Dodge Charger: PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED / ParkSense System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
- Ensure that the rear fascia/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 in DRIVE, the instrument cluster will display
"PARKSENSE OFF" for five seconds. Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense off,
it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition.
- When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE position and ParkSense is
turned off, the instrument cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE OFF” message
for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
- ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio when it is sounding an audio
tone.
- 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 prop- erly. 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.
- Use the ParkSense switch to turn the Park- Sense system 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 “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE
REAR SENSORS” message to be displayed in the instrument cluster.
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.
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.
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System has detected
a faulted condition, the instrument cluster display will actuate a single chime,
once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR
SENSORS” or the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” message...
Other information:
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision...
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also
allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
To unlock the steering column, push the control downward (toward the floor)...