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In general, the vehicle is closer to the obstacle
when a single or several flashing arcs are
shown on the display and the acoustic signal
becomes continuous.
It is not possible to exit from the display screen
while the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Fault Indication
Parking sensor faults, if any, will be indicated
by a message on the display on the instrument
cluster. Refer to "Warning Lights And
Messages On The Instrument Panel" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel" for
further information.
Messages On The Display
In case of system failure, a dedicated
message appears on the instrument cluster
for about 5 seconds.
Cleaning the front or rear sensors: If the
display shows a message requiring the
sensors to be cleaned, make sure that the
outer surface and the underside of the front
and rear bumpers are free of debris (e.g.
snow, mud, ice, etc.). Once these areas are
clear, place the ignition in the OFF position.
Then, return it to the ON/RUN position. If
the message is still displayed, contact an
authorized dealer.
Audio system not available: If the display
shows a message that the audio system is
not available, it means that the acoustic
signal will be emitted by the instrument
panel, and not through the vehicle’s
speakers.
Operation With A Trailer
The operation of the rear sensors is automati
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cally deactivated when a trailer’s electrical
connector is plugged into the vehicle, while the
front sensors stay active and can provide
acoustic and visual warnings. The rear sensors
are automatically reactivated when the elec
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trical connector is removed.
NOTE:
Some conditions may influence the perfor
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mance of the ParkSense System:
Reduced sensor sensitivity could be due to
the presence of ice, snow, mud, or thick
paint on the surface of the sensor.
The sensors may detect a false obstacle
(echo interference) due to mechanical inter
-
ference, for example when washing the
vehicle or in extreme weather.
The signals sent by the sensors can be
altered by the presence of ultrasonic
systems (e.g. pneumatic brake systems of
trucks or pneumatic drills) near the vehicle.
System performance can be influenced by
the position of the sensors. For example,
due to a change in the ride setting (caused
by wear to the shock absorbers or suspen
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sion), by changing tires, overloading the
vehicle or operations that require the
vehicle to be lowered.
Be sure not to place bumper stickers or
other adhesives over the sensors as this will
affect system performance.
The presence of a trailer hitch without a
trailer. This may interfere with the operation
of the parking sensors. Before using the
ParkSense System, it is recommended to
remove or close the trailer hitch assembly
when the vehicle is not being used for
towing.
WARNING!
Before using the ParkSense System, it is
strongly recommended that the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly is discon
-
nected 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 when the loudspeaker 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.
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