Activating/deactivating collision warning system
To turn the warning system and/or chime on or off and set the warning
sensitivity <– –>, refer to
Message center
in the
Instrument Cluster
chapter.
Note:
If the system cannot be turned off in a MyKey™ equipped vehicle,
refer to
MyKey™
in the
Locks and Security
chapter for more
information.
Note:
If collision warnings are perceived as being too frequent or
disturbing then the warning sensitivity can be reduced, though the
manufacturer recommends using the highest sensitivity setting where
possible. Setting lower sensitivity would lead to fewer and later system
warnings. Refer to the
Message center
in the
Instrument Cluster
chapter for instructions on reducing the sensitivity.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (APA) (IF EQUIPPED)
Active park assist (APA) will detect an available parallel parking space
and automatically steer the vehicle into the space (hands-free) while you
control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system will visually
and/or audibly instruct the driver to park the vehicle.
WARNING:
This system is designed to be a supplementary park
aid. It may not work in all conditions and is not intended to
replace the driver’s attention and judgment. The driver is responsible
for avoiding hazards and maintaining a safe distance and speed, even
when the APA is in use.
Conditions in which the system may not work:
•
Something passes between the front bumper and the space such as a
pedestrian or cyclist
•
The edge of the neighboring parked vehicle is high from the ground
such as a bus, tow truck or flatbed truck
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