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S
IDE
D
ISTANCE
W
ARNING
(SDW)
S
YSTEM
The Side Distance Warning system has the
function of detecting the presence of side
obstacles near the vehicle using the parking
sensors located in the front and rear bumpers.
Side Distance Warning Display
The Side Distance Warning screen will only be
displayed if “Sound and Display” is selected
from the Customer - Programmable Features
section of the Uconnect system
The system warns the driver with an acoustic
signal and where provided, with visual
indications on the instrument panel display.
NOTE:
Parksense will reduce the volume of the radio
if on when the system is sounding an audible
tone.
The alert chime is activated only when the
obstacle is in the vehicle path.
Before using ParkSense, it is strongly
recommended that the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly be 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 vehicle 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 indica
-
tion that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
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.
WARNING!
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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.
CAUTION!
(Continued)
WARNING ALERTS
Distance
(inches/cm)
Less than
12 inches
(30 cm)
12–65 inches
(30–60 cm)
Arcs-Left
11th Flashing 12th Flashing
Arcs-Right
11th Flashing 12th Flashing
Audible Alert
Chime
Continuous
Audible chime
increases as
the objects
within the
vehicle’s path
get close to
the vehicle.
Radio
Volume
Reduced
Yes
Yes
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