Dodge Ram 2500 (2016 year). Manual

CAUTION!

• ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to

recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected 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.

PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and
audible indications of the distance between the rear
and/or front fascia and a detected obstacle when backing

up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver.
Refer to ParkSense System Usage Precautions for limita-
tions of this system and recommendations.

ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the ON/RUN position.

ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is in
REVERSE or DRIVE. If ParkSense is enabled at one of
these gear selector positions, the system will remain
active until the vehicle speed is increased to approxi-
mately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. A display warning
will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) indicating
the vehicle is above ParkSense operating speed. The
system will become active again if the vehicle speed is
decreased to speeds less than approximately 6 mph
(9 km/h).

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ParkSense Sensors

The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 18 in (45 cm) up to 79 in
(200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal
direction, depending on the location, type and orienta-
tion of the obstacle.

The six ParkSense sensors, located in the front fascia/
bumper, monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 47 in
(120 cm) from the front fascia/bumper in the horizontal
direction, depending on the location, type and orienta-
tion of the obstacle.

ParkSense Warning Display

The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver
Information Display (DID). It provides visual warnings
to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper
and/or front fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver Information Display (DID) Settings” in Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if
Sound and Display is selected.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen,

this feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

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If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.

ParkSense Display

The warning display will turn ON indicating the system
status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the
vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected.

The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing
a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on
the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.

If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear
region, the display will show a single arc in the left
and/or right rear region and the system will produce a
tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the
display will show the single arc moving closer to the
vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second
tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.

The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the display
shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone.
The following chart shows the warning alert operation
when the system is detecting an obstacle:

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WARNING ALERTS

Rear Distance

(in/cm)

Greater than

79 in (200 cm)

79-45 in

(200-115 cm)

45-31 in

(115-80 cm)

31-18 in

(80-45 cm)

Less than 18 in

(45 cm)

Front Distance

(in/cm)

Greater than

47 in (120 cm)

47-39 in

(120-100 cm)

39-25 in

(100-65 cm)

25-12 in

(65-30 cm)

Less than 12 in

(30 cm)

Audible Alert

(Chime)

None

Single 1/2

Second Tone

(for rear only)

Slow (for rear

only)

Fast

Continuous

Arcs

None

4th Solid

3rd Solid

2nd Flashing

1st Flashing

Radio Volume

Reduced

Yes

NOTE:

ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if

on, when the system is sounding an audio tone.

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Front Park Assist Audible Alerts

ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible alert
(chime) after approximately three seconds when an ob-
stacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and
brake pedal is applied.

Adjustable Chime Volume Settings

The Front and Rear chime volume settings are program-
mable.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the

settings may be programmed through the Uconnect
System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings ” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, the

settings may be programmed through the Electronic

Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

Enabling And Disabling Front And/Or Rear
ParkSense

Front ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the
Front ParkSense switch.

Rear ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the
Rear ParkSense switch.

When the Front or Rear ParkSense switch is
pushed to disable the system, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver
Information Display (DID) will display the

“PARKSENSE OFF” message for approximately five sec-
onds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center

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(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the
Front or Rear system is disabled, the EVIC/DID will
display the

⬙FRONT PARKSENSE OFF⬙ or ⬙REAR

PARKSENSE OFF

⬙ message for five seconds, followed by

a vehicle graphic with

⬙OFF⬙ in the corresponding side.

This vehicle graphic will be displayed for as long as the
vehicle is in REVERSE.

NOTE:

Arc alerts from the enabled ParkSense system,

will interrupt the five second messages, and the EVIC/
DID will display the vehicle graphic with the correspond-
ing arcs and

⬙OFF⬙ message.

The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be ON
when Front or Rear ParkSense is disabled or requires
service. The Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED will be
OFF when the Front or Rear system is enabled. If the
Front or Rear ParkSense switch is pushed, and the system

requires service, the Front or Rear ParkSense switch LED
will blink momentarily, and then the LED will be ON.

Service The ParkSense Park Assist System

During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense System has
detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will
actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will
display the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR

SENSORS

⬙,

⬙PARKSENSE

UNAVAILABLE

WIPE

FRONT SENSORS

⬙, or the ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAIL-

ABLE SERVICE REQUIRED

⬙ message for five seconds.

When the gear selector is moved to Reverse and the
system has detected a faulted condition, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID) will display a

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAIL-

ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS

⬙, ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAIL-

ABLE WIPE FRONT SENSORS

⬙ or ⬙PARKSENSE UN-

AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED

⬙ pop up message for

five seconds. After five seconds, a vehicle graphic will be

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displayed with

⬙UNAVAILABLE⬙ at either the front or

rear sensor location depending on where the fault is
detected. The system will continue to provide arc alerts
for the side that is functioning properly. These arc alerts
will interrupt the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE

REAR SENSORS

⬙, ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE

FRONT SENSORS

⬙, or ⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE

SERVICE REQUIRED

⬙ messages if an object is detected

within the five second pop-up duration. The vehicle
graphic will remain displayed for as long as the vehicle is
in REVERSE. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or

⬙ Driver Information Display (DID)” for

further information.

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS⬙

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN-

SORS

⬙ appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information

Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) make
sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear
fascia/bumper and/or front 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 the

⬙PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-

QUIRED

⬙ message appears in the EVIC/DID, see an

authorized dealer.

Cleaning The ParkSense 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 dam-
age the sensors.

ParkSense System Usage Precautions

NOTE:

• Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow,

ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system
operating properly.

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• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could

affect the performance of ParkSense.

• When you turn Front or Rear ParkSense off, the

instrument cluster will display “FRONT PARKSENSE
OFF” or “REAR PARKSENSE OFF.” Furthermore,
once you turn Front or Rear ParkSense off, it remains
off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the
ignition key.

• When you move the gear selector to the REVERSE

position and Front or Rear ParkSense is turned off, the
instrument cluster will display

⬙FRONT PARKSENSE

OFF

⬙ or ⬙REAR PARKSENSE OFF⬙ message for five

seconds, followed by a vehicle graphic with

⬙OFF⬙ in

the corresponding side. This vehicle graphic will be
displayed for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.

• ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the

radio when it is sounding a tone.

• 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 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.

• Use the ParkSense switch to turn the ParkSense system

off if obstacles such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches,
etc. are placed within 18 in (45 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the
system misinterpreting a close obstacle as a sensor
problem, causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE
SERVICE REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the
instrument cluster.

• On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense

should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered

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or open position. A lowered tailgate could provide a
false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even

when using ParkSense. Always check carefully
behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure
to check for pedestrians, 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.

• Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recom-

mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem-
bly 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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

because the hitch ball will be much closer to the
obstacle than the rear fascia when the loudspeaker
sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sensors
could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem-
bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false
indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

CAUTION!

• ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to

(Continued)

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• 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.

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see a image of the
rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear
selector is put into REVERSE or whenever it is initiated
through

⬙Backup Camera⬙ button in the ⬙Controls⬙ menu.

Whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE, the
image will be displayed in the rearview mirror display (if
equipped) or Uconnect screen (if equipped) along with a

caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the
top of the screen. After five seconds this note will
disappear.

The ParkView Camera is located to the left of the tailgate
handle.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with
Camera delay turned OFF), the rear Camera mode is
exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with
Camera delay turned ON), the rear Camera image will be
displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of

⬙REVERSE⬙ unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds
8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into

⬙PARK⬙

or the ignition is switched to the OFF position.

Whenever the Rear View Camera image is activated
through

⬙Backup Camera⬙ button in the ⬙Controls⬙ menu,

a display timer for the image is initiated. The image will

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continue to be displayed until the display timer exceeds
10 seconds and the vehicle speed is above 8 mph
(13 km/h) or the touchscreen button

⬙X⬙ to disable

display of the Rear View Camera image is pressed.

NOTE:

If the vehicle speed remains below 8 mph

(13 km/h), the Rear View Camera image will be dis-
played continuously until deactivated via the touch-
screen button

⬙X⬙.

If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen button

to indicate the current active Camera image being

displayed is made available whenever the Rear View
Camera image is displayed.

If equipped with a Cargo Camera, a touchscreen button

to switch the display to Cargo Camera image is

made available whenever the Rear View Camera im-
age is displayed.

A touchscreen button

⬙X⬙ to disable display of the Cam-

era image is made available when the vehicle is not in
REVERSE gear.

When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the
image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its
projected backup path based on the steering wheel
position. The active guide lines will show separate zones
that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the
vehicle.

NOTE:

For further information about how to access and

change the programmable features of the ParkView Rear
Backup Camera, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

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The following table shows the approximate distances for
each zone:

Zones

Distance to the rear of

the vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2m)

Green

6.5 ft or greater (2 m or

greater)

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

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

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 ParkView camera is
unable to view every obstacle or object in your
drive path.

• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be

driven slowly when using ParkView to 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 any foreign substance builds

up on the Camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.

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Turning Rear View Camera image On:

1. Press the

⬙Controls⬙ button located on the bottom of

the Uconnect display.

2. Press the

⬙Backup Camera⬙ button

to turn the Rear

View Camera system ON.

NOTE:

Once initiated by the

⬙Backup Camera⬙ button,

the Rear View Camera image may be deactivated by
pressing the

⬙X⬙ soft button. On deactivation, the previ-

ous selected screen will appear.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED

The overhead console is located on the headliner above
the review mirror. The overhead console contains the
following features:
• Courtesy/Reading Lights
• Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped
• Power Sliding Rear Window Switch — If Equipped

• Universal Garage Door Opener — If Equipped

Courtesy/Reading Lights

Both lights in the overhead console and rear passenger
compartment will illuminate as courtesy lights when a
door is opened, when the dimmer control is rotated to the
courtesy light position (full right position), or when the

Overhead Console

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UNLOCK button is pushed on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) Key Fob, if equipped. These lights are also oper-
ated individually as reading lights by pushing on the
corresponding lens.

NOTE:

The courtesy/reading lights will remain on until

the switch is pushed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle. If the interior
lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, they will
automatically turn off after 15 minutes.

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

Rear Passenger Courtesy/Reading Light

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters
that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor-
ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt
battery.

The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead
console designate the three different HomeLink channels.

NOTE:

HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security

Alarm is active.

HomeLink Buttons

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WARNING!

• Your motorized door or gate will open and close

while you are training the universal transceiver. Do
not train the transceiver if people, pets or other
objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener that has
a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal
safety standards. This includes most garage door
opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use
a garage door opener without these safety features.
Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for safety information or as-
sistance.

• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan-

gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage
while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can
cause serious injury or death.

NOTE:

Only use this transceiver with a garage door

opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required
by federal safety standards. This includes most garage
door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use
a garage door opener without these safety features. Call
toll-free

1-800-355-3515

or,

the

Internet

HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink

Ensure your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.

For efficient programming and accurate transmission of
the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device that is being programmed to the HomeLink
system.

To erase the channels place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink
buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds. The Electronic

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