Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015, Operating Information Manual

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ParkSense® System Usage
Precautions
NOTE:
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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 vi-
brations could affect the performance of
ParkSense®.
•
When you turn ParkSense® OFF, the in-
strument
cluster will display
“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 shift lever to the
REVERSE position and ParkSense® is
turned OFF, the EVIC/DID will display
“PARKSENSE OFF” message 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 obstacle be-
hind the fascia/bumper, or it could pro-
vide a false indication that an obstacle is
behind the fascia/bumper.
•
Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the
ParkSense® system OFF if objects such
as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. are
placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result
in the system misinterpreting a close ob-
ject as a sensor problem, causing the
“PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE
REQUIRED” message to be displayed in
the EVIC/DID.
•
ParkSense® should be disabled when the
liftgate is in the open position and the
vehicle is in REVERSE. An open liftgate
could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•
ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is
unable to recognize every obstacle, includ-
ing 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.
•
The vehicle must be driven slowly when
using ParkSense® in order to be able to
stop in time when an obstacle is detected.
It is recommended that the driver looks
over
his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense®.
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