Parking Aids for Your Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Parking Aids(If Equipped)  
Note: Certain add-on devices installed  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
around the bumper or fascia may create  
false alerts. For example, large trailer  
hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate  
brackets, bumper covers or any other device  
that may block the normal detection zone  
of the system. Remove the add-on device  
to prevent false alerts.  
WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
Note: When you connect a trailer to your  
vehicle, the rear parking aid may detect the  
trailer and therefore provide an alert. Disable  
the rear parking aid when you connect a  
trailer to prevent the alert.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect objects with surfaces that absorb  
reflection. Always drive with due care  
and attention. Failure to take care may  
result in a crash.  
The sensing system warns the driver of  
obstacles within a certain range of your  
vehicle. The system turns on automatically  
whenever you switch the ignition on.  
You can switch the system off through the  
touchscreen, information display or from  
the pop-up message that appears once  
you shift the transmission into reverse (R).  
If your vehicle has a parking aid button, you  
can switch the system off by pressing the  
button.  
WARNING: Traffic control systems,  
inclement weather, air brakes, external  
motors and fans may affect the correct  
operation of the sensing system. This  
may cause reduced performance or false  
alerts.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
particularly those close to the ground.  
Note: If your vehicle has MyKey, the  
sensing system cannot be switched off  
when a MyKeyis present. See Principle  
of Operation (page 47).  
If a fault is present in the system, a warning  
message appears in the information  
display. See Information Messages  
(page 124).  
Note: Keep the sensors on the bumper or  
fascia free from snow, ice and large  
accumulations of dirt. If the sensors are  
covered, the systems accuracy can be  
affected. Do not clean the sensors with  
sharp objects.  
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to  
the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned  
or bent, the sensing zone may be altered  
causing inaccurate measurement of  
obstacles or false alerts.  
REAR PARKING AID  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect objects with surfaces that absorb  
reflection. Always drive with due care  
and attention. Failure to take care may  
result in a crash.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
particularly those close to the ground.  
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Parking Aids(If Equipped)  
WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
WARNING:Theparkingaidsystem  
can only assist you to detect objects  
when your vehicle is moving at parking  
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you  
must take care when using the parking  
aid system.  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
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and large accumulations of dirt.  
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.  
The sensor coverage area is up to 180 cm  
(70 in) from the rear bumper.  
If the system detects a fault, a warning  
message appears in the information  
display.  
The system detects large objects when  
you shift into reverse (R) and any of the  
following occur:  
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp  
objects.  
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage  
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may  
cause inaccurate measurements or false  
alerts.  
Note: Some accessories, for example large  
trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can  
cause reduced performance or false alerts.  
Your vehicle is moving backward at low  
speed.  
The sensors are on the rear bumper.  
Your vehicle is stationary but an object  
is approaching the rear of your vehicle  
at low speed.  
Your vehicle is moving backward at low  
speed and an object is moving toward  
your vehicle, for example another  
vehicle at low speed.  
The sensors are active when the  
transmission is in reverse (R) and the  
vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph).  
When the parking aid system sounds a  
tone, the audio system may reduce the set  
volume.  
If your vehicle remains stationary for two  
seconds the audible warning turns off. If  
your vehicle moves backward the tone  
sounds again.  
Note: If the detected object is 30 cm (12 in)  
or less from the rear bumper, the audible  
warning does not turn off.  
A warning tone sounds when your vehicle  
approaches an object. As your vehicle  
moves closer to an object, the rate of the  
tone increases. The warning tone  
continuously sounds when an object is  
30 cm (12 in) or less from the center of the  
rear bumper.  
Note: There is a decreased coverage area  
at the outer corners.  
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Parking Aids (If Equipped)  
Object Distance Indicator(If Equipped)  
FRONT PARKING AID  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect objects with surfaces that absorb  
reflection. Always drive with due care  
and attention. Failure to take care may  
result in a crash.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
particularly those close to the ground.  
WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
WARNING:Theparkingaidsystem  
can only assist you to detect objects  
when your vehicle is moving at parking  
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you  
must take care when using the parking  
aid system.  
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The system provides object distance  
indication through the information display.  
As the distance to the object  
decreases, the indicator blocks  
illuminate and move toward the vehicle  
icon.  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
and large accumulations of dirt.  
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.  
If the system does not detect an object,  
the distance indicator blocks are gray.  
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp  
objects.  
When you shift into reverse (R), the system  
provides audible warnings and visual  
indication when your vehicle is moving and  
the detected object is moving toward your  
vehicle. When you stop your vehicle, the  
audible warnings stop after two seconds.  
Visual indication remains on when the  
transmission is in reverse (R).  
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage  
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may  
cause inaccurate measurements or false  
alerts.  
Note: Some accessories, for example large  
trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can  
cause reduced performance or false alerts.  
The sensors are on the front bumper.  
The sensors are active when the  
transmission is in any position other than  
park (P). When the parking aid system  
sounds a tone, the audio system may  
reduce the set volume.  
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Parking Aids(If Equipped)  
A warning tone sounds when your vehicle  
Object Distance Indicator(If Equipped)  
approaches an object. As your vehicle  
moves closer to an object, the rate of the  
tone increases. The warning tone  
continuously sounds when an object is  
30 cm (12 in) or less from the front bumper.  
Note: There is a decreased coverage area  
at the outer corners.  
The system turns off when the vehicle  
speed reaches 8 km/h (5 mph).  
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The system provides object distance  
indication through the information display.  
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As the distance to the object  
decreases, the indicator blocks  
illuminate and move toward the vehicle  
icon.  
The sensor coverage area is up to 70 cm  
(28 in) from the center of the bumper.  
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the  
system detects objects when your vehicle  
is moving at low speed or an object is  
moving toward your vehicle, for example  
another vehicle at low speed. When you  
stop your vehicle, the audible warning turns  
off after two seconds.  
If the transmission is in any forward gear,  
the system provides audible warnings  
when your vehicle is moving and an object  
is within the detection area. When you stop  
your vehicle, the audible warning turns off  
after two seconds and the visual warning  
turns off after four seconds.  
If there is no object detected, the  
distance indicator blocks are gray.  
When you shift into any forward gear, the  
system provides audible warnings and  
visual indication when your vehicle is  
moving at a speed of approximately  
8 km/h (5 mph) or below and the system  
detects an object within the detection  
zone. When you stop your vehicle, the  
audible warnings stop after two seconds  
and visual indication stops after four  
seconds.  
Note: If the detected object is 30 cm (12 in)  
or less from your vehicle, visual indication  
remains on.  
If the system detects a fault, a warning  
message appears in the information  
display.  
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Parking Aids(If Equipped)  
When you shift into neutral (N), the system  
Note: Do not cover up the sensors.  
only provides visual indication if your  
vehicle is moving at a speed of  
Note: Do not clean the sensors with sharp  
objects.  
approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or below,  
for example, your vehicle is moving on a  
slope, and the system detects an object  
moving toward your vehicle. When you  
stop your vehicle, visual indication stops  
after four seconds.  
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage  
leaving the sensors misaligned, this may  
cause inaccurate measurements or false  
alerts.  
The system may not function if:  
You switch the ignition on, off and back  
SIDE SENSING SYSTEM  
on within a few seconds.  
Your vehicle remains stationary for over  
two minutes.  
The anti-lock brake system activates.  
The traction control system activates.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect objects with surfaces that absorb  
reflection. Always drive with due care  
and attention. Failure to take care may  
result in a crash.  
Note: If you switch traction control off, the  
side sensing system also turns off.  
Note: Some accessories, for example large  
trailer hitches or bike or surfboard racks can  
cause reduced performance or false alerts.  
To reinitialize the system, you may have to  
drive your vehicle approximately 3 m  
(10 ft).  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect small or moving objects,  
particularly those close to the ground.  
WARNING: To help avoid personal  
injury, always use caution when in  
reverse (R) and when using the sensing  
system.  
WARNING:Theparkingaidsystem  
can only assist you to detect objects  
when your vehicle is moving at parking  
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you  
must take care when using the parking  
aid system.  
The system uses the front and rear  
outermost parking aid sensors to detect  
objects that are near to the sides of your  
vehicle. The system displays them on a  
virtual map in the information display as  
your vehicle moves past them.  
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The sensor coverage area is up to 60 cm  
(24 in) from the side of your vehicle.  
The sensors are on the front and rear  
bumpers.  
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice  
and large accumulations of dirt.  
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Parking Aids (If Equipped)  
When the system detects an object within  
When you shift into reverse (R), the system  
provides audible warnings and a visual  
indication when detected objects are  
within 60 cm (24 in) and are inside the  
driving path of your vehicle. When you stop  
your vehicle, the audible warnings turn off  
after two seconds.  
When you shift into any forward gear, the  
system provides audible warnings and a  
visual indication when your vehicle is  
moving at a speed of approximately  
8 km/h (5 mph) or below and the system  
detects an object within the detection  
zone. When you stop your vehicle, the  
audible warnings turn off after two  
seconds and the visual indication turns off  
after four seconds.  
the coverage area and the driving path of  
your vehicle, an audible warning sounds.  
As your vehicle moves closer to the object,  
the rate of the tone increases.  
Note: The system does not detect an object  
that is moving toward the side of your  
vehicle, for example another vehicle moving  
at low speed, if it does not pass a front or  
rear sensor.  
Object Distance Indicator(If Equipped)  
When you shift into neutral (N), the system  
only provides a visual indication if your  
vehicle is moving at a speed of  
approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) or below.  
For example, your vehicle is moving on a  
slope, and the system detects an object  
moving toward your vehicle. When you  
stop your vehicle, the visual indication  
turns off after four seconds.  
If the system is not available, the side  
distance indicator blocks do not display.  
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST -  
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION  
The system provides object distance  
indication through the information display.  
The system assists parking into and out of  
parking spaces. Sensors are used to detect  
parking spaces. The system then steers as  
required to maneuver into or out of a  
parking space. You control the accelerator,  
brakes and changing gears.  
As the distance to the object  
decreases, the indicator blocks  
illuminate and move toward the vehicle  
icon.  
If there is no object detected, the  
distance indicator blocks are gray.  
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Parking Aids(If Equipped)  
4. Bring your vehicle to a complete  
Using Active Park Assist  
standstill.  
5. Release the steering wheel and shift  
WARNING: You must remain in  
your vehicle when the system turns on.  
At all times, you are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle, supervising the  
system and intervening, if required.  
Failure to take care may result in the loss  
of control of your vehicle, serious  
personal injury or death.  
into reverse (R).  
6. Drive backward and your vehicle steers  
itself into the parking space.  
7. Follow the instructions on the  
information display.  
Note: When parking is complete, a tone  
sounds and an information message  
appears.  
WARNING: The sensors may not  
detect objects in heavy rain or other  
conditions that cause interference.  
Leaving a Parking Space  
The system assists leaving only parallel  
parking spaces.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
1. Press the active park assist button.  
2. Use the direction indicator lever to  
choose the direction to leave.  
3. Release the steering wheel and shift  
into reverse (R).  
4. Follow the instructions on the  
information display.  
The active park assist button is  
next to the gearshift lever.  
Note: After the system drives your vehicle  
to a position where you can exit the parking  
space in a forward movement, a message  
appears instructing you to take full control  
of your vehicle.  
Driving into a Parking Space  
1. Press the active park assist button.  
Canceling Active Park Assist  
To cancel parking assistance at any time,  
press the active park assist button or turn  
the steering wheel.  
Note: The system searches for parallel  
parking spaces on the passenger side. Press  
the active park assist button again to make  
the system search for perpendicular spaces.  
2. Use the direction indicator lever to  
search for a parking space on the driver  
or passenger side of your vehicle.  
Note: It also cancels when your vehicle  
exceeds 9 km/h (6 mph).  
Brake System Intervention  
3. Drive your vehicle approximately 1 m  
(3 ft) away from and parallel to the  
other parked vehicles when searching  
for a parking space.  
Note: A tone sounds and a message  
appears in the information display when  
active park assist finds a suitable parking  
space.  
When active park assist is controlling the  
steering, it may under certain conditions  
apply the brakes to slow or stop your  
vehicle.  
Note: This could cause the parking  
assistance to cancel.  
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Active Park Assist Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
The system does not search for You may have switched traction control off.  
a parking space.  
The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must  
be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space.  
The system does not offer a  
parking space.  
The sensors may be blocked. For example, snow, ice  
or large accumulations of dirt. Blocked sensors can  
affect how the system functions.  
The sensors in the front or rear bumper could be  
damaged.  
There is not enough room in the parking space for your  
vehicle to safely park.  
There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on  
the opposite side of the parking space.  
The parking space is more than 1.5 m (5 ft) or less than  
0.5 m (2 ft) away.  
The vehicle speed is greater than 35 km/h (22 mph)  
for parallel parking or greater than 30 km/h (19 mph)  
for perpendicular parking.  
You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After  
you reconnect the battery you must drive your vehicle  
on a straight road for a short period of time.  
The system does not correctly An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the  
position your vehicle in a  
parking space.  
system from correctly aligning your vehicle.  
Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be  
correctly parked.  
Your vehicle stopped too far past the parking space.  
The tires may not be correctly installed or maintained.  
For example, not inflated correctly, improper size, or of  
different sizes.  
A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.  
A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example,  
a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.  
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Parking Aids(If Equipped)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
The parking space length or position of parked objects  
changes after your vehicle passes the space.  
You are using a spare tire or a tire that is significantly  
worn more than the other tires.  
The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.  
For example, driving from a heated garage into cold  
outside temperature, or after leaving a car wash.  
Using Active Park Assist  
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST -  
The parking button is near the  
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  
transmission selector on the  
center console.  
Press the parking button to bring up full  
screen notifications. Press either the  
parking button or the soft keys on the  
display screen to switch between Parallel  
Park In, Perpendicular Park In or Parallel  
Park Out parking modes.  
WARNING: You must remain in  
your vehicle when the system turns on.  
At all times, you are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle, supervising the  
system and intervening, if required.  
Failure to take care may result in the loss  
of control of your vehicle, serious  
personal injury or death.  
Driving into a Parking Space  
Note: When parking perpendicularly, the  
system backs your vehicle into parking  
spaces.  
WARNING: The sensors may not  
detect objects in heavy rain or other  
conditions that cause interference.  
1. Press the active park assist button.  
Note: The system does not recognize  
parking space lines and centers your vehicle  
between objects.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
Note: The system detects other vehicles  
and curbs to find a parking space.  
Note: The system searches for parallel  
parking spaces on the passenger side. Press  
the active park assist button again to make  
the system search for perpendicular spaces.  
2. Use the direction indicator lever to  
search for a parking space on the driver  
or passenger side of your vehicle.  
The system assists parking into and out of  
parking spaces. It uses sensors to detect  
parking spaces. The system then steers,  
accelerates, brakes and shifts gear as  
required to maneuver into or out of a  
parking space.  
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Parking Aids (If Equipped)  
3. Drive your vehicle approximately 1 m  
1. Press the active park assist button.  
(3 ft) away from and parallel to the  
other parked vehicles when searching  
for a parking space.  
2. Use the direction indicator lever to  
choose the direction to leave.  
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.  
Note: A tone sounds and a message  
appears in the information display when  
active park assist finds a suitable parking  
space.  
4. Release the steering wheel and shift  
into neutral (N).  
5. Release the parking brake.  
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.  
6. Press and hold the active park assist  
button.  
5. Release the steering wheel and shift  
into neutral (N).  
7. Release the brake pedal to allow the  
vehicle to move.  
6. Press and hold the active park assist  
button.  
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at  
any time by pressing the brake pedal.  
7. Release the brake pedal to allow the  
vehicle to park.  
Note: After the system drives your vehicle  
to a position where you can exit the parking  
space in a forward movement, a message  
appears instructing you to take full control  
of your vehicle.  
Note: When parallel parking between  
objects, the system parks closer to the  
object in front of your vehicle to allow easier  
access to your luggage compartment.  
Note: When perpendicular parking, the  
system aligns the front end of your vehicle  
with the object next to it.  
Note: When perpendicular parking, if the  
system detects only one object, it allows  
enough distance to open the door on either  
side.  
Canceling Active Park Assist  
To cancel parking assistance at any time,  
shift out of neutral (N).  
Note: If you turn the steering wheel or open  
the driver door the parking assistance also  
cancels.  
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at  
Pausing Active Park Assist  
any time by pressing the brake pedal.  
To pause parking assistance at any time,  
Note: When parking is complete the vehicle  
release the active park assist button.  
shifts into park (P).  
The vehicle stops moving until you press  
and hold the active park assist button  
again.  
Leaving a Parking Space  
The system assists leaving only parallel  
Note: If you open the passenger or rear  
parking spaces.  
doors the parking assistance also pauses.  
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Active Park Assist Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
The system does not correctly The system is unable to detect a vehicle, curb or object  
operate.  
to park next to, or in-between. This could occur because  
of sensors not operating correctly, not enough room  
for your vehicle, or the traction control is off.  
The system does not search for You may have switched traction control off.  
a parking space.  
The transmission is in reverse (R). Your vehicle must  
be moving forward to be able to detect a parking space.  
The system does not offer a  
parking space.  
There could be blockage on the sensors. For example,  
snow, ice or large accumulations of dirt. Blocked  
sensors can affect how the system functions.  
The sensors in the front or rear bumper could be  
damaged.  
There is not enough room in the parking space for your  
vehicle to safely park.  
There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on  
the opposite side of the parking space.  
The parking space is more than 1.5 m (5 ft) or less than  
0.5 m (2 ft) away.  
The vehicle speed is greater than 35 km/h (22 mph)  
for parallel parking or greater than 30 km/h (19 mph)  
for perpendicular parking.  
You recently disconnected or replaced the battery. After  
you reconnect the battery you must drive your vehicle  
on a straight road for a short period of time.  
The system does not correctly An irregular curb along the parking space prevents the  
position your vehicle in a  
parking space.  
system from correctly aligning your vehicle.  
Vehicles or objects bordering the space may not be  
correctly parked.  
Your vehicle stopped too far past the parking space.  
The tires may not be correctly installed or maintained.  
For example, not inflated correctly, improper size, or of  
different sizes.  
A repair or alteration changes the detection capabilities.  
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Parking Aids (If Equipped)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause  
A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example,  
a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.  
The parking space length or position of parked objects  
changes after your vehicle passes the space.  
You are using a spare tire or a tire more significantly  
worn than the other tires.  
The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.  
For example, driving from a heated garage into cold  
outside temperature, or after leaving a car wash.  
Note: Back up as slow as possible since  
higher speeds might limit your reaction time  
REAR VIEW CAMERA(IFEQUIPPED)  
to stop your vehicle.  
The rear view camera system provides a  
video image of the area behind your  
vehicle.  
During operation, lines appear in the  
display which represent your vehicles path  
and proximity to objects behind your  
vehicle.  
WARNING: The rear view camera  
system is a reverse aid supplement  
device that still requires the driver to use  
it in conjunction with the interior and  
exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.  
WARNING: Objects that are close  
to either corner of the bumper or under  
the bumper, might not be seen on the  
screen due to the limited coverage of the  
camera system.  
WARNING: Use caution when the  
rear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargo  
door is ajar, the camera will be out of  
position and the video image could be  
incorrect. All guide lines disappear when  
the rear cargo door is ajar. Failure to  
follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury.  
The camera is located on the liftgate.  
WARNING: Use caution when  
turning camera features on or off when  
the transmission is not in park (P). Make  
sure your vehicle is not moving.  
Using the Rear View Camera  
System  
The rear view camera system displays  
what is behind your vehicle when you place  
the transmission in reverse (R).  
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Note: The reverse sensing system is not  
Note: Upon a battery disconnect, the active  
guidelines may not be functional until your  
vehicle has been driven a short distance and  
exceeds a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph).  
effective at speeds above 10 km/h (6 mph)  
and may not detect certain angular or  
moving objects.  
The system uses three types of guides to  
help you see what is behind your vehicle:  
Active guidelines: Show the intended  
path of your vehicle when reversing.  
Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path  
your vehicle is moving in while reversing  
in a straight line. This can be helpful  
when backing into a parking space or  
aligning your vehicle with another  
object behind you.  
Centerline: Helps align the center of  
your vehicle with an object (for  
example, a trailer).  
Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)  
and the luggage compartment door or  
liftgate is open, no rear view camera  
features will display.  
Note: When towing, the camera only sees  
what you are towing. This might not provide  
adequate coverage as it usually provides in  
normal operation and some objects might  
not be seen. In some vehicles, the guidelines  
may disappear when you connect the trailer  
tow connector.  
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Active guidelines  
Centerline  
Fixed guideline: Green zone  
Fixed guideline: Yellow zone  
Fixed guideline: Red zone  
Rear bumper  
under the following conditions:  
Nighttime or dark areas if one or both  
reverse lamps are not operating.  
Mud, water or debris obstructs the  
camera's view. Clean the lens with a  
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive  
cleaner.  
The rear of your vehicle is hit or  
damaged, causing the camera to  
become misaligned.  
Active guidelines are only shown with fixed  
guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn  
the steering wheel to point the guidelines  
toward an intended path. If you change the  
steering wheel position while reversing,  
your vehicle might deviate from the original  
intended path.  
Camera Guidelines  
Note: Active guidelines are only available  
when the transmission is in reverse (R).  
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Parking Aids (If Equipped)  
Obstacle Distance Indicator  
The fixed and active guidelines fade in and  
out depending on the steering wheel  
position. The active guidelines do not  
display when the steering wheel position  
is straight.  
Always use caution while reversing.  
Objects in the red zone are closest to your  
vehicle and objects in the green zone are  
farther away. Objects are getting closer to  
your vehicle as they move from the green  
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the  
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to  
get better coverage on both sides and rear  
of the vehicle.  
Manual Zoom  
WARNING: When manual zoom is  
on, the full area behind your vehicle may  
not show. Be aware of your surroundings  
when using the manual zoom feature.  
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The system uses red, yellow and green  
highlights that appear on top of the video  
image when any of the sensing systems  
detect an object.  
Note: Manual zoom is only available when  
the transmission is in reverse (R).  
Note: When you enable manual zoom, only  
Rear Camera Delay  
the centerline is shown.  
Selectable settings for this feature are ON  
Selectable settings for this feature are  
Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the  
symbol in the camera screen to change the  
view. The default setting is Zoom OFF.  
and OFF.  
The default setting for the rear camera  
delay is OFF.  
This allows you to get a closer view of an  
object behind your vehicle. The zoomed  
image keeps the bumper in the image to  
provide a reference. The zoom is only  
active while the transmission is in reverse  
(R).  
When shifting the transmission out of  
reverse (R) and into any gear other than  
park (P) while the Delay Mode is ON, the  
camera image remains in the display until:  
Your vehicle speed sufficiently  
increases.  
You shift your vehicle into park (P) on  
vehicles with automatic transmission.  
Camera System Settings  
The rear view camera system settings can  
be accessed through the display screen.  
See General Information (page 110).  
You enable the hand brake on vehicles  
with manual transmission.  
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