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Parking Aids
Note: The sensing system cannot be turned
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
off when a MyKey is present. See Principle
of Operation (page 54).
WARNINGS
Note: If you attach certain add-on devices
such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing
system may detect that add-on device and
therefore provide warnings. It is suggested
that you disable the rear sensing system
when you attach an add-on device to your
vehicle to prevent these warnings.
The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system turns on automatically
whenever you switch the ignition on.
To help avoid personal injury, please
read and understand the limitations
of the system as contained in this
section. Sensing is only an aid for some
(generally large and fixed) objects when
moving on a flat surface at parking speeds.
Certain objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's
parking aid systems, traffic control
systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement
weather, air brakes, and external motors
and fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false activation.
You can turn the system on or
off by pressing the parking aid
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button. If your vehicle does not
To help avoid personal injury, always
use caution when in reverse (R) and
when using the sensing system.
have a parking aid button, the system can
be switched off through the information
display menu or from the pop-up message
that appears once you shift the
This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or moving
objects. The system is designed to
provide a warning to assist the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to avoid
damaging your vehicle. The system may
not detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground.
transmission into reverse (R). See General
Information (page 91).
If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See Information Messages
(page 95).
Certain add-on devices such as large
trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks
and any device that may block the
normal detection zone of the system, may
create false beeps.
REAR PARKING AID
The rear parking aid sensors automatically
turn on when you shift into reverse (R).
As your vehicle moves closer to the
obstacle, the rate of the audible warning
increases. When the obstacle is less than
12 in (30 cm) away, the warning sounds
continuously. If the system detects an
object farther than 12 in (30 cm) from the
corners of the bumper, the tone sounds for
only three seconds. If the system detects
an approaching object the warning sounds
again.
Note: Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors
are covered, the system’s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned
or bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms.
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Parking Aids
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Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) from
the front bumper. There is decreased
coverage area at the outer corners.
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Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the rear bumper. There is decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the
bumper.
The system sounds an audible warning
when obstacles are near either bumper in
the following manner:
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Objects detected by the front sensors
are indicated by a high-pitched tone
from the front of the vehicle.
Objects detected by the rear sensors
are indicated by a lower pitched tone
from the rear of the vehicle.
The sensing system reports the
obstacle which is closest to the front
or rear of the vehicle. For example, if
an obstacle is 12 in (30 cm) from the
front of the vehicle and, at the same
time, an obstacle is only 6 in (15 cm)
from the rear of the vehicle, the lower
pitched tone sounds.
The system detects certain objects while
the transmission is in reverse (R) :
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•
Your vehicle is moving toward a
stationary object at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.
Your vehicle is not moving, but a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.
•
Your vehicle is moving at a speed of
less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving
object is approaching the rear of your
vehicle at a speed of less than 3 mph
(5 km/h).
•
An alternating warning sounds from
the front and rear if there are objects
at both bumpers that are closer than
12 in (30 cm).
FRONT PARKING AID
The front parking aid sensors automatically
turn on when you shift into reverse (R) or
a forward gear.
The front sensors are active when the
transmission is in any position other than
park (P) and the vehicle speed is below
7 mph (12 km/h).
The system provides warnings when your
vehicle is moving or when your vehicle is
stationary and the detected obstacle is
less than 12 in (30 cm) away from the
bumper.
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