Lincoln Aviator (2020 year). Instruction — part 15

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Pull the switch upward and hold it.

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The red warning lamp illuminates,
a tone sounds and the stoplamps
turn on.

The electric parking brake continues to slow
your vehicle down unless you release the
switch.

Instructionly Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake

Switch the ignition on.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

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Push the switch downward.

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The red warning lamp turns off.

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the system
has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a
Trailer

Press and hold the brake pedal.

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Pull the switch upward and hold it.

Shift into gear.

Press the accelerator pedal until engine has
developed sufficient torque to prevent your
vehicle from rolling down the hill.

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Release the switch and pull away
in a normal manner.

Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake

Close the driver door.

Shift into gear.

Press the accelerator pedal and pull away in
a normal manner.

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The red warning lamp turns off.

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the electric
parking brake has not released. Instructionly
release the parking brake.

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if
the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge

Connect a booster battery to the vehicle
battery to release the electric parking brake
if the vehicle battery is running out of charge.
See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 322).

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Brakes

HILL START ASSIST

WARNING: The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking
brake.

WARNING: You must remain in your

vehicle when the system turns on. At all
times, you are responsible for controlling
your vehicle, supervising the system and
intervening, if required. Failure to take care
may result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: The system will turn off

if a malfunction is apparent or if you rev
the engine excessively. Failure to take care
may result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.

When the system is active, your vehicle
remains stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows time to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The
system releases the brakes automatically
once the engine has developed sufficient
torque to prevent your vehicle from rolling
down the slope. This is an advantage when
pulling away on a slope, for example from a
car park ramp, traffic lights or when reversing
uphill into a parking space.

The system activates on any slope that
causes your vehicle to roll.

Note: There is no warning light to indicate
the system is either on or off.

Using Hill Start Assist

1. Press the brake pedal to bring your

vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep the
brake pedal pressed and shift into first
gear when facing uphill or reverse (R)
when facing downhill.

2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is

on a slope, the system activates
automatically.

3. When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal, your vehicle remains on the
slope without rolling away for about two
to three seconds. This hold time
automatically extends if you are in the
process of driving off.

4. Drive off in the normal manner. The

system releases the brakes automatically.

Note: When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal and press the pedal again when
the system is active, you will experience
significantly reduced brake pedal travel. This
is normal.

Switching the System On and Off

Vehicles with Instruction Transmission

You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. The system remembers
the last setting when you start your vehicle.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

You cannot turn the system on or off. When
you switch the ignition on, the system
automatically turns on.

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Brakes

AUTO HOLD

WARNING: The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking
brake.

WARNING: You must remain in your

vehicle when the system turns on. At all
times, you are responsible for controlling
your vehicle, supervising the system and
intervening, if required. Failure to take care
may result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: The system turns off if

there is a malfunction or if you excessively
rev the engine.

The system is designed to apply the brakes
to hold your vehicle at a standstill after you
stop your vehicle and release the brake
pedal. This could be beneficial in certain
situations, for example when waiting on a hill
or in traffic.

Switching Auto Hold On and Off

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Press the button in the instrument
panel to access the Auto Hold
feature on the touchscreen.

Note: You can only switch the system on
after you close the driver door, fasten your
seatbelt and start the engine.

Note: The system remembers the last setting
when you start your vehicle.

Make sure you switch the system off before
towing with your vehicle or before using an
automatic car wash.

Using Auto Hold

1. Use the brakes to bring your vehicle to

a complete stop. The auto hold active
indicator illuminates in the information
display.

2. Release the brake pedal. The system

holds your vehicle at a standstill. The
auto hold active indicator remains
illuminated in the information display.

Note: The system only activates if you apply
enough brake pressure. If your vehicle is on
a steep slope, you need to press the brake
pedal harder before the system activates.

Note: Under certain conditions, the system
could apply the electric parking brake. The
brake system warning lamp illuminates. The
electric parking brake releases when you
press the accelerator pedal. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 232).

Note: If auto-start-stop turns off the engine,
auto hold remains active.

Note: The system deactivates if you shift into
reverse (R) and press the brake pedal.

3. Pull away in the normal manner. The

system releases the brakes and the auto
hold active indicator turns off.

Auto Hold Indicator

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The auto hold indicator illuminates
in the information display when the
system is on and is either active or

unavailable.

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Brakes

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Illuminates when the system is
active. Your vehicle remains
stationary after you release the

brake pedal.

Illuminates when the system is on but
unavailable to hold your vehicle at a
standstill.

The system could be unavailable when any
of the following occur:

•

During an active park assist maneuver.

•

Your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.

•

The driver door is open.

•

You do not fasten your seatbelt.

•

You shift into reverse (R) before the
system is active.

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Brakes

ABOUT REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST

WARNING: To help avoid personal

injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper or fascia leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alerts.

Note: When you connect a trailer, the system
may detect the trailer and provide an alert
or the system automatically turns off. If the
system does not automatically turn off,
switch the system off instructionly after you
connect the trailer.

Note: Vehicle loading and suspension
changes can impact the angle of the sensors
and may change the normal detection zone
of the system resulting in inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false alerts.

Note: You may experience reduced system
performance on road surfaces that limit
deceleration. For example, roads with ice,
loose gravel, mud or sand.

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The system is designed to reduce impact
damage or avoid a collision completely by
using the sensors on the rear of your vehicle.
The system functions when in reverse (R)
and traveling at a speed of 1–7 mph
(1.5–12 km/h).

If the system detects an obstacle behind your
vehicle, it provides a warning through the
rear parking aid or cross traffic alert system.
See Rear Parking Aid (page 246). See Cross
Traffic Alert (page 289).

REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

WARNING: Traffic control systems,

inclement weather, air brakes, external
motors and fans may affect the correct
operation of the sensing system.This may
cause reduced performance or false alerts.

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Reverse Braking Assist

(If Equipped)

WARNING: In situations where the

vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include but
are not limited to direct or low sunlight,
vehicles at night without tail lights,
unconventional vehicle types, pedestrians
with complex backgrounds, running
pedestrians, partly obscured pedestrians,
or pedestrians that the system cannot
distinguish from a group. Failure to take
care may result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, serious personal injury or
death.

Note: Certain add-on devices around the
bumper or fascia may create false alerts. For
example, large trailer hitches, bike or
surfboard racks, license plate brackets,
bumper covers or any other device that may
block the normal detection zone of the
system. Remove the add-on device to
prevent false alerts.

Note: The system does not react to small or
moving objects, particularly those close to
the ground.

Note: The system does not operate during
hard acceleration or steering.

The system only applies the brakes for a
short period of time when an event occurs.
The driver should take action as soon as they
notice the brakes automatically apply in
order to remain in control of the vehicle.

SWITCHING REVERSE BRAKING
ASSIST ON AND OFF

You can switch the system on or off through
the touchscreen. See Settings (page 488).

Note: The system is unavailable when rear
parking aid or cross traffic alert is off.

OVERRIDING REVERSE BRAKING
ASSIST

You can override the system by firmly
pressing the accelerator pedal.

Note: There may be instances where
unexpected or undesired automatic braking
occurs. When this occurs, override the
system or switch the system off.

REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST
INDICATORS

If the system determines that a collision with
an obstacle may occur, full braking may
automatically apply. Bring your vehicle to a
stop a safe distance away from the obstacle.

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A message and warning indicator
appear when the system
automatically applies the brakes.

REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING

Reverse Braking Assist – Information
Messages

The system has several preconditions for
operation. If these preconditions are not met
or if a fault occurs, a message appears when
in reverse (R) letting you know that the
system is off or unavailable. See Information
Messages (page 131).

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Reverse Braking Assist

(If Equipped)

Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently
Asked Questions

Note: If the frequently asked questions and
answers that are shown in the following
chart do not assist you in returning the
system to available, contact an authorized
dealer to have the system checked for
proper operation.

Make sure you switch the system on. See Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and
Off (page 238).

Why is the system off?

Make sure that the liftgate and all doors are closed.

Why is the system unavailable?

Make sure the cross traffic alert system is on. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 289).

Make sure the rear parking aid system is on. See Rear Parking Aid (page 246).

Make sure traction control is on. See Using Traction Control (page 241).

The vehicle has sustained a rear end impact. Contact an authorized dealer to have the
sensors checked for proper coverage and operation.

An ABS, traction control or stability control event may have occurred. The system resumes
operation when the event is complete.

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Reverse Braking Assist

(If Equipped)

Make sure the rear view camera and 360 degree camera are not dirty or obstructed. If
it is dirty, clean the camera. See Rear View Camera (page 256). See 360 Degree Camera
(page 259). If the message still appears after cleaning the camera, wait a short time and
the message should clear. If the message does not clear, contact an authorized dealer.

Make sure the sensors are not blocked or faulted. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 289).
See Rear Parking Aid (page 246).

The system does not function when you connect a trailer. Operation resumes when you
disconnect the trailer.

Why does the system turn off when I connect a

trailer?

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Reverse Braking Assist

(If Equipped)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The traction control system helps avoid drive
wheel spin and loss of traction.

If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels and,
when needed, reduces engine power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.

USING TRACTION CONTROL

WARNING: The stability and traction

control light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure you
did not instructionly disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the stability
control and traction control light is still

illuminating steadily, have the system
serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.

The system turns on each time you switch
on the ignition.

If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.

Note: When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.

Switching the System Off

When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information display
showing system status.

You can switch the system off by accessing
the traction control settings through the
touchscreen. See Settings (page 488).

Note: If your vehicle detects a loss of traction
due to excessive wheel spin or deceleration,
a display message appears on the SYNC
screen prompting you to disable traction
control if needed.

Using the Information Display Controls

You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display. See General
Information (page 127).

System Indicator Lights and Messages

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The stability and traction control
light:

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Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.

•

Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.

•

Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems.

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The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on when

you switch the traction control system off.

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Traction Control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: Vehicle modifications

involving braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and wheel and tire size may
change the handling characteristics of your
vehicle and may adversely affect the
performance of the electronic stability
control system. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with
and adversely affect the electronic stability
control system. Install any aftermarket
stereo loudspeaker as far as possible from
the front center console, the tunnel, and
the front seats in order to minimize the risk
of interfering with the electronic stability
control sensors. Reducing the
effectiveness of the electronic stability
control system could lead to an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death.

WARNING: Remember that even

advanced technology cannot defy the laws
of physics. It’s always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the
electronic stability control system is an
indication that at least some of the tires
have exceeded their ability to grip the
road; this could reduce the operator’s
ability to control the vehicle potentially
resulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death. If your
electronic stability control system activates,
SLOW DOWN.

The system automatically turns on each time
you switch the ignition on.

If a driving condition activates either the
stability control or the traction control system
you may experience the following conditions:

•

The stability and traction control light
flashes.

•

Your vehicle slows down.

•

Reduced engine power.

•

A vibration in the brake pedal.

•

The brake pedal is stiffer than usual.

•

If the driving condition is severe and your
foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal
may move as the systems applies higher
brake forces.

The stability control system has several
features built into it to help you maintain
control of your vehicle:

Electronic Stability Control

The system enhances your vehicle’s ability
to prevent skids or lateral slides by applying
brakes to one or more of the wheels
individually and, if necessary, reducing
engine power.

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Stability Control

Roll Stability Control

The system enhances your vehicle’s ability
to prevent rollovers by detecting your
vehicle’s roll motion and the rate at which it
changes by applying the brakes to one or
more wheels individually.

Curve Control

The system enhances your vehicle’s ability
to follow the road when cornering severely
or avoiding objects in the roadway. Curve
Control operates by reducing engine power
and, if necessary, applying brakes to one or
more of the wheels individually.

Traction Control

The system enhances your vehicle’s ability
to maintain traction of the wheels by
detecting and controlling wheel spin. See
Using Traction Control (page 241).

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A

A

A

B

B

B

B

Vehicle without stability control
skidding off its intended route.

A

Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.

B

USING STABILITY CONTROL

The system automatically turns on each time
you switch the ignition on.

You cannot switch the stability control and
roll stability control systems off, but when
you shift into reverse (R), the systems
deactivate.

You can switch the traction control system
off or on. See Using Traction Control (page
241).

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Stability Control

ABOUT HILL DESCENT CONTROL

WARNING: Hill descent control

cannot control descent in all surface
conditions and circumstances, such as ice
or extremely steep grades. Hill descent
control is a driver assist system and cannot
substitute for good judgment by the driver.
Failure to do so may result in loss of
vehicle control, crash or serious injury.

WARNING: The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and shift the transmission into park
(P) for automatic transmission or first gear
for instruction transmission.

Note: The system does not function below
3 mph (5 km/h).

Hill descent control allows the driver to set
and maintain vehicle speed while
descending steep slopes in various surface
conditions.

The system can maintain vehicle speeds on
downhill slopes between 3–20 mph
(5–32 km/h). Above 20 mph (32 km/h), the
system remains on but the descent speed
cannot be set or maintained.

The system requires a cool down interval
after a period of sustained use. The amount
of time that the system can remain active
before cooling varies with conditions. The
system provides a warning in the message
center and a tone sounds when the system
is about to disengage for cooling. At this
time, instructionly apply the brakes as needed
to maintain descent speed.

SWITCHING HILL DESCENT
CONTROL ON AND OFF

You can switch the hill descent control on
and off through the touchscreen.

SETTING THE HILL DESCENT
SPEED

WARNING: The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you leave
your vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and shift the transmission into park
(P) for automatic transmission or first gear
for instruction transmission.

WARNING: The system does not

control speed in low traction conditions or
extremely steep slopes. The system is
designed to be an aid and does not relieve
you of your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

To increase the descent speed, press the
accelerator pedal until you reach the speed
you prefer.

To decrease the descent speed, press the
brake pedal until you reach the speed you
prefer.

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Hill Descent Control

(If Equipped)

When you reach the speed you prefer, either
by accelerating or decelerating, remove your
feet from the pedals. The system maintains
the chosen vehicle speed.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL
INDICATOR

Illuminates when you switch hill
descent control on.

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Hill Descent Control

(If Equipped)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: To help avoid personal

injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system.

WARNING: The system may not

detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care and
attention. Failure to take care may result
in a crash.

WARNING: Traffic control systems,

inclement weather, air brakes, external
motors and fans may affect the correct
operation of the sensing system.This may
cause reduced performance or false alerts.

WARNING: The system may not

detect small or moving objects, particularly
those close to the ground.

Note: If your vehicle has MyKey™, the sensing
system cannot be switched off when a
MyKey™ is present. See Principle of
Operation (page 70).

Note: Keep the sensors on the bumper or
fascia free from snow, ice and large
accumulations of dirt. If the sensors are
covered, the system’s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the
bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned or
bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alerts.

Note: Certain add-on devices installed
around the bumper or fascia may create
false alerts. For example, large trailer
hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate
brackets, bumper covers or any other device
that may block the normal detection zone
of the system. Remove the add-on device to
prevent false alerts.

Note: When you connect a trailer to your
vehicle, the rear parking aid may detect the
trailer and therefore provide an alert. Disable
the rear parking aid when you connect a
trailer to prevent the alert.

The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system turns on automatically
whenever you switch the ignition on.

You can switch the system off through the
touchscreen or from the pop-up message
that appears once you shift the transmission
into reverse (R). See Settings (page 488). If
your vehicle has a parking aid button, you
can switch the system off by pressing the
button.

If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information display.
See Information Messages (page 131).

REAR PARKING AID

WARNING: The system may not

detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care and
attention. Failure to take care may result
in a crash.

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Parking Aids

WARNING: The system may not

detect small or moving objects, particularly
those close to the ground.

WARNING: To help avoid personal

injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system.

WARNING: The parking aid system

can only assist you to detect objects when
your vehicle is moving at parking speeds.
To help avoid personal injury you must
take care when using the parking aid
system.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover up the sensors.

Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.

Note: If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.

Note: Some accessories, for example large
trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can
cause reduced performance or false alerts.

The sensors are on the rear bumper.

The sensors are active when the
transmission is in reverse (R) and the vehicle
speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the
parking aid system sounds a tone, the audio
system may reduce the set volume.

A warning tone sounds when your vehicle
approaches an object. As your vehicle
moves closer to an object, the rate of the
tone increases. The warning tone
continuously sounds when an object is 12 in
(30 cm) or less from the center of the rear
bumper.

Note: There is a decreased coverage area
at the outer corners.

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The sensor coverage area is up to 70 in
(180 cm) from the rear bumper.

If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information display.

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Parking Aids

The system detects large objects when you
shift into reverse (R) and any of the following
occur:
•

Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed.

•

Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at low speed.

•

Your vehicle is moving backward at low
speed and an object is moving toward
your vehicle, for example another vehicle
at low speed.

If your vehicle remains stationary for two
seconds the audible warning turns off. If your
vehicle moves backward the tone sounds
again.

Note: If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)
or less from the rear bumper, the audible
warning does not turn off.

Object Distance Indicator

(If Equipped)

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The system provides object distance
indication through the information display.

•

As the distance to the object decreases,
the indicator blocks illuminate and move
toward the vehicle icon.

•

If the system does not detect an object,
the distance indicator blocks are gray.

When you shift into reverse (R), the system
provides audible warnings and visual
indication when your vehicle is moving and
the detected object is moving toward your
vehicle. When you stop your vehicle, the
audible warnings stop after two seconds.
Visual indication remains on when the
transmission is in reverse (R).

FRONT PARKING AID

WARNING: The system may not

detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care and
attention. Failure to take care may result
in a crash.

WARNING: The system may not

detect small or moving objects, particularly
those close to the ground.

WARNING: To help avoid personal

injury, always use caution when in reverse
(R) and when using the sensing system.

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Parking Aids