2013 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 258

256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the EVIC will Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap display "PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF" message for as and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors. • ParkSense®, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is sounding a tone. ParkSense® System Usage Precautions • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care NOTE: not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense® system operFailure to do so can result in the system not working ating properly. properly. The ParkSense® system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could a false indication that an obstacle is behind the affect the performance of ParkSense®. fascia/bumper. • When you turn ParkSense® OFF, the instrument cluster will display "PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF." Fur- • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® thermore, once you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off system OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the key. Cleaning The ParkSense® System