Jeep Gladiator 2020 - Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System; Cleaning the Parksense System

346 STARTING AND OPERATING
When the ParkSense switch is pushed to disable the system,
the instrument cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE
OFF” message for approximately five seconds. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information. When the gear
selector is moved to REVERSE and the system is disabled,
the instrument cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE
OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE (Not
in 4L).
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is
disa
bled or requires service. The ParkSense switch LED will
be off when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense switch is
pushed, and requires service, the ParkSense switch LED will
blink momentarily, and then the LED will be on.
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the instru-
ment cluster display will actuate a single chime, once per
i
gnit
ion cycle, and it will display the “PARKSENSE
UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS” or the “PARK
-
SENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” message.
Refe
r to “Instrument Cluster Display”. When the gear
selector is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a
faulted condition, the instrument cluster display will show
the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS"
or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED"
message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this
condition, ParkSense will not operate.
If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS”
appe
ars in the instrument cluster display, make sure the
outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is
clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction
and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to
appear, see an authorized dealer.
If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED”
appe
ars in the instrument cluster display, see an authorized
dealer.
Cleaning The ParkSense System
Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash soap
and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. In washing
stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the vapor jet/high
pressure washing nozzles at least 4
inches (10 cm) from the
sens
ors. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you
could damage the sensors.