The system warns the driver with an acoustic signal
and when selected, with visual indications on the
instrument panel display
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The acoustic indications come activate only when the
obstacle is detected within the trajectory of the vehicle
and therefore there would be a risk of collision.
Visual indications are always provided to the driver,
even when the obstacle is not in the trajectory of the
vehicle.
NOTE:
ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio if on
when the system is sounding an audible tone.
Activation/Deactivation
The system can operate only after driving a short
distance and if the vehicle speed is between 0 and
11 mph (0 and 18 km/h). The system can be activated/
deactivated via the "Settings" menu of the Uconnect
system. If the ParkSense System is deactivated via
the ParkSense switch, then the side distance warning
system will automatically be deactivated.
NOTE:
The vehicle needs to be driven approximately one car
length in order for the Side Distance Warning system to
activate.
Operation With A Trailer
The system is automatically deactivated when the
trailer's electric plug is inserted in the vehicle's tow
hook socket. The rear sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
ParkSense Usage Precautions
Some conditions may influence the performance of the
Side Distance Warning system:
NO
TE:
● Ensure that the front and rear fascias/bumpers are
free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the
ParkSense system operating properly.
● Construction equipment, large trucks, and other
vibrations could affect the performance of
ParkSense.
● When you turn ParkSense off, the message in the
instrument cluster display will read “PARKSENSE
OFF.” Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense off, it
remains off until you turn it on again, even if you
cycle the ignition key.
● ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the
radio when it is sounding a tone.
● Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care
not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must
not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or
debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not
working properly. The ParkSense system might not
detect an obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/
bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.
● The presence of a tow hook without a trailer may
interfere with the correct operation of the parking
sensors. Before using the ParkSense system, it is
recommended to remove the removable tow hook
ball assembly and any attachments from the vehicle
when it is not used for towing operations. If you leave
the tow hook fitted when not towing a trailer, the
tow hook could be detected as an obstacle by the
sensor
s. Contact your authorized dealer to update
the Par
kSense system operations.
WARNING!
● Driv
ers must be careful when backing up even
when using ParkSense. Always check carefully
behind y
our vehicle, look behind you, and be sure
to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
You are responsible for safety and must continue
to pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury or death.
● Before using ParkSense, it is strongly
recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball
assembly be disconnected from the vehicle when
the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do
so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or
obstacles because the hitch ball will be much
closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia/bumper
when the vehicle sounds the continuous tone.
Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and
shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle
is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
● ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable
to recognize every obstacle, including small
obstacles. P
arking curbs might be temporarily
detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located
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