RAM ProMaster (2023 year). Manual in english — page 7

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When the gear selector shifted to NEUTRAL or

PARK, the system becomes inactive. When the

vehicle is moving forward, the system will remain

active until the vehicle speed remains below

approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). Reducing the

speed approximately below 9 mph (15 km/h), the

system will come back active. When the vehicle is

moving in REVERSE, the system will remain active

as long as the speed remains below the maximum

operating speed of 7 mph (11 km/h). When the

maximum speed limit is exceeded, the system is

disabled and the ParkSense switch LED will

illuminate. The system will become active again if

the vehicle speed reduces below approximately

6 mph (9 km/h).
Interaction With Trailer Towing
The Park Assist system is automatically

deactivated when a trailer is hitched to the vehicle.

The system will be automatically activated as soon

as the trailer is removed.

P

ARK

S

ENSE

S

ENSORS

The six ParkSense sensors (four when vehicle is

not equipped with front sensors), located in the rear

fascia/bumper, and the six ParkSense sensors located

in the front fascia/bumper, monitor the area in front

and behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field

of view. The front sensors detect obstacles from

approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 39 inches

(100 cm) from the front fascia/bumper. The rear

sensors can detect obstacles from approximately

12 inches (30 cm) up to 55 inches (140 cm) from the

center of the rear fascia/bumper and up to 24 inches

(60 cm) from the corners of the rear fascia/bumper.

These distances depend on the location, type and

orientation of the obstacle in the horizontal direction.

Rear Park Assist Sensors Location

If several obstacles are detected, the ParkSense

system indicates the nearest obstacle.
The minimum height of a detectable obstacle

corresponds to the maximum height of an obstacle

that would clear the underside of the vehicle

during the parking maneuver.

P

ARK

S

ENSE

W

ARNING

D

ISPLAY

The ParkSense Warning screen will only be

displayed if “Sound and Display” is selected in the

Uconnect system

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page 134.

The ParkSense Warning screen is located within

the instrument cluster display

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page 56. It

provides visual warnings to indicate the distance

between the rear fascia/bumper and/or front

fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.

P

ARK

S

ENSE

D

ISPLAY

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.

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Front & Rear ParkSense Arcs

1 — No Tone/Solid Arc

7 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc

2 — No Tone/Flashing Arc

8 — Slow Tone/Solid Arc

3 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc

9 — Slow Tone/Solid Arc

4 — Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc

10 — Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc

5 — Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc

11 — Continuous Tone/Flashing Arcs

6 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arc

12 — Fast Tone/Flashing Arcs

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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 Distance

(inches/cm)

Greater than

59 inches

(150 cm)

59–52 inches

(150-130 cm)

52-41 inches

(130-105 cm)

41-34 inches

(105-85 cm)

34-24 inches

(85-60 cm)

24-12 inches

(60-30 cm)

Less than

12 inches

(30 cm)

Arcs — Left

None

None

None

None

None

6th Flashing

5th Flashing

Arcs — Center

None

10th Solid

9th Solid

8th Solid

7th Flashing

6th Flashing

5th Flashing

Arcs — Right

None

None

None

None

None

6th Flashing

5th Flashing

Audible Alert

Chime

None

Audible chime increases as the object gets closer to the vehicle

Continuous

Radio Volume

Reduced

No

Yes

WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT

Front Distance

(inches/cm)

Greater than

39 inches (100 cm)

39-32 inches

(100-80 cm)

32-24 inches

(80-60 cm)

24-12 inches

(60-30 cm)

Less than

12 inches (30 cm)

Arcs — Left

None

None

None

3rd Flashing

4th Flashing

Arcs — Center

None

1st Solid

2nd Flashing

3rd Flashing

4th Flashing

Arcs — Right

None

None

None

3rd Flashing

4th Flashing

Audible Alert Chime

None

Audible chime increases as the object gets close to the vehicle

Continuous

Radio Volume

Reduced

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

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NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if

on, when the system is sounding an audible tone.
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist

audible alert (chime) after approximately three

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

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page 134.

The chime volume settings include low, medium,

and high.
ParkSense will retain its last known configuration

state through ignition cycles.

E

NABLING

A

ND

D

ISABLING

P

ARK

S

ENSE

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 display

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page 56 will show the “ParkSense Disabled”

message for approximately five seconds.
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.

S

ERVICE

T

HE

P

ARK

S

ENSE

P

ARK

A

SSIST

S

YSTEM

When the ParkSense System has detected a faulted

condition, the instrument cluster display will actuate

a single chime, and it will show the "PARKSENSE

UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS", "PARKSENSE

UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS", or the

"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED"

message for five seconds. Under this condition,

ParkSense will not operate.
If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR

SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE

FRONT SENSORS" 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 authorized dealer.
If the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE

REQUIRED" message appears in the instrument

cluster display, see an authorized dealer.

P

ARK

S

ENSE

P

ARK

A

SSIST

F

AILURE

I

NDICATIONS

A malfunction of the ParkSense sensors

or system is indicated, during REVERSE

gear engagement, by the instrument

panel warning icon.

The warning icon is illuminated and a message is

displayed in the instrument cluster display

(if equipped)

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page 65.

The sensors and wiring are tested continuously

when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.

Failures are indicated immediately if they occur

when the system is on.
Even if the system is able to identify that a specific

sensor is in failure condition, the instrument

cluster display shall indicate that the ParkSense

system is unavailable, without reference to the

sensor in failure condition. If even a single sensor

fails, the entire system must be disabled.

The system is turned off automatically.

C

LEANING

T

HE

P

ARK

S

ENSE

S

YSTEM

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.

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(Continued)

P

ARK

S

ENSE

P

ARK

A

SSIST

S

YSTEM

U

SAGE

P

RECAUTIONS

NOTE:



Ensure that the front and rear fascia/bumper

are free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to

keep the ParkSense system operating properly.



Construction equipment, large trucks, and other

vibrations could affect the performance of

ParkSense.



When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument

cluster display will read “PARKSENSE OFF.”

Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense off, it

remains off until you turn it on again, even if you

cycle the ignition key.



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 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 and Side Distance Warning off if objects

such as bicycle carriers, etc. are placed within

12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.

Failure to do so can result in the system misin

-

terpreting a close object as a sensor problem,

causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE

SERVICE REQUIRED” message to be displayed

in the instrument cluster display.

NOTE:

If any objects are attached to the bumper within a

6.5 ft (2 m) field of view, they will interfere and

cause false alerts and possibly blockage.



There may be a delay in the object detection

rate if the object is moving.



The operation of the rear sensors is automati

-

cally deactivated when the trailer's electric plug

is inserted in the vehicle's tow hook socket,

while the front sensors stay active and can

provide acoustic and visual warnings. The rear

sensors are automatically reactivated when the

trailer's cable plug is removed.

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 responsible 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 recom

-

mended 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 vehi

-

cles 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 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 obsta

-

cles. 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 recom

-

mended that the driver looks over his/her

shoulder when using ParkSense.

WARNING!

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If it is necessary to keep the ball mount and hitch

ball assembly mounted for a long period, it is

possible to filter out the ball mount and hitch ball

assembly presence in the sensor field of view.

The filtering operation must be performed only by

an authorized dealer.

S

IDE

D

ISTANCE

W

ARNING

S

YSTEM

The Side Distance Warning system detects the

presence of side obstacles near the vehicle using

the parking sensors located in the front and rear

fascia/bumpers.

Side Distance Warning Display

The Side Distance Warning screen will only be

displayed if this feature is enabled within Uconnect

Settings

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page 134.

The system warns the driver with an acoustic

signal and, when enabled, with visual indications

on the instrument cluster display.
When the vehicle is in DRIVE, the Side Distance

Warning volume/chime will match the Front

ParkSense volume and chime type.
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the Side Distance

Warning volume/chime will match the Rear

ParkSense volume and chime type.

NOTE:

Parksense will reduce the volume of the radio if

on when the system is sounding an audible tone.

An audible tone will only sound if a collision is

possible.

Activation/Deactivation

The system can operate only after driving a short

distance and if the vehicle speed is between 0 and

7 mph (0 and 11 km/h). The system can be activated/

deactivated via the Settings menu of the Uconnect

system. If the ParkSense System is deactivated via

the ParkSense hard switch, then the Side Distance

Warning system will automatically be deactivated.

The system will automatically deactivate if any

door is opened.

ParkSense Park Assist System Usage

Precautions

NOTE:



Ensure that the front and rear fascia/bumper

are free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to

keep the ParkSense system operating properly.



Construction equipment, large trucks, and other

vibrations could affect the performance of

ParkSense.



When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument

cluster display will read “PARKSENSE OFF.”

Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense off, it

remains off until you turn it on again, even if you

cycle the ignition key.



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 fascia/bumper, or it

could provide a false indication that an obstacle

is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.

WARNING ALERTS

Distance

(inches/cm)

Less than

12 inches

(30 cm)

12 –

24 inches

(30–60 cm)

Arcs-Left

Flashing

Flashing

Arcs-Right

Flashing

Flashing

Audible Alert

Chime

Continuous

Fast audible

chime as the

objects get

close to the

vehicle

Radio Volume

Reduced

Yes

Yes

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

Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense

system and Side Distance Warning off if objects

such as bicycle carriers, etc. are placed within

12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper.

Failure to do so can result in the system misin

-

terpreting a close object as a sensor problem,

causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE

SERVICE REQUIRED” message to be displayed

in the instrument cluster display.

NOTE:

If any objects are attached to the bumper within a

6.5 ft (2 m) field of view, they will interfere and

cause false alerts and possibly blockage.



There may be a delay in the object detection

rate if the object is moving.



The operation of the rear sensors is automati

-

cally deactivated when the trailer's electric plug

is inserted in the vehicle's tow hook socket,

while the front sensors stay active and can

provide acoustic and visual warnings. The rear

sensors are automatically reactivated when the

trailer's cable plug is removed.

If it is necessary to keep the ball mount and hitch

ball assembly mounted for a long period, it is

possible to filter out the ball mount and hitch

ball assembly presence in the sensor field of view.

The filtering operation must be performed only by

an authorized dealer.

WARNING!



Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using Side Distance Warning. Always

check carefully behind your vehicle, look

behind you, and be sure to check for pedes

-

trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,

and blind spots before backing up. You are

responsible for safety and must continue to

pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to

do so can result in serious injury or death.



Before using Side Distance Warning, 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 indication that

an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

CAUTION!



Side Distance Warning 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

Side Distance Warning 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 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, providing audible/visual instructions through

the instrument cluster display, and controlling the

steering wheel. The ParkSense Active Park Assist

system is defined as “semi-automatic” since the driver

maintains control of the accelerator, gear selector and

brakes. Depending on the driver's parking maneuver

selection, the system is capable of maneuvering 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. environmental conditions such as heavy

rain, snow, etc., or if searching for a parking

space that has surfaces that will absorb the

ultrasonic sensor waves).



It is important to keep the sensors clean in order for

the system to operate correctly. During cleaning

make sure not to scratch or damage them; avoid

using dry or rough cloths. The sensors should be

washed using clean water with addition of car

shampoo if necessary. In washing stations, clean

the sensors quickly, keeping the steam jet/high

pressure washing nozzles at least 4 in (10 cm) away

from the sensors.



New vehicles from the dealership must have at

least 31 miles (50 km) accumulated before the

ParkSense Active Park Assist system is fully cali

-

brated and performs accurately. This is due to

the system’s dynamic vehicle calibration to

improve the performance of the feature.



The driver must control the vehicle’s brakes.

The automatic emergency braking feature is

NOT intended to substitute for the driver during

REVERSE maneuvers.

E

NABLING

A

ND

D

ISABLING

T

HE

P

ARK

S

ENSE

A

CTIVE

P

ARK

A

SSIST

S

YSTEM

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 or disable the system, push the

ParkSense Active Park Assist switch once

(LED turns on). Pushing the switch a second time

will disable the system (LED turns off).
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will turn off

automatically for any of the following conditions:



Parking maneuver is completed.



Vehicle speed is greater than 18 mph (30 km/h)

when searching for a parking space.



Vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (7 km/h)

during active steering guidance into the parking

space.



Steering wheel is touched during active steering

guidance into the parking space.



If parking maneuver has not been completed

after 3 minutes.



ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist switch is

pushed.

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

Driver's door is opened.



Load compartment door is opened.



Electronic Stability Control/Anti-Lock Braking

System intervention.



Vehicle is in 4WD Low.



Axle Locker is active.



Trailer is connected.



Trailer Reverse Steering Control (TRSC) is active.



Snowplow is connected.

NOTE:

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow

a maximum of eight shifts between DRIVE and

REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed

within eight shifts, the system will cancel and the

instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to

complete the maneuver manually.
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will only

operate and search for a parking space when the

following conditions are present:



Gear selector is in DRIVE.



The ignition is in the ON/RUN position.



The ParkSense Active Park Assist switch is activated.



Driver's door is closed.



Load compartment door is closed.



Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h).



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.

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 reac

-

tivate the system by pushing the ParkSense Active

Park Assist switch.
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 preceding

conditions are not present.

P

ARALLEL

/P

ERPENDICULAR

P

ARKING

S

PACE

A

SSISTANCE

O

PERATION

When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system

is enabled, the “Active ParkSense Searching - Press

or to Switch Maneuver” message will appear

in the instrument cluster display. You may select

perpendicular, parallel, or parallel park exit. The arrow

buttons on the left side of the steering wheel can be

used to switch parking maneuvers.

Press OK to Switch to Perpendicular Park

Press OK to Switch to Parallel Park

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Selecting A Side
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

parking space on the passenger's side of the vehicle if

the turn signal is not activated.

NOTE:



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, etc. from surrounding

objects/vehicles).



When searching 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 avail

-

able parking spaces, the system will only indicate

the last detected parking space for the maneuver).

A parking space is considered invalid after the

vehicle is 32 ft (10 m) or more away from it.

Searching For A Parking Space
Through the side sensors, the system will continuously

search for a free parking space suitable for the

dimensions of the vehicle. While searching the vehicle

should continue driving below 18 mph (30 km/h).

When looking for a parallel parking space keep the

vehicle 1.5 ft to 5 ft (50cm to 1.5 m) from parked

vehicles. When looking for a perpendicular parking

space keep the vehicle 3 ft to 6 ft (1 m to 2 m) from

parked vehicles.
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 or parallel parking sequence

(depending on the type of maneuver being

performed).
Once the vehicle is in position, you will be

instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and

remove your hands from the steering wheel. When

the vehicle comes to a standstill (your hands still

removed from the steering wheel), you will be

instructed to place the gear selector into the

REVERSE position.
The system may then instruct the driver to wait for

steering to complete before then instructing to

check surroundings and move backward.

Move Backward Into Parallel Parking Space

Move Backward Into Perpendicular Parking Space

The system may instruct several more gear shifts

(DRIVE and REVERSE), with hands off of the steering

wheel, before instructing the driver to check

surroundings and complete the parking maneuver.

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(Continued)

When the vehicle is in the parking position, the

maneuver is complete and the driver will be

instructed to check the vehicle's parking position,

then shift the vehicle into PARK. The message

"Active ParkSense Complete - Check Parking

Position" will be displayed momentarily.

NOTE:



It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake

and accelerator during the semi-automatic

parking maneuver.



It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake

and stop the vehicle. The driver should check

their surroundings and be prepared to stop the

vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver

intervention is required.



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 eight shifts between DRIVE

and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be

completed within eight shifts, the system will

cancel and the instrument cluster display will

instruct the driver to complete the maneuver

manually.



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 completing 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.

WARNING!



Drivers must be careful when performing

parallel or perpendicular parking maneuvers

even when using the ParkSense Active Park

Assist system. Always check carefully behind

and in front of your vehicle, look behind and in

front of you, and be sure to check for pedes

-

trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,

and blind spots before backing up and moving

forward. You are responsible for safety and

must continue to pay attention to your

surroundings. Failure to do so can result in

serious injury or death.



Before using the ParkSense Active Park Assist

system, 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 contin

-

uous 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!



The ParkSense Active Park Assist system 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’ field of view will not be

detected when they are in close proximity.



The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the

ParkSense Active Park Assist system in order to be

able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected.

It is recommended that the driver looks over

his/her shoulders when using the ParkSense

Active Park Assist system.

WARNING!

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XITING

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HE

P

ARKING

S

PACE

NOTE:

The function does not work for exiting a perpen

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dicular parking space, but only exiting parallel

parking spaces.
Activation
To activate this function, push the Active

ParkSense switch once. After selection, the system

activates and warns the driver on the instrument

cluster display about the operations that have to

be carried out to perform the maneuver correctly.
Selection Of The Maneuver Side
Use the direction indicators to choose the direction

that you want to perform the maneuver. Use the

right arrow indicator to perform the maneuver to

the right side and use the left arrow indicator to

perform the maneuver to the left.
During the maneuver, the system instructs the driver to

shift to REVERSE, and operate the turn signal in the

direction you want to exit. Let go of the steering wheel

and use the brake or accelerator pedals as instructed,

while the system handles the steering automatically for

exiting the parking space. If the driver continues to

carry out a voluntary or involuntary action on the

steering wheel during the exit maneuver (touching or

holding the steering wheel to prevent its movement),

the maneuver will be interrupted.

Shift To Reverse Then Move Backward

Shift To Drive Then Move Forward

End Of Maneuver
The semi-automatic maneuver ends when the

display shows the message of a completed

maneuver. At the end of the maneuver, the system

gives back the vehicle control to the driver.

LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED

L

ANE

S

ENSE

O

PERATION

The LaneSense system is operational at speeds

above 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph

(180 km/h). The LaneSense system uses a

forward-facing camera to detect lane markings

and measure vehicle position within the lane

boundaries.
When both lane markings are detected and the

driver drifts out of the lane (no turn signal applied),

the LaneSense system provides a haptic warning

in the form of torque applied to the steering wheel,

as well as a visual warning in the instrument

cluster display, to prompt the driver to remain

within the lane boundaries.
The driver may manually override the haptic

warning by applying force to the steering wheel at

any time.
When only a single lane marking is detected and the

driver drifts across the lane marking (no turn signal

applied), the LaneSense system provides a visual

warning through the instrument cluster display to

prompt the driver to remain within the lane.
When only a single lane marking is detected, a

haptic or a torque warning will not be provided.

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NOTE:



When operating conditions have been met, the

LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s

hands are on the steering wheel and provide

an audible and visual warning to the driver if

removed. The system will cancel if the driver

does not return their hands to the wheel.



LaneSense is a driving assist system, not an

emergency system, and does not replace the

driver. The driver is always responsible for

controlling the vehicle and must intervene as

required. The LaneSense system is designed to

assist the driver and not to substitute the driver.

T

URNING

L

ANE

S

ENSE

O

N

O

R

O

FF

The LaneSense button is located on the

switch panel below the Uconnect display.

To turn the LaneSense system on, push the

LaneSense button (LED turns off). A “LaneSense

On” message is shown in the instrument cluster

display.
To turn the LaneSense system off, push the

LaneSense button twice (LED turns on).

NOTE:

The LaneSense system will retain the last system

state on or off from the last ignition cycle when the

ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.

L

ANE

S

ENSE

W

ARNING

M

ESSAGE

The LaneSense system will indicate the current

lane drift condition through the instrument cluster

display.
When the LaneSense system is on, the lane lines

are gray when both of the lane boundaries have

not been detected and the LaneSense telltale

is solid white.

System ON (Gray Lines) With White Telltale

Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected



When the LaneSense system is on, the Lane

-

Sense Telltale is solid white when only the

left lane marking has been detected and the

system is ready to provide visual warnings in the

instrument cluster display if an unintentional

lane departure occurs on the left side.



When the LaneSense system senses the lane has

been approached and is in a lane departure situa

-

tion, the visual warning in the instrument cluster

display will show the left lane line flashing yellow

(on/off). The LaneSense telltale changes from

solid white to flashing yellow.

Lane Approached (Flashing Yellow Lane Line) With Yellow

Telltale

NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with similar

behavior for a right lane departure when only the

right lane marking has been detected.

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Left Lane Departure — Both Lane Lines Detected



When the LaneSense system is on and both the lane

markings have been detected, the system is armed

to provide visual warnings in the instrument cluster

display and a torque warning in the steering wheel if

an unintentional lane departure occurs. The lane

lines turn from gray to white and the LaneSense tell

-

tale is solid green.

Lanes Sensed (White Lines) With Green Telltale



When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift

situation, the left lane line turns solid yellow.

The LaneSense telltale changes from solid

green to solid yellow. At this time torque is

applied to the steering wheel in the opposite

direction of the lane boundary.

For example: If approaching the left side of the

lane the steering wheel will turn to the right.

Lane Sensed (Solid Yellow Lane Line) With Solid Yellow

Telltale



When the LaneSense system senses the lane

has been approached and is in a lane departure

situation, the left lane line flashes yellow

(on/off). The LaneSense telltale changes

from solid yellow to flashing yellow. At this time

torque is applied to the steering wheel in the

opposite direction of the lane boundary.

For example: If approaching the left side of the

lane the steering wheel will turn to the right.

Lane Approached (Flashing Yellow Lane Line) With

Flashing Yellow Telltale

NOTE:

The LaneSense system operates with similar

behavior for a right lane departure.

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HANGING

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ANE

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ENSE

S

TATUS

The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the

intensity of the torque warning and the warning zone

sensitivity (Early/Medium/Late) that you can configure

through the Uconnect system

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NOTE:



When enabled the system operates above

37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph

(180 km/h).



The warnings are disabled with use of the turn

signal.



The system will not apply torque to the steering

wheel whenever a safety system engages

(Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control System,

Electronic Stability Control, Forward Collision

Warning, etc.).

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA

Your vehicle is equipped with the ParkView Rear

Back Up Camera that allows you to see an

on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your

vehicle whenever the gear selector is put into

REVERSE and/or when the rear doors are opened.

The image will be displayed on the touchscreen

display along with a caution note to “Check Entire

Surroundings” across the top of the screen. After

five seconds this note will disappear. The ParkView

Rear Back Up Camera is located on the top rear of

the vehicle below the center light.

Rear Back Up Camera Location

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE and/or

when the rear doors are closed, the rear camera

mode is exited and the previous screen appears.
When engaged in the REVERSE gear, with Camera

Delay turned on, the camera image will continue to

be displayed for up to 10 seconds after switching

out of the REVERSE position, unless the speed of

the vehicle does not exceed 8 mph (13 km/h), or

that the gear is placed in the NEUTRAL or PARK

position. The touchscreen X button to disable the

camera image is made available ONLY when the

vehicle is not in REVERSE.

NOTE:

The image displayed on the display may appear

slightly deformed.
When displayed, active grid lines will illustrate the

width of the vehicle and will show separate zones

that will help indicate the distance to the rear of

the vehicle. The following table shows the

approximate distances for each zone:

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of The

Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m)

Green

3 ft or greater (1 m or greater)

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using the Rear Back Up Camera. Always

check carefully behind your vehicle, and be

sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other

vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before

backing up. You are responsible for the safety

of your surroundings and must continue to pay

attention while backing up. Failure to do so can

result in serious injury or death.

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NOTE:

If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up

on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,

and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.

SURROUND VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Surround View

Camera system that allows you to see an on-screen

image of the surroundings and Top View of your vehicle

whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE or a

different view is selected through the touchscreen

buttons. The Top View of the vehicle will show which

doors are open. The image will be displayed on the

touchscreen display along with a caution note “Check

Entire Surroundings” across the top of the screen. After

five seconds, this note will disappear. The Surround

View Camera system is comprised of four sequential

cameras located in the front grille, rear Center High

Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL), and side mirrors.

NOTE:

The Surround View Camera system has program

-

mable settings that may be selected through the

Uconnect system

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When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, the Rear

View and Top View is the default view of the

system.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with

camera delay turned on, the camera image will

continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds unless

the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the

vehicle is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is placed in

the OFF position. There is a touchscreen X button to

disable the display of the camera image.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE with

camera delay turned off, the Surround View system

is exited and the last known screen appears again.
Whenever the Rear View Camera image is

activated through the Back Up Camera button

in the Controls menu, and the vehicle speed is

greater than, or equal to, 8 mph (13 km/h), a

display timer for the image is initiated. The image

will continue to be displayed until the display timer

exceeds 10 seconds.

NOTE:



If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph

(13 km/h), the Rear View Camera image will

be displayed continuously until deactivated via

the touchscreen X button, the transmission is

shifted into PARK, or the ignition is placed in the

OFF position.



The touchscreen X button to disable display of

the camera image is made available ONLY when

the vehicle is not in REVERSE.

When enabled, active guidelines are overlaid on

the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle,

including the side view mirrors and its projected

back up path based on the steering wheel position.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to

the rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the approximate

distances for each zone:

CAUTION!



To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should

only be used as a parking aid. The ParkView

camera is unable to view every obstacle or

object in your drive path.



To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be

driven slowly when using ParkView to be able

to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is

recommended that the driver look frequently

over his/her shoulder when using ParkView.

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of The

Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater)