Side Distance Warning (Sdw) System - Dodge HORNET 2023 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
 Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended
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 vehicles or obstacles because
the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than
the rear fascia/bumper 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 recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.
S D W (SDW)
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
fascias/bumpers.
Side Distance Warning Display
The Side Distance Warning screen will only be displayed if
this feature is enabled within Uconnect Settings
page 130.
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The system warns the driver with an acoustic signal, and
when selected, with visual indications on the radio
touchscreen display.
WARNING ALERTS
Less than
Distance
12 inches
(in/cm)
(30 cm)
Arcs-Left Red Arc
Arcs-Right Red Arc
Audible Alert Audible alert only when the vehicle
Chime is on course for a collision
Radio Volume
Yes
Reduced
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 8 mph (0 and
13 km/h) while in DRIVE or NEUTRAL, or 7 mph (11 km/h)
in REVERSE. 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.
12 – 23 inches
(30 – 60 cm)
Yellow Arc
Side Distance Warning System Status
Yellow Arc
1 — System Not Active
2 — System Active
NOTE:
Yes
The vehicle needs to be driven approximately one car
length in order for the Side Distance Warning system to
activate.
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