2015 Jeep Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 264

262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you turn ParkSense® off, the instrument cluster • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® will display "PARKSENSE OFF." Furthermore, once system off if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the you turn ParkSense® off, it remains off until you turn rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key. system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE problem, causing the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE position and ParkSense® is turned off, the instrument SERVICE REQUIRED" message to be displayed in the cluster will display "PARKSENSE OFF" for as long as instrument cluster. the vehicle is in REVERSE. • ParkSense® should be disabled when the liftgate is in • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the the open position. An opened liftgate could provide a radio when it is sounding a tone. false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle. • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care • There may be a delay in the object detection rate if the not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not object is moving. This will cause the automatic braking be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. application to be delayed. Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The ParkSense® system might not detect an obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.