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2019 Dodge Journey Owners Manual - Parksense rear park assist



Owner’s Manuals 2019 Parksense rear park assist

Parksense rear park assist

The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up (e.g. during a parking maneuver).

Refer to “ParkSense System Usage Precautions” in this section for limitations of this system and recommendations.

ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position.

ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this gear selector position, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).

PARKSENSE SENSORS

The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 79 inches (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and orientation of the obstacle.

PARKSENSE DISPLAY

When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn on indicating the system status.

Park Assist Ready

Park Assist System Off

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the instrument cluster display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.

Slow Tone

Fast Tone

Continuous Tone

The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:

WARNING ALERTS

Rear Distance (inches/cm)

Greater than 79 inches (200 cm)

79-39 inches (200-100 cm)

39-25 inches (100-65 cm)

25-12 inches (65-30 cm)

Less than 12 inches (30 cm)

Audible Alert Chime

None

Single 1/2- Second Tone

Slow

Fast

Continuous

Arcs

None

3 Solid (Continuous)

3 Slow Flashing

2 Slow Flashing

1 Slow Flashing

PARKSENSE WARNING DISPLAY

The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if “Sound and Display” is selected from the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the instrument cluster display. It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in "Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

ENABLING AND DISABLING PARKSENSE

ParkSense can be enabled and disabled using the Uconnect System. The available choices are: Off, Sound Only, or Sound and Display. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

When the ParkSense button is pushed to disable the system, the instrument cluster display will show the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for approximately five seconds. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the system is disabled, the instrument cluster display will show the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

SERVICE THE PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM

During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system has detected a fault condition, the instrument cluster display will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “CLEAN PARK ASSIST”, “SERVICE PARK ASSIST”, or “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a fault condition, the instrument cluster display will show the "CLEAN PARK ASSIST", "SERVICE PARK ASSIST", OR "SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM" messages for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense will not operate.

If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST” appears in the instrument cluster display, make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper are clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction. Then, cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an authorized dealer.

If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST” or “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the instrument cluster display, see an 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 damage the sensors.

PARKSENSE SYSTEM USAGE PRECAUTIONS

Note:

  • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating properly.

  • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of ParkSense.

  • When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster display will read “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM 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 gear selector to the REVERSE position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument cluster display will show the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

  • Clean the 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 properly. The 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.

  • Ensure the ParkSense system is off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., are placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message to appear in the instrument cluster display.

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.

  • 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.

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.

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