Parksense System - Versions With 12 Sensors - Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual

could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the bumper.
Turn the system OFF if objects such as
bicycle carriers, etc. are attached to the
rear 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 panel display.
NOTE If any objects are attached to the
bumper within a 2 m field of view, they
will interfere and cause false alerts and
possibly blockage.
The operation of the rear sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer's electric plug is inserted in the
tow hook socket of the car. The rear
sensors are automatically reactivated
when the trailer's cable plug is removed.
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68) 69) 70) 71) 72)
WARNING
279) 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
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manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
280) Before using ParkSense, it is
strongly recommended that the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly is
disconnected from the vehicle when the
vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to
do so can result in injury or damage to
vehicles or obstacles because the hitch
ball will be much closer to the obstacle
than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker
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.
IMPORTANT
68) 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.
69) The car must be driven slowly when
using ParkSense to be able to stop in
time when the obstacle is detected. It is
recommended that the driver looks over
his/her shoulder when using ParkSense.
70) 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.
71) Only have interventions on the
bumper in the area of the sensors carried
out by a Jeep Dealership. Interventions
on the bumper that are not carried out
properly may compromise the operation of
the parking sensors.
72) Only have the bumper repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the
area of the sensors carried out by a Jeep
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
PARKSENSE SYSTEM -
Versions with 12 sensors
(where provided)
The ParkSense Park Assist system
provides visual and audible indications
of the distance between the rear and/or
front bumper and a detected obstacle
when backing up or moving forward, e.g.
during a parking manoeuvre.
Refer to "ParkSense System Usage
Precautions" for limitations of this
system and recommendations.
The ParkSense system will retain the last
system state (enabled or disabled) from
the last ignition cycle when the ignition
device is changed to ENGINE position.
The ParkSense system is active in all
gear selector positions (including the P
parking), as long as the system is on.