2015 JEEP CHEROKEE Owners Manual

To enable the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system,
press the ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch once
(LED turns on).
To disable the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system,
press the ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch again
(LED turns off).
The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will turn off
automatically for any of the following conditions:
•The parking maneuver is completed.
•Vehicle speed greater than 18 mph (30 km/h) when
searching for a parking space.
•Vehicle speed greater than 5 mph (7 km/h) during
active steering guidance into the parking space.
•Touching the steering wheel during active steering
guidance into the parking space.
•Pressing the ParkSense® Front and Rear Park Assist
switch.
•Driver’s door is opened.
•Rear liftgate is opened.
•Electronic Stability Control/Anti-lock Braking System
intervention.
•The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a
maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic
transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission)
and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed
within six shifts, the system will cancel and the EVIC/
DID will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver
manually.
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The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will only
operate and search for a parking space when the follow-
ing conditions are present:
•Gear position is in DRIVE (automatic transmission) or
in a forward gear (manual transmission).
•Ignition is in the RUN position.
•ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch is activated.
•Driver’s door is closed.
•Rear liftgate is closed.
•Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h).
NOTE:If the vehicle is driven above approximately
15 mph (25 km/h), the EVIC/DID will instruct the driver
to slow down. If the vehicle is driven above approxi-
mately 18 mph (30 km/h), the system will cancel. The
driver must then reactivate the system by pressing the
ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch.
•The outer surface and the underside of the front and
rear fascias/bumpers are clean and clear of snow, ice,
mud, dirt or other obstruction.
When pressed, the LED on the ParkSense® Active Park
Assist switch will blink momentarily, and then the LED
will turn OFF if any of the above conditions are not
present.
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/
Display
When the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is
enabled the “Active ParkSense Searching - Press OK to
Switch to Perpendicular” message will appear in the
EVIC/DID display. You may switch to perpendicular
parking if you desire. Push the OK button on the left side
steering wheel switch to change your parking space
setting.
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NOTE:
•When searching for a parking space, use the turn
signal indicator to select which side of the vehicle you
want to perform the parking maneuver. The
ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will automati-
cally search for a parking space on the passenger’s side
of the vehicle if the turn signal is not activated.
•The driver needs to make sure that the selected
parking space for the maneuver remains free and clear
of any obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.).
•The driver is responsible to ensure that the selected
parking space is suitable for the maneuver and free/
clear of anything that may be overhanging or protrud-
ing into the parking space (e.g., ladders, tailgates, etc.
from surrounding objects/vehicles).
•When seeking for a parking space, the driver should
drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the
type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible.
•The feature will only indicate the last detected parking
space (example: if passing multiple available parking
spaces, the system will only indicate the last detected
parking space for the maneuver).
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When an available parking space has been found, and the
vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move
forward to position the vehicle for a parallel parking
sequence.
Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to
stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands
from the steering wheel.
Active ParkSense SearchingSpace Found — Keep Moving Forward
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Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands
removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed
to place the shift lever into the REVERSE position.
When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE
position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete.
Space Found — Stop And Remove Hands From WheelSpace Found — Shift To Reverse
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The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move backward.
NOTE:
•It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and
accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu-
ver.
Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To CompleteCheck Surroundings — Move Backward
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•When the system instructs the driver to remove their
hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check
their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
•The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a
maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic
transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission)
and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed
within six shifts, the system will cancel and the EVIC/
DID will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver
manually.
•The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering
guidance into the parking space. The system will
provide a warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that
tells them to slow down. The driver is then responsible
for completing the maneuver if the system is canceled.
•If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any
reason, the driver must take control of the vehicle.
When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward
movement, the system will instruct the driver to check
their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
Check Surroundings — STOP
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NOTE:It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake
and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their
surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either
when instructed to, or when driver intervention is re-
quired.
Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver
will be instructed to place the shift lever into the DRIVE
position.
Check Surroundings — Shift To Drive
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