Jeep Cherokee (2019 year). Manual — part 21

PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear and/or
front fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up or
moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. If your
vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, the
vehicle brakes may be automatically applied and released
when performing a reverse parking maneuver if the sys-
tem detects a possible collision with an obstacle.

NOTE:
• The driver can override the automatic braking function

by pressing the gas pedal, turning ParkSense off via
ParkSense switch, or changing the gear while the auto-
matic brakes are being applied.

• Automatic brakes will not be available if ESC is not

available.

• Automatic brakes will not be available if there is a

faulted condition detected with the ParkSense Park
Assist system or the Braking System Module.

• The automatic braking function may only be applied if

the vehicle deceleration is not enough to avoid colliding
with a detected obstacle.

• The automatic braking function will not be available if

vehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode.

• The automatic braking function may not be applied fast

enough for obstacles that move toward the rear of the
vehicle from the left and/or right sides.

• The automatic braking function can be enabled/

disabled from the Customer Programmable Features
section of the Uconnect System.

• ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state

for the automatic braking function through ignition
cycles.

The automatic braking function is intended to assist the
driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob-
stacles when backing up in REVERSE gear.

NOTE:
• The driver is always responsible for controlling the

vehicle.

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

substitute the driver.

• The driver must stay in full control of the vehicle’s

acceleration and braking and is responsible for the
vehicle’s movements.

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Refer to “ParkSense System Usage Precautions” for limita-
tions of this system and recommendations.

ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.

ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in
REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense is enabled at one of these
gear selector positions, the system will remain active until
the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph
(11 km/h) or above. A display warning will appear in the
instrument cluster display indicating the vehicle is above
ParkSense operating speed. The system will become active
again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).

ParkSense Sensors

The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within
the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles
from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 79 inches (200
cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direc-
tion, depending on the location, type and orientation of the
obstacle.

The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front fascia/
bumper, monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 47
inches (120 cm) from the front fascia/bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and
orientation of the obstacle.

ParkSense Warning Display

The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if
Sound and Display is selected from the Customer Pro-
grammable Features section of the Uconnect System. Refer
to

⬙Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-

mation.

The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the instru-
ment cluster display. It provides visual warnings to indi-
cate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and/or
front fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.

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ParkSense Display

The warning display will turn on indicating the system
status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle
is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a
single arc in the left and/or right front or rear regions
based on the object’s distance and location relative to the
vehicle.

If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region,
the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right
rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the
vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the
single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will
change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to
continuous.

Park Assist Ready

Single 1/2 Second Tone

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Slow Tone

Slow Tone For Rear Only

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Fast Tone For Rear Only

Fast Tone

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Continuous Tone

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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the instrument
cluster display shows one flashing arc and sounds a
continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning
alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:

WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR

Rear Dis-

tance

(inches/cm)

Greater

than

79 inches

(200 cm)

79-59 inches

(200-150

cm)

59-47 inches

(150-120

cm)

47-39 inches

(120-100

cm)

39-25 inches

(100-65 cm)

25-12 inches

(65-30 cm)

Less than

12 inches

(30 cm)

Audible

Alert

Chime

None

Single 1/2

Second

Tone

Slow

Slow

Fast

Fast

Continuous

Arcs-Left

None

None

None

None

None

2nd

Flashing

1st

Flashing

Arcs-Center

None

6th Solid

5th Solid

4th Solid

3rd

Flashing

2nd

Flashing

1st

Flashing

Arcs-Right

None

None

None

None

None

2nd

Flashing

1st

Flashing

Radio Vol-

ume Re-

duced

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT

Front Distance

(inches/cm)

Greater than 47
inches (120 cm)

47-39 inches

(120-100 cm)

39-25 inches

(100-65 cm)

25-12 inches

(65-30 cm)

Less than 12

inches

(30 cm)

Audible Alert

Chime

None

None

None

Fast

Continuous

Arcs-Left

None

None

None

2nd Flashing

1st Flashing

Arcs-Center

None

4th Solid

3rd Flashing

2nd Flashing

1st Flashing

Arcs-Right

None

None

None

2nd Flashing

1st Flashing

Radio Volume

Reduced

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if

on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.

Front Park Assist Audible Alerts

ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert
(chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an obstacle
has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal
is applied.

Adjustable Chime Volume Settings

Front and Rear chime volume settings can be selected from
the Uconnect System. Refer to

⬙Uconnect Settings” in

“Multimedia” for further information.

The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high.
The factory default volume setting is medium.

ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state
through ignition cycles.

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Enabling And Disabling ParkSense

ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense
switch.

When the ParkSense switch is pushed to disable
the system, the instrument cluster will display
the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for approxi-
mately five seconds. Refer to “Instrument Clus-

ter Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information. When the gear selector is moved to
REVERSE and the system is disabled, the instrument
cluster display will display the “PARKSENSE OFF” mes-
sage for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

NOTE:

When ParkSense is disabled and the gear selector is

moved to the DRIVE position, no warning message will be
displayed.

The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is
disabled or requires service. The ParkSense switch LED
will be off when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense
switch is pushed, and the system requires service, the
ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily, and then
the LED will be on.

Service The ParkSense Park Assist System

During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense System has
detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will
actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will
display the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR

SENSORS

⬙, ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT

SENSORS

⬙, or the ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE

REQUIRED

⬙ message for five seconds. When the gear

selector is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected
a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display will
display a

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN-

SORS

⬙, ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN-

SORS

⬙ or ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-

QUIRED

⬙ pop up message for five seconds. After five

seconds, a vehicle graphic will be displayed with

⬙UN-

AVAILABLE

⬙ at either the front or rear sensor location

depending on where the fault is detected. The system will
continue to provide arc alerts for the side that is function-
ing properly. These arc alerts will interrupt the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS⬙,

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS⬙,
or

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED⬙

messages if an object is detected within the five second
pop-up duration. The vehicle graphic will remain dis-
played for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

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Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

If

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS⬙

or

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN-

SORS

⬙ appears in the instrument cluster display make sure

the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/
bumper and/or front fascia/bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the
ignition. If the message continues to appear see your
authorized dealer.

If the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-

QUIRED

⬙ message appears in the instrument cluster dis-

play, see your authorized 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 front and rear bumper are 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

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.

• When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE

position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument
cluster will display “PARKSENSE OFF” 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.

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• 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 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.

• Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense system

off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.
are placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the system
misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem,
causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE
REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the instrument
cluster.

• 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.

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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

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).

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• New vehicles from the dealer 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 sys-
tem, push the ParkSense Active Park Assist
switch once (LED turns on).

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 number of shifts between DRIVE and RE-
VERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed within the
maximum amount of shifts, the system will cancel and
the instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to
complete the maneuver manually.

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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.
• Vehicle not in 4LO mode (if equipped).
• 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.

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 - Press

or

to

Switch Maneuver” message will appear in the instru-
ment cluster display. You may switch to perpendicular
parking if you desire. The arrow buttons on the left side
of the steering wheel can be used to switch parking
maneuvers.

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).

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• 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 parallel parking
sequence.

Active ParkSense Searching

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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