Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2018 year). Manual — part 20

• ParkSense should be disabled when the liftgate is in the

open position. An opened liftgate could provide a false
indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even when

using ParkSense. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check
for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,
and blind spots before backing up. You are respon-
sible for safety and must continue to pay attention to
your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.

• 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 con-
tinuous 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.

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.

• 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.

PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is intended to
assist the driver during parallel and perpendicular parking
maneuvers by identifying a proper parking space, provid-
ing audible/visual instructions, and controlling the steer-
ing wheel. The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is
defined as “semi-automatic” since the driver maintains
control of the accelerator, gear selector and brakes. De-
pending on the driver’s parking maneuver selection, the

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ParkSense Active Park Assist system is capable of maneu-
vering a vehicle into a parallel or a perpendicular parking
space on either side (i.e., driver side or passenger side).

NOTE:
• The driver is always responsible for controlling the

vehicle, responsible for any surrounding objects, and
must intervene as required.

• The system is provided to assist the driver and not to

substitute the driver.

• During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the driver touches

the steering wheel after being instructed to remove their
hands from the steering wheel, the system will cancel,
and the driver will be required to manually complete the
parking maneuver.

• The system may not work in all conditions (e.g. envi-

ronmental conditions such as heavy rain, snow, etc., or if
searching for a parking space that has surfaces that will
absorb the ultrasonic sensor waves).

• New vehicles from the dealership must have at least 30

miles (48 km) accumulated before the ParkSense Active
Park Assist system is fully calibrated and performs
accurately. This is due to the system’s dynamic vehicle
calibration to improve the performance of the feature.

The system will also continuously perform the dynamic
vehicle calibration to account for differences such as
over or under inflated tires and new tires.

Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park
Assist System

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system can be enabled
and disabled with the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch,
located on the switch panel below the Uconnect display.

To enable the ParkSense Active Park Assist system, push
the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch once (LED turns
on).

ParkSense Active Park Assist Switch Location

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To disable the ParkSense Active Park Assist system, push
the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch again (LED turns
off).

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will turn off
automatically for any of the following conditions:
• The parking maneuver is completed.
• Vehicle speed greater than 18 mph (30 km/h) when

searching for a parking space.

• Vehicle speed greater than 5 mph (7 km/h) during active

steering guidance into the parking space.

• Touching the steering wheel during active steering guid-

ance into the parking space.

• Pushing the ParkSense Front and Rear Park Assist

switch.

• Driver’s door is opened.
• Rear liftgate is opened.
• Electronic Stability Control/Anti-lock Braking System

intervention.

• The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a

maximum of six shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If
the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the

system will cancel and the instrument cluster display
will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manu-
ally.

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will only operate
and search for a parking space when the following condi-
tions are present:
• Gear position is in DRIVE.
• Ignition is in the RUN position.
• ParkSense Active Park Assist switch is activated.
• Driver’s door is closed.
• Rear liftgate is closed.
• Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h).

NOTE:

If the vehicle is driven above approximately

15 mph (25 km/h), the instrument cluster display will
instruct the driver to slow down. If the vehicle is driven
above approximately 18 mph (30 km/h), the system will
cancel. The driver must then reactivate the system by
pushing the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch.
• The outer surface and the underside of the front and rear

fascias/bumpers are clean and clear of snow, ice, mud,
dirt or other obstruction.

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When pushed, the LED on the ParkSense Active Park
Assist switch will blink momentarily, and then the LED
will turn off if any of the above conditions are not present.

Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/
Display

When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is enabled
the “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK to Switch to
Perpendicular” message will appear in the instrument
cluster display. You may switch to perpendicular parking if
you desire. Push the OK button on the left side steering
wheel switch to change your parking space setting.

NOTE:
• When searching for a parking space, use the turn signal

indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to
perform the parking maneuver. The ParkSense Active
Park Assist system will automatically search for a park-
ing space on the passenger’s side of the vehicle if the
turn signal is not activated.

• The driver needs to make sure that the selected parking

space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any
obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.).

• The driver is responsible to ensure that the selected

parking space is suitable for the maneuver and free/

clear of anything that may be overhanging or protruding
into the parking space (e.g., ladders, tailgates, etc. from
surrounding objects/vehicles).

• When seeking for a parking space, the driver should

drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the
type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible.

• The feature will only indicate the last detected parking

space (example: if passing multiple available parking
spaces, the system will only indicate the last detected
parking space for the maneuver).

Active ParkSense Searching

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When an available parking space has been found, and the
vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move
forward to position the vehicle for a parallel parking
sequence.

Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to
stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from
the steering wheel.

Space Found — Keep Moving Forward

Space Found — Stop And Remove Hands From Wheel

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Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed
from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the
gear selector into the REVERSE position.

When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE
position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete.

Space Found — Shift To Reverse

Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete

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The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move backward.

NOTE:
• It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and

accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu-
ver.

• When the system instructs the driver to remove their

hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check
their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.

• The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a

maximum of six shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If
the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the
system will cancel and the instrument cluster display
will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manu-
ally.

• The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle speed

exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering guidance
into the parking space. The system will provide a
warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that tells them
to slow down. The driver is then responsible for com-
pleting the maneuver if the system is canceled.

• If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any

reason, the driver must take control of the vehicle.

Check Surroundings — Move Backward

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When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward
movement, the system will instruct the driver to check
their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.

NOTE:

It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and

stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surround-
ings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when
instructed to, or when driver intervention is required.

Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will
be instructed to place the gear selector into the DRIVE
position.

Check Surroundings — STOP

Check Surroundings — Shift To Drive

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When the driver places the gear selector into the DRIVE
position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete.

The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move forward.

Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete

Check Surroundings — Move Forward

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When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward
movement, the system will instruct the driver to check
their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.

NOTE:

It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and

stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surround-
ings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when
instructed to, or when driver intervention is required.

Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will
be instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE
position.

Check Surroundings — STOP

Check Surroundings — Shift To Reverse

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When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE
position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete.

The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move backward.

Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete

Check Surroundings — Move Backward

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Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. When the
maneuver is complete, the driver will be instructed to
check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satis-
fied with the vehicle position, they should shift to PARK.
The

⬙Active ParkSense Complete - Check Parking Position⬙

message will be momentarily displayed.

Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance
Operation/Display

When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is enabled,
the “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK to Switch to
Perpendicular” message will show in the instrument clus-
ter display. Push the OK button on the left side steering

wheel switch to change your parking space setting to a
perpendicular maneuver. You may switch back to parallel
parking if you desire.

Once the driver pushes OK for a perpendicular parking
maneuver, the “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK to
Switch to Parallel” message will appear in the instrument
cluster display.

Active ParkSense Complete — Check Parking Position

Active ParkSense Searching Display

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NOTE:
• When searching for a parking space, use the turn signal

indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to
perform the parking maneuver. The ParkSense Active
Park Assist system will automatically search for a park-
ing space on the passenger’s side of the vehicle if the
turn signal is not activated.

• The driver needs to make sure that the selected parking

space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any
obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.).

• The driver is responsible to ensure that the selected

parking space is suitable for the maneuver and free/
clear of anything that may be overhanging or protruding
into the parking space (e.g., ladders, tailgates, etc. from
surrounding objects/vehicles).

• When seeking for a parking space, the driver should

drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the
type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible.

• The feature will only indicate the last detected parking

space (example: if passing multiple available parking
spaces, the system will only indicate the last detected
parking space for the maneuver).

When an available parking space has been found, and the
vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move
forward to position the vehicle for a perpendicular parking
sequence.

Space Found — Keep Moving Forward

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Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to
stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from
the steering wheel.

Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed
from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the
gear selector into the REVERSE position.

Space Found — Stop And Remove Hands From Wheel

Space Found — Shift To Reverse

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When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE
position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete.

The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move backward.

NOTE:
• It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and

accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu-
ver.

• When the system instructs the driver to remove their

hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check
their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.

Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete

Check Surroundings — Move Backward

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• The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a

maximum of six shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If
the maneuver cannot be completed within six shifts, the
system will cancel and the instrument cluster display
will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manu-
ally.

• The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle speed

exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering guidance
into the parking space. The system will provide a
warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that tells them
to slow down. The driver is then responsible for com-
pleting the maneuver if the system is canceled.

• If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any

reason, the driver must take control of the vehicle.

When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward
movement, the system will instruct the driver to check
their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.

NOTE:

It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and

stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surround-
ings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when
instructed to, or when driver intervention is required.

Check Surroundings — STOP

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