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    							Adaptive cruise control distance-between-vehicle settings
    Dynamic beha-
    vior
    Distance gap
    Time gap,
    seconds
    Graphic display,
    bars indicated betweenvehicles
    Set speed
    yd (m)
    mph ( km/h)
    Sport.
    37 (34)
    1.2
    1
    62 (100)
    Normal.
    49 (45)
    1.6
    2
    62 (100)
    Normal.
    55 (50)
    1.8
    3
    62 (100)
    Comfort.
    67 (61)
    2.2
    4
    62 (100)
    Each time you start the vehicle, the system
    selects the last chosen gap for the current
    driver.
    Disengaging the System
    Press the brake pedal or press CNCL. The
    last set speed displays in grey but does not
    erase.
    Overriding the System WARNING
    If you override the system by pressing
    the accelerator pedal, it does not
    automatically apply the brakes to
    maintain a gap from any vehicle ahead. When you press the accelerator pedal, you
    override the set speed and gap distance.
    The green indicator illuminates
    when the system engages.
    The system resumes operation
    when you release the accelerator pedal.
    The vehicle speed decreases to the set
    speed, or to a lower speed if following a
    slower vehicle. Changing the Set Speed
    •
    Accelerate or brake to the desired
    speed, then press and release 
    SET+.
    • Press and hold SET+ or SET- until the
    desired set speed shows on the
    information display. The vehicle speed
    gradually changes to the selected
    speed.
    • Press and release 
    SET+ or SET-. The
    set speed changes in approximately
    1 mph (1 km/h)
    .
    • Hold the 
    SET+ or SET- button to
    change the set speed in increments of
    approximately 5 mph or 10 km/h.
    The system may apply the brakes to slow
    the vehicle to the new set speed. The set
    speed displays continuously in the
    information display while the system is
    active.
    Resuming the Set Speed
    Note: Only use resume if you are aware of
    the set speed and intend to return to it.
    Press and release RES. The vehicle returns
    to the previously set speed. The set speed
    shows continuously in the information
    display while the system is active.
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    							Low Speed Automatic
    Cancellation
    The system does not function at vehicle
    speeds below 12.4 mph (20 km/h). An
    audible alarm sounds and the automatic
    braking releases if the vehicle drops below
    this speed.
    Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow
    Usage
    Note: An audible alarm sounds and the
    system shuts down if it applies brakes for
    an extended period of time. This allows the
    brakes to cool. The system functions
    normally again when the brakes have
    cooled.
    Note: When towing with adaptive cruise
    control, turn on Tow/Haul Mode and Diesel
    Engine Brake.
    Select a lower gear when the system is
    active in situations such as prolonged
    downhill driving on steep grades, for
    example in mountainous areas. The
    system needs additional engine braking in
    these situations to reduce the load on the
    vehicle ’s regular brake system to prevent
    it from overheating.
    Switching the System Off
    Note: The set speed memory erases when
    you switch off the system.
    Press and release 
    OFF or switch off the
    ignition. Detection Issues WARNING
    On rare occasions, detection issues
    can occur due to the road
    infrastructures, for example bridges,
    tunnels and safety barriers. In these cases,
    the system may brake late or
    unexpectedly. At all times, you are
    responsible for controlling your vehicle,
    supervising the system and intervening, if
    required. The radar sensor has a limited field of
    vision. It may not detect vehicles at all or
    detect a vehicle later than expected in
    some situations. The lead vehicle graphic
    does not illuminate if the system does not
    detect a vehicle in front of you.
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    							Detection issues can occur:
    When driving on a different line
    than the vehicle in front.
    A
    With vehicles that edge into your
    lane. The system can only detect
    these vehicles once they move
    fully into your lane.
    B
    There may be issues with the
    detection of vehicles in front
    when driving into and coming out
    of a bend or curve in the road.
    C
    In these cases the system may brake late
    or unexpectedly. Stay alert and take action
    when necessary.
    If something hits the front end of your
    vehicle or damage occurs, the
    radar-sensing zone may change. This could
    cause missed or false vehicle detections.
    Contact an authorized dealer to have them
    check for proper coverage and operation.
    System Not Available
    Conditions that can cause the system to
    deactivate or prevent the system from
    activating when requested include:
    • A blocked sensor.
    • High brake temperature.
    • A failure in the system or a related
    system. Note:
    If you disable electronic stability
    control, adaptive cruise control is not
    available.  See Using Stability Control
    (page 210).
    Blocked Sensor A message displays if something obstructs
    the radar signals from the sensor. The
    sensor is behind a cover near the driver side
    of the lower grille. The system cannot
    detect a vehicle ahead and does not
    function when something obstructs the
    radar signals. The following table lists
    possible causes and actions for this
    message displaying.
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    							Action
    Cause
    Clean the grille surface in front of the radar
    or remove the object causing the obstruc-
    tion.
    The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty
    or obstructed in some way.
    Wait a short time. It may take several
    minutes for the radar to detect that it is free
    from obstruction.
    The surface of the radar in the grille is clean
    but the message remains in the display.
    Do not use the system in these conditions
    because it may not detect any vehicles
    ahead.
    Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the
    radar signals.
    Do not use the system in these conditions
    because it may not detect any vehicles
    ahead.
    Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface
    of the road may interfere with the radar
    signals.
    Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise
    control.
    You are in a desert or remote area with no
    other vehicles and no roadside objects.
    Due to the nature of radar technology, it is
    possible to get a blockage warning and not
    have a blockage. This can happen, for
    example, when driving in sparse rural or
    desert environments. A false blocked
    condition either self clears or clears after
    a key cycle.
    Switching to Normal Cruise
    Control WARNING
    Normal cruise control will not brake
    when your vehicle is approaching
    slower vehicles. Always be aware of
    which mode you have selected and apply
    the brakes when necessary. You can manually change from adaptive
    cruise control to normal cruise control
    through the information display.  See
    Information Messages (page 126). The cruise control indicator light
    replaces the adaptive cruise
    control indicator light if you
    select normal cruise control. The gap
    setting does not display, the system does
    not automatically respond to lead vehicles
    and automatic braking remains active to
    maintain set speed. The system recalls its
    last setting when you start your vehicle.
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    							DRIVER ALERT (If Equipped)
    WARNING
    The driver alert system is designed
    to aid you. It is not intended to
    replace your attention and judgment.
    You are still responsible to drive with due
    care and attention. Note:
    The system will store the on or off
    setting in the information display menu
    through ignition cycles.
    Note: If enabled in the menu, the system
    will be active at speeds above 
    40 mph
    (64 km/h).
    Note: The system works as long as one lane
    marking can be detected by the camera.
    Note: If the camera is blocked or if the
    windshield is damaged, the system may not
    function.
    Note: The system may not be available in
    poor weather or other low visibility
    conditions.
    The system automatically monitors your
    driving behavior using various inputs
    including the front camera sensor.
    If the system detects that your driving
    alertness is reduced below a certain
    threshold, the system will alert you using
    a chime and a message in the information
    display.
    Using Driver Alert
    Switching the system on and off
    You may switch the system on or off
    through the information display by
    selecting Settings then Driver Assist then
    Driver Alert in the menu. When activated,
    the system will monitor your alertness level
    based upon your driving behavior in relation
    to the lane markings, and other factors. System Warnings
    Note:
    Note: The system will not issue
    warnings below approximately 
    40 mph
    (64 km/h).
    The warning system is in two stages. At
    first the system issues a temporary warning
    that you need to take a rest. This message
    will only appear for a short time. If the
    system detects further reduction in driving
    alertness, another warning may be issued
    which will remain in the information display
    for a longer time. Press OK on the steering
    wheel control to clear the warning. When
    active the system will run automatically in
    the background and only issue a warning
    if required.
    Resetting the System
    You can reset the system by either:
    • Switching the ignition off and on.
    • Stopping the vehicle and then opening
    and closing the driver ’s door.
    LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
     (If
    Equipped) WARNING
    The system is designed to aid the
    driver. It is not intended to replace
    your attention and judgment. You are
    still responsible to drive with due care and
    attention. Note:
    The system works above 
    40 mph
    (64 km/h).
    Note: The system works as long as the
    camera can detect one lane marking.
    Note: The system may not operate if
    something blocks the camera or there is
    damage to the windshield.
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    							Note:
    When Aid mode is on and the system
    detects no steering activity for a short
    period, the system will alert you to put your
    hands on the steering wheel. The system
    may detect a light grip or touch on the
    steering wheel as hands off driving.
    The system notifies you to stay in your lane
    through the steering system and the
    instrument cluster display when the front
    camera detects an unintentional drift out
    of your lane is likely to occur. The system
    automatically detects and tracks the road
    lane markings using a camera mounted
    behind the interior rear view mirror.
    Switching the System On and Off
    Note: The system on or off setting is stored
    until it is manually changed, unless a
    MyKey® is detected. If the system detects
    a MyKey®, it defaults to on and the mode
    is set to alert.
    Note: If a MyKey® is detected, pressing the
    button will not affect the on or off status of
    the system. You can only change the mode
    and intensity settings. Press the button located on the
    center console to switch the
    system on or off.
    System Settings
    The system has one standard feature
    setting and one optional setting menu
    available.  See General Information
    (page 110).  The system stores the last
    known selection for each of these settings.
    You do not need to readjust your settings
    each time you turn on the system.
    Adjust the settings to enable one of the
    three modes: Alert Only
    Alert Only mode provides a steering wheel
    vibration when an unintended lane
    departure is detected.
    Aid Only
    Aid Only mode provides an assistance
    steering torque input toward the lane
    center.
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    							Alert and Aid Mode
    Alert
    A
    AidB
    Alert and Aid mode provides an assistance
    steering torque input toward the lane
    center. If your vehicle continues drifting out
    of the lane, the system provides a steering
    wheel vibration.
    Note: The alert and aid diagrams illustrate
    general zone coverage. They do not provide
    exact zone parameters.
    Intensity: This setting affects the intensity
    of the steering wheel vibration used for the
    alert and alert + aid modes. This setting
    does not affect the aid mode.
    • Low
    • Medium
    • High
    System Display When you switch on the system,
    an overhead graphic of a vehicle
    with lane markings will display
    in the information display. If you select aid mode when you
    switch on the system, arrows will
    be displayed with lane markings. When you switch off the system, the lane
    marking graphics will not display.
    Note:
    The overhead vehicle graphic may
    still be displayed if adaptive cruise control
    is enabled.
    While the system is on, the color of the
    lane markings will change to indicate the
    system status.
    Gray: Indicates that the system is
    temporarily unable to provide a warning
    or intervention 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.
    • Quick braking.
    • Fast acceleration.
    • 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 or
    intervention, on the indicated side(s).
    Yellow: Indicates that the system is
    providing or has just provided a lane
    keeping aid intervention.
    Red: Indicates that the system is providing
    or has just provided a lane keeping alert
    warning.
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    							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
    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 Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in
    the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?
    High cross winds
    Large road crown
    Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs
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    							Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in
    the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?
    Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure
    If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been
    modified
    Vehicle accessories such as snow plows or trailers
    BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
    SYSTEM WARNING
    To help avoid injuries, 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. 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.
    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’ s 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.
    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).
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    							For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
    Information System is on for all gears
    except the reverse (R).
    Note:
    For automatic transmissions, the
    Blind Spot Information System does not
    function in reverse (R) or park (P).
    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.
    When the Blind Spot Information System
    is alerting on a vehicle and the
    corresponding turn signal is ON, the Blind
    Spot Information System alert indicator
    flashes as an increased warning level.
    The alert indicator dims when the system
    detects nighttime darkness.
    Note:
    The alert indicator flashes in case of
    an alert and the turn signal is set to that side
    at the same time.
    System Sensor Blockage WARNING
    To help avoid injuries, 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. 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 and/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
    of a blocked sensor will appear in the
    information display. Also the BLIS alert
    indicators will remain ON and BLIS will no
    longer provide any vehicle warnings. You
    can clear the information display warning
    but the alert indicators will 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.
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