2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 239

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST - IF The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the EQUIPPED The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual vehicle set speed. and audible indications of the distance between the rear NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g. speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on during a parking maneuver. Refer to "ParkSense® Sysmoderate hills is normal. tem Usage Precautions" for limitations of this system and On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so recommendations. it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or Control. disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position. 3 WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery. ParkSense® can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE. If ParkSense® is enabled at this shift lever position, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).