2013 DODGE DART park assist

▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 222
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 223
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 224
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 225
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 227
▫ To Activate ......................... 228
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 229
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 229
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 230
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 230
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 231
Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 231
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 232
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 232
▫ Parksense Display................... 233
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ....... 240
▫ Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ 240
▫ Cleaning The Parksense System......... 243
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 243
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If
Equipped ............................ 245
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — With Touch
Screen Radio ....................... 247
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To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
vehicle set speed.
NOTE:The Electronic Speed Control system maintains
speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed
Control.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control and have an accident. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance between the rear
fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver. Refer to “ParkSense System
Usage Precautions” for limitations of this system and
recommendations.
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ParkSenseDisplay
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display
will turn ON indicating the system status.
The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing
a single arc in one or more regions based on the object’s
distance and location relative to the vehicle.
Park Assist Ready
Park Assist System Off
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Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
ParkSensecan be enabled and disabled using the
Uconnect System. The available choices are: Off, Sound
Only, or Sound and Display. Refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
When the ParkSense soft-key is pressed to disable the
system, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS-
TEM OFF” message for approximately five seconds.
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 is disabled, the EVIC will display the
“PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for approxi-
mately five seconds.
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
When the ParkSenseRear Park Assist system is mal-
functioning, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) will actuate a single chime, once per ignition
cycle, and it will display the “WIPE OFF REAR PARK
ASSIST SENSORS”, “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SENSORS”
or “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the
system has detected a fault condition, the EVIC will
display the “WIPE OFF REAR PARK ASSIST SENSORS”,
“SERVICE PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the
vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense
will not operate.
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If “WIPE OFF REAR PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears
in the EVIC make sure the outer surface and the under-
side of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow,
ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the
ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an
authorized dealer.If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the EVIC, see an
authorized dealer.
Wipe Off Rear Park Assist Sensors
Service Park Assist Sensors
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The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system will be automati-
cally disabled when there are faulted conditions outside
of the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system that inhibit the
feature from functioning properly. The Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) will actuate a single chime,
once per ignition cycle, and it will display thePARKASSIST SYSTEM DISABLED
message. If “PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM DISABLED” appears in the EVIC, cycle the
ignition. If the message appears again, see an authorized
dealer.
Service Park Assist System
Park Assist System Disabled
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Cleaning The ParkSenseSystem
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.
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
•Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the
rear bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt
or other obstruction to keep the Rear Park Assist
system operating properly.
•Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of ParkSense.
•When you turn ParkSense off, the EVIC 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
approximately five seconds.
•Clean the ParkSense sensors 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 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 such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.,
must not be placed 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 SENSORS” message to be displayed in
the EVIC.
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CAUTION!
•ParkSenseis 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 sensors will not be detected
when they are in close proximity.
•The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time
when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended
that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when
using ParkSense.
WARNING!
•Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the ParkSense Rear 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.
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