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Additionally, the system provides obstacle
distance indication through the center
stack display (if equipped).
As the distance to the obstacle
decreases (obstacle becomes closer),
the indicator blocks illuminate and
move towards the vehicle icon.
If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks show grayed
out.
Obstacle Distance Indicator
Equipped)
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When you shift to reverse (R), the side
sensing system provides audible warnings
when your vehicle is moving and obstacles
are detected within 12 in (30 cm) or when
obstacles are detected within 12–24 in
(30–60 cm) and are inside the driving path
of your vehicle. Once your vehicle reaches
a standstill condition, the audible warning
stops after 2 seconds. Visual indication is
always present in reverse (R).
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When you shift to drive (D) or any other
forward gear, for example, low (L), sport
(S) or any forward gear in manual
transmission, the side sensing system
provides audible and visual warnings when
your vehicle is moving below a speed of
7 mph (12 km/h) and obstacles are
detected within 12 in (30 cm) or when
obstacles are detected within 12–24 in
(30–60 cm) and are inside the driving path
of your vehicle. Once your vehicle reaches
a standstill condition, the audible warning
(If
stops after 2 seconds and visual indication
stops after 4 seconds. If the obstacles
detected are within 12 in (30 cm), the
visual indication remains on.
If the transmission is in neutral (N), the side
sensing system provides visual indication
(not audible) only when your vehicle is
moving below a speed of 7 mph (12 km/h)
and obstacles are detected within 12 in
(30 cm). Once your vehicle reaches a
standstill condition, the visual indication
stops after 4 seconds.
If the side sensing system is not available,
the side distance indicator blocks will not
be present.
The side sensing system is not available
under the following conditions:
If you switch the traction control
system off.
After a key cycle, side sensing is not
available until your vehicle travels the
length of your vehicle in order for the
system to initialize.
If your vehicle is in a standstill condition
for over 2 minutes, side sensing is not
available until your vehicle travels the
length of your vehicle in order for the
system to reinitialize.
During an ABS or traction control event,
side sensing disables and is not
available until your vehicle travels the
length of your vehicle in order for the
system to reinitialize.
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