Side Distance Warning (Sdw) System - Jeep Compass 2022 Owner's Manual

138 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
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 vehi-
cles 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.
CAUTION!
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is

unable to recognize every obstacle, including
small obstacles. Parking curbs might be
temporarily detected or not detected at all.
Obstacles located above or below the sensors
will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using

ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time
when an obstacle is detected. It is recom-
mended that the driver looks over his/her
shoulder when using ParkSense.
S D W
IDE ISTANCE ARNING
S
YSTEM
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 bumpers.
Side Distance Warning Display
The Side Distance Warning screen will only be
displayed if this feature is enabled within Uconnect
Settings Ú page 165.
The system warns the driver with an acoustic
signal and when selected, with visual indications
on the instrument panel display Ú page 77.
WARNING ALERTS
Less than
Distance
30 inches
(in/cm)
(76 cm)
Arcs-Left 11th Flashing
Arcs-Right 11th Flashing
Audible alert only when the
Audible Alert
vehicle is on course for a
Chime
collision
Radio Volume
Yes
Reduced
(SDW)
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 switch, then the
side distance warning system will automatically be
deactivated.
30 –
65 inches
(76–165 cm)
12th Flashing
12th Flashing
Side Distance Warning System Status
1 — System Not Active
2 — System Active
Yes