Instrument Panel” for further information. 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 SEN-
SORS
⬙
or the
⬙
PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-
QUIRED
⬙
message for as long as the vehicle is in RE-
VERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense will not operate.
If
⬙
PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS
⬙
appears 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 obstruc-
tion, and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues
to appear, see an authorized dealer.
If
⬙
PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED
⬙
appears in the instrument cluster display, see your autho-
rized 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 ParkSense system operating
properly.
•
Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of ParkSense.
•
When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster
display will show
⬙
PARKSENSE 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
⬙
PARKSENSE OFF
⬙
mes-
sage for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
•
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
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Summary of Contents for RAM 1500 2017
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