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To Resume Speed

Rear Park Assist Sensors

To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) button

and release. Resume can be used at any speed above

25 mph (40 km/h).

The four Rear Park Assist 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, in the horizontal direction, from approximately

12 inches (30 cm) up to 55 inches (140 cm) from the center

of the rear fascia/bumper and up to 24 inches (60 cm) from

the corners of the rear fascia/bumper, depending on the

location, type and orientation of the obstacle.

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC button,

or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will

deactivate the Speed Control without erasing the set speed

from memory.

If several obstacles are detected, the Rear Park Assist

system indicates the nearest obstacle.

Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition switch

OFF erases the set speed from memory.

The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corresponds

to the maximum height of an obstacle that would clear the

underside of the vehicle during the parking maneuver.

REAR PARK ASSIST

The Rear Park Assist system provides audible and visual

indications of the distance between the rear fascia/bumper

and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g. during a

parking maneuver. Refer to the “Park Assist System Usage

Precautions” for the limitations of this system and recom-

mendations.

Rear Park Assist Warning Display

The Rear Park Assist Warning screen is located within the

Uconnect Settings. It provides audible and visual warnings

to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper

and the detected obstacle. Refer to ꢀUconnect Settingsꢀ in

“Multimediaꢀ for further information.

The Rear Park Assist is automatically activated when the

transmission is placed into REVERSE.

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Rear Park Assist Display

Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts

When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will

turn ON indicating the system status.

If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when the transmission

is placed into REVERSE, an audible alert is activated.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing

arcs in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s distance

and location relative to the vehicle.

The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver

that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pauses

between the tones are directly proportional to the distance

from the obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick succession

indicate the presence of a very close obstacle. A continuous

tone indicates that the obstacle is less than 12 inches

(30 cm) away.

If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the

display will show solid arcs in the center rear region and

will produce an audible alert. As the vehicle moves closer

to the obstacle, the display will show fewer arcs and the

audible alert becomes more frequent.

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If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear

region, the display will show solid arcs in the left and/or

right rear region and will produce an audible alert. As the

vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show

fewer arcs and the audible alert becomes more frequent.

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Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System

SIGNAL

MEANING

INDICATION

Obstacle Distance

An obstacle is present

Audible Signal (dashboard loudspeaker)

within the sensors’ field of • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the

view

distance decreases.

• Emits continuous tone at 12 inches (30 cm).

• Adjustable volume level. (Refer to “Instrument Cluster

Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”

for further information.)

Visual Signal (Instrument Cluster Display)

• Arcs are shown based on the obstacle’s distance and

location relative to the vehicle. (Refer to “Rear Park

Assist Display” for further information).

Failure

Sensor or System failures

Visual Signal (Instrument Panel)

• Icon appears on display.

• Message appears on the instrument cluster display

(if equipped).

While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not

muted.

measured by the inner sensors is constant. If this condition

occurs for the external sensors, the signal is turned off after

three seconds (stopping warnings during maneuvers par-

allel to walls).

The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance

increases. The tone cycle remains constant if the distance

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Failure Indications

In washing stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the

vapor jet/high pressure washing nozzles at least 4 inches

(10 cm) from the sensors. Do not scratch or poke the

sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.

A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system is

indicated, during REVERSE gear engagement, by the in-

strument panel warning icon and message appearing on

the instrument cluster display.

Park Assist System Usage Precautions

The warning icon is illuminated and a message

appears on the instrument cluster display. Refer to

ꢀInstrument Cluster Displayꢀ in “Getting To Know

Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

• Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the

rear bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or

other obstruction to keep the Rear Park Assist system

operating properly.

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The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when the

ignition is in the ON/RUN position. Failures are indicated

immediately if they occur when the system is on.

• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could

affect the performance of Rear Park Assist.

Even if the system is able to identify that a specific sensor

is in failure condition, the instrument cluster display shall

indicate that the Rear Park Assist system is unavailable,

without reference to the sensor in failure condition. If even

a single sensor fails, the entire system must be disabled.

The system is turned off automatically.

• Clean the Rear Park Assist 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 Rear Park Assist system might not detect

an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could pro-

vide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the

fascia/bumper.

Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System

Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash

soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths.

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• Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be placed

within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper

while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in

the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor

problem, causing a failure indication to be displayed in

the instrument cluster display.

WARNING! (Continued)

rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the con-

tinuous 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.

WARNING!

CAUTION!

• 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 respon-

sible 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

• 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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