Cleaning The Parksense System; Parksense System Usage Precautions - RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

If PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS
appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) make sure the outer surface of the rear fascia/
bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other
obstruction, and then cycle the ignition. If the message
continues to appear, see an authorized dealer.
If PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED
appears in the EVIC, see your authorized dealer.

Cleaning The ParkSense System

Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap
and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not
scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the sensors.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231

ParkSense System Usage Precautions

NOTE:
• Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud,
dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat-
ing properly.
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of ParkSense .
• When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster
will display PARKSENSE OFF . Furthermore, once
you turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn
it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
• When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument
cluster will display PARKSENSE OFF message for as
long as the vehicle is in REVERSE at or below 7 mph
(11 km/h)
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