Enabling And Disabling Parksense; Parksense System Usage Precautions - Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual

Enabling And Disabling ParkSense

ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with
the ParkSense switch located 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 seconds. When the gear
selector is moved to REVERSE and the
system is disabled, the instrument cluster
display will display the "PARKSENSE OFF"
message for as long as the vehicle is in
REVERSE.
Refer to "Instrument Cluster Display" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel" in
your Owner's Manual for further information.
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.

ParkSense System Usage Precautions

NOTE:
Ensure that the rear bumper is 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 instru-

ment cluster will display "PARKSENSE
OFF." Furthermore, once you turn Park-
Sense 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 display
will display "PARKSENSE OFF" message
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.
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 the fascia/
bumper, or it could provide a false indica-
tion that an obstacle is behind 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
display.
ParkSense should be disabled when the

liftgate is in the open position and the
vehicle is in REVERSE. An open liftgate
could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
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