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64 STARTING AND OPERATING
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST
F
AILURE INDICATIONS
A malfunction of the ParkSense Rear Park Assist
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)
Ú page 44.
The sensors and wiring are tested
continuously when the ignition is in the MAR (ACC/
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
Rear Park Assist 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.
CLEANING THE PARKSENSE SYSTEM
Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car
wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or
hard cloths. In washing stations, clean sensors
quickly keeping the vapor jet/high pressure
washing nozzles at least 4 inches (10 cm) from the
sensors. Do not scratch or poke the sensors.
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST
S
YSTEM USAGE PRECAUTIONS
NOTE:
Ensure that the outer surface and the underside
of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction to keep
the Rear Park Assist system operating properly.
Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibra-
tions could affect the performance of Rear Park
Assist.
Clean the Rear Park Assist 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
Rear Park Assist system might not detect an
obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could
provide a false indication that an obstacle is
behind the fascia/bumper.
Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not
be placed within 12 inches (30 cm) of the rear
fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure
to do so can result in the system misinterpreting
a close object as a sensor problem, causing a
failure indication to be displayed in the instru-
ment 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 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 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.
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