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SAFETY FEATURES

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides

increased vehicle stability and brake

performance under most braking conditions.

The system automatically prevents wheel lock,

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

that the ABS is working properly each time the

vehicle is started and driven. During this

self-check, you may hear a slight clicking sound

as well as some related motor noises.
ABS is activated during braking when the

system detects one or more wheels begin to

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

bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic

stops may increase the likelihood of ABS

activation(s).
You also may experience the following when

ABS activates:



The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run

for a short time after the stop)



The clicking sound of solenoid valves



Brake pedal pulsations



A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of

the stop

These are all normal characteristics of ABS.

ABS is designed to function with the Original

Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tires. Modifi

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cation may result in degraded ABS

performance.

WARNING!



The ABS contains sophisticated electronic

equipment that may be susceptible to inter

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ference caused by improperly installed or

high output radio transmitting equipment.

This interference can cause possible loss of

anti-lock braking capability. Installation of

such equipment should be performed by

qualified professionals.



Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will

diminish their effectiveness and may lead

to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping

distance longer. Just press firmly on your

brake pedal when you need to slow down or

stop.



The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of

physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can

it increase braking or steering efficiency

beyond that afforded by the condition of the

vehicle brakes and tires or the traction

afforded.



The ABS cannot prevent collisions,

including those resulting from excessive

speed in turns, following another vehicle

too closely, or hydroplaning.



The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle

must never be exploited in a reckless or

dangerous manner that could jeopardize

the user’s safety or the safety of others.

WARNING!

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Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

The yellow “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will

turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/

RUN mode and may stay on for as long as four

seconds.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains

on or comes on while driving, it indicates that

the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not

functioning and that service is required.

However, the conventional brake system will

continue to operate normally if the “Anti-Lock

Brake Warning Light” is on.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the

brake system should be serviced as soon as

possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock

brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light”

does not come on when the ignition is placed in

the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as

soon as possible.

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System

Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system. This

system includes Electronic Brake Force Distri

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bution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),

Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist

(HSA), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), and Electronic Roll

Mitigation (ERM). These systems work together

to enhance both vehicle stability and control in

various driving conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Trailer

Sway Control (TSC).

Brake Assist System (BAS)

The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to

optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during

emergency braking maneuvers. The system

detects an emergency braking situation by

sensing the rate and amount of brake

application and then applies optimum pressure

to the brakes. This can help reduce braking

distances. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock

Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very

quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To

receive the benefit of the system, you must

apply continuous braking pressure during the

stopping sequence, (do not “pump” the brakes).

Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless

braking is no longer desired. Once the brake

pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.

Brake System Warning Light

The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn

on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN

mode and may stay on for as long as four

seconds.
If the “Brake System Warning Light” remains on

or comes on while driving, it indicates that the

brake system is not functioning properly and

that immediate service is required. If the “Brake

System Warning Light” does not come on when

the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode,

have the light repaired as soon as possible.

WARNING!

The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot

prevent the natural laws of physics from

acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the

traction afforded by prevailing road

conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions,

including those resulting from excessive

speed in turns, driving on very slippery

surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of

a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be

exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner,

which could jeopardize the user's safety or

the safety of others.

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

The Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

function manages the distribution of the

braking torque between the front and rear axles

by limiting braking pressure to the rear axle.

This is done to prevent overslip of the rear

wheels to avoid vehicle instability, and to

prevent the rear axle from entering ABS before

the front axle.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

The Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) system

anticipates the potential for wheel lift by

monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and

the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines

that the rate of change of the steering wheel

angle and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to

potentially cause wheel lift, it then applies the

appropriate brake and may also reduce engine

power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will

occur. ERM can only reduce the chance of

wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive

driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift

due to other factors, such as road conditions,

leaving the roadway, or striking objects or other

vehicles.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

This system enhances directional control and

stability of the vehicle under various driving

conditions. ESC corrects for oversteering or

understeering of the vehicle by applying the

brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to assist in

counteracting the oversteer or understeer

condition. Engine power may also be reduced to

help the vehicle maintain the desired path.

ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine

the vehicle path intended by the driver and

compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.

When the actual path does not match the

intended path, ESC applies the brake of the

appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the

oversteer or understeer condition.



Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more

than appropriate for the steering wheel posi

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tion.



Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less

than appropriate for the steering wheel

position.

The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light” located in the instrument cluster will start

to flash as soon as the ESC system becomes

active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction

Indicator Light” also flashes when the TCS is

active. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction

Indicator Light” begins to flash during

acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and

apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to

adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing

road conditions.

WARNING!

Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road

conditions and driving conditions, influence

the chance that wheel lift or rollover may

occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or

rollovers, especially those that involve leaving

the roadway or striking objects or other

vehicles. The capabilities of an

ERM-equipped vehicle must never be

exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner

which could jeopardize the user's safety or

the safety of others.

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ESC Operating Modes

NOTE:

Depending upon model and mode of operation,

the ESC system may have multiple operating

modes.

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

Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system

will be in this mode. This mode should be used

for most driving conditions. Alternate ESC

modes should only be used for specific reasons

as noted in the following paragraphs.
Partial Off
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times

when a more spirited driving experience is

desired. This mode may modify TCS and ESC

thresholds for activation, which allows for more

wheel spin than normally allowed. This mode

may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck.

WARNING!



Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot

prevent the natural laws of physics from

acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase

the traction afforded by prevailing road

conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents,

including those resulting from excessive

speed in turns, driving on very slippery

surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot

prevent accidents resulting from loss of

vehicle control due to inappropriate driver

input for the conditions. Only a safe, atten

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tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci

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dents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped

vehicle must never be exploited in a reck

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less or dangerous manner which could

jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of

others.



Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly

maintain your vehicle, may change the

handling characteristics of your vehicle,

and may negatively affect the performance

of the ESC system. Changes to the steering

system, suspension, braking system, tire

type and size or wheel size may adversely

affect ESC performance. Improperly

inflated and unevenly worn tires may also

degrade ESC performance. Any vehicle

modification or poor vehicle maintenance

that reduces the effectiveness of the ESC

system can increase the risk of loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal

injury and death.

WARNING!

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To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily

push the “ESC OFF” switch and the “ESC OFF

Indicator Light” will illuminate. To turn the ESC

on again, momentarily push the “ESC OFF”

switch and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” will

turn off.

NOTE:

The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot

prevent the natural laws of physics from acting

on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction

afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC

cannot prevent all accidents, including those

resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving

on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC

also cannot prevent collisions.

ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

And ESC OFF Indicator Light

The “ESC Activation/Malfunction

Indicator Light” in the instrument

cluster will come on when the ignition

is placed in the ON mode. It should go

out with the engine running. If the “ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes

on continuously with the engine running, a

malfunction has been detected in the ESC

system. If this light remains on after several

ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven

several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater

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

dealer as soon as possible to have the problem

diagnosed and corrected.

The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light” (located in the instrument cluster) starts

to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and

the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also

flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins

to flash during acceleration, ease up on the

accelerator and apply as little throttle as

possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and

driving to the prevailing road conditions.

NOTE:



The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light” and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light”

come on momentarily each time the ignition

is placed in the ON position.



Each time the ignition is placed in the ON

position, the ESC system will be on even if it

was turned off previously.



The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking

sounds when it is active. This is normal; the

sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive

following the maneuver that caused the ESC

activation.

WARNING!



When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func

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tionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip

feature described in the TCS section), has

been disabled and the “ESC OFF Indicator

Light” will be illuminated. When in “Partial

Off” mode, the engine power reduction

feature of TCS is disabled, and the

enhanced vehicle stability offered by the

ESC system is reduced.



Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when

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

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The “ESC OFF Indicator Light”

indicates the customer has elected to

have the Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) in a reduced mode.

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

The Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is designed to

mitigate roll back from a complete stop while on

an incline. If the driver releases the brake while

stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to hold

the brake pressure for a short period. If the

driver does not apply the throttle before this

time expires, the system will release brake

pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as

normal.
The following conditions must be met in order

for HSA to activate:



The feature must be enabled.



The vehicle must be stopped.



The park brake must be off.



The driver door must be closed.



The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.



The gear selection must match vehicle uphill

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

forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is in

REVERSE gear).



HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all

forward gears. The system will not activate if

the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For

vehicles equipped with a manual transmis

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sion, if the clutch is pressed, HSA will remain

active.

Towing With HSA

HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll

back while towing a trailer.

WARNING!

There may be situations where the Hill Start

Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling

may occur, such as on minor hills or with a

loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA

is not a substitute for active driving

involvement. It is always the driver’s

responsibility to be attentive to distance to

other vehicles, people, and objects, and most

importantly brake operation to ensure safe

operation of the vehicle under all road

conditions. Your complete attention is always

required while driving to maintain safe control

of your vehicle. Failure to follow these

warnings can result in a collision or serious

personal injury.

WARNING!



If you use a trailer brake controller with your

trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated

and deactivated with the brake switch. If

so, there may not be enough brake pres

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sure to hold both the vehicle and the trailer

on a hill when the brake pedal is released.

In order to avoid rolling down an incline

while resuming acceleration, manually acti

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vate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle

brake pressure prior to releasing the brake

pedal.



HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply

the parking brake fully when exiting your

vehicle. Also, be certain to place the trans

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mission in PARK.



Failure to follow these warnings can result

in a collision or serious personal injury.

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Disabling And Enabling HSA

This feature can be turned on or turned off. To

change the current setting, proceed as follows:
For vehicles equipped with the instrument

cluster display, refer to “Instrument Cluster

Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument

Panel” for further information.
For vehicles not equipped with the instrument

cluster display, perform the following steps:

1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels

pointing straight forward).

2. Shift the transmission into PARK.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Start the engine.

5. Rotate the steering wheel slightly more than

one-half turn to the left.

6. Push the “ESC OFF” button located in the

lower switch bank below the climate control

four times within 20 seconds. The “ESC OFF

Indicator Light” should turn on and turn off

two times.

7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center

and then an additional slightly more than

one-half turn to the right.

8. Place the ignition switch to the OFF position

and then back to the ON position. If the

sequence was completed properly, the

“ESC OFF Indicator Light” will blink several

times to confirm HSA is disabled.

9. Repeat these steps if you want to return this

feature to its previous setting.

Traction Control System (TCS)

The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the

amount of wheel spin of each of the driven

wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the TCS may

apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s)

and/or reduce vehicle power to provide

enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature

of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD),

functions similar to a limited slip differential

and controls the wheel spin across a driven

axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning

faster than the other, the system will apply the

brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more

vehicle torque to be applied to the wheel that is

not spinning. BLD may remain enabled even if

TCS and ESC are in a reduced mode.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

Trailer Sway Control (TSC) uses sensors in the

vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying

trailer and will take the appropriate actions to

attempt to stop the sway. TSC will become

active automatically once an excessively

swaying trailer is recognized. Note that TSC

cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always

use caution when towing a trailer and follow the

trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer

to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting And Operating”

for further information. When TSC is

functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction

Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may

be reduced and you may feel the brakes being

applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop

the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when

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

WARNING!

If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle

down, stop at the nearest safe location, and

adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer

sway.

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AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses

two radar sensors, located inside the rear

bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable

vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles,

etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the

rear/front/side of the vehicle.

Rear Detection Zones

When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning

light will momentarily illuminate in both outside

rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the

system is operational.

The BSM system sensors operate when the

vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE.

BSM Warning Light

The BSM detection zone covers approximately

one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft

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

rear view mirror and extends approximately

10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the

vehicle. The BSM system monitors the

detection zones on both sides of the vehicle

when the vehicle speed reaches approximately

6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the

driver of vehicles in these areas.

NOTE:



The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver

about rapidly approaching vehicles that are

outside the detection zones.



The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT

change if your vehicle is towing a trailer.

Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is

clear for both your vehicle and trailer before

making a lane change. If the trailer or other

object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment)

extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this

may result in the BSM warning light

remaining illuminated the entire time the

vehicle is in a forward gear.



The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may

experience drop outs (blinking on and off) of

the side mirror Warning Indicator lamps

when a motorcycle or any small object

remains at the side of the vehicle for

extended periods of time (more than a couple

of seconds).

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The area on the rear fascia where the radar

sensors are located must remain free of snow,

ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the

BSM system can function properly. Do not block

the area of the rear fascia where the radar

sensors are located with foreign objects

(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).

Sensor Location

The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in

the detection zones by illuminating the BSM

warning light located in the outside mirrors in

addition to sounding an audible (chime) alert

and reducing the radio volume. Refer to “Modes

Of Operation” in this section for further

information.
The BSM system monitors the detection zone

from three different entry points (side, rear,

front) while driving to see if an alert is

necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert

during these types of zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes

from either side of the vehicle.

Side Monitoring

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

on either side and enter the rear detection zone

with a relative speed of less than 31 mph

(50 km/h).

Rear Monitoring

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Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a

relative speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h))

and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for

approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light

will be illuminated. If the difference in speed

between the two vehicles is greater than

15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not

illuminate.

Overtaking/Approaching

The BSM system is designed not to issue an

alert on stationary objects such as guardrails,

posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However,

occasionally the system may alert on such

objects. This is normal operation and your

vehicle does not require service.

Overtaking/Passing

The BSM system will not alert you of objects that

are traveling in the opposite direction of the

vehicle in adjacent lanes.

Opposing Traffic

WARNING!

The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an

aid to help detect objects in the blind spot

zones. The BSM system is not designed to

detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.

Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM

system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors,

glance over your shoulder, and use your turn

signal before changing lanes. Failure to do so

can result in serious injury or death.

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Rear Cross Path (RCP)

The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended

to aid the driver when backing out of parking

spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles

may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously

out of the parking space until the rear end of the

vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will then

have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an

oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.

RCP Detection Zones

RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both

sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving

toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum

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

objects moving a maximum of approximately

20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot

situations.

NOTE:

In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can

be obscured by vehicles parked on either side.

If the sensors are blocked by other structures or

vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the

driver.

When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE,

the driver is alerted using both the visual and

audible alarms, including reducing the radio

volume.

Modes Of Operation

Modes Of Operation With Instrument Cluster

Display
Three selectable modes of operation are

available in the instrument cluster display.

Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in

“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for

further information.

WARNING!

Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a back

up aid system. It is intended to be used to

help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a

parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful

when backing up, even when using RCP.

Always check carefully behind your vehicle,

look behind you, and be sure to check for

pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,

obstructions, and blind spots before backing

up. Failure to do so can result in serious

injury or death.

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Blind Spot Alert Lights Only
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the

BSM system will provide a visual alert in the

appropriate side view mirror based on a

detected object. However, when the system is

operating in RCP, the system will respond with

both visual and audible alerts when a detected

object is present. Whenever an audible alert is

requested, the radio volume is reduced.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert

Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will

provide a visual alert in the appropriate side

view mirror based on a detected object. If the

turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds

to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an

audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever

a turn signal and detected object are present on

the same side at the same time, both the visual

and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the

audible alert the radio (if on) volume will be

reduced.

NOTE:



Whenever an audible alert is requested by

the BSM system, the radio volume is

reduced.



If the hazard flashers are on, the system will

request the appropriate visual alert only.

When the system is in RCP, the system shall

respond with both visual and audible alerts

when a detected object is present. Whenever

an audible alert is requested, the radio volume

is reduced. Turn/hazard signal status is

ignored; the RCP state always requests the

chime.
Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will be

no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM

or RCP systems.

NOTE:

The BSM system will store the current operating

mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time

the vehicle is started the previously stored

mode will be recalled and used.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all

Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this

vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada license-exempt

RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR

d`Innovation, Science and Economic

Development applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée

aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout

brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d'en compro

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mettre le fonctionnement.

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La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las

siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no

cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar

cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que

pueda causar su operación no deseada.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based

on the vehicle recommended cold placard

pressure.

NOTE:

The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in the

instrument cluster and a chime will sound when

tire pressure is low in one or more of the four

active road tires. When this occurs you must

increase the tire pressure to the recommended

cold placard pressure in order for the TPMS

Warning Light to turn off.

The tire pressure will vary with temperature by

approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F

(6.5°C). This means that when the outside

temperature decreases, the tire pressure will

decrease. Tire pressure should always be set

based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is

defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle

has not been driven for at least three hours, or

driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three

hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure

must not exceed the maximum inflation

pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to

“Tires” in “Servicing and Maintenance” for

information on how to properly inflate the

vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also

increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal

and there should be no adjustment for this

increased pressure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire

pressure if the tire pressure falls below the

low-pressure warning limit for any reason,

including low temperature effects and natural

pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low

tire pressure as long as the condition exists,

and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at

or above the recommended cold placard

pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning

(TPMS Warning Light) illuminates, you must

increase the tire pressure to the recommended

cold placard pressure in order for the TPMS

Warning Light to turn off.
The system will automatically update and the

TPMS Warning Light will turn off once the

system receives the updated tire pressures. The

vehicle may need to be driven for up to

20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order

for the TPMS to receive this information.
For example, your vehicle may have a

recommended cold (parked for more than three

hours) placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If

the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and

the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa),

a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will

decrease the tire pressure to approximately

24 psi (165 kPa). This tire pressure is low

enough to turn on the “TPMS Warning Light.”

Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure

to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 kPa), but

the TPMS Warning Light will still be on. In this

situation, the TPMS Warning Light will turn off

only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s

recommended cold placard pressure value.

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NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may

need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi

(28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard

pressure in order to turn the TPMS Warning

Light off.

NOTE:



The TPMS is not intended to replace normal

tire care and maintenance, or to provide

warning of a tire failure or condition.



The TPMS should not be used as a tire pres

-

sure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.



Driving on a significantly underinflated tire

causes the tire to overheat and can lead to

tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel

efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect

the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.



The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire

maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsi

-

bility to maintain correct tire pressure using

an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if

underinflation has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the TPMS Warning

Light.



Seasonal temperature changes will affect

tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the

actual tire pressure in the tire.

System Operation

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

uses wireless technology with wheel

rim-mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire

pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each

wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire

pressure readings to the Receiver Module.

NOTE:

It is particularly important for you to check the

tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to

maintain the proper pressure.

CAUTION!



The TPMS has been optimized for the orig

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inal equipment tires and wheels. TPMS

pressures and warning have been estab

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lished for the tire size equipped on your

vehicle. Undesirable system operation or

sensor damage may result when using

replacement equipment that is not of the

same size, type, and/or style. The TPM

sensor is not designed for use on after

-

market wheels and may contribute to a

poor overall system performance or sensor

damage. Customers are encouraged to use

OEM wheels to assure proper TPM feature

operation.



Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(TPMS) sensor to become inoperable. After

using an aftermarket tire sealant it is

recommended that you take your vehicle to

your authorized dealer to have your sensor

function checked.



After inspecting or adjusting the tire pres

-

sure always reinstall the valve stem cap.

This will prevent moisture and dirt from

entering the valve stem, which could

damage the TPMS sensor.

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The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

consists of the following components:



Receiver Module



Four Tire Pressure Monitoring sensors



Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning

Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure

Warnings

The TPMS Warning Light will

illuminate in the instrument cluster, a

“LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will

display in the instrument cluster, and

an audible chime will be activated when one or

more of the four active road tire pressures are

low. Should this occur, you should stop as soon

as possible, check the inflation pressure of

each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire to

the vehicle's recommended cold tire placard

pressure value (located on the placard label on

the driver's-side B-Pillar).

NOTE:

When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may

need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi

(28 kPa) above the recommended cold placard

pressure in order to turn the TPMS Warning

Light off.

The system will automatically update and the

TPMS Warning Light will extinguish once the

updated tire pressures have been received.

NOTE:

The vehicle may need to be driven for up to

20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive

this information.

Service TPMS
The TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for

75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system

fault is detected. The system fault will also

sound a chime. If the ignition switch is cycled,

this sequence will repeat, providing the system

fault still exists. The TPMS Warning Light will

turn off when the fault condition no longer

exists. A system fault can occur with any of the

following scenarios:



Jamming due to electronic devices or driving

next to facilities emitting the same radio

frequencies as the TPMS sensors.



Installing some form of aftermarket window

tinting that affects radio wave signals.



Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice

around the wheels or wheel housings.



Using tire chains on the vehicle.



Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS

sensors.

Vehicles With Compact Spare



The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not

have a TPMS sensor. Therefore the TPMS will

not monitor the pressure in the compact

spare tire.



If you install the compact spare tire in place

of a road tire that has a pressure below the

low-pressure warning limit, upon the next

ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, a

“LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will be

displayed and the TPMS Warning Light will

turn on.



After driving for up to 20 minutes above

15 mph (24 km/h), the TPMS Warning Light

will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid.



For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a

chime will sound, the TPMS Warning Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on solid.

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

Once you repair or replace the original road

tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of

the compact spare tire, the TPMS will auto

-

matically update, and the TPMS Warning

Light will turn off as long as no tire pressure

is below the low-pressure warning limit in any

of the four active road tires.

TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped

The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all

four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with

wheel and tire assemblies that do not have

TPMS sensors, such as when installing winter

wheel and tire assemblies on your vehicle.
To deactivate the TPMS, first, replace all four

wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires

not equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring

(TPM) sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for

20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The

TPMS will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain

on.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS

will no longer chime or flash the TPMS Warning

Light.

To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel

and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires

equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the

vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph

(24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the TPMS

Warning Light will flash on and off for

75 seconds and then turn off.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all

Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this

vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Innovation, Science and

Economic Development Canada license-exempt

RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR

d`Innovation, Science and Economic

Development applicables aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée

aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout

brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d'en compro

-

mettre le fonctionnement.

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las

siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no

cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar

cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que

pueda causar su operación no deseada.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.