Side Distance Warning System; Operation With A Trailer; General Warnings - Jeep Compass 2018 User Manual

After the ParkSense has been disengaged, it
will stay in this condition until the following
engagement, even if the ignition device
passes from ON/RUN to OFF and then again
to ON/RUN.

Side Distance Warning System

The Side Distance Warning system has the
function of detecting the presence of side
obstacles near the vehicle using the parking
sensors located in the front and rear bum-
pers.
Side Distance Warning Display
The Side Distance Warning screen will only
be displayed if "Sound and Display" is se-
lected from the Customer - Programmable
Features section of the Uconnect System.
Refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Multime-
dia" in the Owner's Manual for further infor-
mation.
The system warns the driver with an acoustic
signal and where provided, with visual indi-
cations on the instrument panel display.
NOTE:
Parksense will reduce the volume of the radio
if on when the system is sounding an audible
tone.
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 dis-
tance warning system will automatically be
deactivated.
Message on the display for Side Distance Warn-
ing feature:
"Wiper Sensors" — This message is dis-
played in the case of a failure of the Side
Distance Warning system sensors. Free the
bumpers of any obstacles, ensure that the
front and rear bumper are free of snow, ice,
mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense
system operating properly.
"SDW Not Available" — This message is
displayed if the Side Distance Warning sys-
tem is not available. The failed operation of
the system might be due to the insufficient
voltage from the battery or other failures on
the electrical system. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible to have the elec-
trical system checked.

Operation With A Trailer

The operation of the sensors is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric plug is
inserted in the vehicle's tow hook socket. The
sensors are automatically reactivated when
the trailer's cable plug is removed.

General Warnings

If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR
SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE
WIPE FRONT SENSORS" appears in the in-
strument cluster display,
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.
clean the
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