STARTING AND OPERATING 153 Front Park Assist Audible Alerts switch is pushed, and the system requires service, the Front or Rear 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 C LEANING T HE P ARK S ENSE S YSTEM 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. 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.
P ARK S ENSE S YSTEM U SAGE P RECAUTIONS Adjustable Chime Volume Settings The Front and Rear chime volume settings are programmable through the Uconnect system Ъ page189. E NABLING A ND D ISABLING P ARK S ENSE During vehicle start-up, when the Front/Rear ParkSense System has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display will show the "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service Required" or the "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe Sensors" message. NOTE: Ensure that the front and rear bumpers are free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating properly. 4 Front ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the Front ParkSense switch.
When the gear selector is moved into REVERSE, a vehicle graphic will show in the instrument cluster display, along with the display overlay “Wipe Sensors.” If the system needs service, the display overlay will read “Service.” Under this condition, ParkSense will not operate. Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibra tions could affect the performance of Park Sense. Rear ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the Rear ParkSense switch. When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE position and Front or Rear ParkSense is turned off, the instrument cluster display will show "Off" on the vehicle graphic arcs.
This vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the Front or Rear system is disabled, the instrument cluster display will show a vehicle graphic with an “Off” message overlay over the system that is off (Front or Rear system). This vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. If "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Wipe Sensors" appears in the instrument cluster display make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear 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. ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding a tone. The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be on when Front or Rear ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be off when the Front or Rear system is enabled. If the Front or Rear ParkSense 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 If "Front/Rear ParkSense Unavailable Service Required" appears in the instrument cluster display, see an authorized dealer.