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Autowipers
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The wipers operate when the system detects moisture on
the windshield.
• Low sensitivity: The wipers automatically operate
when the sensor detects a large amount of moisture on
the windshield.
• High sensitivity: The wipers automatically operate
when the sensor detects a small amount of moisture on
the windshield.
Note:
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. Dirt, bugs and
excessive road debris can prevent it from detecting rain.
To Reduce Smearing, We Recommend the Following:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off.
Note:
Make sure you switch off the windshield wipers before
entering a car wash.
Cross Traffic Alert
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This system is designed to warn you of vehicles approaching
from the sides when the transmission is in reverse (R). It
detects vehicles that approach at speeds of up to 37 mph
(60 km/h). The system illuminates an amber alert indicator
in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle from which
the approaching vehicle is coming. In addition, cross traffic
alert also sounds an audible alert and a message appears in
the information display indicating a vehicle is coming from the
right or left.
Note:
Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety
information, more details and limitations.
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if equipped
Lane Keeping System
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When you switch the system on and the system detects
an unintentional drift out of your lane is likely to occur, the
system notifies or assists you to stay in your lane through
the steering system and information display. Depending on
the feature operation mode you select, the system provides
a warning by vibrating the steering wheel (Alert Mode) or a
steering assistance (Aid Mode) by gently counter steering your
vehicle back into the lane. The system can also provide both
warning (vibrating the steering wheel) and steering assistance
(gently counter steering your vehicle back into the lane) while
Aid+Alert mode is selected.
You can switch the system on or off by pressing the button on
the Direction Indicator.
Refer to the
Driving Aids
chapter of your
Owner’s Manual
for
system operation and limitations.
Automatic High Beam Control
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The system turns on high beams if it is dark enough and no
other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s
headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system
turns off high beams before they can distract other road users.
Low beams remain on.
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Adjusts your vehicle speed to a set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane. You can select from
one of four gap settings. Refer to the
Cruise Control
chapter
of your
Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Note:
Driving aids do not replace the need to watch where
the vehicle is moving and brake when necessary. Refer to your
Owner’s Manual for safety information, more details
and limitations.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS
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BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that enter into your blind
spot zone. The system displays an amber indicator light in
your exterior mirrors. Refer to the
Driving Aids
chapter in
your
Owner’s Manual
for more information.
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if equipped
Function