General Warnings - Jeep Renegade Owner's Handbook Manual

After the ParkSense® has been
disengaged, it will stay in this condition
until the following engagement, even if
the ignition device passes from MAR to
STOP and then again to MAR.
System activation/deactivation
When the reverse gear is engaged and
the system is on, the front and rear
sensors are activated. If a different gear
is engaged, the rear sensors are
deactivated, while the front sensors
remain active until a speed of 15 km/h
is exceeded.
Operation with a trailer
The operation of the rear sensors is
automatically 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.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint, on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a
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non-existent obstacle ("echo
interference") due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing
the vehicle, in rain (strong wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle;
Parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by changing
tyres, overloading the vehicle or
carrying out specific tuning operations
that require the vehicle to be lowered.
the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking
sensors. Before using the ParkSense ®
system, it is recommended to remove
the removable tow hook ball assembly
and the relevant attachment from the
vehicle when the latter is not used for
towing operations. Failure to comply
with this prescription may cause
personal injuries or damage to vehicles
or obstacles since, when the
continuous acoustic signal is emitted,
the tow hook ball is already in a position
that is much closer to the obstacle than
the rear bumper. If you wish to leave the
tow hook fitted without towing a trailer,
it is advisable to contact a Jeep
Dealership for the relevant system
update operations because the tow
hook could be detected as an obstacle
ParkSense ®by the central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Thus take care not to place
adhesives on the sensors.
WARNING
128) Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver's responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are
an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
44) The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than 10
cm away.