FCA US DODGE JOURNEY 2020, Owner'S Manual

Page: 180 / 404

178 STARTING AND OPERATING
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense
Rear Park Assist system has detected a fault
condition, the instrument cluster display will
actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle,
and it will display the “CLEAN PARK ASSIST”,
“SERVICE PARK ASSIST”, or “SERVICE PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE
and the system has detected a fault condition,
the instrument cluster display will show the
"CLEAN PARK ASSIST", "SERVICE PARK ASSIST",
OR "SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM" messages
for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under
this condition, ParkSense will not operate.
If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST” appears in the instru-
ment cluster display, make sure the outer
surface and the underside of the rear fascia/
bumper are clean and clear of snow, ice, mud,
dirt or other obstruction. Then, cycle the igni-
tion. If the message continues to appear, see an
authorized dealer.
If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST” or “SERVICE PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the instrument
cluster display, see an authorized dealer.
Cleaning The ParkSense System
Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car
wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or
hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors.
Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
NOTE:

Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow,
ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the Park-
Sense system operating properly.

Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibra-
tions could affect the performance of
ParkSense.

When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument
cluster display will read “PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM OFF.” Furthermore, once you turn
ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn it
on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.

When you move the gear selector to the
REVERSE position and ParkSense is turned
off, the instrument cluster display will show
the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for
as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

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 prop-
erly. The ParkSense system might not detect
an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it
could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the fascia/bumper.

Ensure the ParkSense system is off if objects
such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.,
are placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the
rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can
result in the system misinterpreting a close
object as a sensor problem, causing the
“SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message
to appear in the instrument cluster display.
20_JC_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 178