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    							PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
    The traction control system helps avoid
    drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
    If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
    applies the brakes to individual wheels
    and, when needed, reduces engine power
    at the same time. If the wheels spin when
    accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
    the system reduces engine power in order
    to increase traction.
    USING TRACTION CONTROL
    WARNING
    The stability and traction control
    light illuminates steadily if the
    system detects a failure. Make sure
    you did not manually disable the traction
    control system using the information
    display controls or the switch. If the
    stability control and traction control light
    is still illuminating steadily, have the
    system serviced by an authorized dealer
    immediately. Operating your vehicle with
    the traction control disabled could lead to
    an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
    vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each
    time you switch the ignition on.
    If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
    switching traction control off may be
    beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
    Note:
    When you switch traction control off,
    stability control remains fully active.
    Switching the System Off
    When you switch the system off or on, a
    message appears in the information
    display showing system status.
    You can switch the system off by either
    using the information display controls or
    the switch. Using the Information Display
    Controls
    You can switch this feature off or on in the
    information display. See General
    Information (page 93).
    Using a Switch
     (If Equipped)
    Use the traction control switch on the
    instrument panel to switch the system off
    or on.
    System Indicator Lights and
    Messages The stability and traction control
    light:
    • Temporarily illuminates on engine
    start-up.
    • Flashes when a driving condition
    activates either of the systems.
    • Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
    of the systems. The stability and traction control
    off light temporarily illuminates
    on engine start-up and stays on
    when you switch the traction control
    system off.
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    							PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
    WARNINGS
    Vehicle modifications involving
    braking system, aftermarket roof
    racks, suspension, steering system,
    tire construction and wheel and tire size
    may change the handling characteristics
    of your vehicle and may adversely affect
    the performance of the electronic stability
    control system. In addition, installing any
    stereo loudspeakers may interfere with
    and adversely affect the electronic stability
    control system. Install any aftermarket
    stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from
    the front center console, the tunnel, and
    the front seats in order to minimize the risk
    of interfering with the electronic stability
    control sensors. Reducing the
    effectiveness of the electronic stability
    control system could lead to an increased
    risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
    rollover, personal injury and death. Remember that even advanced
    technology cannot defy the laws of
    physics. It’
    s always possible to lose
    control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
    driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
    driving on any road condition can cause
    you to lose control of your vehicle
    increasing the risk of personal injury or
    property damage. Activation of the
    electronic stability control system is an
    indication that at least some of the tires
    have exceeded their ability to grip the road;
    this could reduce the operator ’s ability to
    control the vehicle potentially resulting in
    a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
    personal injury and death. If your electronic
    stability control system activates, SLOW
    DOWN. The system automatically turns on each
    time you switch the ignition on. If a fault occurs in either the stability
    control or the traction control system, you
    may experience the following conditions:
    •
    The stability and traction control light
    illuminates steadily.
    • The stability control and traction
    control systems do not enhance your
    vehicle's ability to maintain traction of
    the wheels.
    If a driving condition activates either the
    stability control or the traction control
    system you may experience the following
    conditions:
    • The stability and traction control light
    flashes.
    • Your vehicle slows down.
    • Reduced engine power.
    • A vibration in the brake pedal.
    • The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.
    • If the driving condition is severe and
    your foot is not on the brake, the brake
    pedal may move as the system applies
    higher brake force.
    The stability control system has several
    features built into it to help you maintain
    control of your vehicle:
    Electronic Stability Control
    The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
    to prevent skids or lateral slides by
    applying brakes to one or more of the
    wheels individually and, if necessary,
    reducing engine power.
    Traction Control
    The system enhances your vehicle ’s ability
    to maintain traction of the wheels by
    detecting and controlling wheel spin. See
    Using Traction Control (page 178).
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    							Vehicle without stability control
    skidding off its intended route.
    A
    Vehicle with stability control
    maintaining control on a slippery
    surface.
    B
    USING STABILITY CONTROL
    The system automatically turns on each
    time you switch the ignition on.
    You cannot switch the stability control
    system off, but when you shift into reverse
    (R), the system deactivates.
    You can switch the traction control system
    off or on.  See Using Stability Control
    (page 180).
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    B
    BB
    B  
    						
    							PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
    WARNINGS
    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. To help avoid personal injury, always
    use caution when in reverse (R) and
    when using the sensing system.
    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. 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. 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. Note:
    The sensing system cannot be turned
    off when a MyKey is present.  See Principle
    of Operation (page 54).
    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. You can turn the system on or
    off by pressing the parking aid
    button. If your vehicle does not
    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
    transmission into reverse (R).  See General
    Information
     (page 93).
    If a fault is present in the system, a warning
    message appears in the information
    display.  See 
    Information Messages
    (page 102).
    REAR PARKING AID
     (If Equipped)
    The rear sensors are only active when the
    transmission is in 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 a
    stationary or receding object farther than
    12 in (30 cm)
     from the corners of the
    bumper, the tone sounds for only three
    seconds. Once the system detects an
    object approaching, the warning sounds
    again.
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    							Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
    the rear bumper. There may be decreased
    coverage area at the outer corners of the
    bumper.
    The system detects certain objects while
    the transmission is in reverse (R) :
    • 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).
    The system provides audio warnings only
    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. Obstacle Distance Indicator
     (If
    Equipped)
    The system provides obstacle distance
    indication through the information display.
    The distance indicator displays when the
    transmission is in reverse (R).
    The indicator displays:
    • As the distance to the obstacle
    decreases the indicator blocks
    illuminate and move towards the
    vehicle icon.
    • If there is no obstacle detected, the
    distance indicator blocks are grayed
    out.
    FRONT PARKING AID
     (If Equipped)
    The front sensors are active when the
    transmission is in any position other than
    park (P) and your vehicle is traveling at low
    speed. Coverage area of up to 
    28 in (70 cm) from
    the front bumper. The coverage area
    decreases at the outer corners.
    When your vehicle approaches an object,
    a warning tone sounds. When your vehicle
    moves closer to an object, the warning
    tone repeat rate increases. The warning
    tone sounds continuously when an object
    is 
    12 in (30 cm) or less from the front
    bumper.
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    							You can switch the system off through the
    information display menu or from the
    pop-up message that appears once you
    shift the transmission into reverse (R).  See
    General Information (page 93).  If your
    vehicle has a parking aid button, you can
    switch the system off by pressing the
    button.
    Obstacle Distance Indicator
     (If
    Equipped)
    The system provides obstacle distance
    indication through the information display.
    The indicator displays:
    • As the distance to the obstacle
    decreases the indicator blocks
    illuminate and move towards the
    vehicle icon.
    • If there is no obstacle detected, the
    distance indicator blocks are grayed
    out.
    If the transmission is in reverse (R), the
    front sensing system provides audio
    warnings when your vehicle is moving and
    the detected obstacle is moving towards
    your vehicle. Once the vehicle is stationary,
    the audio warning will be stopped after 2
    seconds. Visual indication is always
    present in reverse (R).
    If the transmission is in drive (D) or any
    other forward gear (for example, low (L),
    sport (S) or any forward gear in a manual
    transmission), the front sensing system
    provides audio and visual warnings when
    your vehicle is moving below a speed of
    7 mph (12 km/h) and an obstacle is located
    inside the detection area. Once the vehicle
    is stationary, the audio warning will be
    stopped after 2 seconds and the visual
    indication stops after 4 seconds. If the
    obstacles detected are within 
    12 in
    (30 cm), the visual indication remains on. If the transmission is in neutral (N), the
    system provides visual indication only
    when your vehicle is moving at 
    7 mph
    (12 km/h) or below and an obstacle is
    located inside the detection area. Once
    your vehicle is stationary, the visual
    indication will stop after 4 seconds.
    SIDE SENSING SYSTEM
    The side sensing system uses the front and
    rear side sensors to detect and map
    obstacles that are near to the sides of your
    vehicle. The side sensors are active when
    the transmission is in any position other
    than park (P).
    Note: Obstacles that enter the side
    detection area without being detected and
    mapped by the front or rear side sensors will
    not be detected. Coverage area is up to 24 in (60 cm) from
    the sides of your vehicle.
    When the system detects an object close
    to the side of your vehicle, an audible
    warning sounds. As the object comes
    closer to the side of your vehicle, the rate
    of the audible warning increases. The rate
    of the audible warning varies depending
    on whether the obstacle is inside or outside
    of the driving path of your vehicle.
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    							Obstacle Distance Indicator (If
    Equipped) The system provides obstacle distance
    indication through the information display.
    As the distance to the obstacle decreases,
    the indicator blocks illuminate and move
    toward the vehicle icon. If there is no
    obstacle detected, the distance indicator
    blocks show greyed out.
    When you shift to reverse (R), the side
    sensing system provides audible and visual
    distance indication when your vehicle is
    moving and obstacles are detected within
    12 in (30 cm)
    , or when obstacles are
    detected within 12 –24 in (30–60 cm) and
    are inside the driving path of your vehicle.
    When you stop your vehicle the audible
    warning stops after two seconds.
    Note: Visual distance indication remains
    on when the transmission is in reverse (R). When you shift to drive (D) or any other
    forward gear, for example, low (L), sport
    (S) or any forward gear in manual
    transmission, the side sensing system
    provides audible and visual distance
    indication when your vehicle is moving at
    7 mph (12 km/h)
     or below and obstacles
    are detected within 12 in (30 cm), or when
    obstacles are detected within 
    12 –24 in
    (30–60 cm) and are inside the driving path
    of your vehicle. When you stop your vehicle
    the audible warning stops after 2 seconds
    and the visual distance indication stops
    after 4 seconds.
    Note: If the obstacle remains within 
    12 in
    (30 cm) visual distance indication remains
    on.
    If the transmission is in neutral (N), the side
    sensing system only provides visual
    distance indication when your vehicle is
    moving at 
    7 mph (12 km/h) or below, for
    example when moving on a slope, and
    obstacles are detected within 
    12 in
    (30 cm). When you stop your vehicle the
    visual distance indication stops after 4
    seconds.
    If the side sensing system is not available,
    the side distance indicator blocks will not
    be present.
    The side sensing system is not available
    under the following condition:
    • If you switch the traction control
    system off.
    The side sensing system may not be
    available until you have driven
    approximately the length of your vehicle
    in order for the system to reinitialize if:
    • You switch the ignition on, off and back
    on.
    • Your vehicle remains stationary for over
    two minutes.
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    							•
    The anti-lock brake system is
    activated.
    • The traction control system is
    activated.
    ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
    Parallel Parking, Perpendicular
    Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist WARNINGS
    You must remain in your vehicle
    when the system turns on. At all
    times, you are responsible for
    controlling your vehicle, supervising the
    system and intervening, if required. Failure
    to take care may result in the loss of
    control of your vehicle, serious personal
    injury or death. The sensors may not detect objects
    in heavy rain or other conditions that
    cause interference.
    Active park assist does not apply the
    brakes under any circumstances.
    At all times, you are responsible for
    controlling your vehicle, supervising
    the system and intervening, if
    required. Failure to take care may result in
    the loss of control of your vehicle, serious
    personal injury or death. The system detects an available parallel
    or perpendicular parking space and
    automatically steers your vehicle into the
    space (hands-free) while you control the
    accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The
    system visually and audibly guides you to
    park your vehicle.
    If you are uncomfortable with the proximity
    to any vehicle or object, you may choose
    to override the system. Parallel Park Out Assist automatically
    steers your vehicle out of a parallel parking
    space (hands-free) while you control the
    accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The
    system visually and audibly guides you to
    enter traffic.
    Note:
    The Blind Spot Information System
    does not detect traffic alongside or behind
    your vehicle during a park assist maneuver.
    The system may not correctly operate in
    any of the following conditions:
    • You use a spare tire or a tire
    significantly worn more than the other
    tires.
    • One or more tires are improperly
    inflated.
    • You try to park on a tight curve.
    • Something passes between the front
    bumper and the parking space (a
    pedestrian or cyclist).
    • The edge of the neighboring parked
    vehicle is high off the ground (for
    example, a bus, tow truck or flatbed
    truck).
    • The weather conditions are poor
    (heavy rain, snow, fog, etc).
    Note: Keep the sensors, located on the
    bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
    large accumulations of dirt. Covered sensors
    can affect the system's accuracy. Do not
    clean the sensors with sharp objects.
    Note: The sensors may not detect objects
    with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves
    or cause ultrasonic interference (motorcycle
    exhaust, truck air brakes or horns).
    Do not use the system if:
    • You have attached a bike rack, trailer
    or other object near the sensors on the
    front or rear of your vehicle.
    • You have attached an overhanging
    object (surfboard) to the roof.
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    							•
    A foreign object damages or obstructs
    the front or rear bumper or side
    sensors.
    • The correct tire size is not in use on your
    vehicle (for example, a mini-spare tire).
    Using Active Park Assist - Parallel
    Parking Press the button located on the
    center console near the gearshift
    lever or the right side of the
    center stack once. When driving at a speed less than 22 mph
    (35 km/h) the system automatically scans
    both sides of your vehicle for an available
    parking space. The system displays a
    message and a corresponding graphic to
    indicate it is searching for a parking space.
    Use the direction indicator to select
    searching either to the left-hand side or
    right-hand side of your vehicle. If the
    direction indicators are not used, the
    system defaults to the passenger side of
    your vehicle.Note:
    You can also activate the Active Park
    Assist system after you have already driven
    partially or completely past a parking space.
    To do so, press the Active Park button and
    the system will inform you if you have
    recently passed a suitable parking space.
    When the system finds a suitable space,
    it displays a message and a tone sounds.
    Stop your vehicle and follow the
    instructions on the screen. If your vehicle
    is moving very slowly, you may need to pull
    forward a short distance before the system
    is ready to park.
    Note: You must observe that the selected
    space remains clear of obstructions at all
    times during the maneuver.
    Note: You should drive your vehicle within
    5 ft (1.5 m) and as parallel as possible to
    the other vehicles while passing a parking
    space. Note:
    The system always offers the last
    detected parking space (for example, if your
    vehicle detects multiple spaces while you
    are driving, it offers the last one).
    Note: If driven above approximately 22 mph
    (35 km/h)
    , the system shows a message to
    alert you to reduce your vehicle speed.
    Automatic Steering into Parking Space
    Note: If your vehicle speed exceeds
    approximately 
    6 mph (10 km/h) or the
    maneuver is interrupted (driver input), the
    system switches off and you need to take
    full control of your vehicle.
    When you shift the transmission into
    reverse (R), with your hands off the wheel
    (and nothing obstructing its movement),
    your vehicle steers itself into the space.
    The system displays instructions to move
    your vehicle back and forth in the space.
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    							When you think your vehicle is properly
    parked, or you hear a solid tone from the
    parking aid (accompanied by a display
    message and a chime), bring your vehicle
    to a complete stop.
    When automatic steering is complete, the
    system displays a message and a tone
    sounds, indicating that the active park
    assist process is finished. You are
    responsible for checking the parking job
    and making any necessary corrections
    before leaving your vehicle.
    Using Active Park Assist -
    Perpendicular Parking Press the button located on the
    center console near the gearshift
    lever or the right side of the
    center stack twice.
    The system displays a message and a
    corresponding graphic to indicate it is
    searching for a parking space. Use the
    direction indicator to select searching
    either to the left-hand side or right-hand
    side of your vehicle.
    Note: If you do not make a selection the
    system will default to the passenger's side. When the system finds a suitable space,
    it displays a message and a tone sounds.
    Stop your vehicle and follow the
    instructions on the screen. If your vehicle
    is moving very slowly, you may need to pull
    forward a short distance before the system
    is ready to park.
    Note:
    You must observe that the selected
    space remains clear of obstructions at all
    times during the maneuver.
    Note: You should drive your vehicle within
    5 ft (1.5 m) and as perpendicular as possible
    to the other vehicles while passing a parking
    space.
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