Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 156 / 322

STARTING AND DRIVING
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If the
Uconnect™
system is on when
the ParkSense system sends an acoustic
warning, the volume will be reduced.
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, to avoid system malfunctions.
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 wish to leave the tow hook fitted
without towing a trailer, it is advisable
to contact your Jeep Dealership for the
ParkSense system update operations
because the tow hook could be detected
as an obstacle by the central sensors.
WARNING
258) Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always
make sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the
route you want to take. The parking
sensors are an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow their attention
to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
259) Before using ParkSense, it is
strongly recommended that the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly is
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 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.
IMPORTANT
63)
ParkSense is only a parking aid and
it is unable to recognize every obstacle,
including small obstacles. Parking curbs
might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above
or below the sensors will not be detected
when they are in close proximity.
64) The car must be driven slowly when
using ParkSense to be able to stop in
time when the obstacle is detected. It is
recommended that the driver looks over
his/her shoulder when using ParkSense.
65) The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system
to operate correctly. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the sensors while
cleaning them. Avoid using dry, rough
or hard cloths. The sensors should be
washed using clean water with the
addition of car shampoo if necessary.
When using special washing equipment
such as high pressure jets or steam
cleaning, clean the sensors very quickly
keeping the jet more than 10 cm away.
66) Only have interventions on the
bumper in the area of the sensors carried
out by a Jeep Dealership. Interventions
on the bumper that are not carried out
properly may compromise the operation of
the parking sensors.
67) Only have the bumper repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the
area of the sensors carried out by a Jeep
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the operation of the parking
sensors.