104 STARTING AND OPERATING
ASSIST UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" message for
five seconds.
working properly. The Park Assist 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.
CAUTION!
If "PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS"
or "PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS"
appears in the instrument cluster display make sure
the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/
bumper and/or front 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.
● Park Assist 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.
● 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.
● The vehicle must be driven slowly when using Park
Assist 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 Park
Assist.
If the "PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED"
message appears in the instrument cluster display, see
an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
● Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using Park Assist. 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.
If it is necessary to keep the trailer hitch and hitch
ball assembly mounted for a long period, it is possible
to filter out the trailer hitch and hitch ball assembly
presence within the sensor’s field of view. The filtering
operation must be performed only by an authorized
dealer.
CLEANING THE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
Clean the Park Assist 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.
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM USAGE PRECAUTIONS
NOTE:
● Before using Park Assist, 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 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.
SIDE DISTANCE WARNING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
The Side Distance Warning system detects the
presence of side obstacles near the vehicle using the
parking sensors located in the front and rear fascia/
bumpers.
● Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of
the front and rear fascia/bumper are clean and clear
of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction to keep
the Park Assist system operating properly.
● Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations
could affect the performance of Rear Park Assist.
Side Distance Warning Display
The Side Distance Warning screen will only be displayed
if this feature is enabled within Uconnect Settings
page 113.
● Clean the 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
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