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    							System Display
    When you switch on the system, an
    overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane
    markings appears in the display screen.
    Note:
    The overhead vehicle graphic may
    still display if adaptive cruise control is
    enabled.
    While the system is on, the color of the
    lane markings change to indicate the
    system status.
    Gray: Indicates that the system is
    temporarily unable to provide a warning
    on the indicated side(s). This may be
    because:
    • Your vehicle is under the activation
    speed.
    • Your turn indicator is active. •
    Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.
    • The road has no or poor lane markings
    in the camera field-of-view.
    • The camera is obscured or unable to
    detect the lane markings due to
    environmental conditions (significant
    sun angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain,
    fog), traffic conditions (following a
    large vehicle that is blocking or
    shadowing the lane), or vehicle
    conditions (poor headlamp
    illumination).
    See 
    Troubleshooting for additional
    information.
    Green
    : Indicates that the system is
    available or ready to provide a warning on
    the indicated side(s).
    Red
    : Indicates that the system is providing
    or has just provided a lane keeping alert
    warning.
    You can temporarily disable the system at
    any time by doing the following:
    • Quick braking.
    • Fast acceleration.
    • Using your direction indicator.
    • Evasive steering maneuver.
    Troubleshooting Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings
    on the road?
    Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature
    Sun is shining directly into the camera lens
    Quick intentional lane change
    Staying too close to the lane marking
    Driving at high speeds in curves
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    							Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings
    on the road?
    Previous feature activation happened within the last one second
    Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)
    Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa
    Sudden offset in lane markings
    ABS or AdvanceTrac activation
    Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield
    Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you
    Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa
    Standing water on the road
    Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)
    Lane width too narrow or too wide
    Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement
    Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads
    Vehicle accessories such as snow plows
    BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
    SYSTEM (If Equipped) WARNING
    Never
     use the Blind Spot
    Information System as a
    replacement for using the interior
    and exterior mirrors or looking over your
    shoulder before changing lanes. The Blind
    Spot Information System is not a
    replacement for careful driving. Note:
    The Blind Spot Information System
    does not prevent contact with other vehicles
    or objects; nor detect parked vehicles,
    people, animals or infrastructure (fences,
    guardrails, trees). It is only designed to alert
    you to moving vehicles in the blind spot
    zones.
    Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
    through the blind spot zone, typically fewer
    than two seconds, the system does not
    trigger.
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    							The Blind Spot Information System is
    designed to aid you in detecting vehicles
    that may have entered the blind spot zone
    (A). The detection area is on both sides of
    your vehicle, extending rearward from the
    exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft
    (4 m) beyond the bumper. The system is
    designed to alert you if certain vehicles
    enter the blind spot zone while driving.
    Using the System
    The Blind Spot Information System turns
    on when you start the engine and you drive
    your vehicle forward above 
    5 mph
    (8 km/h).
    For automatic transmissions, the Blind
    Spot Information System remains on while
    the transmission is in drive (D). If shifted
    into reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
    Information System turns off. Once shifted
    back into drive (D), the Blind Spot
    Information System turns back on when
    you drive your vehicle above 
    5 mph
    (8 km/h).
    Note: For automatic transmissions, the
    Blind Spot Information System does not
    function in reverse (R) or park (P).
    For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
    Information System is on for all gears
    except reverse (R). System Lights and Messages
    The Blind Spot Information System
    illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
    outside mirror on the side of your vehicle
    the approaching vehicle is coming from.
    The alert indicator dims when the system
    detects nighttime darkness.
    Note:
    If you activate the direction indicator
    on the same side the system detects a
    vehicle, the alert indicator flashes at an
    increased level.
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    							The system uses radar sensors that are
    located inside the tail lamp on each side
    of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and snow in
    front of the sensors or driving in heavy rain
    can cause system degradation. Also, other
    types of obstructions in front of the sensor
    can cause system degradation. This is
    referred to as a 
    ‘blocked ’ condition.
    Note: Do not apply bumper stickers and/or
    repair compound to these areas, this can
    cause degraded system performance.
    If the system detects a degraded
    performance condition, a message warning
    appears in the display screen. The alert
    indicators remain ON and the system will
    no longer provides any warnings. You can
    clear the warning but the alert indicators
    remain illuminated.
    A "blocked" condition can be cleared in
    two ways:
    • After the blockage in front of the
    sensors is removed or the
    rainfall/snowfall rate decreases or
    stops, drive for a few minutes in traffic
    to allow the sensors to detect passing
    vehicles.
    • By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF
    and then back ON.
    Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
    factory equipped trailer tow module and it
    is towing a trailer, the sensors will
    automatically turn the Blind Spot
    Information System off. If your vehicle has
    a tow bar but no factory equipped trailer
    tow module, it is recommended to turn the
    Blind Spot Information System off
    manually. Operating the Blind Spot
    Information System without the Blind Spot
    Trailer Tow package and a trailer attached
    will cause poor system performance. Blind Spot Information System
    with Trailer Tow (If Equipped)
    The Blind Spot Information System with
    Trailer Tow is designed to aid you in
    detecting vehicles that may have entered
    the detection area zone (A). The detection
    area is on both sides of your vehicle and
    trailer, extending rearward from the
    exterior mirrors to the end of your trailer.
    When a trailer is attached and the
    customer has set up a Blind Spot Trailer,
    the Blind Spot Information System with
    Trailer Tow becomes active when driving
    forward above 
    6 mph (10 km/h).  See
    Trailer Reversing Aids (page 269).
    The Blind Spot Information System with
    Trailer Tow can be turned off in the
    instrument cluster. If the Blind Spot
    Information System is turned off, then the
    Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
    Tow automatically turns off.
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    							Setting up a Blind Spot Trailer
    Trailer length
    A
    Trailer width
    B
    Trailer hitch ball
    C
    You can set-up any trailer to work with the
    Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
    Tow through the instrument cluster menu.
    See General Information (page 111).
    While setting up a trailer, a sequence of
    screens appear asking for trailer
    information. The Blind Spot Information
    System with Trailer Tow specific screens
    are described below:
    • Select type of trailer screen -
    Conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.
    The Blind Spot Information System with
    Trailer Tow only supports conventional
    trailers. If fifth wheel or gooseneck is
    selected, the system automatically turns
    off.
    • Do you want to set up BLIS with trailer
    screen?
    If no, the Blind Spot Information System
    turns off.
    If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
    • Is the width less than 
    9 ft (2.7 m) and
    length less than 30 ft (9 m)?
    If no, the Blind Spot Information System
    turns off.
    If yes, the menu goes to the next screen.
    • Trailer width measurement: The width of the trailer is measured at the
    front of the trailer. It is not measured at the
    widest point of the trailer. The maximum
    width at the front of the trailer that the
    Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
    Tow can support is 
    8.5 ft (2.6 m).
    Note: You do not need to enter an exact
    trailer width measurement; just measure
    that it is 
    8.5 ft (2.6 m) or less.
    • Trailer length measurement:
    The trailer length is the distance between
    the trailer hitch ball and the rear of the
    trailer. The maximum length that the Blind
    Spot Information System with Trailer Tow
    can support is 
    30 ft (9 m).
    • Enter length of trailer:
    The default setting is 
    18 ft (5.5 m).
    Toggling up or down using the menu
    buttons will increase/decrease the
    measurement by 
    3 ft (1 m). Select the
    length so that the value is equal to or
    within 
    3 ft (1 m) of the actual measured
    length. For example, if the actual measured
    length is 
    25 ft (7.6 m), then toggle the
    length in the menu to 27 ft (8.2 m). When
    the length has been entered, the Blind Spot
    Information System with Trailer Tow setup
    is saved.
    If you do not set up a Blind Spot Trailer, a
    warning appears in the instrument cluster
    when a trailer is connected stating that the
    system has been turned off due to a trailer
    connect.
    Note: If the trailer is actually a bike rack or
    cargo rack with electrical lighting, then the
    length will be 
    3 ft (1 m). Cross Traffic Alert
    will remain on for trailers 3 ft (1 m) or less.
    Note: Proper measurement and
    measurement entry is required for Blind
    Spot Information System with Trailer Tow
    to function as designed.
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    							System Operation
    If you select a trailer in the display screen
    prior to connecting the trailer, the system
    will load that configuration and the
    information cluster displays a message
    when the trailer is connected. A second
    message appears stating Cross Traffic
    Alert has been turned off; the Blind Spot
    Information System with Trailer Tow still
    functions normally when driving forward.
    If no trailer has been set up and a trailer is
    connected, the instrument cluster provides
    a message indicating a trailer is connected
    followed by a message asking to select a
    trailer from the existing list of trailers or to
    add a trailer. In order for the Blind Spot
    Information System with Trailer Tow to
    function, an existing trailer must be
    selected or a new trailer must be added. If
    the request is ignored or if you exit the
    screen, a message appears prompting you
    that the system has been turned off due
    to a trailer connect. This message may not
    appear until your vehicle speed reaches
    22 mph (35 km/h).
    The Blind Spot Information System with
    Trailer Tow activates when driving forward
    for that particular trailer set up. If the
    ignition is cycled, the Blind Spot
    Information System with Trailer Tow
    continues to function using the last trailer
    selected.
    Trailer Considerations
    The Blind Spot Information System with
    Trailer Tow is designed to work with any
    trailer whose front width is 
    8.5 ft (2.6 m)
    or less and total length from the trailer
    hitch ball to the rear of the trailer is 
    30 ft
    (9 m) or less. Different trailers may cause
    a slight change in performance as outlined
    below. Large box trailers may cause false alerts
    to trigger when driving next to buildings or
    near parking cars. A false alert may also
    occur while making a 90-degree turn.
    Trailers that are 
    8.5 ft (2.6 m) wide at the
    front and have a total length greater than
    20 ft (6 m)
     may have delayed alerts from
    passing vehicles when the vehicle is
    passing at high speed.
    A box trailer whose front width is 
    8.5 ft
    (2.6 m) may cause early alerts when you
    are over taking a vehicle.
    When towing a clam shell or V-Nose box
    trailer with a front width of 
    8.5 ft (2.6 m),
    delayed alerts on merging vehicles that are
    traveling the same speed as your vehicle
    may occur.
    System Errors
    If the system senses a problem with the
    left or right sensor, the telltale illuminates
    and a message appears in the display
    screen.  See 
    Information Messages
    (page 128).
    Switching the System Off and On
    You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot
    Information System off in the display
    screen.  See 
    General Information (page
    111).  When the Blind Spot Information
    System switches off, you do not receive
    alerts and the display screen shows a
    system off message. The telltale in the
    cluster also illuminates. When you switch
    the Blind Spot Information System on or
    off, the alert indicators flash twice.
    Note: The Blind Spot Information System
    remembers the last selected on or off
    setting.
    You can also have the Blind Spot
    Information System switched off
    permanently at an authorized dealer. Once
    switched off permanently, the system can
    only be switched back on at an authorized
    dealer.
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    							CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (If
    Equipped) WARNING
    Never
     use the Cross Traffic Alert
    system as a replacement for using
    the interior and exterior mirrors and
    looking over your shoulder before backing
    out of a parking space. Cross Traffic Alert
    is not a replacement for careful driving. Note:
    When a trailer is detected, Cross
    Traffic Alert automatically turns off.
    Cross Traffic Alert is designed to warn you
    of vehicles approaching from the sides
    when the transmission is in reverse (R). Using the System
    Cross Traffic Alert turns on when you start
    the engine and you shift into reverse (R).
    Once shifted out of reverse (R), Cross
    Traffic Alert turns off.
    Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect
    vehicles that approach the rear of your
    vehicle with a speed up to 
    37 mph
    (60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the
    sensors are partially, mostly or fully
    obstructed. Reversing slowly helps
    increase the coverage area and
    effectiveness.
    In this first example, the left sensor is only
    partially obstructed; zone coverage to the
    right is nearly maximized. Zone coverage also decreases when
    parking at shallow angles. Here, the left
    sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage
    on that side is severely limited.
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    							System Lights, Messages and
    Audible Alerts
    The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an
    amber alert indicator in the outside mirror
    on the side of your vehicle the approaching
    vehicle is coming from. Cross Traffic Alert
    also sounds an audible alert and a
    message appears in the display screen
    indicating a vehicle is coming from the right
    or left. Cross Traffic Alert works with the
    reverse sensing system that sounds its own
    series of tones.  See Rear Parking Aid
    (page 231). The system uses radar sensors that are
    located in the tail lamp on each side of
    your vehicle. Do not allow mud, snow or
    bumper stickers to obstruct these areas,
    this can cause degraded system
    performance.  See 
    Blind Spot
    Information System (page 249).  If the
    Blind Spot Information System is blocked,
    Cross Traffic Alert is also blocked. A Cross
    Traffic Alert blocked message appears in
    the display screen when the transmission
    is shifted into reverse (R).
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    							System Limitations
    Cross Traffic Alert has its limitations;
    situations such as severe weather
    conditions or debris build-up on the sensor
    area may limit vehicle detection.
    The following are other situations that may
    limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance:
    •
    Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
    obstructing the sensors.
    • Approaching vehicles passing at
    speeds greater than 37 mph
    (60 km/h).
    • Driving in reverse faster than 
    7 mph
    (12 km/h).
    • Backing out of an angled parking spot.
    False Alerts
    Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
    factory equipped trailer tow module and it
    is towing a trailer, the sensors will
    automatically turn the Cross Traffic Alert
    off. If your vehicle has a tow bar but no
    factory equipped trailer tow module, it is
    recommended to turn the Cross Traffic Alert
    off manually. Operating Cross Traffic Alert
    with a trailer attached will cause poor Cross
    Traffic Alert performance.
    There may be certain instances when there
    is a false alert by the Cross Traffic Alert
    system that illuminates the alert indicator
    with no vehicle in the coverage zone. Some
    amount of false alerts are normal; they are
    temporary and self-correct.
    System Errors
    If Cross Traffic Alert senses a problem with
    the left or right sensor a message appears
    in the display screen.  See 
    Information
    Messages (page 128). Switching the System Off and On
    Note:
    The Cross Traffic Alert switches on
    whenever the ignition is switched on and
    ready to provide appropriate alerts when
    the transmission is in reverse (R). Cross
    Traffic Alert will not remember the last
    selected on or off setting.
    You can temporarily switch Cross Traffic
    Alert off in the information display.  See
    General Information
     (page 111).  When
    you switch Cross Traffic Alert off, you do
    not receive alerts and the display screen
    shows a system off message.
    You can also have Cross Traffic Alert
    switched off permanently at an authorized
    dealer. Once switched off permanently,
    the system can only be switched back on
    at an authorized dealer.
    STEERING
    Power Steering
    To help prevent damage to the power
    steering system:
    • Never hold the steering wheel at its
    furthest turning points (until it stops)
    for more than three seconds when the
    engine is running.
    • Do not operate the vehicle with a low
    power steering pump fluid level (below
    the MIN mark on the reservoir).
    • Some noise is normal during operation.
    If excessive, check for low power
    steering pump fluid level before
    seeking service by your dealer.
    • Heavy or uneven efforts may be caused
    by low power steering fluid. Check for
    low power steering pump fluid level
    before seeking service by your dealer.
    • Do not fill the power steering pump
    reservoir above the MAX mark on the
    reservoir, as this may result in leaks
    from the reservoir.
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    							If the power steering system breaks down
    (or if the engine is turned off), you can
    steer the vehicle manually, but it takes
    more effort.
    If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
    •
    an improperly inflated tire
    • uneven tire wear
    • loose or worn suspension components
    • loose or worn steering components
    • improper vehicle alignment
    If any steering components are serviced or
    replaced, install new fasteners (many are
    coated with thread adhesive or have
    prevailing torque features which may not
    be re-used). Never re-use a bolt or nut.
    Torque fasteners to specifications.
    A high crown in the road or high crosswinds
    may also make the steering seem to
    wander or pull.
    Adaptive Steering (If Equipped) WARNING
    The adaptive steering system has
    diagnostic checks that continuously
    monitor the system. If a fault is
    detected a message displays in the
    information display. Stop your vehicle as
    soon as it is safe to do so. This warning
    message may clear if the fault is no longer
    present. If an adaptive steering system
    warning message appears each time you
    start your vehicle, have the system
    checked as soon as possible. The adaptive steering system continually
    changes the steering ratio with changes to
    vehicle speed, optimizing the steering
    response in all conditions. The system also
    changes when you switch on the
    transmission tow/haul feature. When you
    select the tow/haul button, the adaptive
    steering system reduces vehicle sensitivity
    to steering inputs at higher vehicle speeds,
    while maintaining the ease of parking and
    maneuverability at low speeds.
    Note:
    The adaptive steering system is
    designed with a locking device. With the
    lock engaged, the adaptive steering system
    remains mechanically locked at a fixed
    steering ratio. You may also notice a click
    when you switch the vehicle on or after you
    switch it off, as the lock disengages or
    engages.
    Note: If your vehicle loses electrical power
    or detects a fault when you are driving, the
    system automatically shuts down and you
    retain normal steering function with a fixed
    steering ratio. During this time it is possible
    that the steering wheel may not be straight
    when the vehicle is driving straight ahead.
    In addition, the driver may notice that the
    steering wheel angle required to steer the
    vehicle may be different.
    Note: During parking maneuvers, the
    adaptive steering system balances the driver
    work load for various steering wheel inputs
    and vehicle loading conditions. Under
    extreme operating conditions the system
    locking device may engage. This strategy
    prevents overheating and permanent
    damage to the adaptive steering system.
    Typical steering and driving maneuvers
    allow the system to cool and return to
    normal operation.
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