2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Owner Manual - Page 244

242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense® OFF, the instrument cluster will display "PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF." Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition • key. • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the EVIC will display "PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF" message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ bumper. Ensure the ParkSense® system is OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (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 "SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM" message to be displayed in the EVIC. • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the radio volume when it is sounding a tone. • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. an obstacle is behind the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The ParkSense® system might not detect an