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The system will then instruct the driver to check their

surroundings and move backward.

Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park position.

When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be in-

structed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the

driver is satisfied with the vehicle position, they should

shift to PARK. The

⬙Active ParkSense Complete - Check

Parking Position

⬙ message will be momentarily displayed.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when performing parallel or
perpendicular parking maneuvers even when using

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Check Surroundings — Move Backwards

Active Park Sense Complete — Check Parking Position

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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 for-
ward. 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.

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.

• 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.

LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED

LaneSense Operation

The LaneSense system is operational at speeds above

37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h). It uses

a forward looking camera to detect lane markings and

measure vehicle position within the lane boundaries.
When both lane markings are detected and the driver

unintentionally drifts out of the lane while no turn signal

has been applied OR the driver departs the lane on the

opposite side of the applied turn signal (if the left turn

signal is applied and the vehicle departs to the right), the

LaneSense system provides a haptic warning in the form of

torque applied to the steering wheel to prompt the driver

to remain within the lane boundaries. The LaneSense

system will also provide a visual warning through the

instrument cluster display to prompt the driver to remain

within the lane boundaries.
The driver may manually override the haptic warning by

applying torque into the steering wheel at any time.
When only a single lane marking is detected and the driver

unintentionally drifts across that lane marking (no turn

signal applied), the LaneSense system provides a visual

warning through the instrument cluster display to prompt

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the driver to remain within the lane. When only a single

lane marking is detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not

be provided.

NOTE:

When operating conditions have been met, the

LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on

the steering wheel and provides an audible and visual

warning to the driver when the driver’s hands are not

detected on the steering wheel. The system will cancel if

the driver does not return their hands to the wheel.

Turning LaneSense On Or Off

The LaneSense button is located on the switch

panel below the Uconnect display.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a 12–inch

Uconnect Display screen, the LaneSense button is located

above the display.
To turn the LaneSense system on, push the LaneSense

button (LED turns off). A “LaneSense On” message is

shown in the instrument cluster display.

To turn the LaneSense system off, push the LaneSense

button again (LED turns on).

NOTE:

The LaneSense system will retain the last system

state on or off from the last ignition cycle when the ignition

is changed to the ON/RUN position.

Lane Sense On Message

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LaneSense Warning Message

The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift

condition through the instrument cluster display.

Instrument Cluster Display

When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray

when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected

and the LaneSense telltale

is solid white.

Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected
• When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense

Telltale

is solid white when only the left lane

marking has been detected and the system is ready to

provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster

display if an unintentional lane departure occurs on

the left side.

• When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been

approached and is in a lane departure situation, the

visual warning in the instrument cluster display will

show the left lane line flashing yellow (on/off). The

LaneSense telltale

changes from solid white to

flashing yellow.

System ON (Gray Lines) With White Telltale

Lane Approached (Flashing Yellow Lane Line) With

Yellow Telltale

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NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with the similar

behavior for a right lane departure when only the right

lane marking has been detected.

Left Lane Departure — Both Lane Lines Detected
• When the LaneSense system is ON and both the lane

markings have been detected, the system is

⬙armed⬙ to

provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster dis-

play and a torque warning in the steering wheel if an

unintentional lane departure occurs .The lane lines turn

from gray to white and the LaneSense telltale

is solid

green.

• When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situation,

the left lane line turns solid yellow. The LaneSense

telltale

changes from solid green to solid yellow. At

this time torque 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.

Lanes Sensed (White Lines) With Green Telltale

Lane Sensed (Solid Yellow Lane Line) With Solid Yellow

Telltale

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• When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been

approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left

lane line flashes yellow (on/off). The LaneSense telltale

changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow. At

this time torque 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.

NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with the similar

behavior for a right lane departure.

Changing LaneSense Status

The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of

the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity

(Early/Medium/Late) that you can configure through the

Uconnect system screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in

“Multimedia” for further information.

NOTE:
• When enabled the system operates above 37 mph

(60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h).

• Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings.
• The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel

whenever a safety system engages (anti-lock brakes,

traction control system, electronic stability control, for-

ward collision warning, etc.).

Lane Approached (Flashing Yellow Lane Line) With

Flashing Yellow Telltale

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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA

The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera allows you to see an

image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever

the gear selector is put into REVERSE or whenever it is

manually activated. When the gear selector is put into

REVERSE, the image will be displayed in the Uconnect

screen along with a caution note to “check entire surround-

ings” across the top of the screen. After five seconds this

note will disappear.

Manual Activation Of The Rear View Camera:

1. Press the

⬙Controls⬙ button located on the bottom of the

Uconnect display.

2. Press the

⬙Backup Camera⬙ button

to turn the Rear

View Camera system on.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with Camera

delay turned off), the rear Camera mode is exited and the

previous screen appears again.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with Camera

delay turned on), the rear Camera image will be displayed

for up to 10 seconds after shifting to another gear, unless

the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmis-

sion is shifted into PARK, the ignition is switched to the

OFF position, or the touchscreen button “X” to disable

display of the Rear View Camera image is pressed.
Whenever the Rear View Camera image is activated

through the

⬙Backup Camera⬙ button in the ⬙Controls⬙

menu, and the vehicle speed is greater than, or equal to,

8 mph (13 km/h), a display timer for the image is initiated.

The image will continue to be displayed until the display

timer exceeds 10 seconds.

NOTE:
• If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph (13 km/h), the

Rear View Camera image will be displayed continuously

until deactivated via the touchscreen button

⬙X⬙, the

transmission is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is

cycled to the OFF position.

• The touchscreen button ⬙X⬙ to disable display of the

camera image is made available ONLY when the vehicle

is not in REVERSE.

When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the image

to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected

backup path based on the steering wheel position. The

active guide lines will show separate zones that will help

indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle.

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NOTE:

For further information about how to access and

change the programmable features of the ParkView Rear

Backup Camera, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-

dia” for further information.
A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the

vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/

receiver. The following table shows the approximate dis-

tances for each zone:

Zones

Distance To The Rear Of

The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

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

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

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check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruc-
tions, or blind spots before backing up. You are re-
sponsible 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 recommended
that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using ParkView.

The ParkView Camera is located in the center of the

tailgate handle.

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.

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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 Backup 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 Backup 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 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 in is 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 grey.

• 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 when-

ever the gear selector is put into REVERSE or a different

view is selected through the

⬙on screen soft buttons⬙. The

top view of the vehicle will show which doors are open.

The image will be displayed on the touchscreen 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 cameras located in the front

grille, rear tailgate and side mirrors.

NOTE:

The Surround View Camera System has program-

mable settings that may be selected through the Uconnect

System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for

further information.

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When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the rear camera

view and top view is the default view of the system

(Automatic Activation).
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 after shifting out of RE-

VERSE unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h),

the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched

to the OFF position. There is a touch screen button (X) to

disable the display of the camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera

delay turned off), the surround view camera mode is exited

and the last known screen appears again.

While the “rear view” is displayed, and if enabled, active

guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width

of the vehicle, including the side view mirrors and its

projected backup path based on the steering wheel posi-

tion.
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)

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Modes Of Operation

Standard Backup Camera view can be manually activated

by selecting “Backup Camera” through the Controls menu

within the Uconnect screen.
Refer to “Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped”

in this section for more information on activation condi-

tions.

Top View

The Top view will show in the Uconnect System with Rear

View and Front View in a split view display. There is

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 mirror, the image will

appear distorted.

• Top view will show which doors are open.
• Open front doors will remove outside image.

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Rear 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 guide lines for the projected path

when enabled.

Rear Cross Path View

Pressing the Rear Cross Path soft key

will give the driver a wider angle view

of the rear camera system. The Top view

will be disabled when this is selected.

Front View

The Front view will show you what is

immediately 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 soft key

will give the driver a wider angle view

of the front camera system. The Top

view will be disabled when this is

selected.

Rear View Camera

Pressing the Backup Camera soft key

will provide a full screen rear view with

Zoom View.

NOTE:

If the Backup Camera view was selected through

the Surround View Screen, exiting out of the Rear View

Camera screen will return to the Surround View Screen. If

the Backup Camera was manually activated through the

Controls menu of the Uconnect display, exiting out of the

display screen will return to the Controls menu.

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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 Backup 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 Backup 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 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 in is 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 grey.

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

The system is deactivated in the following conditions if it

was activated automatically:
• When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with

camera delay turned on), the camera image will con-

tinue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting

out of REVERSE unless the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph

(13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the

ignition is switched to the OFF position. There is a touch

screen button (X) to disable the display of the camera

image.

• When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with

camera delay turned off), the surround view camera

mode is exited and the last known screen appears again.

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The system is deactivated in the following conditions if it

was activated manually from the Uconnect controls menu

via Surround View button or Backup Camera button:
• The ⬙X⬙ button on the display is pressed
• Vehicle is shifted into PARK
• Ignition is cycled to OFF
• Vehicle speed is over 8 mph (13 km/h) for 10 seconds

NOTE:

If the Surround View Camera is activated manu-

ally, and the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, deactivation

methods for automatic activation are assumed.
The camera delay system is turned off manually through

the Uconnect settings menu. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”

in “Multimedia” for further information.

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 your

nearest 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 recommended
that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using Surround View.

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REFUELING THE VEHICLE

The fuel filler is located behind the fuel filler door, on the

left side of the vehicle.
There is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors inside the pipe

seal the system.

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 regulations
and may cause the MIL to turn on.

• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on the
ground while filling.

CAUTION!

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”
the fuel tank after filling.

1. Put the vehicle in park and switch the ignition off.
2. Push the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door (3 o’clock

position) and release to open.

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3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle

opens and holds both flapper doors while refueling.

4. When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank

is full.

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

clicks to allow fuel to drain from the nozzle.

6. Remove the fuel filler nozzle.
7. To close the fuel filler door, push the center-rear edge (3

o’clock position) of the fuel filler door and then release.

The fuel filler door will latch closed.

NOTE:

In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel

filler door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the

fuel filler door around the perimeter to break the ice build

up.

WARNING!

Static electricity can cause an ignition of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce
risk of serious injury or death when filling containers:

• Always place container on the ground before filling.

• Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container

when you are filling it.

• Use only approved containers for flammable liquid.

• Do not leave container unattended while filling.

• A static electric charge could cause a spark and fire

hazard.

Emergency Gas Can Refueling

Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors.
A funnel is provided to open the flapper doors to allow

emergency refueling with a gas can.
1. Retrieve funnel from the jack and jack tool kit.

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