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When you switch blind spot information
system off, a warning lamp illuminates and
a message displays. When you switch the
system on or off, the alert indicators flash
twice.
Note:
The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
SENSORS The sensors are inside the brake lamp on
both sides of your vehicle.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Bike and cargo racks could cause
false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.
We recommend switching the feature off
when using a bike or cargo rack.
Note: Blocked sensors may affect system
accuracy. If the sensors become blocked, a message
appears in the instrument cluster display.
See Blind Spot Information System –
Information Messages (page 392). The
alert indicators illuminate but the system
does not alert you.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM WITH TRAILER
COVERAGE
(IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH
TRAILER COVERAGE Blind spot information system detects
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone. The detection area is on both
sides your vehicle and trailer, extending
rearward from the exterior mirrors to the
end of your trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM WITH TRAILER
COVERAGE LIMITATIONS
Trailer coverage only supports
conventional trailers. The system turns off
if you select a fifth wheel trailer type.
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Note:
If the trailer is a bike rack or cargo
rack with electrical lighting, enter a length
of 3 ft (1 m). Cross traffic alert remains on
for trailers with a length of 3 ft (1 m) or less.
Note: The system requires proper
measurement and measure entry to function
properly.
SELECTING A TRAILER
When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,
the trailer set up menu appears in the
touchscreen. This menu allows you to set
up a new trailer or choose from a
previously set up trailer. A warning
message appears and the system turns off
if you do not choose or add a new trailer.
Note: The warning message may not
appear until your vehicle reaches
22 mph
(35 km/h). BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM INDICATORS When blind spot information
system detects a vehicle, an
alert indicator illuminates in the
exterior mirror on the side the approaching
vehicle is coming from. If you turn the turn
signal on for that side of your vehicle, the
alert indicator flashes.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
A fault with the system has occurred. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System Fault
Something is blocking the sensors. Cleanthe sensors.
Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked
See Manual
The system automatically turns off and
displays this message when you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a
trailer blind spot system or when you switch
the trailer blind spot system off through the touchscreen.
Blind Spot Alert Deactivated Trailer
Attached
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WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT
The system alerts you of vehicles
approaching from the sides behind your
vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).
HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT WORK
Cross traffic alert detects vehicles that
approach at a speed between 4–
37 mph
(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when
the sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed. The sensor on the left-hand side is only
partially obstructed and zone coverage on
the right-hand side is maximized.
Zone coverage also decreases when
parking at narrow angles. The sensor on
the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and
zone coverage on that side is severely
reduced.
Note:
Slowly reversing helps increase the
coverage area and effectiveness. CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
PRECAUTIONS WARNING:
Do not use the cross
traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The
cross traffic alert system is not a
replacement for careful driving. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
LIMITATIONS
The system may not correctly operate
when any of the following occur:
• Something is blocking the sensors.
• Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.
• Vehicles approach at speeds less than
4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph
(60 km/h)
.
• Your vehicle speed is greater than
7 mph (12 km/h)
.
• You reverse out of an angled parking
space.
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Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
with a Trailer Attached
The system remains on when you attach
a trailer in vehicles with blind spot
information system with trailer tow under
the following conditions:
•
You connect a trailer.
• The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack
with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
• You set the trailer length to
3 ft (1 m)
in the instrument cluster display.
Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF
To switch cross traffic alert on or off use
the touchscreen.
1. Press
Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Driver Assistance.
3. Switch
Cross Traffic Alert on or off.
Note: The system switches on every time
you switch the ignition on. To permanently
switch the system off, contact an authorized
dealer. LOCATING THE CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT SENSORS The sensors are inside the brake lamp on
both sides of your vehicle.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors may affect system
accuracy.
If something is blocking the sensors, a
message may appear in the information
display when you shift into reverse (R).
Note: Bike and cargo racks could cause
false alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.
We recommend switching the feature off
when using a bike or cargo rack.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS When the cross traffic alert
detects an approaching vehicle,
a tone sounds, a warning lamp
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the vehicle is
approaching from.
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WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT
Driver alert alerts you if it determines that
you are becoming drowsy or if your driving
deteriorates.
HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK
Driver Alert calculates your alertness level
based on your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
through use of the front camera sensor
behind the interior mirror.
DRIVER ALERT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: Take regular rest
breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for
the system to warn you. WARNING:
Certain driving styles
may result in the system warning you
even if you are not feeling tired. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. WARNING:
The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.
Note: If something is blocking the camera
or damaged the windshield, Driver Alert may
not function.
DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS
Driver alert may not function correctly if:
• The sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
• Your vehicle's speed is less than
approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).
SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF
1. Press
Features on the touchscreen.
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limit
signs to inform you of the current speed
limit. Detected speed signs appear in the
information display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensor
behind the interior mirror to detect speed
signs.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognition
with navigation, stored speed sign data
may influence the indicated speed limit
value.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. Note:
Do not carry out windshield repairs
in the immediate area surrounding the
sensor.
Note: If your vehicle has a suspension kit
not approved by us, the system may not
correctly function.
Note: The system may not detect all speed
signs and may incorrectly read signs.
Note: Always fit our original parts when
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may
reduce system performance.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS
Speed sign recognition may not operate
correctly due to:
• Outdated map data.
• Incorrect recognition of speed limits by
the sensor of signs on parallel roads or
exit ramps.
• Missed recognition of faded, dirty, or
distorted signs.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS When the system detects a speed limit
sign, it appears in the information display.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Loca- tion
Driver door control module.
30 A
23
Moonroof.
30 A
24
Not used.
20 A
25
Passenger door control module.
30 A
26
Not used.
30 A
27
Amplifier.
30 A
28
12 inch display.
15 A
29
Adjustable pedals.
Not used.
5 A
30
RF receiver.
10 A
31
Driver monitor.
Terrain management switch.
Audio control module.
20 A
32
Not used.
—
33
Run/start relay.
30 A
34
400 watt inverter run/start.
5 A
35
Auto-dimming interior mirror.
15 A
36
Rear heat seat run/start.
Adaptive front steering run/start.
Heated wheel (vehicles without adaptive front steering).
Advanced driver-assistance systems.
20 A
37
Rear power windows.
30 A circuit
breaker.
38
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HOW DO PERSONAL PROFILES
WORK
This feature allows you to create multiple
personal profiles enabling users to
personalize vehicle
’s settings such as seats
and mirrors, as well as non-positional
settings like radio, navigation, driver assist
system settings. Positional settings are
saved by holding a memory seat button.
Non-positional settings are saved you
change a setting while a profile is active.
You can create one profile for each preset
memory seat button along with a guest
profile.
Recalling and Changing a Profile
You can recall a profile using the
touchscreen or the preset button you
selected when you created your profile.
You can also link a remote control and a
mobile device to your profile, which are
used to recall it. ENABLING OR DISABLING
PERSONAL PROFILES
When you switch on the Personal Profiles
feature:
•
Unlocking a door with a remote control
or mobile device that is not linked to a
driver profile does not change the
active profile, but remains in the last
known profile. It does not change the
positional settings.
• Pressing a memory seat button that is
not linked to a driver profile or saved to
a preset setting does not change the
active profile, but remains in the last
known profile. It does not change the
positional settings.
• Pressing a memory seat button that is
not linked to a driver profile but is saved
to a preset setting does not change the
active profile, but remains in the last
known profile. It recalls the positional
settings that you saved to that memory
seat button.
When you switch off a Personal Profiles
feature:
• Unlocking a door with a remote control
or mobile device does not recall any
non-positional settings but still recalls
positional settings from the driver
profile which the remote control or
mobile device is linked to.
• Pressing a memory seat button that is
not linked to a driver profile or saved to
a preset setting does not change the
positional or non-positional settings.
• Pressing a memory seat button that is
linked to a driver profile or has saved
to a preset setting recalls the positional
settings that you saved to that memory
seat button.
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360 Degree Camera...................................342
360 Degree Camera Settings.......................344
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........343
360 Degree Camera Limitations...........342
360 Degree Camera Precautions..........342
360 Degree Camera Settings.................344 Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and
Off...................................................................... 344
Switching the 360 Degree Camera View................................................................... 345
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 291
9
911 Assist
............................................................87
A
A/C See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............186
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 191
About This Publication.................................24
About Us
.............................................................21
ABS See: Brakes.......................................................... 308
Accessing Apps
............................................649
Accessing Navigation.................................653
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position
.........................................................244
Accessories....................................................658
Active Park Assist........................................346 Active Park Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................ 348
Active Park Assist Precautions
...............346
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting........................................348
Active Park Assist – Frequently Asked Questions........................................................ 348
Active Park Assist – Information Messages......................................................... 348Adaptive Cruise Control............................352
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................ 362
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control..............361
Lane Centering................................................... 359
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation...............................................355
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
.......358
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations..................................................353
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions.................................................352
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting........................................362
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information Messages......................................................... 362
Adaptive Front Lighting..............................157 How Does Adaptive Front Lighting
Work.................................................................... 157
Switching Adaptive Front Lighting On and Off....................................................................... 158
Adjustable Pedals
........................................142
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................165
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................521
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness.....................................................161
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Mode
........................................436
Adjusting the Map.......................................653 Changing the Format of the Map................653
Zooming the Map In and Out........................ 653
Adjusting the Pedals...................................142
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height..................66
Adjusting the Seatbelt Length..................67
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy......................................................66
Adjusting the Sound Settings.................627
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column..........................................................140
Adjusting the Volume
.................................627
Aid Mode........................................................384
How Does Aid Mode Work............................. 384
What Is Aid Mode.............................................. 384
Airbag Precautions
.........................................74
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Airbags................................................................72
Front Passenger Sensing System...................76
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control - Vehicles With:
Automatic Temperature Control.............186
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control..................................... 191
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.........607
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.0L Diesel...................608
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.3L.................................609
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)
..............................................611
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 3.5L Ecoboost™.........610
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 5.0L
..................................612
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................384 How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work.........385
What Is Alert and Aid Mode.......................... 384
Alert Mode......................................................383 Adjusting the Steering Wheel Vibration
Intensity........................................................... 384
How Does Alert Mode Work.......................... 384
What Is Alert Mode........................................... 383
AM/FM Radio
................................................628
AM/FM Radio Limitations.............................. 628
Selecting a Radio Station............................... 628
Ambient Lighting...........................................161 Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................. 161
Switching Ambient Lighting On and Off........................................................................\
161
Anti-Lock Braking System
.......................308
Anti-Lock Braking System
Limitations...................................................... 308
Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................134 Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System.........135
Disarming the Anti-Theft Alarm
System............................................................... 135
How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm System Work.................................................................... 134
What Are the Inclination Sensors.................135
What Are the Interior Sensors....................... 134
What Is the Anti-Theft Alarm System............................................................... 134What Is the Battery Backup Alarm..............135
What Is the Perimeter Alarm..........................
134
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........135 Setting the Alarm Security Level..................135
Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................135
What are the Alarm Security Levels............135
What Is Ask on Exit............................................. 135
Appendices....................................................763
Applying the Electric Parking Brake........311
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency.....................................................311
App Precautions..........................................649
App Requirements
......................................649
Apps.................................................................649
At a Glance
.......................................................33
Audio System................................................626
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 628
Audio System – Troubleshooting................633
Digital Radio........................................................ 629
Satellite Radio.................................................... 630
Audio System Precautions......................626
Audio System – Troubleshooting
..........633
Audio System – Information
Messages......................................................... 633
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
.................166
What Is the Auto-Dimming Exterior
Mirror
.................................................................. 166
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................164
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Limitations....................................................... 164
What Is the Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.................................................................. 164
Auto Hold........................................................318
Auto Hold Indicators
...................................318
Autolamps......................................................148 Autolamp Settings............................................. 148
What Are Autolamps........................................ 148
Autolock...........................................................105 Autolock Requirements................................... 105
What Is Autolock................................................ 105
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
................................................311
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................487 Automatic Crash Shutoff
Precautions..................................................... 487
Re-Enabling Your Vehicle............................... 487
What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff...............487
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