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Sound Horn With Lock

This setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed on the key

fob. The “Off” setting will not sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed.

The “1st Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is pushed

once. The “2nd Press” setting will sound the horn when the Lock button is

pushed twice.

Sound Horn With Remote Start

This setting will sound the horn when the remote start is activated from the

key fob.

Remote Door Unlock, Door Lock/1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This setting will change how many pushes of the Unlock button on the key fob

are needed to unlock all the doors. The “Driver Door” setting will only unlock

the driver door on the first push on the Unlock button. The “All Doors” setting

will unlock all doors with only one push of the Unlock button.

Passive Entry

This setting will allow you to turn the Passive Entry feature (Keyless

Enter-N-Go™) on or off.

Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob

This setting will recall preset radio stations and driver seat position that have

been linked to the key fob.

Power Liftgate Alert

This setting will chime an audible alert when the power liftgate is raising or

lowering. Selectable options are “On” and “Off”.

Sliding Door Alert

This setting will chime an audible alert when the sliding door reverses or

sense an obstacle. Selectable options are “On” and “Off”.

Flash Lights with Sliding Door

This setting will flash the lights when the sliding door is opening. Selectable

options are “On” and “Off”.

Setting Name

Description

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Seats & Comfort

Key Off Options

When the Seats & Comfort button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s comfort systems when remote start

has been activated or the vehicle has been started.

Setting Name

Description

Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Heated Steering Wheel With Vehicle

Start — If Equipped

This setting will activate the vehicle’s comfort systems and heated seats or

heated steering wheel when the vehicle is remote started or ignition is

started. The “Off” setting will not activate the comfort systems. The “Remote

Start” setting will only activate the comfort systems when using Remote Start.

The “All Start” setting will activate the comfort systems whenever the vehicle

is started.

When the Key Off Options button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to vehicle shutoff. These settings will only activate

when the ignition is set to OFF.

Setting Name

Description

Key Off Power Delay

This setting will keep certain electrical features running after the engine is

turned off. When any door is opened, the electronics will deactivate. The

available settings are “0 sec”, “45 sec”, “5 min”, and “10 min”.

Headlight Off Delay

This setting will allow you to set the amount of time the headlights remain on

after the vehicle has been turned off. The “+” will increase the amount of

time. The “-” will decrease the amount of time.

Radio Off With Door

This setting will turn the radio off when the driver or passenger door is

opened. The available settings are “On” and “Off”.

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Audio

When the Audio button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s sound system. These settings can change the audio

location within the vehicle, adjust the bass or treble levels, and auto-play settings from an audio device or smartphone.

Setting Name

Description

Balance/Fade

This setting will adjust audio levels from specific speakers in the front/back

and left/right of the vehicle. The Speaker icon can be moved to set audio

location.

Equalizer

This setting will adjust the “Bass”, “Mid”, and “Treble” ranges of the audio.

Speed Adjusted Volume

This setting will adjust audio volume as speeds increase. At a higher setting,

the volume will increase more as the vehicle speeds up. The available settings

are “Off”, “1”, “2”, and “3”.

Surround Sound — If Equipped

This setting will turn the Surround Sound system on or off.

AUX Volume Offset

This setting will tune the audio levels from a device connected through the

AUX port. The available settings are “+” and “-”.

Auto Play

This setting will automatically begin playing audio from a connected device.

Auto On Radio

This setting will automatically turn on when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or will

recall whether it was on or off at last ignition OFF. The selectable options are

“On”, “Off”, and “Recall Last”.

Volume Adjustment

This setting allows you to adjust the volume levels for features such as Media,

Phone, Navigation, and Voice Recognition.

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SiriusXM® Setup

System Information

NOTE:

A subscription to SiriusXM® satellite radio is required for these settings to be functional.
When the SiriusXM® Setup button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to SiriusXM® satellite radio. These settings can be used

to skip specific radio channels and restart favorite songs from the beginning.

Setting Name

Description

SiriusXM® Account, Profiles & Settings

This setting will allow you to view your SiriusXM® account information, profiles

linked to the system, and the various settings you have saved and stored to

those profiles.

Block Explicit

This setting will allow you to block explicit content by turning it on or off.

When the System Information button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the radio system information.

Setting Name

Description

Version Information

When this feature is selected, a Version Information screen will appear,

displaying information about the version of your radio.

License Information

When this feature is selected, a License Information screen will appear,

displaying the licensing information of your radio.

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Reset

When the Reset button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to resetting the Uconnect system back to its default settings.

These settings can clear personal data and reset selected settings from other menus.

Setting Name

Description

Restart Radio

This setting will restart the radio.

Restore Settings to Default

This setting will return all the previously changed settings to their factory

default.

Reset App Drawer to Default Order

This setting will reset the app drawer to its factory default layout.

Clear Personal Data

This setting will display a pop-up that gives you the option to clear all personal

data from the system, including Bluetooth® devices and presets.

Reset Wi-Fi Password for Projection

This setting will reset your Wi-Fi password for projection.

Factory Reset

This setting will factory reset the radio. It may cause the radio to restart

multiple times and the backup camera, radio, SOS, and several driving

assistance features will not be available. Once the system resets, you will

need to turn the vehicle off then back on to complete the process.

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RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES

Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being

on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy

performance from your radio. This condition may

be lessened or eliminated by repositioning the

mobile phone within the vehicle. This condition is

not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance

does not satisfactorily improve from repositioning

the mobile phone, it is recommended that the

volume be turned down or off during mobile phone

operation when not using the Uconnect system.

EGULATORY

AFETY

NFORMATION

US/CANADA
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the internal wireless

radio is far below the FCC and IC radio frequency

exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio

will be used in such a manner that the radio is 8 in

(20 cm) or further from the human body.
The internal wireless radio operates within

guidelines found in radio frequency safety

standards and recommendations, which reflect

the consensus of the scientific community.

The radio manufacturer believes the internal

wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The

level of energy emitted is far less than the

electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless

devices such as mobile phones. However, the use

of wireless radios may be restricted in some

situations or environments, such as aboard

airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are

encouraged to ask for authorization before turning

on the wireless radio

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SAFETY

SAFETY FEATURES

NTI

-L

OCK

RAKE

YSTEM

(ABS)

The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and

brake performance under most braking conditions.

The system automatically prevents wheel lock and

enhances vehicle control during braking.
The ABS performs a self-check cycle to ensure that

the ABS is working properly each time the vehicle

is started and driven. During this self-check, you

may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some

related motor noises.
The ABS is activated during braking when the

system detects one or more wheels are beginning

to lock. Road conditions such as ice, snow, gravel,

bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops

may increase the likelihood of ABS activation(s).

You also may experience the following normal

characteristics when the ABS activates:



ABS motor noise or clicking sounds (you may

continue to hear for a short time after the stop)



Brake pedal pulsations



A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the

stop

The ABS is designed to function with the Original

Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tires. Modification

may result in degraded ABS performance.

WARNING!



The ABS contains sophisticated electronic

equipment that may be susceptible to interfer

ence caused by improperly installed or high

output radio transmitting equipment. This

interference can cause possible loss of

anti-lock braking capability. Installation of

such equipment should be performed by qual

ified professionals.



Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish

their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.

Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.

Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you

need to slow down or stop.



The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of

physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it

increase braking or steering efficiency beyond

that afforded by the condition of the vehicle

brakes and tires or the traction afforded.



The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including

those resulting from excessive speed in turns,

following another vehicle too closely, or hydro

planing.



The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle

must never be exploited in a reckless or

dangerous manner that could jeopardize the

user’s safety or the safety of others.

WARNING!

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning

Light

The yellow ABS Warning Light will turn on when the

ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode and may

stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS Warning Light remains on or comes on

while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock portion

of the brake system is not functioning and that

service is required. However, the conventional

brake system will continue to operate normally if

the ABS Warning Light is on.
If the ABS Warning Light is on, the brake system

should be serviced as soon as possible to restore

the benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS

Warning Light does not come on when the ignition

is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have the light

repaired as soon as possible.

EAR

EAT

EMINDER

LERT

(RSRA)

RSRA will consider the presence of an object in the

rear seat when a rear entry/exit door is opened at

the beginning of each key cycle. To activate, the

rear door must be open for more than one second

and the vehicle must be placed in the ON/RUN

position within 10 minutes. When the potential

presence of an object is determined and/or

otherwise inferred, a message will appear in the

instrument cluster display reminding driver to

check the rear seat(s) immediately after key off

accompanied by an alert upon exiting the vehicle.

LECTRONIC

RAKE

ONTROL

(EBC)

YSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system. This system

includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake

Assist System (BAS), Electronic Brake Force

Distribution (EBD), Electronic Roll Mitigation

(ERM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start

Assist (HSA), and Traction Control System

(TCS).These systems work together to enhance

both vehicle stability and control in various driving

conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Dynamic

Steering Torque (DST), Ready Alert Braking (RAB),

Rain Brake Support (RBS) and Trailer Sway Control

(TSC).

Brake Assist System (BAS)

The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s

braking capability during emergency braking

maneuvers. The system detects an emergency

braking situation by sensing the rate and amount

of brake application and then applies optimum

pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce

braking distances. The BAS complements the

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes

very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To

receive the benefit of the system, you must apply

continuous braking pressure during the stopping

sequence (do not “pump” the brakes).

Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless

braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal

is released, the BAS is deactivated.

Brake System Warning Light

The red Brake System Warning Light will turn on

when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode

and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on or

comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake

system is not functioning properly and that

immediate service is required. If the Brake System

Warning Light does not come on when the ignition

is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have the light

repaired as soon as possible.

WARNING!

The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent

the natural laws of physics from acting on the

vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded

by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot

prevent collisions, including those resulting from

excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery

surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of a

BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in

a reckless or dangerous manner, which could

jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of

others.

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Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)

DST is a feature of the ESC and Electric Power

Steering (EPS) modules that provides torque at the

steering wheel for certain driving conditions in

which the ESC module is detecting vehicle

instability. The torque that the steering wheel

receives is only meant to help the driver realize

optimal steering behavior in order to reach/

maintain vehicle stability. The only notification the

driver receives that the feature is active is the

torque applied to the steering wheel.

NOTE:

The DST feature is only meant to help the driver

realize the correct course of action through small

torques on the steering wheel, which means the

effectiveness of the DST feature is highly

dependent on the driver’s sensitivity and overall

reaction to the applied torque. It is very important

to realize that this feature will not steer the vehicle,

meaning the driver is still responsible for steering

the vehicle.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

The EBD function manages the distribution of the

braking torque between the front and rear axles by

limiting braking pressure to the rear axle. This is

done to prevent overslip of the rear wheels to avoid

vehicle instability, and to prevent the rear axle from

entering the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) before

the front axle.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by

monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and

the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines

that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle

and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially

cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate

brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen

the chance that wheel lift will occur. ERM can only

reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during

severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot

prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as

road conditions, leaving the roadway, striking

objects or other vehicles.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC enhances directional control and stability of

the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC

corrects for oversteering or understeering of the

vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate

wheel(s) to assist in counteracting the above

conditions. Engine power may also be reduced to

help the vehicle maintain the desired path.



Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more

than appropriate for the steering wheel position.



Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less

than appropriate for the steering wheel position.

ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the

vehicle path intended by the driver and compares

it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual

path does not match the intended path, ESC

applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to

assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer

condition.

WARNING!

Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road

conditions and driving conditions, influence the

chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM

cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers,

especially those that involve leaving the roadway

or striking objects or other vehicles. The

capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must

never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous

manner which could jeopardize the user's safety

or the safety of others.

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The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

located in the instrument cluster will start to flash

as soon as the ESC system becomes active. The

ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also

flashes when the TCS is active. If the ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to

flash during acceleration, ease up on the

accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.

Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the

prevailing road conditions.

ESC Operating Modes

Depending upon model and mode of operation, the

ESC system may have multiple operating modes.

ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC.

Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system

will be in this mode. This mode should be used for

most driving conditions. Alternate ESC modes

should only be used for specific reasons as noted

in the following paragraphs.
Partial Off
This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes

stuck. This mode may modify TCS and ESC

thresholds for activation, which allows for more

wheel spin than normally allowed
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push

the ESC OFF button and the ESC OFF Indicator

Light will illuminate. To turn the ESC on again,

momentarily push the ESC OFF button and the ESC

OFF Indicator Light will turn off.

NOTE:

When driving with snow chains, or when starting off

in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable

to allow more wheel spin. This can be accom

plished by momentarily pushing the ESC OFF

button to enter partial mode “Partial Off” mode.

Once the situation requiring “Partial Off” mode is

overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily

pushing the ESC OFF button. This may be done

while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING!



Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot

prevent the natural laws of physics from

acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the

traction afforded by prevailing road condi

tions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, including

those resulting from excessive speed in turns,

driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro

planing. ESC also cannot prevent accidents

resulting from loss of vehicle control due to

inappropriate driver input for the conditions.

Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can

prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC

equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a

reckless or dangerous manner which could

jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of

others.



Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly

maintain your vehicle, may change the

handling characteristics of your vehicle, and

may negatively affect the performance of the

ESC system. Changes to the steering system,

suspension, braking system, tire type and size

or wheel size may adversely affect ESC perfor

mance. Improperly inflated and unevenly worn

tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any

vehicle modification or poor vehicle mainte

nance that reduces the effectiveness of the

ESC system can increase the risk of loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

WARNING!

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ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

And ESC OFF Indicator Light

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light in the instrument cluster will come

on when the ignition is placed in the

ON/RUN mode. It should go out with the

engine running. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction

Indicator Light comes on continuously with the

engine running, a malfunction has been detected

in the ESC system. If this light remains on after

several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been

driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater

than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer

as soon as possible to have the problem

diagnosed and corrected.

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and

the ESC system becomes active. The ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes

when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/

Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during

acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply

as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your

speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.

The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates

that the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

is in a reduced mode.

NOTE:



The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on

momentarily each time the ignition is placed in

the ON/RUN position.



Each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN

position, the ESC system will be on even if it was

turned off previously.



The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking

sounds when it is active. This is normal; the

sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive

following the maneuver that caused the ESC

activation.

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a

complete stop while on an incline. If the driver

releases the brake while stopped on an incline,

HSA will continue to hold the brake pressure for a

short period. If the driver does not apply the

throttle before this time expires, the system will

release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll

down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for

HSA to activate:



The feature must be enabled.



The vehicle must be stopped.



The parking brake must be off.



The driver door must be closed.



The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.



The gear selection must match vehicle uphill

direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward

gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE (R)

gear).



HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward

gears. The system will not activate if the trans

mission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

WARNING!



When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS function

ality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature

described in the TCS section) has been

disabled and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will

be illuminated. When in “Partial Off” mode,

the engine power reduction feature of TCS is

disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability

offered by the ESC system is reduced.



Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when

the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.

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Disabling And Enabling HSA

This feature can be turned on or turned off. To

change the current setting, proceed as follows:

page 141.

Towing With HSA

HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll

back while towing a trailer.

Ready Alert Braking (RAB)

RAB may reduce the time required to reach full

braking during emergency braking situations. It

anticipates when an emergency braking situation

may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is

released by the driver. The Electronic Brake

Control (EBC) system will prepare the brake system

for a panic stop.

Rain Brake Support (RBS)

RBS may improve braking performance in wet

conditions. It will periodically apply a small amount

of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on

the front brake rotors. It functions when the

windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When RBS

is active, there is no notification to the driver and

no driver interaction is required.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of

each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is

detected, the TCS may apply brake pressure to the

spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce vehicle power to

provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A

feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD)

functions similarly to a limited slip differential and

controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one

wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the

other, the system will apply the brake of the

spinning wheel. This will allow more vehicle torque

to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. BLD

may remain enabled even if TCS and the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) are in reduced modes.

WARNING!

There may be situations where the Hill Start

Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling

may occur, such as on minor hills or with a

loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is

not a substitute for active driving involvement. It

is always the driver’s responsibility to be

attentive to distance to other vehicles, people,

and objects, and most importantly brake

operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle

under all road conditions. Your complete

attention is always required while driving to

maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to

follow these warnings can result in a collision or

serious personal injury.

WARNING!



If you use a trailer brake controller with your

trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and

deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there

may not be enough brake pressure to hold

both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when

the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid

rolling down an incline while resuming accel

eration, manually activate the trailer brake or

apply more vehicle brake pressure prior to

releasing the brake pedal.



HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle.

Also, be certain to place the transmission in

PARK.



Failure to follow these warnings can result in a

collision or serious personal injury.

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Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an

excessively swaying trailer and will take the

appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.

Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying.

Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow

the trailer tongue weight recommendations

page 129.

When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/

Malfunction Indicator Light will flash, the engine

power may be reduced and you may feel the

brakes being applied to individual wheels to

attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is

disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial

Off” mode.

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

LIND

POT

ONITORING

(BSM) —

QUIPPED

The BSM system uses two radar sensors, located

inside the rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway

licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,

motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones

from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.

Rear Detection Zones

When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light

will momentarily illuminate in both outside

rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the

system is operational. The BSM system sensors

operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or

REVERSE (R) and enters standby mode when the

vehicle is in PARK (P).

The BSM detection zone covers approximately one

lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft

(3.7 m). The zone length starts at the outside

rearview mirror and extends approximately 10 ft

(3 m) beyond the rear fascia/bumper of the

vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection

zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle

speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or

higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these

areas.

NOTE:



The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver

about rapidly approaching vehicles that are

outside the detection zones.



The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT

change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There

fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for

both your vehicle and trailer before making a

lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e.,

bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the

side of your vehicle, this may result in false

detections. The BSM Warning Light may even

remain illuminated the entire time the vehicle is

in a forward gear

page 141.

WARNING!

If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle

down, stop at the nearest safe location, and

adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.

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

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may

experience dropouts (blinking on and off) of the

side mirror warning indicator lamps when a

motorcycle or any small object remains at the

side of the vehicle for extended periods of time

(more than a couple of seconds).

The BSM system can become blocked if snow, ice,

mud, or other road contaminations accumulate on

the rear fascia/bumper where the radar sensors

are located. The system may also detect blockage

if the vehicle is operated in areas with extremely

low radar returns such as a desert or parallel to a

large elevation drop. If blockage is detected, a

“Blind Spot Temporarily Unavailable, Wipe Rear

Corners” message will display in the cluster, both

mirror lights will illuminate, and BSM and RCP

alerts will not occur. This is normal operation. The

system will automatically recover and resume

function when the condition clears. To minimize

system blockage, do not block the area of the rear

fascia/bumper where the radar sensors are

located with foreign objects (bumper stickers,

bicycle racks, etc.) and keep it clear of road

contaminations.

Sensor Location

The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the

detection zones by illuminating the BSM Warning

Light located in the outside mirrors in addition to

sounding an audible (chime) alert and reducing the

radio volume

page 167.

Warning Light Location

The BSM system monitors the detection zone from

three different entry points (side, rear, front) while

driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM

system will issue an alert during these types of

zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from

either side of the vehicle.

Side Monitoring

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Entering From The Rear
Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on

either side and enter the rear detection zone with

a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).

Rear Monitoring

Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative

speed less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the

vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately

1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.

If the difference in speed between the two vehicles

is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning

light will not illuminate.

Overtaking/Approaching

Overtaking/Passing

The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert

on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts,

walls, foliage, berms, snow banks, car washes, etc.

However, occasionally the system may alert on

such objects. This is normal operation and your

vehicle does not require service.

The BSM system will not alert you of objects that

are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle

in adjacent lanes

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Opposing Traffic

WARNING!

The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid

to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.

The BSM system is not designed to detect

pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your

vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always

check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your

shoulder, and use your turn signal before

changing lanes. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.

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Rear Cross Path (RCP)

RCP is intended to aid the driver when backing out

of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming

vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and

cautiously out of the parking space until the rear

end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will

then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an

oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.

RCP Detection Zones

RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both

sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving

toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum

speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h), to objects

moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph

(32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations.

When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE (R),

the driver is alerted using both the visual and

audible alarms, including reducing the radio

volume.

NOTE:

In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be

blocked by vehicles parked on either side. If the

sensors are blocked by other structures or

vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the

driver. Additionally, if your vehicle is obscured by a

flat object on one side the system can false alert

on vehicles approaching from the opposite

direction.

Blind Spot Modes

Three selectable modes of operation are available

in the Uconnect system.
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only — Default Setting
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM

system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate

side view mirror based on a detected object.

However, when the system is operating in Rear

Cross Path (RCP) mode, the system will respond

with both visual and audible alerts when a

detected object is present. Whenever an audible

alert is requested, the radio is muted.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime

mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in

the appropriate side view mirror based on a

detected object. If the turn signal is then activated,

and it corresponds to an alert present on that side

of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be

sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected

object are present on the same side at the same

time, both the visual and audible alerts will be

issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio

(if on) will also be muted.

NOTE:

Whenever an audible alert is requested by the

BSM system, the radio is also muted.

WARNING!

Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a backup

aid system. It is intended to be used to help a

driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking

lot situation. Drivers must be careful when

backing up, even when using RCP. Always check

carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you,

and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals,

other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots

before backing up. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.

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