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turning off. During EMM, a DIC message displays to show the EMM percentage complete. If Postpone is selected, the EMM Request screen will appear when the vehicle is next started. The EMM request can be delayed for only one day.
If the EMM request was delayed for one day, EMM will automatically start the engine at the next vehicle start. An EMM Notification screen will appear in the center stack display. If the vehicle shuts off during EMM, it will restart the next time the vehicle is driven. A message displays to indicate that EMM is active.
If EMM is required and the fuel level is low, EMM may eventually empty the fuel tank if fuel is not added. This will result in reduced, or no power. An adequate fuel level must be maintained in the vehicle to keep it operational. See Propulsion Power Messages 0 141.
Fuel Maintenance Mode (FMM) FMM tracks average fuel age. Old fuel can cause engine problems. If low engine usage causes average fuel age to exceed approximately one year, FMM will run the engine to use up the old fuel. The engine will run until enough fresh fuel is added to bring the average fuel age into an acceptable range. Allowing more old fuel to be used up by FMM and adding a larger amount of fresh fuel will maximize the length of time before another FMM is needed. During FMM the engine may turn on and off.
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When FMM is needed, the FMM Request screen appears on the center stack display at vehicle start. If Start Maintenance is selected, FMM will begin. FMM will automatically continue at each vehicle start until fresh fuel is added. If Postpone is selected, the FMM Request screen will appear when the vehicle is next started. The FMM request can be delayed for only one day.
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If the FMM request was delayed for one day, FMM will start at the next vehicle start and display the FMM Notification screen on the center stack display. If FMM is required and the fuel level is low, FMM may eventually empty the fuel tank if fuel is not added. This will result in reduced, or no power. An adequate fuel level must be maintained in the vehicle to keep it operational. See Propulsion Power Messages 0 141.
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. There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle:
. Drive it only with the
windows completely down. . Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park with the engine running in Extended Range Mode in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation.
Engine Exhaust { Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
. The engine is running in
areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, or deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes).
. The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different. . The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage. . The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired.
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Electric Drive Unit The vehicle uses an electric drive unit.
Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the propulsion system running. If the vehicle is left with the propulsion system running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park 0 192 and Engine Exhaust 0 192.
P (Park) : This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the propulsion system because the vehicle cannot move easily.
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It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the propulsion system is running. If you have left the propulsion system running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park 0 185.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the propulsion system. The vehicle has an electric drive unit shift lock control system. The regular brake must be fully applied first and then the shift lever button pressed before shifting from P (Park) when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure
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on the shift lever, then push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting out of Park 0 186. R (Reverse) : Use this gear to back up.
Caution
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the electric drive unit. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped.
To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the electric drive unit, see If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 179. N (Neutral) : In this position, the propulsion system does not connect with the wheels.
D (Drive) : This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If more power is needed for passing, and the vehicle is: . Going less than 56 km/h
(35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down.
. Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or
more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Caution
If the vehicle seems to accelerate slowly or not respond when you go faster, and you continue to drive the vehicle that way, you could damage the electric drive unit. Have the vehicle serviced right away.
L (Low) : This position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes. You can use L (Low) on hills. It can help control vehicle speed going down steep mountain roads along with using the brakes
off and on. You can use L (Low) on very steep hills, in deep snow, or in mud. The brake lamps may come on when the vehicle is in L (Low) and the accelerator is not pressed to indicate the vehicle is slowing down.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the electric drive unit. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
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Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When propulsion is active and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 0 116. If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to
avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS.
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Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.
Electric Parking Brake
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The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The switch is to the left of the steering wheel. The EPB can always be activated, even if the vehicle is off. To prevent draining the 12-volt battery, avoid repeated cycles of the EPB system when the vehicle is off. The system has a red parking brake status light and an amber parking brake warning light. See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 115 and Service Electric Parking Brake Light 0 115. There are also parking brake-related Driver Information Center (DIC) messages. See Brake System Messages 0 135. In case of insufficient electrical power, the EPB cannot be applied or released. Before leaving the vehicle, check the red parking brake status light to ensure that the parking brake is applied. EPB Apply To apply the EPB: 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a
complete stop.
2. Lift up the EPB switch
momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will flash and then stay on once the EPB is fully applied. If the red parking brake status light flashes continuously, then the EPB is only partially applied or there is a problem with the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release the EPB and try to apply it again. If the light does not come on, or keeps flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing. See your dealer. See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 115. If the amber parking brake warning light is on, lift up on the EPB switch and hold it up. Continue to hold the switch until the red parking brake status light remains on. If the amber parking brake warning light is on, see your dealer. If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is
held up. If the switch is held up until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied. The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the EPB system. If the EPB fails to apply, the rear wheels should be blocked to prevent vehicle movement. EPB Release To release the EPB: 1. Place the ignition in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position.
2. Apply and hold the brake
pedal.
3. Push down momentarily on the
EPB switch.
The EPB is released when the red parking brake status light is off. If the amber parking brake warning light is on, release the EPB by pushing down on the EPB switch
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and holding it down. Continue to hold the switch until the red parking brake status light is off. If either light stays on after release is attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied, to preserve parking brake lining life.
Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking takes some of the energy from the moving vehicle and turns it back into electrical energy. This energy is then stored back into the high voltage battery system, contributing to increased energy efficiency. The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerative braking to ensure effective braking, such as when a high braking demand is requested. The braking system is computer controlled and blends the regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulic disc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration. The controller interprets the braking request and uses regenerative braking, conventional hydraulic braking, or a combination of both as necessary. Because the controller applies the hydraulic brakes through its high pressure accumulator, you may occasionally hear the motor-driven pump when it recharges the system. This is normal.
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See Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators 0 104 and Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 132. In the event of a controller problem, the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer. Regen on Demand®
Regen on Demand allows increased deceleration by pressing and holding either of the steering wheel paddles. It works in D (Drive) and L (Low). The accelerator pedal must be fully released for it to work.
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The brake pedal must be applied at low speed, because it will not stop the car. Cruise control will turn off, and the brake lights may come on, when this feature is activated.
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic stability control system. These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver in maintaining control, especially on slippery road conditions. TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the intended direction.
If cruise control is being used and traction control or StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin, cruise control will disengage. Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow. Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move. The systems may be heard or felt while they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. It is recommended to leave both systems on for normal driving conditions, but It may be necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 179
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The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This light will: . Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
. Flash when StabiliTrak is
activated.
. Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to activate, a message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), and d comes on and stays on to indicate that the system is inactive and is not assisting the driver in maintaining control. The vehicle is safe to drive, but driving should be adjusted accordingly. If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. if d comes on and stays on, the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem. If the condition persists, see your dealer. Turning the Systems Off and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged.
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To turn off only TCS, press and release Y. The traction off light i comes on in the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 142. To turn TCS on again, press and release Y. The traction off light i displayed in the instrument cluster will turn off. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the Y button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning. To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold Y until the traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g come on and stay on in the instrument cluster. The appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Ride Control System Messages 0 142.
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To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press and release Y. The traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off. Adding accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications 0 236.
Driver Mode Control Driver Mode Control attempts to add a sportier feel, provide a more comfortable ride, or assist in very hilly or mountainous terrain. This system simultaneously changes the software calibration of various sub-systems. Depending on the option package, available features, and mode selected, the suspension, steering, and powertrain will change calibrations to achieve the desired mode characteristics. The vehicle is equipped with Continuous Damping Control (CDC). Selecting the various Driver Modes adjusts the ride of the vehicle to enhance the ride performance for the road conditions and the selected mode.
Tour Mode Use for normal city and highway driving to provide a smooth, soft ride. Each time the vehicle is started, it will return to Tour Mode. Sport Mode Use where road conditions or personal preference demand a more controlled response. When selected, the Sport Mode indicator will display in the DIC. The electric drive unit may remain in gear longer than it would in the normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input, and vehicle lateral acceleration. The steering will change to provide more precise control. The suspension will change to provide better body control and handling performance. Sport mode also allows the engine to start to provide additional acceleration performance even if battery is charged. Mountain Mode Use when driving in very hilly or mountainous terrain.
Driver Mode Control Switch The Driver Mode Control has four modes: Tour, Sport, Mountain, and Hold. Press z on the MODE switch on the center console to make a mode selection. The first press of the switch will always show the Tour Mode. Subsequent presses will scroll though the available modes. Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change. For additional information on these Modes, see Driver Selected Operating Modes 0 188.
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When selected, the Mountain Mode indicator will display in the DIC. This feature is intended to maintain a reserve electrical charge of the high voltage battery to provide better grade climbing performance. While driving in Mountain Mode, the vehicle will have less responsive acceleration. Hold Mode The Hold Mode is only available when the vehicle is in the Electric Mode. Use when wanting to change to Extended Range Mode to maintain the battery charge reserve. See Extended Range Mode 0 187. When selected, the Hold Mode indicator will display in the DIC. This feature is intended to place the remaining battery charge into a reserve for the driver to use as desired. Hold Mode will not change normal vehicle acceleration or braking performance.
Competitive Driving Mode If equipped, the Competitive Driving Mode is selected by pressing the TCS/StabiliTrak® button Y on the center console twice within five seconds while in Sport Mode. The StabiliTrak OFF light g will come on in the instrument cluster and a pop-up will appear in the DIC indicating that Competitive Driving Mode has been entered. The Competitive Driving Mode allows the driver to have control of the power applied to the wheels, while the StabiliTrak system helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application. In the Competitive Driving Mode, the levels at which StabiliTrak is engaged have been modified to better suit a performance driving environment. When the StabiliTrak OFF light g is on, TCS will not be operating. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. Do not use Competitive Driving Mode on
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slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control 0 198. When the TCS/StabiliTrak button Y is pressed again, TCS will be turned back on and the StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster will turn off.
Continuous Damping Control (CDC) The CDC feature provides superior vehicle ride and handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to body position, lift/dive, and steering position of the vehicle. The controller then sends signals to each shock absorber to independently adjust the damping level to provide the optimum vehicle ride.
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Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. Do not use cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
If the StabiliTrak® system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 198. If a collision alert
occurs when cruise control is activated, cruise control is disengaged. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 214. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, cruise control can be turned back on. If the brakes are applied, cruise control disengages.
J (On/Off) : Press to turn the system on and off. A white cruise control indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.
+RES (Resume/Accelerate) : If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume that speed or hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. To increase speed by 1 km/h or 1 mph, press +RES up to the first detent. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent. SET− (Set/Coast) : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. To decrease speed by 1 km/h or 1 mph, press SET− down to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer, press SET− down to the second detent. *(Cancel) : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
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Setting Cruise Control If J is on when not in use, SET− or +RES could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep J off when cruise is not being used. 1. Press J. 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press and release SET− . 4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator.
When the cruise control has been set to the desired speed, the cruise control indicator appears green on the instrument cluster.
Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes or * is applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press +RES up to the first detent
briefly on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed.
Increasing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated: . Press and hold +RES up until the desired speed is reached, then release it.
. To increase vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly press +RES up to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h or 1 mph faster. . To increase vehicle speed in
larger increments, briefly press +RES up to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer.
The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. The increment value used depends on the units displayed.
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Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated: . Press and hold SET− down until
the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly press SET− down to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h or 1 mph slower.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in
larger increments, briefly press SET− down to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer.
The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. The increment value used depends on the units displayed.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise speed. While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise control, briefly applying the SET– control will result in cruise control set to the current vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. Also, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. If the brake pedal is applied, cruise control will disengage.
Ending Cruise Control To disengage cruise control, do one of the following:
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press *. . Press J. . Press a Regen on Demand
paddle.
Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control If equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it allows the driver to select the cruise control set speed and following gap. Read this entire section before using this system. The following gap is the following time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead in your path moving in the same direction. If no vehicle is detected in your path, ACC works like regular cruise control. ACC uses a radar sensor. See Radio Frequency Statement 0 343.
If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can apply acceleration or limited, moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If ACC is controlling your vehicle speed when the Traction Control System (TCS) activates, the ACC may automatically disengage. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 198. When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used, the ACC can be turned back on. ACC will not engage if the TCS or StabiliTrak electronic stability control system is disabled.
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this section. Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. See Defensive Driving 0 174.
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ACC will not detect or brake for children, pedestrians, animals, or other objects. Do not use ACC when:
. On winding and hilly roads
or when the sensors are blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of the vehicle clean.
. Visibility is low, such as in
fog, rain, or snow conditions. ACC performance is limited under these conditions.
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. On slippery roads where
fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip.
J (On/Off) : Press to turn the system on or off. A white adaptive cruise control indicator comes on. +RES (Resume/Accelerate) : Press the control up briefly to resume the previous set speed or
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hold to accelerate. If ACC is already activated, use to increase vehicle speed. SET– (Set/Coast) : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate ACC. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. * (Cancel) : Press to disengage ACC without erasing the selected speed. [ (Follow Distance Gap) : Press to select a following gap time (or distance) setting for ACC of Far, Medium, or Near.
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, the cruise on/off control could get pressed and cruise control could become active when not desired. Keep the cruise control off when cruise is not being used. Select the set speed desired for cruise. This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in its path.
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ACC will not set at a speed less than 24 km/h (15 mph), although it can be resumed when driving at lower speeds. To set ACC: 1. Press J. 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press and release the SET– control on the steering wheel.
4. Remove foot from the
accelerator.
After ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap.
The ACC indicator displays in the instrument cluster. When the ACC is active, the indicator will be lit green.
Be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the set speed.
Resuming a Set Speed If the ACC is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the ACC is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. To begin using ACC again, press +RES up briefly on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed.
Increasing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed If ACC is already activated, do one of the following: . For increases of 16 km/h
(10 mph) over the current cruise speed, use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Press SET– down. Release the control and the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed, ACC will not brake because it is overridden. A warning message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Cruise Control Messages 0 136.
. Press and hold +RES up until the desired set speed appears on the display, then release it.
. To increase vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly press +RES . For each press, the vehicle goes to the next 1 km/h or 1 mph faster mark on the speedometer.
. To increase vehicle speed in
larger increments, press +RES up to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer.
When it is determined that there is no vehicle ahead inside the selected following gap, then the vehicle speed will increase to the set speed.
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The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. The increment value used depends on the units displayed.
Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed If ACC is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the brake to get to the desired lower speed. Press SET– down and release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the lower speed.
. Press and hold SET– down until
the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press SET−. For each press, the vehicle goes to the next 1 km/h or 1 mph slower mark on the speedometer.
. To decrease the vehicle speed in
larger increments, press SET− down to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed
decreases to the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer.
The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster 0 104. The increment value used depends on the units displayed.
Selecting the Follow Distance When a slower moving vehicle is detected ahead within the selected following gap, ACC will adjust the vehicle's speed and attempt to maintain the follow distance gap selected. Press [ on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap. When pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster. Subsequent presses cycle the gap button through three settings: Far, Medium, or Near. The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed. Since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (Far, Medium, or Near), the following distance will
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vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle detected ahead. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 214.
Alerting the Driver
If ACC is engaged, driver action may be required when ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because of approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
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When this condition occurs, six red lights will flash on the windshield and either eight beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. See Collision/Detection systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 145. See Defensive Driving 0 174.
Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The vehicle ahead symbol is in the DIC. The vehicle ahead symbol only displays when a vehicle is detected in your vehicle’s path moving in the same direction. If this symbol is not displaying, ACC will not respond to or brake to vehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle down and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow gap. The vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, the brake lamps will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) may not detect and react to stopped or slow-moving vehicles ahead of you. For example, the system may not brake for a vehicle it has never detected moving. This can occur in stop-and-go traffic or when a vehicle suddenly appears due to a vehicle ahead changing lanes.
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Your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash. Use caution when using ACC. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes.
ACC Automatically Disengages ACC may automatically disengage and the driver will need to manually apply the brakes to slow the vehicle when: . The sensors are blocked. . The Traction Control System
(TCS) or electronic stability control system has activated or been disabled.
. No traffic or other objects are
being detected.
. There is a fault in the system. . Regen on Demand is engaged.
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A message indicating that the cruise is disengaging will appear on the DIC and the ACC active symbol will not be displayed when ACC is no longer active.
Notification to Resume ACC ACC will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven away and ACC has not been resumed, the vehicle ahead symbol will flash as a reminder to check traffic ahead before proceeding. In addition, the left and right sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times, or three beeps will sound. See “Alert Type” and “Go Notifier” under Collision/Detection systems in Vehicle Personalization 0 145. When the vehicle ahead drives away, press +RES or the accelerator pedal to resume ACC. If stopped for more than two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the safety belt is unbuckled, the ACC automatically applies the electric parking brake to
hold the vehicle. The electric parking brake status light will turn on. See Electric Parking Brake 0 195. To release the electric parking brake, press the accelerator pedal. A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P (Park) before exiting the vehicle. See Vehicle Messages 0 134. { Warning
If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and if ACC is disengaged, turned off, or canceled, the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop. The vehicle can move. When ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop, always be prepared to manually apply the brakes.
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vehicle while it is being held at a stop by ACC. Always place the vehicle in P (Park) and turn off the ignition before leaving the vehicle.
ACC Override If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, a DIC warning message will indicate that automatic braking will not occur. See Vehicle Messages 0 134. ACC will resume operation when the accelerator pedal is not being pressed. { Warning
The ACC will not automatically apply the brakes if your foot is resting on the accelerator pedal or if Regen on Demand paddles are engaged. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you.
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ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp.
On curves, ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed, especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps. You could lose control of the vehicle or crash. Do not use ACC while driving on an entrance or exit ramp. Always be ready to use the brakes if necessary.
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On curves, ACC may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves.
When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear.
ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC may occasionally provide an alert and/or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could respond to vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. The vehicle does not need service.
Other Vehicle Lane Changes
ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane. The brake may need to be manually applied.
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. Press a Regen on Demand
paddle.
Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off.
Cleaning the Sensing System The radar sensor on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly. For cleaning instructions, see “Washing the Vehicle” under Exterior Care 0 308. System operation may also be limited under snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions.
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Driver Assistance Systems This vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parking. Read this entire section before using these systems.
{ Warning Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Systems. These systems do not replace the need for paying attention and driving safely. You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by these systems. Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. See Defensive Driving 0 174.
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Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer
Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. ACC will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver will often need to take over acceleration and braking on steep hills, especially when towing a trailer. If the brakes are applied, the ACC disengages.
Ending ACC To disengage ACC, do one of the following: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press *. . Press J.
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Under many conditions, these systems will not:
. Detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.
. Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system.
. Work at all driving speeds. . Warn you or provide you
with enough time to avoid a crash.
. Work under poor visibility or
bad weather conditions.
. Work if the detection sensor is not cleaned or is covered by ice, snow, mud, or dirt.
Complete attention is always required while driving, and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes.
Audible or Safety Alert Seat Some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “Comfort and Convenience” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145. With the Safety Alert Seat, the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping. To change this, see “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145.
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera (RVC), Front and Rear Parking Assist (FRPA), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) may help the driver park or avoid objects. Always check around the vehicle when parking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display.
1. View Displayed by the
Camera
1. View Displayed by the
Camera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
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Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show that Rear Parking Assist (RPA) has detected an object. This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object. { Warning
The camera(s) do not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic, animals, or any other object outside of the cameras’ field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown distances may be different from actual distances. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera(s). Always check behind and around the vehicle before driving. Failure to use proper care may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Parking Assist Front and Rear Parking Assist (FRPA) operates at speeds of less than 8 km/h (5 mph) and detects nearby objects within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and below bumper level. FRPA detects objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and detects objects up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle. These detection distances may be shorter during warmer or humid weather. Blocked sensors will not detect objects and can also cause false detections. Keep the sensors clean of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush; and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing temperatures.
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(5 mph). To prevent injury, death, or vehicle damage, even with parking assist, always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before moving forward or backing.
The instrument cluster parking assist display may have bars that show “distance to object” and object location information for FRPA. As the object gets closer, more bars light up. When an object is first detected in the rear, one beep will be heard from the rear, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse two times. When an object is
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very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the vehicle rear, or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle front), five beeps will sound from the rear or front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. Beeps for Front Parking Assist are higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) On vehicles with the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), a triangle with an arrow may also display on the RVC screen to warn of traffic coming from either direction. When backing, this system detects objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or right side, behind the vehicle. When an object is detected, either three beeps sound or three Safety Alert Seat pulses occur on the left or right side, depending on the direction of the detected vehicle.
Turning the Features On or Off
The X button in the center stack is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist. The indicator light next to the button comes on when the features are on and turns off when the features have been disabled. The parking assist symbols and guidance lines can be turned on or off through the Settings menu on the infotainment system. To turn the symbols or guidance lines on or off: 1. On the infotainment system, press the SETTINGS screen button, or turn the MENU knob to highlight Settings and press MENU.
2. Select Rear Camera.
3. Press Rear Park Assist
Symbols or Guidance Lines and then select OFF or ON.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) can be turned on and off through Vehicle Personalization. See “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145.
Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped, when driving the vehicle in a forward gear, Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), and/or the Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System The FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
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alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat. FCA also lights an amber visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m (360 ft) and operates at all speeds. See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 204.
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bridges, construction barrels, or other objects. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes. See Defensive Driving 0 174.
FCA can be disabled with the FCA steering wheel control, or if your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), through vehicle personalization. See the “Auto Collision Preparation” portion of “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145. Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
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display green. Vehicles may not be detected on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a vehicle ahead is partially blocked by pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane.
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FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition. Keep the windshield, headlamps, and FCA sensors clean and in good repair.
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Collision Alert
Tailgating Alert
The vehicle-ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. Selecting the Alert Timing
When your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA display will flash on the windshield. Also, eight rapid high-pitched beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. When this Collision Alert occurs, the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates. Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs.
The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel. Press [ to set the FCA timing to far, medium, near,
or on some vehicles, off. The first button press shows the current setting on the DIC. Additional button presses will change this setting. The chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing of both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features. The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the farther away the alert will occur. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), changing the FCA timing setting automatically changes the following gap setting (Far, Medium, or Near). Following Distance Indication The following distance to a moving vehicle you are following is indicated in following time in seconds on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 132. The
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minimum following time is 0.5 seconds away. If there is no vehicle detected ahead, or the vehicle ahead is out of sensor range, dashes will be displayed. Unnecessary Alerts FCA may provide unnecessary alerts for turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes, objects that are not vehicles, or shadows. These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service. Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly, cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the rearview mirror, and cleaning the front of the vehicle where radar sensors are located, may correct the issue.
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it also has FAB, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA). When the system
detects a vehicle ahead in your path that is traveling in the same direction that you may be about to crash into, it can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the vehicle. This can help avoid or lessen the severity of crashes when driving in a forward gear. Depending on the situation, the vehicle may automatically brake moderately or hard. This front automatic braking can only occur if a vehicle is detected. This is shown by the FCA vehicle ahead indicator being lit. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 214. The system works when driving in a forward gear between 10 km/h (6 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph) for moving vehicles, or between 10 km/h (6 mph) and 55 km/h (34 mph) for stationary vehicles. It can detect vehicles up to approximately 60 m (197 ft).
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FAB is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes. Do not rely on FAB to brake the vehicle. FAB will not brake outside of its operating speed range and only responds to detected vehicles. FAB may not:
. Detect a vehicle ahead on
winding or hilly roads.
. Detect all vehicles,
especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors, muddy vehicles, etc.
. Detect a vehicle when
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Complete attention is always required while driving, and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and/or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes.
FAB may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash. The vehicle will only hold at a stop briefly. A firm press of the accelerator pedal will also release FAB.
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FAB may automatically brake the vehicle suddenly in situations where it is unexpected and undesired. It could respond to a turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, and other non-moving objects. To override FAB, firmly press the accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead. Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is normal and the brake pedal should continue to be applied as needed. IBA will automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released.
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IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary. You could block the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take your foot off the brake pedal and then apply the brakes as needed.
FAB and IBA can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See the “Auto Collision Preparation” information in “Collision/Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization 0 145.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, the SBZA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side, the display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes. Since this system is part of the Lane Change Alert (LCA) system, read the entire LCA section before using this feature.
Lane Change Alert (LCA) If equipped, the Lane Change Alert (LCA) system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning
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display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on.
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LCA does not alert the driver to vehicles outside of the system detection zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. Before making a lane change, always check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals.
1. SBZA Detection Zone 2. LCA Detection Zone
LCA Detection Zones The LCA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). The height of the zone is approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area starts at approximately the middle of the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft). Drivers are also warned of vehicles rapidly approaching from up to 70 m (230 ft) behind the vehicle. How the System Works The LCA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a moving vehicle in the next lane over that is in the side blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone from behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, check the LCA display, check mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use the turn signals.
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Left Side Mirror
Right Side Mirror
Display
Display
When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. When the vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in the next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone. If the turn signal is activated in the same direction as a detected vehicle, this display will flash as an
