2021 RAM 1500 Owners Manual - PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is intended to assist the driver during parallel and perpendicular parking maneuvers by identifying a proper parking space, providing audible/ visual instructions, and controlling the steering wheel. The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is defined as “semi-automatic” since the driver maintains control of the accelerator, gear selector and brakes. Depending on the driver's

parking maneuver selection, the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is capable of maneuvering a vehicle into a parallel or a perpendicular parking space on either side (i.e., driver side or passenger side).

The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle, responsible for any

surrounding objects, and must intervene as 4

required.

The system is provided to assist the driver and not to substitute the driver.

During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the driver touches the steering wheel after being instructed to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the system will cancel, and the driver will be required to manually complete the parking maneuver.

The system may not work in all conditions (e.g. environmental conditions such as heavy rain, snow, etc., or if searching for a parking space that has surfaces that will absorb the ultrasonic sensor waves).

New vehicles from the dealership must have at least 30 miles (48 km) accumulated before the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is fully calibrated and performs accu- rately. This is due to the system’s dynamic vehicle calibration to improve the perfor- mance of the feature.

The driver must control the vehicle’s brakes. The automatic emergency braking feature is NOT intended to substitute for the driver during REVERSE maneuvers.

ENABLING AND DISABLING THE PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch, located on the switch panel below the Uconnect display.

If your vehicle is equipped with a 12-inch Uconnect display, the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch is located above the display.

To enable or disable the ParkSense Active Park Assist system, push the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch once (LED turns on). Pushing the switch a second time will disable the system (LED turns off).

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will turn off automatically for any of the following conditions:

Parking maneuver is completed.

Vehicle speed is greater than 18 mph (30 km/h) when searching for a parking space.

Vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering guidance into the parking space.

Steering wheel is touched during active steering guidance into the parking space.

ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist switch is pushed.

Driver's door is opened.

Tailgate is opened.

Electronic Stability Control/Anti-Lock Braking System intervention.

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a maximum of eight shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed within eight shifts, the system will cancel and the instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manually.

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will only operate and search for a parking space when the following conditions are present:

Gear selector is in DRIVE.

The ignition is in the ON/RUN position.

The ParkSense Active Park Assist switch is activated.

Driver's door is closed.

Tailgate is closed.

Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h).

The outer surface and the underside of the front and rear fascias/bumpers are clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction.

If the vehicle is driven above approximately 15 mph (25 km/h), the instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to slow down. If the vehicle is driven above approximately

18 mph (30 km/h), the system will cancel. The driver must then reactivate the system by pushing the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch.

When pushed, the LED on the ParkSense Active Park Assist switch will blink momentarily, and then the LED will turn off if any of the above conditions are not present.

PARALLEL/PERPENDICULAR PARKING SPACE ASSISTANCE OPERATION

When the ParkSense Active Park Assist system is enabled, the messages “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK To Switch To Perpendicular Park” or “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK to Switch to Parallel Park” will appear in the instrument cluster display. Push the OK button on the left side of the steering wheel to change your parking space setting. You can switch between perpendicular and parallel parking maneuvers.

Press OK to Switch to Parallel Park

NOTE:

When searching for a parking space, use the turn signal indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to perform the parking maneuver. The ParkSense Active Park Assist

system will automatically search for a parking space on the passenger's side of the vehicle if the turn signal is not activated.

The driver needs to make sure that the selected parking space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.).

The driver is responsible to ensure that the

selected parking space is suitable for the 4

maneuver and free/clear of anything that

may be overhanging or protruding into the parking space (e.g., ladders, tailgates, etc. from surrounding objects/vehicles).

When searching for a parking space, the driver should drive as parallel or perpendic- ular (depending on the type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible.

The feature will only indicate the last detected parking space (example: if passing multiple available parking spaces, the system will only indicate the last detected parking space for the maneuver). A parking space is considered invalid after the vehicle is 32 ft (10 m) or more away from it.

When an available parking space has been found, and the vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move forward to position the vehicle for a perpendicular or parallel parking sequence (depending on the type of maneuver being performed).

Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from the steering wheel. When the vehicle comes to a standstill (your hands still removed from the steering wheel), you will be instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE position.

The system may then instruct the driver to wait for steering to complete before then instructing to check surroundings and move backward.

Move Backward Into Perpendicular Parking Space

The system may instruct several more gear shifts (DRIVE and REVERSE), with hands off of the steering wheel, before instructing the driver to check surroundings and complete the parking maneuver.

When the vehicle is in the parking position, the maneuver is complete and the driver will be instructed to check the vehicle's parking position, then shift the vehicle into PARK. The message "Active ParkSense Complete - Check Parking Position" will be displayed momentarily.

It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-auto- matic parking maneuver.

It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver intervention is required.

When the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.

The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a maximum of eight shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed within eight shifts, the system will cancel and the instrument cluster display will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manually.

The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering guidance into the parking space. The system will provide a warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that tells them to slow down. The driver is then responsible for completing the maneuver if the system is canceled.

If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any reason, the driver must take control of the vehicle.