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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. In this situation, the ParkSense
switch LED turns on.
The rear sensors are automatically reactivated
when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
Service The Rear ParkSense System
During vehicle start up, when the Rear
ParkSense System has detected a faulted
condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a
single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will
display a message such as "PARKSENSE
UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS" or the
"PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE
REQUIRED". Refer to "Instrument Cluster
Display" for further information. When the gear
selector is moved to REVERSE and the system
has detected a faulted condition, the
instrument cluster display will show a message
such as "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR
SENSORS" or "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE
SERVICE REQUIRED" for approximately five
seconds. Under this condition, Rear ParkSense
will not operate.
If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR
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
obstructions and then cycle the ignition. if the
message continues to appear, see an
authorized dealer.
If "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE
REQUIRED" appears in the instrument cluster
display, see an authorized dealer.
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
Ensure that the outer surface and the under-
side of the rear bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction to
keep the Rear ParkSense system operating
properly.
Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibra-
tions could affect the performance of Rear
ParkSense.
Clean the Rear 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 prop-
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erly. The Rear ParkSense 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) from
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 instrument cluster.
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.
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