2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Owners Manual

The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:
WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES
DISPLAY MESSAGE OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM:ARC’s AUDIBLE SIGNAL
REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER
Park Assist ON NoneNone
Warning Object Detected 78.7 in (200 cm) 3 Solid Yes, 1/2 second
Warning Object Detected 39.3 in (100 cm) 3 FlashingSlow Tone
Warning Object Detected 27.5 in (70 cm) 31.4 in (80 cm) 3 Flashing Slow Tone
Warning Object Detected 25.5 in (65 cm) 25.5 in (65 cm) 2 Flashing Fast Tone
Warning Object Detected 19.7 in (50 cm) 19.7 in (50 cm) 2 Flashing Fast Tone
Warning Object Detected 15.7 in (40 cm) 15.7 in (40 cm) 2 Flashing Fast Tone
Warning Object Detected 11.8 in (30 cm) 11.8 in (30 cm) 1 Flashing Continuous Tone NOTE: ParkSense will MUTE the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.
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Enabling/Disabling ParkSense
You can turn ParkSenseON or OFF through the EVIC.
The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and
Display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
As soon as the system is disabled, the instrument cluster
will display the “PARK ASSIST DISABLED” message,
refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE
and the system is disabled, the EVIC will display the
“PARK ASSIST DISABLED” message for as long as the
vehicle is in REVERSE.
Service ParkSense
When the ParkSense system is malfunctioning, the
instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “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 faulted condition, the EVIC will display the
“SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long
as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition
ParkSense
will not operate.
If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak-
ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is free from snow, ice,
mud, dirt and debris, see your authorized dealer.
Cleaning ParkSense
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 dam-
age the sensors.
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ParkSenseSystem Usage Precautions
NOTE:
•Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system oper-
ating properly.
•Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the ParkSense system.
•When you turn ParkSenseoff, the instrument cluster
will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.” Further-
more, 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 instrument
cluster will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED” mes-
sage for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
•ParkSense, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is
sounding a tone.
•If a ParkSense system malfunction occurs, a single
chime will sound once per ignition cycle. In addition,
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will
display “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM”. If this
occurs making sure the rear fascia/bumper is free
from snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris, see your autho-
rized dealer.
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•Clean the ParkSensesensors regularly, taking care
not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not
be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt, or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the ParkSense system
not working properly. The ParkSense system might
not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it
could provide a false indication that an obstacle is
behind the fascia/bumper.
•Objects must not be within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. 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 instrument cluster.
CAUTION!
•ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable
to recognize every obstacle, including small ob-
stacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily de-
tected or not detected at all. Obstacles located
above or below the ParkSense sensors will not be
detected when they are in close proximity.
•The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense to be able to stop in time when the
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.
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WARNING!
•Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the ParkSenseRear Park Assist sys-
tem. Always check carefully behind your vehicle,
look behind you, and be sure to check for pedes-
trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and
blind spots before backing up. You are responsible
for safety and must continue to pay attention to
your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Before using the ParkSenseRear Park Assist
system, it is strongly recommended that the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected
from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for
towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or
damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch
ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the
rear fascia when the warning display turns on the
single flashing arc and sounds the continuous
tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount
and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and
shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is
behind the vehicle.
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PARKVIEWREAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever
is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the
Navigation/Multimedia radio display screen. The Park-
View camera is located in the light bar over the rear
license plate.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-
structions, or blind spots before backing up. You are
responsible for the safety of your surroundings and
must continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
•To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only
be used as a parking aid. The camera is unable to
view every obstacle or object in your drive path.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using ParkViewto be able to
stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recom-
mended that the driver look frequently over his/
her shoulder when using ParkView.
NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or anything else builds up on
the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry
with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
Turning ParkView On or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio
1. Press the “menu” hard key.
2. Select system setup soft key.
3. Press the “camera setup” soft key.
4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
“enable rear camera in reverse” soft key. 5. Press the “save” soft key.
6. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of
the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to
“check entire surroundings” displayed across the top of
the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
7. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen
appears again.
Turning ParkView
On or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio
1. Press the “menu” hard key.
2. Select “system setup” soft key.
3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
“enable rear camera in reverse” soft key.
4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of
the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to
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“check entire surroundings” displayed across the top of
the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
5. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the audio screen appears
again.
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are available. The
base front overhead console model featured fixed incan-
descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor-
age and conversation mirror. The premium front over-
head console model features a LED focused light that
illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, Infrared
Automatic Temperature Control Sensor (ATC equipped
only), two swiveling LED lights, flip-down sunglass
storage, conversation mirror, optional power sliding door
switches and an optional power liftgate switch.NOTE:
Premium sunroof console models include all of
above except sunglass storage.
Front Premium Overhead Console Features
1 — Cupholder LED 4 — Storage/Mirror
2 — ATC Sensor 5 — Switch Bank
3 — Interior Lights
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