2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 245

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense® is turned off, the instrument cluster will display "PARKSENSE OFF" for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" message to be displayed in the instrument cluster. • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the • There may be a delay in the object detection rate if the radio when it is sounding a tone. object is moving. This will cause the automatic braking application to be delayed. • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not CAUTION! be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to properly. The ParkSense® system might not detect an recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not could provide a false indication that an obstacle is detected at all. Obstacles located above or below behind or in front of the fascia/bumper. the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity. • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® system 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 (Continued) 3