Chrysler Pacifica (2019 year). Instruction — part 24

• 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 display.

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

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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.

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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 not provide

enough vehicle deceleration to avoid colliding with a
detected obstacle depending on vehicle speed, road
conditions, and brake capability.

• The automatic braking function may not be applied fast

enough for moving obstacles that approach 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.

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

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

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. When in REVERSE and above the
system’s operating speed, a warning will appear in the
instrument cluster display indicating the vehicle speed is
too fast. 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 six 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 in (200 cm)
from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction,
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 in

Rear Sensor Locations

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(120 cm) from the front fascia/bumper in the horizontal
direction, depending on the location, type and orientation
of the obstacle.

ParkSense Visual Alert

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

⬙Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further

information.

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.

ParkSense Display

Rear Park Assist

When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will
turn ON indicating the system status.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a
single arc in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s
distance and location relative to the vehicle.

If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the
display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region
and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle
moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the
single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone
will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.

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If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear
region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left
and/or right rear region and will produce a fast sound
tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the
display will show the single arc moving closer to the
vehicle and the tone will change from fast to continuous.

Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc

Slow Tone/Solid Arc

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Slow Tone/Solid Arc

Fast Tone/Flashing Arc

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

Fast Tone/Flashing Arc

Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc

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WARNING ALERTS

Rear

Distance

(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)

Arcs — Left

None

None

None

None

None

2nd Flash-

ing

1st Flashing

Arcs —

Center

None

6th Solid

5th Solid

4th Solid

3rd Flash-

ing

2nd Flash-

ing

1st Flashing

Arcs —

Right

None

None

None

None

None

2nd Flash-

ing

1st Flashing

Audible

Alert

Chime

None

Single 1/2-

Second

Tone

(for rear

center only)

Slow

(for rear

center only)

Slow

(for rear

center only)

Fast

(for rear

center only)

Fast

Continuous

Radio

Volume

Reduced

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if

on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.

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Front Park Assist

When the vehicle is in DRIVE the ParkSense Warning
screen will be displayed when an obstacle is detected.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a
single arc in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s
distance and location relative to the vehicle.

If an obstacle is detected in the center front region, the
display will show a single arc in the center front region. As
the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will
show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle. A fast
sound tone will be produced when reaching the second
flashing arc and will change to a continuous sound tone
when the first flashing arc appears.

If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right front
region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left
and/or right front region and will produce a fast sound
tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the
display will show the single arc moving closer to the
vehicle and the tone will change from fast to continuous.

No Tone/Solid Arc

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No Tone/Flashing Arc

Fast Tone/Flashing Arc

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

Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc

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WARNING ALERTS

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)

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

Audible Alert

Chime

None

None

None

Fast

Continuous

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 three seconds when an ob-
stacle 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 Customer-Programmable Features section of the
Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.

If the Uconnect System is equipped, chime volume settings
will not be accessible from the instrument cluster display.

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, located on the switch panel
below the Uconnect display.

When the ParkSense switch is pushed to disable the
system,

the

instrument

cluster

will

display

the

“PARKSENSE OFF” message for approximately five sec-
onds. Refer to “Instrument Cluster 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
show the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the
vehicle is in REVERSE.

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 requires service, the ParkSense
switch LED will blink momentarily, and then the LED will
be on.

NOTE:

When KeySense feature is present, the ParkSense

System will reject customer input to turn the system off via
the hard switch. The instrument cluster display will show

⬙KeySense in Use Selected Feature Cannot be Disabled⬙
message.

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
show 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 a

⬙WIPE

OFF

⬙ or “SERVICE” overlay, depending on the location and

fault type. The system will continue to provide arc alerts
for the side that is functioning properly. These arc alerts
will interrupt the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE

REAR SENSORS

⬙, ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE

FRONT SENSORS

⬙, or ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SER-

VICE REQUIRED

⬙ messages if an object is detected within

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the five second pop-up duration. The vehicle graphic will
remain displayed for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

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 an autho-
rized dealer.

If the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-

QUIRED

⬙ message appears in the instrument cluster dis-

play, see an 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.

• Construction equipment, large trucks, and other vibra-

tions 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 key.

• When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE

position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument
cluster will display “PARKSENSE OFF” for five seconds
while 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 behind or in front of the appropriate fascia/

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bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind or in front of the appropriate 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.

• There may be a delay in the object detection rate if the

object is moving. This may cause the automatic braking
application to be delayed.

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,

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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

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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 instructionly 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.

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