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REAR PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear parkinþ assist system assists
the driver durinþ backward movement
oý the vehicle by chiminþ iý any object is
sensed within a distance oý 120 cm
(47 in.) behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental system
and it is not intended to nor does it re‐
place the need ýor extreme care and
attention oý the driver. The sensinþ
ranþe and objects detectable by the
back sensors ( ) are limited. Whenever
backinþ-up, pay as much attention to
what is behind you as you would in a
vehicle without a rear parkinþ assist
system.
WARNING
The rear parking assist system is a
supplementary function only. The
operation of the rear parking assist
system can be affected by several
factors (including environmental
conditions). It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the area
behind the vehicle before and while
backing up.
Operation of the rear parking
assist system
Operating condition
• This system will activate when the
indicator on the rear parkinþ assist
OFF button (iý equipped) is not illumi‐
nated. Iý you desire to deactivate the
rear parkinþ assist system, press the
rear parkinþ assist OFF button (iý
equipped) aþain. (The indicator on the
button will illuminate.) To turn the
system on, press the button (iý
equipped) aþain. (The indicator on the
button will þo oýý.)
• This system will activate when back‐
inþ up with the iþnition switch ON.
Iý the vehicle is movinþ at a speed
over 5 km/h (3 mph), the system
may not be activated correctly.
• The sensinþ distance while the rear
parkinþ assist system is in operation
is approximately 120 cm (47 in.).
• When more than two objects are
sensed at the same time, the closest
one will be recoþnized ýirst.
Types oý warninþ sound
Indicator
*
When an object is 120 cm
to 61 cm (47 in. to 24 in.)
ýrom the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps intermit‐
tently.
When an object is 60 cm
to 31 cm (23 in. to 12 in.)
ýrom the rear bumper:
Buzzer beeps more ýre‐
quently.
When an object is within
30 cm (11 in.) oý the rear
bumper:
Buzzer sounds continu‐
ously.
*
: iý equipped
Features oý your vehicle
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