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STARTING AND OPERATING 173 S IDE D ISTANCE W ARNING S YSTEM The Side Distance Warning system detects the presence of side obstacles near the vehicle using the parking sensors located in the front and rear fascia/bumpers. Side Distance Warning Display The Side Distance Warning screen will only be displayed if this feature is enabled within Uconnect The system warns the driver with an acoustic signal and, when enabled, with visual indications on the instrument cluster display. When the vehicle is in DRIVE, the Side Distance Warning volume/chime will match the Front ParkSense volume and chime type. Warning volume/chime will match the Rear ParkSense volume and chime type. NOTE: Parksense will reduce the volume of the radio if on when the system is sounding an audible tone. An audible tone will only sound if a collision is possible. Activation/Deactivation The system can operate only after driving a short distance and if the vehicle speed is between 0 and 7 mph (0 and 11 km/h). The system can be activated/deactivated via the "Settings" menu of the Uconnect system. If the ParkSense System is deactivated via the ParkSense hard switch then the Side Distance Warning system will automatically be deactivated. feature: case of a failure of the Side Distance Warning system sensors. Free the bumpers of any obstacles, ensure that the front and rear fascia/ bumper are free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating properly. displayed if the Side Distance Warning system is not available. The failed operation of the system might be due to the insufficient voltage from the battery or other failures on the electrical system. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the electrical system checked. 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 recom - mended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using ParkSense. WARNING ALERTS Distance (inches/cm) Less than 12 inches (30 cm) 12 – 24 inches (30–60 cm) Arcs-Left 11th Flashing 12th Flashing Arcs-Right 11th Flashing 12th Flashing Audible Alert Chime Continuous Fast audible chime as the objects get close to the vehicle Radio Volume Reduced Yes Yes 4 |