Jeep Compass (2024 year). Manual in english

Adaptive Cruise Control Ready

When ACC is activated, but the vehicle speed setting
has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive
Cruise Control Ready.”

Adaptive Cruise Control Set

When the SET (+) or the SET (-) button is pushed, the
display will read “ACC SET.”

When ACC is set, the set speed will show in the instru-
ment cluster display.

The ACC screen may display once again if any of the
following ACC activity occurs:

•

System Cancel

•

Driver Override

•

System Off

•

ACC Proximity Warning

•

ACC Unavailable Warning

The instrument cluster display will return to the last
display selected after five seconds of no ACC display
activity.

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The minimum set speed for the ACC system is 20 mph
(32 km/h).

When the system is turned on and in the ready state,
the instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”

When the system is off, the instrument cluster display
will read “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”

NOTE:

You cannot engage ACC under the following conditions:

•

When in 4WD Low

•

When the brakes are applied

•

When the parking brake is applied

•

When the automatic transmission is in PARK,
REVERSE or NEUTRAL

•

When the vehicle speed is below the minimum
speed range

•

When the brakes are overheated

•

When the driver’s door is open at low speeds

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled at low
speeds

•

When there is a stationary vehicle in front of your
vehicle in close proximity

•

When ESC Full Off Mode is active

To Activate/Deactivate

Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
on/off button. The ACC menu in the instrument cluster
display will read “ACC Ready.” Then proceed to setting
the desired speed as described in the next section.

To turn the system off, push and release the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button again. At this time,
the system will turn off and the instrument cluster dis-
play will read “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.” The
system will also turn off during any of the conditions
listed in “To Turn Off”

page 99.

WARNING!

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have a collision. Always
leave the system off when you are not using it.

To Set A Desired Speed

When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the
SET

(+)

button or the SET

(-)

button and release. The

instrument cluster display will show the set speed.

NOTE:

Fixed Speed Cruise Control can be used without ACC
enabled. To change between the different modes, push
the ACC on/off button which turns the ACC and the
Fixed Speed Cruise Control off. Pushing the Fixed
Speed Cruise Control on/off button will result in turning
on (changing to) Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode.

WARNING!

In Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode, the system will
not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity
warning does not activate and no alarm will sound
even if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since
neither the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is detected. Be sure to
maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead. Always be aware which mode is
selected.

If ACC is set when the vehicle speed is

below

20 mph

(32 km/h), the set speed will default to 20 mph
(32 km/h).

NOTE:

Fixed Speed Cruise Control cannot be set below
20 mph (32 km/h).

If either system is set when the vehicle speed is

above

20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed shall be the current
speed of the vehicle.

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NOTE:

•

Keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal can
cause the vehicle to continue to accelerate beyond
the set speed. If this occurs, the message “DRIVER
OVERRIDE” will display in the instrument cluster
display.

•

If you continue to accelerate beyond the set speed
while ACC is enabled, the system will not be control-
ling the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be deter-
mined by the position of the accelerator pedal.

To Cancel

The following conditions cancel the ACC or Fixed Speed
Cruise Control systems:

•

The brake pedal is applied

•

The CANC (cancel) button is pushed

•

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) activates

•

The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE
position

•

The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys-
tem (ESC/TCS) activates

•

The vehicle parking brake is applied

•

The Trailer Sway Control (TSC) activates

•

The driver switches ESC to Full Off mode

•

The braking temperature exceeds normal range
(overheated)

The following conditions will only cancel the ACC
system:

•

Driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds

•

Driver door is opened at low speeds

To Turn Off

The system will turn off and clear the set speed in
memory if:

•

The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button is
pushed

•

The Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off button is
pushed

•

The ignition is placed in the OFF position

•

4WD Low is engaged

To Resume

If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES
(resume) button and remove your foot from the accel-
erator pedal. The instrument cluster display will show
the last set speed.

Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph
(32 km/h) when only Fixed Speed Cruise Control is
being used.

Resume can be used at any speed above 0 mph
(0 km/h) when ACC is active.

NOTE:

•

If your vehicle is at standstill longer than two sec-
onds, the driver will either have to push the RES
(resume) button, or apply the accelerator pedal to
reengage the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) to the
existing set speed.

•

ACC cannot be resumed if there is a stationary
vehicle in front of your vehicle in close proximity.

WARNING!

The Resume function should only be used if traffic
and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed
that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and
road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate
or decelerate too sharply for safe operation. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in a collision and
death or serious personal injury.

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed

After setting a speed, you can increase the set speed by
pushing the SET

(+)

button, or decrease speed by push-

ing the SET

(-)

button.

U.S. Speed (mph)

•

Pushing the SET

(+)

, or SET

(-)

button once will

result in a 1 mph speed adjustment. Each subse-
quent tap of the button results in an adjustment of
1 mph.

•

If the button is continually pushed, the set speed
will continue to adjust in 5 mph increments until the
button is released. The new set speed is reflected in
the instrument cluster display.

Metric Speed (km/h)

•

Pushing the SET

(+)

, or SET

(-)

button once will

result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each subse-
quent tap of the button results in an adjustment of
1 km/h.

•

If the button is continually pushed, the set speed
will continue to adjust in 10 km/h increments until
the button is released. The new set speed is
reflected in the instrument cluster display.

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NOTE:

When you override and push the SET

(+)

button or SET

(-)

button, the new set speed will be the current speed

of the vehicle.

When ACC Is Active

•

When you use the SET

(-)

button to decelerate, if the

engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle
sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system
will automatically slow the vehicle.

•

The ACC system decelerates the vehicle to a full
stop when following the vehicle in front. If your
vehicle follows the vehicle in front to a standstill,
after two seconds the driver will either have to push
the RES (resume) button, or apply the accelerator
pedal to reengage the ACC to the existing set speed.

•

The ACC system maintains set speed when driving
uphill and downhill. However, a slight speed change
on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshift-
ing may occur while climbing uphill or descending
downhill. This is normal operation and necessary to
maintain set speed. When driving uphill and down-
hill, the ACC system will cancel if the braking tem-
perature exceeds normal range (overheated).

Setting The Following Distance In ACC

The specified following distance for ACC can be set by
varying the distance setting between four bars (lon-
gest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar
(short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle
speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the
vehicle ahead. This distance setting will show in the
instrument cluster display.

To increase the distance setting, push the Distance
Increase button and release. Each time the button is
pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar
(longer).

To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance
Decrease button and release. Each time the button is
pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar
(shorter).

If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane,
the instrument cluster display will show the ACC Set
With Target Detected Light. The system will then adjust
vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance
setting, regardless of the set speed.

The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:

•

The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the
set speed.

•

The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of
the sensor.

•

The distance setting is changed.

•

The system disengages

page 98.

The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how-
ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if
necessary.

NOTE:

The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC sys-
tem applies the brakes.

A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts
that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to main-
tain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert
“BRAKE!” will flash in the instrument cluster display
and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its
maximum braking force.

NOTE:

The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster display
is a warning for the driver to take action and does not
necessarily mean that the Forward Collision Warning
system is applying the brakes autonomously.

Overtake Aid

When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
engaged and following a vehicle, the system will provide
an additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to
assist in passing the vehicle. This additional accelera-
tion is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn
signal and will only be active when passing on the left
hand side.

Distance Settings

1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
3 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)

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ACC Operation At Stop

In the event that the ACC system brings your vehicle to
a standstill while following a vehicle in front, if the
vehicle in front starts moving within two seconds of
your vehicle coming to a standstill, your vehicle will
resume motion without the need for any driver action.

If the vehicle in front does not start moving within two
seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the
driver will either have to push the RES (resume) button,
or apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to
the existing set speed.

NOTE:

After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a standstill
for approximately three consecutive minutes, the park-
ing brake will be activated, and the ACC system will be
canceled.

While ACC is holding your vehicle at a standstill, if the
driver seat belt is unbuckled or the driver door is
opened, the parking brake will be activated, and the
ACC system will be canceled.

WARNING!

When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must
ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or
objects in the path of the vehicle. Failure to follow
these warnings can result in a collision and death or
serious personal injury.

Display Warnings And Maintenance

“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR IN FRONT OF
VEHICLE” WARNING

The “ACC Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
warning will display and a chime will sound when condi-
tions temporarily limit system performance.

This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such
as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may also
become temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such
as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the instrument clus-
ter display will display the preceding message and the
system will deactivate.

This message can sometimes be displayed while driving
in highly reflective areas (i.e. ice and snow, or tunnels
with reflective tiles). The ACC system will recover after
the vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions,
when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in
its path this warning may temporarily occur.

NOTE:

If the “ACC Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise Control is still
available.

If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal
of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of
the vehicle behind the lower grille.

To keep the ACC system operating properly, it is impor-
tant to note the following maintenance items:

•

Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to
damage the sensor lens.

•

Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so
could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure
and require a sensor realignment.

•

If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is damaged
due to a collision, see an authorized dealer for
service.

•

Do not attach or install any accessories near the
sensor, including transparent material or aftermar-
ket grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC system fail-
ure or malfunction.

When the condition that deactivated the system is no
longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by
simply reactivating it.

NOTE:

Installing a snowplow, front-end protector, an aftermar-
ket grille or modifying the grille is not recommended.
Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC
operation.

“CLEAN FRONT WINDSHIELD” WARNING

The “ACC Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield”
warning will display and a chime will sound when condi-
tions temporarily limit system performance. This most
often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow
or heavy rain and fog. The ACC system may also
become temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such
as mud, dirt, or ice on windshield and fog on the inside
of glass. In these cases, the instrument cluster display
will read “ACC Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind-
shield” and the system will have degraded
performance.

This message can sometimes be displayed while driving
in adverse weather conditions. The ACC system will
recover after the vehicle has left these areas. Under
rare conditions, when the camera is not tracking any
vehicles or objects in its path this warning may tempo-
rarily occur.

If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the windshield and the camera located on the
back side of the inside rearview mirror. They may
require cleaning or removal of an obstruction.

When the condition that created limited functionality is
no longer present, the system will return to full
functionality.

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NOTE:

If the “ACC Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind-
shield” message occurs frequently (e.g. more than once
on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or other
obstructions, have the windshield and forward facing
camera inspected at an authorized dealer.

SERVICE ACC WARNING

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster dis-
play reads “ACC Unavailable Service Required” or
“Cruise Unavailable Service Required”, there may be an
internal system fault or a temporary malfunction that
limits ACC functionality. Although the vehicle is still driv-
able under normal conditions, ACC will be temporarily
unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again later,
following an ignition cycle. If the problem persists, see
an authorized dealer.

Precautions While Driving With ACC

In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection
issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect-
edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to
intervene. The following are examples of these types of
situations:

TOWING A TRAILER

Towing a trailer is not recommended when using ACC.

OFFSET DRIVING

ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is
offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merg-
ing in from a side lane. There may not be sufficient dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead. The offset vehicle may
move in and out of the line of travel, which can cause
your vehicle to brake or accelerate unexpectedly.

TURNS AND BENDS

When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system
may increase or decrease the vehicle speed for stabil-
ity, with no vehicle ahead detected. Once the vehicle is
out of the curve, the system will resume your original
set speed. This is a part of normal ACC system
functionality.

NOTE:

On tight turns ACC performance may be limited.

USING ACC ON HILLS

ACC performance may be limited when driving on hills.
ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane depending on
the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the
steepness of the hill.

LANE CHANGING

ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the
lane in which you are traveling. In the following lane
changing example, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle
changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until
it's too late for the ACC system to take action. ACC may
not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane.
There may not be sufficient distance to the lane-
changing vehicle. Always be attentive and ready to
apply the brakes if necessary.

Offset Driving Condition Example

ACC Hill Example

Lane Changing Example

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NARROW VEHICLES

Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of
the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until
they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be
sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.

STATIONARY OBJECTS AND VEHICLES

ACC does not react to stationary objects or vehicles. For
example, ACC will not react in situations where the
vehicle you are following exits your lane and the vehicle
ahead is stopped in your lane. It will consider this
stopped vehicle a stationary object as it did not previ-
ously detect movement from it. Always be attentive and
ready to apply the brakes if necessary.

TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED

The Traffic Sign Assist (TSA) system uses a camera
mounted on the windshield, as well as map data when
the vehicle is equipped with Navigation, to detect recog-
nizable road signs such as:

•

Speed limits

•

School zones

•

No passing zones

NOTE:

•

The TSA system will automatically display the road
sign detected in the unit of measurement (mph
or km/h) selected within Uconnect Settings or within
the instrument cluster display.

•

If no speed limit signs are detected, the system will
revert to the speed limit signs that are stored in the
Navigation system.

•

The system always checks the traffic signs indicat-
ing the current speed limit signs. The system is able
to recognize and display up to two different road
signs in the instrument cluster display.

ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION

The TSA System can be enabled/disabled within the
Uconnect system through the Safety/Driver Assistance
menu. System ON is signaled by road signs shown on
the instrument cluster display.

NOTE:

Even if the system is OFF, the speed limit sign will be
displayed when the driver selects it in the HOME
screen.

TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST MODES

TSA has three selectable modes of operation that are
available through the Uconnect system.

Visual

When Visual is selected, the system will alert the driver
when the current speed of the vehicle exceeds the
detected speed limit by showing a graphic in the instru-
ment cluster display.

Visual + Chime

When Visual + Chime is selected, the system will alert
the driver when the current speed of the vehicle
exceeds the detected speed limit by showing a graphic
in the instrument cluster display, and by sounding an
audible alert. The audible alert will last for 10 seconds,
and the visual alert will remain on as long as the
vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.

NOTE:

Whenever an audible alert is requested by the TSA sys-
tem, the radio is also muted.

Narrow Vehicle Example

Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example

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TSA Off

When the TSA system is turned off, the system will not
show any traffic signs (unless selected in the HOME
screen, which will show detected speed limit signs), and
no alerts will be issued to the driver.

INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY

Detected traffic signs are shown in the instrument clus-
ter display, and can display any combination of signs at
one time (e.g. speed limit, speed limit and supplemen-
tal info, and “Do Not Pass” signs) depending on what
information is available.

When a newly detected speed limit is higher than the
current speed limit, the display will update along with
an up arrow.

When a newly detected speed limit is lower than the
current speed limit, the display will update along with a
down arrow.

NOTE:

Up or down arrows will be displayed for up to five
seconds.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental information may be displayed along with
a newly detected speed limit, indicating special circum-
stances of which the driver should be aware. Available
supplemental information includes:

•

School

•

Construction

•

Rain

•

Snow

•

Fog

NOTE:

Supplemental information will not be displayed when
the vehicle is ONLY equipped with GPS.

Speed Limit Exceeded

When the vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed
limit by 3 mph (5 km/h), the speed limit sign on the
instrument cluster display will show a red outline to
alert the driver.

CAUTION!

•

Traffic Sign Assist is designed to assist the driver
and is not a substitute for the driver. It is always
the driver’s responsibility to continue to monitor
the speed limit and vehicle speed, and to operate
the vehicle in a manner safe for the road
conditions.

•

Functionality may be limited or the system may not
work if the sensor is obstructed.

•

The system may have limited operation or not work
at all in weather conditions such as heavy rain,
hail, and thick fog. Strong light contrasts can influ-
ence the recognition capability of the sensor.

•

The area surrounding the sensor must not be cov-
ered with stickers or any other object.

•

Do not tamper or perform any operations in the
area of the windshield glass directly surrounding
the sensor.

•

Clean foreign matters such as bird droppings,
insects, snow or ice on the windshield. Use specific
detergents and clean cloths to avoid scratching the
windshield.

Traffic Signs Recognized

1 — Current Speed Limit With Supplemental Informa-
tion (School Zone)
2 — Next Speed Limit Detected
3 — No Passing Zone Detected

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HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

OPERATION

The Highway Assist system (HAS) is combined with the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system, and centers the
vehicle in the driving lane while traveling at speeds up
to 90 mph (145 km/h).

For ACC system operating instructions and system limi-
tations, see

page 97.

NOTE:

•

The driver should always obey traffic laws and
speed limits. Never drive above applicable speed
limit restrictions.

•

The driver can override HAS at any time by braking,
accelerating, or steering the vehicle.

Just like ACC, HAS will maintain a set speed as long as
the set distance between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front is maintained. HAS will also keep your vehicle
centered between the lane lines, and monitor for other
vehicles in adjacent lanes by utilizing the Blind Spot
Monitoring sensors.

HAS uses sensors within the steering wheel to measure
driver attentiveness. HAS requires the driver’s hands on
the steering wheel at all times. The system will gener-
ally aim to keep the vehicle centered in the lane, but
when the driver turns the steering wheel (e.g. to move
farther away from a large vehicle in an adjacent lane)
the system will reduce its control and enter "co-
steering" mode. While in co-steering mode, the system
will provide reduced assistance and allow the driver to
control the path of the vehicle. Once the driver stops
providing input to the steering wheel, the system will
require a few seconds to fully resume lane centering
assistance, especially during curves.

WARNING!

The Highway Assist system is a convenience system.
It is not a substitute for active driver involvement. It is
always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive of
road traffic, weather conditions, vehicle speed, dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead, position in the lane com-
pared to other vehicles, and 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 colli-
sion and death or serious personal injury.

You should turn off the Highway Assist system:

•

When driving in complex driving situations (e.g.
urban environments, construction zones, etc.),
adverse weather or low visibility conditions (e.g.
rain, snow, fog, sleet, dust), or adverse road condi-
tions (e.g. heavy traffic, worn or missing lane mark-
ings, etc.).

•

When entering a highway off-ramp, when driving
on roads that are icy, snow covered, or slippery.

•

When driving during difficult or uncertain
conditions.

TURNING HIGHWAY ASSIST ON
OR OFF

To enable the Highway Assist system, proceed as
follows:

1. Push the Highway Assist on/off button located on

the right side of the steering wheel. The steering
wheel image will display white in the instrument
cluster display until the system is engaged. If ACC
was previously disabled, pushing this button will
activate BOTH ACC and Highway Assist systems.

2. If ACC was engaged before pushing the HAS on/off

button, ACC will remain active and HAS will also
become engaged (once all other conditions are
met).

3. If ACC was not active before pushing the HAS on/off

button, push the SET

(+)

button or the SET

(-)

button

and release when the desired driving speed is
shown in the instrument cluster display.

Highway Assist On/Off Button

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4. If desired, adjust the ACC distance setting by push-

ing the Distance Increase or Distance Decrease
buttons.

When all system conditions are met as described in
“System Engagement Conditions” in the next section,
the system will engage and the steering wheel image in
the display will change to green.

NOTE:

Along with the color change of the steering wheel
image, the “glow” effect of the instrument cluster dis-
play will also change to green when HAS is engaged.

System Engagement Conditions

The following conditions must be met after enabling the
Highway Assist system before the system will engage:

•

Highway Assist system is enabled

•

Driver seat belt is buckled

•

System detects visible lane markings

•

Vehicle is traveling below 90 mph (145 km/h)

•

Vehicle is centered in lane

•

Turn signal is not activated

•

Vehicle is not in a tight curve

•

Trailer is not connected

•

Driver has hands on steering wheel

NOTE:

For the system to detect the driver’s hands on the steer-
ing wheel, the wheel must be gripped on the outside.
Gripping the inside areas of the steering wheel will not
satisfy the hands-on condition to engage the system.

System Deactivation

The system will be deactivated in any of the following
situations:

•

If the system has detected driver inattentiveness,
and has gone through all escalation warnings

•

If lane markings are no longer detected

•

If the brake pedal is pressed or ACC system is
deactivated

•

If a turn signal is used (unless a target is in the blind
spot zone on the same side the turn signal is being
applied)

•

If the driver applies enough input to the steering
wheel

•

If the driver’s seat belt is released

•

If the vehicle speed exceeds 90 mph (145 km/h)

•

If the Highway Assist system on/off button is pushed
again (HAS will turn off)

•

If the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
becomes active and is providing warnings/braking

NOTE:

•

HAS will not enable if the system detects a trailer is
connected to the vehicle.

•

Pushing the Highway Assist on/off button will turn
the system off. All other deactivation conditions will
place the system back into the “enabled” state with
the steering wheel indicator displayed in white until
all engagement conditions are met again.

•

When the system is deactivated, the system status
indicator lights will turn off, Active Lane Manage-
ment will return to its previous state, and ACC will
disable.

INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY

The Highway Assist system status can always be viewed
in the instrument cluster display, and status changes
are shown by changes in color of the system’s indicator
lights.

As the system detects driver inattentiveness as previ-
ously described

page 105, the system status indi-

cator lights will change from green, to yellow, to red.
The following indicators will change in color as warnings
to the driver escalate:

•

Highway Assist Indicator (steering wheel icon in the
instrument cluster display)

Highway Assist Engaged (Steering Wheel Green)

Do Not Grip Inside Of Steering Wheel

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•

Glow effect of the instrument cluster display

If driver attention is not returned, the system will
deactivate.

Highway Assist Indicators Are Off

•

HAS is not turned on/enabled by the driver.

Highway Assist Indicators Are White

•

HAS is turned on/enabled by the driver, but the sys-
tem is not actively steering and providing speed con-
trol for to the vehicle.

Highway Assist Indicators Are Green

•

The system detects driver is attentive and is actively
steering and providing speed control for the vehicle.

Highway Assist Indicators Are Yellow

•

Driver inattentiveness has been detected, warning
the driver to place hands on the steering wheel.

Highway Assist Indicators Are Red

•

Driver inattentiveness is still being detected, or
driver take-over is being requested, warning the
driver to place hands on the steering wheel. This
warning is also issued when the system has
detected a tight curve and is warning the driver to
take control.

NOTE:

The driver

MUST

replace hands on the steering wheel

and take control of the vehicle when the system is
deactivated.

SYSTEM STATUS

Along with changes in the system’s indicator lights
(green, yellow, and red), the system can also issue sev-
eral accompanying warnings intended to provide the
driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate a
potential collision.

•

Two haptic brake jerk warnings will be issued (red
warning light is being issued).

•

A steering wheel vibration warning (if enabled) will
occur if the vehicle crosses a lane marker, for
example, when driving on a tight curve. The steering
wheel vibration feature can be turned on or off
within the Uconnect system

page 133.

SYSTEM OPERATION/LIMITATIONS

WARNING!

Highway Assist is an SAE Level 2 Driver Assist feature,
requiring driver attention at all times. To prevent seri-
ous injury or death:

•

Always remember that the Highways Assist system
is a convenience system that cannot accurately
detect all situations. Complete attention is always
required while driving, even when using the High-
way Assist system.

•

Always remain alert and be ready to take control of
the vehicle in the event that the Highway Assist
system deactivates, or otherwise lacks full func-
tionality as described further before and after this
statement.

•

Always keep your hands on the steering wheel
when the Highway Assist system is activated.

•

Do not use a hand-held device when the Highway
Assist system is engaged.

•

Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and
pay attention to traffic conditions. The Highway
Assist system will not steer to avoid safety hazards,
constructions zones, objects, or road impediments.
You need to take control to steer and brake the
vehicle in such situations, and when merging into
traffic, exiting the highway, making a turn for cross-
ing traffic, or stopping for traffic control devices.

•

Do not place any objects on the steering wheel
(e.g. steering wheel covers) which could interfere
with the hand detection sensors.

Highway Assist Cancelled Message

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The Highway Assist system

DOES NOT:

•

Warn or prevent collisions with other vehicles

•

Steer your vehicle around stopped vehicles, slower
vehicles, construction zones or equipment, pedestri-
ans, or animals

•

Respond to traffic lights or stop signs

•

Merge onto highways or exit off ramps

•

Change lanes or turn

•

React to cross traffic

NOTE:

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a core component of
the Highway Assist system. For ACC system limitations

page 97.

The Highway Assist system may have limited or reduced
functionality when one of the following conditions
occur:

•

The vehicle’s radar sensors and/or forward facing
camera is damaged, covered, misaligned, or
obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice, snow, etc.)

•

If the suspension alignment is not correct, if the
vehicle is modified (e.g. lifting or lowering the sus-
pension, installing different sized wheels or tires)

•

Driving near highway toll booths

NOTE:

If damage to the windshield occurs, have the wind-
shield replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear,
and if equipped, the front fascia/bumper and a
detected obstacle when backing up or moving forward
(e.g. during a parking maneuver).

NOTE:

•

The system is designed to assist the driver and not
to substitute the driver.

•

The driver must stay in full control of the vehicle's
acceleration and braking and is responsible for con-
trolling the vehicle's movements

page 111.

ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition
is changed to the ON/RUN position.

ParkSense is active in DRIVE or REVERSE, as long as
the system is on. The system will remain active until the
vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph
(11 km/h) or above. While in REVERSE and above the
system's operating speed, a warning will appear in the
instrument cluster display indicating the vehicle speed
is too fast. The system will become active again if the
vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approxi-
mately 6 mph (9 km/h).

PARKSENSE SENSORS

The six ParkSense sensors (four when vehicle is not
equipped with front sensors), located in the rear fascia/
bumper, and the six ParkSense sensors located in the
front fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front and

behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of
view. The front sensors detect obstacles from approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 47 inches (120 cm)
from the front fascia/bumper. The rear sensors can
detect obstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
up to 79 inches (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.
These distances depend on the location, type and ori-
entation of the obstacle in the horizontal direction.

PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY

The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if
“Sound and Display” is selected from the Customer -
Programmable Features section of the Uconnect sys-
tem

page 133.

The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the
instrument cluster display

page 65. It provides

visual warnings to indicate the distance between the
rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/bumper and
the detected obstacle.

PARKSENSE DISPLAY

The warning display will turn on indicating the system
status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the
vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing
a single arc in the left and/or right front or rear regions
based on the object’s distance and location relative to
the vehicle.

If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear
region, the display will show a single arc in the left
and/or right rear region and the system will produce a
tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the dis-
play will show the single arc moving closer to the
vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 sec-
ond tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.

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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the instrument cluster display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera-
tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:

WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR

Rear Distance

(inches/cm)

Greater than

79 inches (200 cm)

79-59 inches

(200-150 cm)

59-47 inches

(150-120 cm)

47-39 inches

(120-100 cm)

39-25 inches

(100-65 cm)

25-12 inches

(65-30 cm)

Less than

12 inches (30 cm)

Arcs — Left

None

6th Flashing

5th Flashing

Arcs — Center

None

10th Solid

9th Solid

8th Solid

7th Flashing

6th Flashing

5th Flashing

Arcs — Right

None

6th Flashing

5th Flashing

Audible Alert

Chime

None

Single, 1/2 second,

audible chime is

heard

Audible chime increases as the objects get closer to the vehicle

Continuous

Radio Volume

Reduced

Yes

WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT

Front Distance

(inches/cm)

Greater than

47 inches (120 cm)

47-39 inches

(120-100 cm)

39-25 inches

(100-65 cm)

25-12 inches

(65-30 cm)

Less than

12 inches (30 cm)

Arcs — Left

None

3rd Flashing

4th Flashing

Arcs — Center

None

1st Solid

2nd Flashing

3rd Flashing

4th Flashing

Arcs — Right

None

3rd Flashing

4th Flashing

Audible Alert

Chime

None

Audible chime

increases as the

objects get close to

the vehicle

Continuous

Radio Volume

Reduced

Yes

NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audible tone.

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Front Park Assist Audible Alerts

ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible
alert (chime) after approximately three seconds when
an obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is station-
ary, and brake pedal is applied.

Adjustable Chime Volume Settings

Front and Rear chime volume settings can be selected
from the Uconnect system

page 133.

The chime volume settings include low, medium, and
high.

ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state
through ignition cycles.

ENABLING AND DISABLING
PARKSENSE

ParkSense can be enabled and disabled
with the ParkSense switch, located on the
switch panel below the Uconnect display.

When the ParkSense switch is pushed to

disable the system, the instrument cluster display

page 65 will show the “PARKSENSE OFF” message

for approximately five seconds.

The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense
is disabled or requires service. The ParkSense switch
LED will be off when the system is enabled. If the
ParkSense switch is pushed, and requires service, the
ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily, and then
the LED will be on.

SERVICE THE PARKSENSE PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM

During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense System
has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster
will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and
it will display the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE
REQUIRED" message for five seconds.

If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS" or
"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS"
appears in the instrument cluster display make sure
the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/
bumper and/or front fascia/bumper is clean and clear
of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstructions and then
cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear
see an authorized dealer.

If the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED"
message appears in the instrument cluster display, see
an authorized dealer.

CLEANING THE PARKSENSE SYSTEM

Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap
and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do
not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could
damage the sensors.

PARKSENSE SYSTEM USAGE
PRECAUTIONS

NOTE:

•

Ensure that the front and rear fascias/bumpers are
free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the
ParkSense system operating properly.

•

Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations
could affect the performance of ParkSense.

•

When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument clus-
ter display will read “PARKSENSE OFF.” Further-
more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off
until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the
ignition.

•

ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the
radio when it is sounding a tone.

•

Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care
not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must
not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or
debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not
working properly. The ParkSense system might not
detect an obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/
bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.

•

Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense
system off if objects such as bicycle carriers, etc.
are attached to the rear fascia/bumper. Failure to
do so can result in the system misinterpreting a
close object as a sensor problem, causing the
“ParkSense Unavailable Service Required” message
to be displayed in the instrument cluster display.

NOTE:

If any objects are attached to the bumper within a
6.5 ft (2 m) field of view, they will interfere and
cause false alerts and possibly blockage.

•

There may be a delay in the object detection rate if
the object is moving.

•

The rear sensors are automatically deactivated
when the trailer’s electric plug is inserted in the
vehicle’s tow socket. The front sensors stay active
and can provide acoustic and visual warnings. The
rear sensors are automatically reactivated when the
trailer's cable plug is removed.

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WARNING!

•

Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using ParkSense. 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.
You are responsible for safety and must continue
to pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury or death.

•

Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recom-
mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem-
bly be disconnected from the vehicle when the
vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can
result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles
because the hitch ball will be much closer to the
obstacle than the rear fascia/bumper when the
vehicle sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sen-
sors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball
assembly, depending on its size and shape, giving
a false indication that an obstacle is behind the
vehicle.

CAUTION!

•

ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to
recognize every obstacle, including small
obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily
detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located
above or below the sensors will not be detected
when they are in close proximity.

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CAUTION!

•

The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when
an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that
the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.

SIDE DISTANCE WARNING (SDW)
SYSTEM

The Side Distance Warning system has the function of
detecting the presence of side obstacles near the
vehicle using the parking sensors located in the front
and rear fascias/bumpers.

Side Distance Warning Display

The Side Distance Warning screen will only be displayed
if this feature is enabled within Uconnect Settings

page 133.

The system warns the driver with an acoustic signal and
when selected, with visual indications on the instru-
ment panel display

page 65.

WARNING ALERTS

Distance
(in/cm)

Less than
30 inches
(76 cm)

30 – 65 inches
(76–165 cm)

Arcs-Left

11th Flashing

12th Flashing

Arcs-Right

11th Flashing

12th Flashing

Audible Alert
Chime

Audible alert only when the vehicle
is on course for a collision

Radio Volume
Reduced

Yes

NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if on
when the system is sounding an audible tone.

Activation/Deactivation

The system can operate only after driving a short dis-
tance and if the vehicle speed is between 0 and 7 mph
(0 and 11 km/h). The system can be activated/
deactivated via the "Settings" menu of the Uconnect
system. If the ParkSense System is deactivated via the
ParkSense switch, then the side distance warning sys-
tem will automatically be deactivated.

NOTE:

The vehicle needs to be driven approximately one car
length in order for the Side Distance Warning system to
activate.

Side Distance Warning System Status

1 — System Not Active
2 — System Active

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Operation With A Trailer

The system is automatically deactivated when the trail-
er's electric plug is inserted in the vehicle's tow hook
socket. The rear sensors are automatically reactivated
when the trailer's cable plug is removed.

ParkSense Usage Precautions

Some conditions may influence the performance of the
Side Distance Warning system:

NOTE:

•

Ensure that the front and rear fascias/bumpers are
free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the
ParkSense system operating properly.

•

Construction equipment, large trucks, and other
vibrations could affect the performance of
ParkSense.

•

When you turn ParkSense off, the message in the
instrument cluster display will read “PARKSENSE
OFF.” Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense off, it
remains off until you turn it on again, even if you
cycle the ignition key.

•

ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the
radio when it is sounding a tone.

•

The presence of a tow hook without a trailer may
interfere with the correct operation of the parking
sensors. Before using the ParkSense system, it is
recommended to remove the removable tow hook
ball assembly and any attachments from the vehicle
when it is not used for towing operations. If you
leave the tow hook fitted when not towing a trailer,
the tow hook could be detected as an obstacle by
the sensors. Contact your authorized dealer to
update the ParkSense system operations.

WARNING!

•

CAUTION!

•

PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
— IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is intended to
assist the driver during parallel, perpendicular, and par-
allel park exit maneuvers by identifying a proper parking
space, providing audible/visual instructions, and con-
trolling the steering wheel. The ParkSense Active Park
Assist system is defined as “semi-automatic” since the
driver maintains control of the accelerator, gear selec-
tor and brakes. Depending on the driver's parking
maneuver selection, the ParkSense Active Park Assist
system is capable of maneuvering a vehicle into a par-
allel or a perpendicular parking space on either side
(i.e., driver side or passenger side), as well as exiting a
parallel parking space.

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NOTE:

•

The driver is always responsible for controlling the
vehicle, responsible for any surrounding objects,
and must intervene as required.

•

The system is designed to assist the driver and not
to substitute the driver.

•

During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the driver
touches the steering wheel after being instructed to
remove their hands from the steering wheel, the
system will cancel, and the driver will be required to
manually complete the parking maneuver.

•

The system may not work in all conditions (e.g. envi-
ronmental conditions such as heavy rain, snow, etc.,
or if searching for a parking space that has surfaces
that will absorb the ultrasonic sensor waves).

•

New vehicles from the dealer must have at least
30 miles (48 km) accumulated before the
ParkSense Active Park Assist system is fully cali-
brated and performs accurately. This is due to the
system’s dynamic vehicle calibration to improve the
performance of the feature.

ENABLING AND DISABLING THE
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system
can be enabled and disabled with the
ParkSense Active Park Assist switch, located
on the switch panel below the Uconnect

display.

To enable or disable the ParkSense Active Park Assist
system, push the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch
once (LED turns on). Pushing the switch a second time
will disable the system (LED turns off).

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will turn off
automatically for any of the following conditions:

•

Parking maneuver is complete.

•

Vehicle speed is greater than 18 mph (30 km/h)
when searching for a parking space.

•

Vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (7 km/h) dur-
ing active steering guidance into the parking space.

•

Steering Wheel is touched during active steering
guidance into the parking space.

•

ParkSense Park Assist switch is pushed.

•

Driver's door is opened.

•

Rear liftgate is opened.

•

Electronic Stability Control/Anti-lock Braking System
intervention.

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a
maximum number of shifts between DRIVE and
REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed within
the maximum amount of shifts, the system will cancel
and the instrument cluster display will instruct the
driver to complete the maneuver manually.

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will only oper-
ate and search for a parking space when the following
conditions are present:

•

Gear selector is in DRIVE.

•

Ignition is in the RUN position.

•

ParkSense Active Park Assist switch is activated.

•

Driver's door is closed.

•

Rear liftgate is closed.

•

The outer surface and the underside of the front
and rear fascias/bumpers are clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstructions.

•

Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h).

NOTE:

If the vehicle is driven above approximately 15 mph
(25 km/h), the instrument cluster display will
instruct the driver to slow down. If the vehicle is
driven above approximately 18 mph (30 km/h), the
system will cancel. The driver must then reactivate
the system by pushing the ParkSense Active Park
Assist switch.

When pushed, the LED on the ParkSense Active Park
Assist switch will blink momentarily, and then the LED
will turn off if any of the preceding conditions are not
present.

PARALLEL/PERPENDICULAR
PARKING SPACE ASSISTANCE
OPERATION

When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is
enabled, the “Active ParkSense Searching - Press
or

to Switch Maneuver” message will appear in the

instrument cluster display. You may select perpendicu-
lar, parallel, or parallel park exit. The arrow buttons on
the left side of the steering wheel can be used to switch
parking maneuvers.

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NOTE:

•

When searching for a parking space, use the turn
signal indicator to select which side of the vehicle
you want to perform the parking maneuver. The
ParkSense Active Park Assist system will automati-
cally search for a parking space on the passenger's
side of the vehicle if the turn signal is not activated.

•

The driver needs to make sure that the selected
parking space for the maneuver remains free and
clear of any obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles,
etc.).

•

The driver is responsible to ensure that the selected
parking space is suitable for the maneuver and
free/clear of anything that may be overhanging or
protruding into the parking space (e.g., ladders, tail-
gates, etc. from surrounding objects/vehicles).

•

When searching for a parking space, the driver
should drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending
on the type of maneuver) to other vehicles as
possible.

•

The feature will only indicate the last detected park-
ing space (example: if passing multiple available
parking spaces, the system will only indicate the last
detected parking space for the maneuver).

When an available parking space has been found, and
the vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to
move forward to position the vehicle for a perpendicular
or parallel parking sequence (depending on the type of
maneuver being performed).

Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to
stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands
from the steering wheel. When the vehicle comes to a
standstill (your hands still removed from the steering
wheel), you will be instructed to place the gear selector
into the REVERSE position.

The system may then instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete before then instructing to check
surroundings and move backward.

The system may instruct several more gear shifts
(DRIVE and REVERSE), with hands off of the steering
wheel, before instructing the driver to check surround-
ings and complete the parking maneuver.

Active ParkSense Searching

Space Found — Keep Moving Forward

Move Backward Into Parallel Parking Space

Move Backward Into Perpendicular Parking Space

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When the vehicle is in the parking position, the maneu-
ver is complete and the driver will be instructed to
check the vehicle's parking position, then shift the
vehicle into PARK. The message "Active ParkSense
Complete - Check Parking Position" will be displayed
momentarily.

NOTE:

•

It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake and
accelerator during the semi-automatic parking
maneuver.

•

It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake and
stop the vehicle. The driver should check their sur-
roundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either
when instructed to, or when driver intervention is
required.

•

When the system instructs the driver to remove their
hands from the steering wheel, the driver should
check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.

•

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a
maximum of six shifts between DRIVE and
REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed
within six shifts, the system will cancel and the
instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to
complete the maneuver manually.

•

The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steer-
ing guidance into the parking space. The system will
provide a warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h)
that tells them to slow down. The driver is then
responsible for completing the maneuver if the
system is canceled.

•

If the system is canceled during the maneuver for
any reason, the driver must take control of the
vehicle.

WARNING!

•

Drivers must be careful when performing parallel
or perpendicular parking maneuvers even when
using the ParkSense Active Park Assist system.
Always check carefully behind and in front of your
vehicle, look behind and in front of you, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before
backing up and moving forward. You are respon-
sible for safety and must continue to pay attention
to your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.

•

Before using the ParkSense Active Park Assist sys-
tem, it is strongly recommended that the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly be disconnected
from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for
towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or dam-
age to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball
will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear
fascia/bumper when the vehicle sounds the con-
tinuous tone. Also, the sensors could detect the
ball mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on
its size and shape, giving a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.

CAUTION!

•

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is only a
parking aid and it is unable to recognize every
obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs
might be temporarily detected or not detected at all.
Obstacles located above or below the sensors will
not be detected when they are in close proximity.

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CAUTION!

•

The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the
ParkSense Active Park Assist system in order to be
able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected.
It is recommended that the driver looks over his/
her shoulder when using the ParkSense Active
Park Assist system.

EXITING THE PARKING SPACE

NOTE:

The function does not work for exiting a perpendicular
parking space, but only exiting parallel parking spaces.

Activation

To activate this function, shift to DRIVE, push the
ParkSense Active Park Assist switch, and then use the
steering wheel arrow buttons to select the Parallel Park
Exit feature. After the selection, the system activates
and instructs the driver through the instrument cluster
display about the operations that have to be carried out
to perform the maneuver correctly.

Start Of Maneuver

During the maneuver, the system asks the driver to
shift to REVERSE, and operate the turn signal in the
direction you want to exit. Let go of the steering wheel
and use the brake or accelerator pedals while the sys-
tem handles the steering automatically for exiting the
parking space. If the driver continues to carry out a vol-
untary or involuntary action on the steering wheel dur-
ing the exit maneuver (touching or holding the steering
wheel to prevent its movement), the maneuver will be
interrupted.

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End Of Maneuver

The semi-automatic maneuver ends when the display
shows the message of a completed maneuver. At the
end of the maneuver, the system gives back the vehicle
control to the driver.

Important Information

•

If the sensors undergo impact which alters their
position, the system operation could be greatly
affected.

•

The sensors reach top performance after the vehicle
has gone about 30 miles (50 km) due to the
dynamic tire circumference calculations used for
parking.

•

Construction equipment, large trucks, and other
vibrations could affect the performance of
ParkSense.

•

Sensors may detect a nonexistent obstacle (echo
noise) due to mechanical noises, for example while
washing the vehicle or in the case of rain, strong
wind, and hail.

•

The sensors may not detect objects of a particular
shape or made from particular materials (very thin
poles, trailer beams, panels, nets, bushes, anti-
parking posts, pavements, rubbish bins, motor
vehicles, etc.). Always take great care to check that
the vehicle and its path are actually compatible with
the parking place identified by the system.

•

The use of wheels and tires that are different size to
the original equipment could affect the operation of
the system.

•

The operation of the rear sensors is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric plug is inserted
in the vehicle's tow hook socket, while the front sen-
sors stay active and can provide acoustic and visual
warnings. If this situation occurs, Active Park Assist will
not work. The rear sensors are automatically reacti-
vated when the trailer's cable plug is removed.

•

In "Search in Progress" mode, the system could
incorrectly identify a parking place to carry out the
maneuver (e.g. by a junction, driveways, roads cross-
ing the direction of travel, etc.).

•

In the case of parking maneuvers on roads with
inclines, the performance of the system could be
inferior and it may deactivate.

•

If a parking maneuver is being carried out between
two parked vehicles alongside a curb, the system
may cause the vehicle to drive up onto the curb.

•

Some maneuvers at very tight bends might be
impossible to be carried out.

•

Take great care to ensure that conditions do not
change during the parking maneuver (e.g. if there
are persons and/or animals in the parking place,
moving vehicles, etc.) and intervene immediately if
necessary.

•

During parking maneuvers, pay attention to vehicles
approaching from the opposite direction. Always
abide by the law and road regulations.

NOTE:

•

Correct system operation is not guaranteed if snow
chains or the compact spare tire are fitted.

•

The function only informs the driver about the last
appropriate parking place (parallel or perpendicular)
detected by the parking sensors.

•

Some messages displayed are accompanied by
acoustic warnings.

Shift To Reverse Then Move Backward

Shift To Drive Then Move Forward

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ACTIVE LANE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED

ACTIVE LANE MANAGEMENT
OPERATION

The Active Lane Management (ALM) system uses a for-
ward facing camera to detect lane markings or road
edges and to measure vehicle position within the lane
boundaries. It also uses the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) sensors to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes
while the driver is preparing to change lanes.

The system is operational at speeds above 37 mph
(60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h).

When both lane markings are detected, and the vehicle
approaches (or crosses) the lane marking with no turn
signal applied, and the blind spot zone is not occupied,
the ALM system provides warnings to prompt the driver
to remain within the lane boundaries. These warnings
include a visual warning in the instrument cluster along
with steering assist torque (if configured in Uconnect
Settings).

If the driver crosses the lane marking, the system will
either guide the vehicle back to the center of the lane,
provide a vibration in the steering wheel, or both,
depending on radio settings.

When both lane markings are detected, and the driver
uses the turn signal to indicate a lane change, and a
vehicle is detected in the BSM zone on that side of the
vehicle, the ALM system provides a warning in the form
of steering assist and/or steering vibration (depending
on radio settings) to guide the vehicle back to the cen-
ter of the lane.

NOTE:

•

The system will suppress visual warnings, steering
vibration (if selected in radio settings), and steering
assistance (if selected in radio settings) when the
driver activates the turn signal, the blind spot zone
is clear of vehicles, and a lane change is occurring.

•

If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects a
vehicle in the adjacent lane, and the turn signal is
applied in that direction, the BSM LED on the mirror
will flash. If the driver continues to attempt the lane
change, steering wheel torque will be provided to
keep the vehicle within its lane markings.

The driver may manually override the steering assist
warning by applying force to the steering wheel at any
time.

When only a single lane marking is detected and the
driver drifts across the lane marking (no turn signal
applied), the Active Lane Management system provides
a visual warning in the instrument cluster, as well as a
steering assist torque (if configured in Uconnect Set-
tings), to prompt the driver to remain within the lane
boundaries. If the driver continues to drift out of the
lane, the system provides a flashing visual warning
through the instrument cluster display as well as a hap-
tic steering wheel vibration (if configured in Uconnect
Settings) when the vehicle crosses the lane boundary.

NOTE:

When operating conditions have been met, the Active
Lane Management system will monitor if the driver’s
hands are on the steering wheel and provides an
audible and visual warning to the driver if removed. The
system will cancel if the driver does not return their
hands to the wheel.

TURNING ACTIVE LANE
MANAGEMENT ON OR OFF

The Active Lane Management button is
located on the switch panel below the
Uconnect display.

To turn the system on, push the Active Lane

Management button (LED turns off). A message is
shown in the instrument cluster display.

To turn the system off, push the button again (LED
turns on).

NOTE:

The Active Lane Management system will retain the last
system state on or off from the last ignition cycle when
the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.

ACTIVE LANE MANAGEMENT
WARNING MESSAGE

The Active Lane Management system will indicate the
current lane drift condition through the instrument clus-
ter display.

When the system is on, the lane lines are gray when
both of the lane boundaries have not been detected.

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Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected

•

When the system is on and only the left lane mark-
ing has been detected, and the system is ready to
provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster
display and a vibration and/or steering assist
warning in the steering wheel if a lane departure
occurs, the left lane line will be green.

•

When the system senses the lane line has been
approached (but not crossed), the left lane line will
change to solid yellow and the system will provide a
haptic steering wheel vibration and/or steering
assist torque (if programmed in Uconnect Settings).

•

When the system senses the lane line is being
crossed, the left lane line will change to flashing
yellow.

NOTE:

The Active Lane Management system operates with
similar behavior for a right lane departure when only
the right lane marking has been detected.

Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected

•

When the system is on, the lane lines turn from gray
to green to indicate that both of the lane markings
have been detected. When both lane markings have
been detected, the system is ready to provide visual
warnings in the instrument cluster display and a
vibration and/or steering assist warning in the steer-
ing wheel if a lane departure occurs.

•

When the system senses a lane drift situation, the
left lane line turns solid yellow. At this time, steering
assist warning is applied to the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the lane boundary.

For example: If approaching the left side of the lane
the steering wheel will turn to the right.

System On (Gray Lines)

Lane Crossed (Flashing Yellow Line)

Lanes Sensed (Green Lines)

Lane Drift (Solid Yellow Line)

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•

When the system senses the lane line is being
crossed, the left lane line changes from solid yellow
to flashing yellow (on/off). At this time, vibration is
applied to the steering wheel.

For example: If approaching the left side of the lane
the steering wheel will turn to the right.

NOTE:

•

The Active Lane Management system operates with
similar behavior for a right lane departure.

•

If the turn signal is activated, and the vehicle begins
to depart the lane at the same time the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) system detects another vehicle in
the BSM zones, the system will provide a haptic
steering wheel vibration and/or steering assist
torque (if programmed in Uconnect Settings).

CHANGING ACTIVE LANE
MANAGEMENT STATUS

Configurable settings for the Active Lane Management
system are available within the Uconnect system

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Selectable Warning Types:

•

Vibration Only

•

Steering Assist Only

•

Vibration And Steering Assist

Other configurable settings for this system are for the
intensity of the vibration (hi/med/low), steering assist
warning (hi/med/low), and the warning zone sensitivity
(early/medium/late).

NOTE:

•

The system will not apply vibration and/or steering
assist to the steering wheel whenever a safety sys-
tem engages (Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control
System, Electronic Stability Control, Forward Colli-
sion Warning, etc.).

•

The Blind Spot Monitoring system will be forced on
when the ALM system is enabled.

•

The ALM system will be suppressed when the Active
Driving Assist system (if equipped) is engaged.

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA

The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera allows you to see
an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your
vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE.
The image will be displayed on the Navigation/
Multimedia radio display screen along with a caution
note to “Check Entire Surroundings” across the top of

the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the
vehicle above the rear license plate.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with cam-
era delay turned off, the rear camera mode is exited
and the previous screen appears.

Manual Activation Of The Rear View Camera

1. Press the Controls button located on the bottom of

the Uconnect display.

2. Press the Back Up Camera button to turn the Rear

View Camera system on.

NOTE:

The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera has programmable
modes of operation that may be selected through the
Uconnect system

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When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with cam-
era delay turned off, the rear camera mode is exited
and the previous screen appears. When the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE with camera delay turned on,
the camera image will continue to be displayed for up
to 10 seconds unless the following conditions occur:
The vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the
vehicle is shifted into PARK, the vehicle’s ignition is
placed in the OFF position, or the user presses the
touchscreen X button to exit out of the camera video
display.

When enabled, active guidelines are overlaid on the
image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its pro-
jected back up path based on the steering wheel posi-
tion. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center
of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a

Lane Crossed (Flashing Yellow Line)

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hitch/receiver. Different colored zones indicate the dis-
tance to the rear of the vehicle. The following table
shows the approximate distances for each zone:

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of

The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater (2 m or

greater)

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You
are responsible for the safety of your surroundings
and must continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

•

To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be
used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is
unable to view every obstacle or object in your
drive path.

•

To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to
stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recom-
mended that the driver look frequently over his/
her shoulder when using ParkView.

NOTE:

If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on
the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and
dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.

Zoom View

When the Rear View Camera image is being displayed,
and the vehicle speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h) while
in any gear, Zoom View is available. By pressing the
“magnifying glass” icon in the upper left of the display
screen, the image will zoom in to four times the stan-
dard view. Pressing the icon a second time will return
the view to the standard Back Up Camera display.

When Zoom View is selected while the vehicle is in
REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the camera delay view
will display the standard Back Up Camera view. If the
vehicle is then returned to REVERSE gear from DRIVE,
the Zoom View selection will automatically resume.

Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain the
selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as the vehicle
speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h).

If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available until
the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and
speeds are at or above 8 mph (13 km/h).

NOTE:

•

If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,
and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph
(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the icon
will appear gray.

•

While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
visible.

SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Surround View
Camera system that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the surroundings and Top View of your vehicle
whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE or a
different view is selected through the touchscreen but-
tons. The Top View of the vehicle will show which doors
are open. The image will be displayed on the touch-
screen display along with a caution note “Check Entire
Surroundings” across the top of the screen. After five
seconds, this note will disappear. The Surround View
Camera system is comprised of four sequential cam-
eras located in the front grille, rear liftgate and side
mirrors.

NOTE:

The Surround View Camera system has programmable
settings that may be selected through the Uconnect
system

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Press this button on the touchscreen to
enter the Surround View Camera menu in
the Uconnect system.

When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE,

the Rear View and Top View is the default view of the
system.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with cam-
era delay turned on, the camera image will continue to
be displayed for up to 10 seconds unless the vehicle
speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted
into PARK or the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
There is a touchscreen X button to disable the display
of the camera image.

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When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with cam-
era delay turned off, the Surround View Camera mode
is exited and the last known screen appears again.

When enabled, active guidelines are overlaid on the
image to illustrate the width of the vehicle, including
the side view mirrors and its projected back up path
based on the steering wheel position.

Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear
of the vehicle.

The following table shows the approximate distances
for each zone:

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of

The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater (2 m or

greater)

Modes Of Operation

Manual activation of the Surround View Camera is
selected by pressing the Surround View Camera button
located in the Controls menu within the Uconnect
system.

Top View

The Top View will show in the Uconnect system with
Rear View or Front View in a split screen display. There
are integrated ParkSense arcs in the image at the front
and rear of the vehicle. The arcs will change color from
yellow to red corresponding the distance zones to the
oncoming object.

NOTE:

•

Front tires will be in image when the tires are turned.

•

Due to wide angle cameras in the mirrors, the image
will appear distorted.

•

Top View will show which doors are open.

•

Open front doors will cancel outside image.

•

Open liftgate will cancel rear image while in Top
View.

Rear View Plus Top View

This is the default view of the system in
REVERSE and is always paired with the Top
View of the vehicle with optional active
guidelines for the projected path when

enabled.

Rear Cross Path View

Pressing the Rear Cross Path button will give
the driver a wider angle view of the rear cam-
era system. The Top View will be disabled
when this is selected.

Front View Plus Top View

The Front View will show you what is immedi-
ately in front of the vehicle and is always
paired with the Top View of the vehicle.

Front Cross Path View

Pressing the Front Cross Path button will give
the driver a wider angle view of the front
camera system. The Top View will be dis-
abled when this is selected.

Rear View Camera

Pressing the Back Up Camera button will
provide a full screen rear view with Zoom
View.

NOTE:

If the Rear View Camera view was selected through the
Surround View Camera menu, exiting out of the Rear
View screen will return to the last known Surround View
screen. If the Back Up Camera was manually activated
through the Controls menu of the Uconnect system,
exiting out of the display screen will return to the Con-
trols menu.

Deactivation

The system can be deactivated under the following
conditions:

•

The speed of the vehicle is greater than 8 mph
(13 km/h).

•

The vehicle is shifted into PARK.

•

The vehicle is in any gear other than REVERSE and
the touchscreen X button is pressed.

•

The camera delay system is turned off manually
through the Uconnect Settings menu

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NOTE:

•

If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up
on the camera lenses, clean the lenses, rinse with
water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the
lenses.

•

If a malfunction with the system has occurred, see
an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Surround View Camera. Always check care-
fully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or
blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for
the safety of your surroundings and must continue to
pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

•

To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View should
only be used as a parking aid. The Surround View
camera is unable to view every obstacle or object
in your drive path.

•

To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using Surround View to be able
to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is rec-
ommended that the driver look frequently over
his/her shoulder when using Surround View.

ZOOM VIEW

When the Rear View Camera image is being displayed,
and the vehicle speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h) while
in any gear selector position, Zoom View is available.

By pressing the “magnifying glass” icon in
the upper left of the display screen, the
image will zoom in to four times the standard
view.

Pressing the icon a second time will return
the view to the standard Back Up Camera
display.

When Zoom View is selected while the

vehicle is in REVERSE, then shifted to DRIVE, the cam-
era delay view will display the standard Back Up Cam-
era view. If the vehicle is then returned to REVERSE
gear from DRIVE, the Zoom View selection will automati-
cally resume.

Shifting to NEUTRAL from any gear will maintain the
selected view (Zoom or Standard) as long as the vehicle
speed is below 8 mph (13 km/h).

If the vehicle is in PARK, Zoom View is available until
the gear selector is placed in DRIVE or REVERSE and
speeds are at or above 8 mph (13 km/h).

NOTE:

•

If the vehicle is in DRIVE, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE,
and speed is greater than or equal to 8 mph
(13 km/h), Zoom View is unavailable and the icon
will appear gray.

•

While in Zoom View, the guidelines will not be
visible.

REFUELING THE VEHICLE

There is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors inside the
pipe seal the system.

1. Open the fuel filler door by pushing on the outer

edge of the fuel door.

Fuel Filler Door

Fuel Filler Pipe

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2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe; the

nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while
refueling.

3. Fill the vehicle with fuel, and when the fuel nozzle

“clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.

4. Keep the nozzle in the filler for five seconds after

nozzle clicks to allow fuel to drain from the nozzle.

5. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.

WARNING!

•

Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.

•

Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the Malfunction Indicator
Light to turn on.

•

A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable
container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel containers on the
ground while filling.

VEHICLE LOADING

CERTIFICATION LABEL

As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver's side door or pillar.

This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), front and rear
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and Vehicle Identifi-

cation Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number
is included on this label and indicates the Month, Day
and Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears
on the bottom of the label is your VIN.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front
and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Total load
must be limited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are
not exceeded.

Payload

The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable
load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of
the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the
front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the
cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not
exceeded.

Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in
the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension
components sometimes specified by purchasers for
increased durability do not necessarily increase the
vehicle's GVWR.

Tire Size

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label repre-
sents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement
tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.

Rim Size

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.

Inflation Pressure

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle
for all loading conditions up to full GAWR.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total
weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle
fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants
or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb
weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle
on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo
are added.

The actual total weight and the weight of the front and
rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be deter-
mined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for
operation.

The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer-
cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been
exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of the
vehicle should then be determined separately to be
sure that the load is properly distributed over the front
and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may show that the
GAWR of either the front or rear axles has been
exceeded but the total load is within the specified
GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear or
rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight
limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low
and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow
all loose items securely before driving.

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Improper weight distributions can have an adverse
effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and
the way the brakes operate.

WARNING!

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts
on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way
your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose
control. Overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
review this information to tow your load as efficiently
and safely as possible.

To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty cover-
age, follow the requirements and recommendations in
this manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.

COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS

The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited so that you do
not exceed the GVWR

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Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)

The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of
all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or
temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in its "loaded and
ready for operation" condition.

The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your
fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight
of the trailer must be supported by the scale.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and
rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear
axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either
front or rear GAWR

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WARNING!

It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose con-
trol of the vehicle and have a collision.

Tongue Weight (TW)

The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball
by the trailer. You must consider this as part of the load
on your vehicle.

Trailer Frontal Area

The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by
the maximum width of the front of a trailer.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

The TSC can be a mechanical telescoping link that can
be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer
tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associ-
ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any
unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.

If equipped, the electronic TSC recognizes a swaying
trailer and automatically applies individual wheel
brakes and/or reduces engine power to attempt to
eliminate the trailer sway.

Weight-Carrying Hitch

A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball
or some other connecting point of the vehicle. These
kinds of hitches are commonly used to tow small and
medium sized trailers.

Weight-Distributing Hitch

A Weight-Distributing system works by applying leverage
through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for
heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the
tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer axle(s). When
used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions,
it provides for a more level ride, offering more consis-
tent steering and brake control thereby enhancing tow-
ing safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway con-
trol also dampens sway caused by traffic and
crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and
trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a Weight-
Distributing (load equalizing) Hitch are recommended
for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be required
depending on vehicle and trailer configuration/loading
to comply with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
requirements.

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WARNING!

•

An improperly adjusted Weight-Distributing Hitch
system may reduce handling, stability, braking per-
formance, and could result in a collision.

•

Weight-Distributing systems may not be compat-
ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your
hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Rec-
reational Vehicle dealer for additional information.

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)

Engine/Transmission

Model

Maximum GTW

Maximum Trailer TW

2.0L/8-Speed Auto

4WD

2,000 lb (907 kg)

200 lb (90 kg)

When towing a trailer, the technically permissible laden weight may be exceeded by not more than 10% or 220 lb (100 kg), whichever is lower provided that the operating

speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.

Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds and loads.

Towing limits quoted represent the maximum towing ability of the vehicle at its Gross Combined Mass to restart on a 12 percent gradient at sea level.

The performance and economy of all models will be reduced when used for towing.

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TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your trailer hitch.

Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the front/rear axles of the vehicle:

•

The trailer tongue weight of the trailer.

•

The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.

•

The weight of the driver and all passengers.

NOTE:

Remember that everything put into or on the trailer
adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed
options, must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the Tire And Loading Information
Placard located on the driver’s door pillar for the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your
vehicle.

TOWING REQUIREMENTS

To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are
recommended.

CAUTION!

•

Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.

•

Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
This helps the engine and other parts of the
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.

Perform the maintenance listed in Scheduled Servicing
and the proper maintenance intervals

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When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR
ratings.

WARNING!

Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as pos-
sible:

•

Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to con-
trol. You could lose control of your vehicle and have
a collision.

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WARNING!

•

When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause
a loss of control, poor performance or damage to
brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus-
pension, chassis structure or tires.

•

Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to
the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.

•

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on
the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle transmission in
PARK. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or
"chock" the trailer wheels.

•

GCWR must not be exceeded.

•

Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded

○

GVWR

○

GTW

○

GAWR

○

Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized.

Weight Distribution

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Towing Requirements — Tires

•

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a com-
pact spare tire.

•

Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when
towing while using a full size spare tire.

•

Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.

•

Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.

•

Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer.

•

Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity
will not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limits.

•

For further information

page 236.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

•

not

interconnect the hydraulic brake system or

vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the
trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and
possible personal injury.

•

An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped
with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an
electronic brake controller is not required.

•

Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess
of 2,000 lb (907 kg).

WARNING!

•

Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.

•

Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing, you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an
accident.

CAUTION!

If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should
be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead
to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights

And Wiring

Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.

The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.

NOTE:

Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring
harness.

The electrical connections are all complete to the
vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer con-
nector. Refer to the following illustrations.

NOTE:

•

Disconnect the trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle (or any other device plugged into vehicle’s
electrical connectors) before launching a boat into
water.

•

Be sure to reconnect once clear from water area.

Four-Pin Connector

1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn

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TOWING TIPS

Before towing, practice turning, stopping, and backing
up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic.

Automatic Transmission

Select the DRIVE (D) range when towing. The transmis-
sion controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent
shifting when towing. For increased engine braking on
steep downhill grades, select the LOW range.

Cruise Control — If Equipped

•

Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads.

•

When using the Cruise Control, if you experience
speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disen-
gage until you can get back to cruising speed.

•

Use Cruise Control in flat terrain and with light loads
to maximize fuel efficiency.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)

TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE

TOWING CONDITION

WHEELS OFF THE GROUND

FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE (FWD)

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

Dolly Tow

REAR

NOT ALLOWED

FRONT

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

BEST METHOD

NOTE:

•

When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.

•

You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is
enabled or disabled via the Customer Programmable Features in the Uconnect Settings.

Seven-Pin Connector

1 — Backup Lamps
2 — Running Lamps
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Ground
5 — Battery
6 — Right Stop/Turn
7 — Electric Brakes

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