247 . . .–Section 1• An object is hanging out of thetrunk.• A tow bar is attached to thevehicle.• The system receives vibrationsfrom a large nearby vehicle orfrom heavy equipment such asa jackhammer.If the system is still disabled afterconditions return to normal anddriving forward at a minimumspeed of 25 km/h (15 mph), seeyour dealer for service.PEDESTRIAN PROTECTIONSYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with apedestrian protection systemwhich is designed to lift the rearpart of the hood when a frontalimpact involving a pedestrianoccurs.When the vehicle is involved in afrontal impact with an object or apedestrian, sensors in the frontbumper determine the force andacceleration applied by the objectto the front bumper.When the frontal impact exceeds apredetermined threshold and theimpact speed is between 27 km/h(17 mph) and 45 km/h (28 mph),the pedestrian protection systemlifts the rear part of the hood toreduce pedestrian head injuries.Lifting the rear part of the hoodcreates more clearance betweenthe hood and the hard compo-nents in the engine compartment.In addition, the front bumper ofyour vehicle was designed toreduce the injury to a pedestrian’slegs.CAUTIONWhen the pedestrian protectionsystem is deployed, the hoodwill lift quickly and forcefully.Anyone who is up against, orvery close to, the lifting hoodcould be seriously injured.AKENG40_CTS Page 247 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:47 AM
