2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 224

222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSenseா Rear Park Assist System When the ParkSense௡ Rear Park Assist system is malfunctioning, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the "CLEAN PARK ASSIST", "SERVICE PARK ASSIST", or "SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM" message. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a fault condition, the EVIC will display the "CLEAN PARK ASSIST ", "SERVICE PARK ASSIST", or the "SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM" message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense௡ will not operate. ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message appears again, see an authorized dealer. If "SERVICE PARK ASSIST" or "SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM" appears in the EVIC, see an authorized dealer. Cleaning The ParkSenseா System Clean the ParkSense௡ sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors. ParkSenseா System Usage Precautions NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense௡ system operatIf "CLEAN PARK ASSIST" appears in the EVIC make ing properly. sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of ParkSense௡.