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Rear Pedestrian Alert Indicator
When a pedestrian is detected within the
system s range directly behind the vehicle,
this symbol flashes amber on the
infotainment display, along with five beeps
from the rear, or if equipped, two pulses
from both sides of the driver seat. When a
pedestrian is detected close to the vehicle,
the symbol flashes red on the infotainment
display, along with ten beeps from the rear,
or if equipped, seven pulses from both sides
of the driver seat.
Warning
Rear Pedestrian Alert does not
automatically brake the vehicle. It also
does not provide an alert unless it
detects a pedestrian, and it may not
detect all pedestrians if:
The pedestrian is not directly behind
the vehicle, fully visible to the Rear
Vision Camera (RVC), or standing
upright.
The pedestrian is part of a group.
The pedestrian is a child.
Visibility is poor, including nighttime
conditions, fog, rain, or snow.
The RVC is blocked by dirt, snow,
or ice.
The RVC, taillamps, or back-up lamps
are not cleaned or in proper working
condition.
The vehicle is not in R (Reverse).
Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
To help avoid death or injury, always
check for pedestrians around the vehicle
before backing up. Be ready to take
action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving 0 160. Keep the RVC,
taillamps, and back-up lamps clean and in
good repair.
Rear Pedestrian Alert can be set to Off or
Alert. To view available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select Vehicle to
display the list of available options and
select Collision/Detection Systems .
If equipped, alerts can be set to beeps or
seat pulses. To view available settings for
this feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select Vehicle to
display the list of available options and
select Collision/Detection Systems .
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