you. NOTE:
If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead 
of you, ACC will maintain a fixed set speed.
If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, 
ACC will apply limited braking or accelerate 
(not to exceed the original set speed) auto
-
matically to maintain a preset following 
distance, while matching the speed of the 
vehicle ahead.
The Cruise Control system has two control 
modes:
Adaptive Cruise Control mode for main -
taining an appropriate distance between 
vehicles.
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control mode 
for cruising at a constant preset speed. For 
additional information, refer to “Normal 
(Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this 
section.
NOTE:
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control will not 
react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of 
the mode selected. You can change the mode by using the Cruise 
Control buttons. The two control modes 
function differently. Always confirm which mode 
is selected.
WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve
-
nience system. It is not a substitute for 
active driver involvement. It is always the 
driver’s responsibility to be attentive of 
road, traffic, and weather conditions, 
vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle 
ahead; and, most importantly, brake opera -
tion 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 and death or serious personal 
injury.
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The ACC system applies the brake down to a 
full stop when following a target vehicle. If an 
ACC host vehicle follows a target vehicle to a 
standstill, the host vehicle will release the 
vehicle brakes two seconds after coming to a 
full stop.
The ACC system maintains set speed when 
driving uphill and downhill. However, a slight 
speed change on moderate hills is normal. In 
addition, downshifting may occur while 
climbing uphill or descending downhill. This 
is normal operation and necessary to main -
tain set speed. When driving uphill and down -
hill, the ACC system will cancel if the braking 
temperature exceeds normal range (over -
heated).
SETTING THE FOLLOWING DISTANCE IN 
ACC
The specified following distance for ACC can be 
set by varying the distance setting between four 
bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars 
(medium) and one bar (short). Using this 
distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC 
calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle 
ahead. This distance setting displays in the 
instrument cluster display.
 Distance Settings
To increase the distance setting, push the 
Distance Setting Increase button and release. 
Each time the button is pushed, the distance 
setting increases by one bar (longer).
To decrease the distance setting, push the 
Distance Setting Decrease button and release. 
Each time the button is pushed, the distance 
setting decreases by one bar (shorter). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will 
maintain the set speed. If a slower moving 
vehicle is detected in the same lane, the 
instrument cluster displays the ACC Set with 
Target Indicator Light icon, and the system 
adjusts vehicle speed automatically to maintain 
the distance setting, regardless of the set 
speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance 
until:
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed 
above the set speed.
The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or 
view of the sensor.
The distance setting is changed.
The system disengages. (Refer to the infor
-
mation on ACC Activation).
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; 
however, the driver can always apply the brakes 
manually, if necessary.
NOTE:
The brake lights will illuminate whenever the 
ACC system applies the brakes.
1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
3 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)
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ENABLING AND DISABLING PARKSENSE
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with 
the ParkSense switch.
When the ParkSense switch is pushed 
to disable the system, the instrument 
cluster will display the “PARKSENSE 
OFF” message for approximately five 
seconds. When the gear selector is moved to 
REVERSE and the system is disabled, the 
instrument cluster display will display the 
“PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the 
vehicle is in REVERSE.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in 
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for 
further information.
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when 
ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The 
ParkSense switch LED will be off when the 
system is enabled. If the ParkSense switch is 
pushed, and the system requires service, the 
ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily, 
and then the LED will be on.
OPERATION WITH A TRAILER
For vehicles equipped with an Integrated Trailer 
Brake Module (ITBM), the operation of the rear 
sensors is automatically deactivated when the 
trailer's electric plug is inserted in the vehicle's 
tow hook socket. When the vehicle is connected 
to a trailer, the instrument cluster display will 
show the “Rear ParkSense Unavailable Trailer 
Connected” message in the following 
situations:
For five seconds at vehicle start up
For five seconds when the ParkSense button 
is pushed
As long as the vehicle is in REVERSE
NOTE:
Refer to “Towing Requirements” in “Starting 
And Operating” for more information on the 
Integrated Trailer Brake Module.
SERVICE THE PARKSENSE REAR PARK 
A
SSIST SYSTEM
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense 
Rear Park Assist system has detected a faulted 
condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a 
single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will  display the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
REAR SENSORS” or the “PARKSENSE 
UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” message. 
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in 
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for 
further information. When the gear selector is 
moved to REVERSE and the system has 
detected a faulted condition, the instrument 
cluster display will display the "PARKSENSE 
UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS" or 
"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE 
REQUIRED" message for as long as the vehicle 
is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense 
will not operate.
If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS” appears in the instrument cluster 
display make sure the outer surface and the 
underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean 
and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other 
obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the 
message continues to appear, see an 
authorized dealer.
If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE 
REQUIRED” appears in the instrument cluster 
display, see an authorized dealer.
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PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST 
— IF EQUIPPED  
The ParkSense Park Assist system provides 
visual and audible indications of the distance 
between the rear and/or front fascia and a 
detected obstacle when backing up or moving 
forward (e.g. during a parking maneuver).  If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic 
transmission, the vehicle brakes may be 
automatically applied and released when 
performing a reverse parking maneuver if the 
system detects a possible collision with an 
obstacle.
NOTE:
The driver can disable the automatic braking 
function by turning ParkSense off via the 
ParkSense switch. The driver can also over
-
ride automatic braking by changing the gear 
or by pressing the gas pedal over 90% of its 
capacity during the braking event.
Automatic brakes are not available if the 
vehicle is in 4WD Low.
Automatic brakes will not be available if there 
is a faulted condition detected with the Park -
Sense Park Assist system or the Braking 
System Module.
The automatic braking function may only be 
applied if the vehicle deceleration is not 
enough to avoid colliding with a detected 
obstacle.
The automatic braking function may not be 
applied fast enough for obstacles that move 
toward the rear of the vehicle from the left 
and/or right sides.
The automatic braking function can be 
enabled/disabled from the Customer 
Programmable Features section of the Ucon -
nect System.
ParkSense will retain its last known configu -
ration state for the automatic braking func -
tion through ignition cycles.
The automatic braking function is intended to 
assist the driver in avoiding possible collisions 
with detected obstacles when backing up in 
REVERSE gear.
NOTE:
The driver is always responsible for 
controlling the vehicle.
The system is designed to assist the driver 
and not to substitute the driver.
The driver must stay in full control of the 
vehicle's acceleration and braking and is 
responsible for the vehicle's movements.
CAUTION!
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is 
unable to recognize every obstacle, 
including small obstacles. Parking curbs 
might be temporarily detected or not 
detected at all. Obstacles located above or 
below the sensors will not be detected 
when they are in close proximity.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when 
using ParkSense in order to be able to stop 
in time when an obstacle is detected. It is 
recommended that the driver looks over 
his/her shoulder when using ParkSense.
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NOTE:
ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, 
if on, when the system is sounding an audio 
tone.
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist 
audible alert (chime) after approximately three 
seconds when an obstacle has been detected, 
the vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is 
applied.
Adjustable Chime Volume Settings
Front and Rear chime volume settings can be 
selected from the Uconnect System. Refer to 
"Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further 
information.
The chime volume settings include low, 
medium, and high. The factory default volume 
setting is medium.
ParkSense will retain its last known 
configuration state through ignition cycles.
PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY
The ParkSense Warning screen will only be 
displayed if Sound and Display is selected from 
the Customer Programmable Features section 
of the Uconnect System.  Refer to "Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for 
further information.
The ParkSense Warning screen is located within 
the instrument cluster display. It provides visual 
warnings to indicate the distance between the 
rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper 
and the detected obstacle. Refer to “Instrument 
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your 
Instrument Panel” for further information.
ENABLING AND DISABLING PARKSENSE
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with 
the ParkSense switch.
When the ParkSense switch is pushed 
to disable the system, the instrument 
cluster will display the “PARKSENSE 
OFF” message for approximately five 
seconds. When the gear selector is moved to 
REVERSE and the system is disabled, the 
instrument cluster display will display the 
“PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the 
vehicle is in REVERSE.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in 
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for 
further information. NOTE:
When ParkSense is disabled and the gear 
selector is moved to the DRIVE position, no 
warning message will be displayed.
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when 
ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The 
ParkSense switch LED will be off when the 
system is enabled. If the ParkSense switch is 
pushed, and the system requires service, the 
ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily, 
and then the LED will be on.OPERATION WITH A TRAILER
For vehicles equipped with an Integrated Trailer 
Brake Module (ITBM), the operation of the rear 
sensors is automatically deactivated when the 
trailer's electric plug is inserted in the vehicle's 
tow hook socket. The front system is still 
functional, and the arcs will be overlaid with a 
“Trailer” message. The rear sensors are 
automatically reactivated when the trailer's 
cable plug is removed.
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232STARTING AND OPERATING  
When the vehicle is connected to a trailer, the 
instrument cluster display will show the "Rear 
ParkSense Unavailable Trailer Connected" 
message in the following situations:
For five seconds at vehicle start up
For five seconds when the ParkSense button 
is pushed, as long as an object is not 
detected in the front
As long as the vehicle is in REVERSE (vehicle 
graphic displayed with a trailer overlay)
NOTE:
Refer to “Towing Requirements” in “Starting 
And Operating” for more information on the 
Integrated Trailer Brake Module.
SERVICE THE PARKSENSE PARK ASSIST 
S
YSTEM
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense 
System has detected a faulted condition, the 
instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, 
once per ignition cycle, and it will display the 
"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
FRONT SENSORS", or the "PARKSENSE 
UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" message 
for five seconds.  When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE 
and the system has detected a faulted 
condition, the instrument cluster display will 
display a "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
REAR SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE 
WIPE FRONT SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE 
UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" pop up 
message for five seconds. After five seconds, a 
vehicle graphic will be displayed with 
"UNAVAILABLE" at either the front or rear sensor 
location depending on where the fault is 
detected. The system will continue to provide 
arc alerts for the side that is functioning 
properly. These arc alerts will interrupt the 
"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS", "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
FRONT SENSORS", or "PARKSENSE 
UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" messages if 
an object is detected within the five second 
pop-up duration. The vehicle graphic will remain 
displayed for as long as the vehicle is in 
REVERSE.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in 
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for 
further information.
If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR 
SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE 
FRONT SENSORS" appears in the instrument 
cluster display make sure the outer surface and 
the underside of the rear fascia/bumper and/or 
front fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, 
ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then 
cycle the ignition. If the message continues to 
appear see an authorized dealer.
If the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE 
REQUIRED" message appears in the instrument 
cluster display, see an authorized dealer.
CLEANING THE PARKSENSE SYSTEM
Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car 
wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or 
hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. 
Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.
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F57 –20 Amp Yellow NOX Sensor/PM Sensor/Fuel Htr
F58 –15 Amp Blue HID Headlamps LH — If Equipped
F59 –10 Amp Red SCR Pumps Relay
F60 –15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module
F61 –10 Amp RedTransmission Control Module/PM Sensor
(Diesel Engine Only)
F62 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
F63 –20 Amp Yellow Ignition Coils / Ignition Coil Capacitors / Short Runner 
Valve Actuator — If Equipped (Gas) Urea Heater (Diesel)
F64 –25 Amp Clear Fuel Injectors/Powertrain
F66 –10 Amp RedSunroof/Rain Sensor/Inside Rear View Mirror / USB Port / 
DSCR / DTV — If Equipped
F67 –15 Amp Blue CDM/UCI Port/USB Port
F68 –20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper Motor
F69 –15 Amp Blue Spotlight Feed — If Equipped
F70 –20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump Motor
F71 –30 Amp Green Amplifier/ANCM — If Equipped
F72 –10 Amp Red ECM/PCM
F73 –15 Amp Blue HID Headlamp RH — If Equipped
F75 –10 Amp Red Dual Battery Control — If Equipped
F76 –10 Amp Red Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Control
CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
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