park assist DODGE CHARGER 2020 Owners Manual

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................45 Headlight Switch .......................................... 45
Multifunction Lever ...................................... 45
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ................................................... 45 High/Low Beam Switch ............................... 46
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped .......... 46
Flash-To-Pass ............................................... 46
Automatic Headlights ................................. 47
Parking Lights ............................................. 47
Headlights On With Wipers ......................... 47
Headlight Time Delay .................................. 47
Lights-On Reminder ..................................... 47
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................. 48
Turn Signals ................................................. 48
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............. 48
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................48
Courtesy Lights ............................................ 49
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............50
Wiper Operation ........................................... 51
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ............ 52
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................52
Manual Climate Control Overview ............. 53
Automatic Climate Control Overview ......... 57
Climate Control Functions ........................... 61
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ....... 62
Operating Tips ............................................. 62
WINDOWS ............................................................64
Power Window Controls............................... 64
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 66 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .................... 66
Opening Sunroof .......................................... 67
Closing Sunroof............................................ 67
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 67
Sunshade Operation.................................... 67
Pinch Protect Feature.................................. 67
Sunroof Maintenance.................................. 68
Ignition Off Operation .................................. 68
HOOD .................................................................... 68
To Open The Hood ...................................... 68
To Close The Hood ....................................... 68
TRUNK.................................................................... 68
Opening ........................................................ 68
Closing .......................................................... 69
Trunk Safety ................................................. 70
Cargo Area Features ................................... 70
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 71
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® .................................................. 71 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..... 73
Using HomeLink®........................................ 74
Security......................................................... 74
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 74
General Information .................................... 75
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................................ 76
Storage ......................................................... 76
Cupholders ................................................... 77
Electrical Power Outlets .............................. 78
Sunglasses Bin Door ................................... 79
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER........................................80
Instrument Cluster Descriptions................. 82
SRT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..............................84
Instrument Cluster Descriptions................. 84
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......................85
Location And Controls ................................ 86
Engine Oil Life Reset ................................... 87
Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) —
If Equipped ................................................... 88 Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................. 88 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................. 93
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..................95
Red Warning Lights ..................................... 95
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 98
Yellow Indicator Lights .............................. 102
Green Indicator Lights ............................... 102 White Indicator Lights ............................... 103Blue Indicator Lights ................................. 104
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ... 104
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ............................... 104
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ........................................................ 105

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PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 191 ParkSense Sensors ...................................192
ParkSense Warning Display ......................192
ParkSense Display ..................................... 192Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........194
Service The ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System .............................................195 Cleaning The ParkSense System ..............195
ParkSense System Usage Precautions ....195
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ........................... 196
LaneSense Operation ................................196Turning LaneSense On Or Off ...................196LaneSense Warning Message ..................197
Changing LaneSense Status .....................199
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 199
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 200
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................ 202
Vehicle Certification Label ........................ 202Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......202
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........... 202Overloading ................................................202
Loading ......................................................203
TRAILER TOWING .............................................. 203
Common Towing Definitions .....................203Trailer Hitch Classification ........................ 205Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..........................................205 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....................... 206
Towing Requirements................................ 206
Towing Tips ................................................ 209
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.) ....................................................................210
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................... 210
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 210
Driving Through Water .............................. 211
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .......................212
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED .... 212General Information .................................. 216
BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 217
Replacement Bulbs ................................... 217
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 219
FUSES ..................................................................220
General Information .................................. 220Underhood Fuses ...................................... 221
Rear Interior Fuses .................................... 225
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................229
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ........... 230
Preparations For Jacking........................... 230
Jacking And Changing A Tire ..................... 231Road Tire Installation ................................ 234 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 234
Tire Service Kit Storage............................. 234
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation ................................................... 235 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .......... 235Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .......... 237
JUMP STARTING ............................................... 240
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 240
Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 241
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 242
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................. 243
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................. 244
SRT — TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............ 246
NON SRT — TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ... 248 All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models .................. 249Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ............. 249
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 249
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 249
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................. 250
3.6L And 5.7L Engines ............................. 250
6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engines ..... 254

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48GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The front fog light switch is built into the
headlight switch.

Fog Light Switch

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and
push the headlight switch. To turn off the front
fog lights, either push the headlight switch a
second time or turn off the headlight switch.

An indicator light in the instrument cluster display
illuminates when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:
The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights or parking lights on. However,
selecting the high beam headlights will turn off
the fog lights.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster display flash to show proper operation of
the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash,
or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator
fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.

A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the
instrument cluster display and a continuous
chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more
than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal (right or left) will flash three times then
automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
The interior lights come on when a door is
opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn
off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are
on because a door is open. The Battery
Protection also includes the glove compartment
light and the trunk light. To restore interior light
operation after automatic battery protection is
enabled (lights off), either place the ignition in
the ON/RUN position, or cycle the light switch.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE71
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held
transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting
or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit
is powered by your vehicle’s battery. The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the
overhead console, headliner or sunvisor,
designate the three different HomeLink®
channels. The HomeLink® indicator is located
above the center button.

Overhead Console HomeLink® Buttons

NOTE:

HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle
Security Alarm is active.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROGRAMMING
H
OMELINK®
Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of
the garage before you begin programming.
For more efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the Radio Frequency (RF) 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 or until the orange indicator
flashes.
NOTE:
Erasing all channels should only be
performed when programming HomeLink®
for the first time. Do not erase channels when
programming additional buttons.
If you have any problems, or require assis
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tance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515
or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for infor -
mation or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
For programming garage door openers that
were manufactured after 1995. These garage
door openers can be identified by the “LEARN”
or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging
antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
The weight and position of cargo and
passengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of
control resulting in personal injury, follow
these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
Always place cargo evenly on the cargo
floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far
forward as possible.
Place as much cargo as possible in front of
the rear axle. Too much weight or improp
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erly placed weight over or behind the rear
axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to
sway.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
top of the seatback. This could impair visi-
bility or become a dangerous projectile in a
sudden stop or collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
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96GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately two
seconds. The light should then turn off unless
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
Battery Charge Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when
the battery is not charging properly. If
it stays on while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the
electrical system or a related component.
Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when a
door is ajar/open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
Electric Power Steering Fault Warning
Light
This warning light will turn on when
there's a fault with the Electric Power
Steering (EPS) system. Refer to
“Electric Power Steering” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning
Light

This warning light will illuminate to
indicate a problem with the Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the vehicle is
running, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle is safely and completely
stopped and the transmission is placed in the
PARK position. The light should turn off. If the light
remains on with the vehicle running, your vehicle
will usually be drivable; however, see an
authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.

NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and
brake pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is
running, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing. The light will come
on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as
a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.

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SAFETY111
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN mode. It
should go out with the engine running. If the
“ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
comes on continuously with the engine running,
a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several
ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven
several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater
than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized
dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” (located in the instrument cluster) starts
to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and
the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins
to flash during acceleration, ease up on the
accelerator and apply as little throttle as
possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light”
come on momentarily each time the ignition
is placed in the ON mode.
Each time the ignition is placed in the ON
mode, the ESC system will be on even if it was
turned off previously.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive
following the maneuver that caused the ESC
activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light”
indicates the customer has elected to
have the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) in a reduced mode.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is designed to
mitigate roll back from a complete stop while on
an incline. If the driver releases the brake while
stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to hold
the brake pressure for a short period. If the
driver does not apply the throttle before this
time expires, the system will release brake
pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as
normal.
The following conditions must be met in order
for HSA to activate:
The feature must be enabled.
The vehicle must be stopped.
The parking brake must be off.
The driver door must be closed.
The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it
increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all
accidents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, driving on very
slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also
cannot prevent collisions.
WARNING!
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112SAFETY
The gear selection must match vehicle uphill
direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in
forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is in
REVERSE gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all
forward gears. The system will not activate if
the transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For
vehicles equipped with a manual transmis -
sion, if the clutch is pressed, HSA will remain
active.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll
back while towing a trailer.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To
change the current setting, proceed as follows:
If disabling HSA using your instrument cluster
display, refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”
in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings,
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
For vehicles not equipped with an instrument
cluster display, perform the following steps:

1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward).

2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Start the engine.
5. Rotate the steering wheel slightly more than one-half turn to the left.
WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start
Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling
may occur, such as on minor hills or with a
loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA
is not a substitute for active driving
involvement. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to be attentive to distance to
other vehicles, people, and objects, and most
importantly brake operation to ensure safe
operation of the vehicle under all road
conditions. Your complete attention is always
required while driving to maintain safe control
of your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
WARNING!
If you use a trailer brake controller with your
trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated
and deactivated with the brake switch. If
so, there may not be enough brake pres -
sure to hold both the vehicle and the trailer
on a hill when the brake pedal is released.
In order to avoid rolling down an incline
while resuming acceleration, manually acti -
vate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle
brake pressure prior to releasing the brake
pedal.
HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when exiting your
vehicle. Also, be certain to place the trans -
mission in PARK.
Failure to follow these warnings can result
in a collision or serious personal injury.

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160STARTING AND OPERATING
3. The system takes over and attempts to start
the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically after 10
seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button again.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing
the accelerator pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/
STOP Button

1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP
button.

2. The ignition will return to the OFF mode.
3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held
for two seconds or three short pushes in a
row with the vehicle speed above 5 mph
(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The
ignition will remain in the ACC mode until
the gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF mode. If the gear
selector is not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pushed once, the
instrument cluster will display a “Vehicle
Not In Park” message and the engine will
remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of
the PARK position, or it could roll.
NOTE:
If the gear selector is in NEUTRAL, push and
release the ENGINE START/STOP button with
the vehicle speed below 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off, and the ignition will
remain in the ACC position. The system will
automatically time out and the ignition will cycle
to the OFF mode after 30 minutes of inactivity if
the ignition is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not
running) mode and the transmission is in PARK.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With
Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has three modes:
OFF, ACC, and RUN. To change the ignition
modes without starting the vehicle and use the
accessories, follow these directions:
1. Start with the ignition in the OFF mode.

2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once
to place the ignition to the ACC mode.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to place the ignition to the RUN
mode.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF
mode.
AutoPark
AutoPark is a supplemental feature to assist in
placing the vehicle in PARK should the
situations on the following pages occur. It is a
backup system and should not be relied upon
as the primary method by which the driver shifts
the vehicle into PARK.
The conditions under which AutoPark will
engage are outlined on the following pages.

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174STARTING AND OPERATING
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL
Your vehicle is equipped with a SPORT Mode
feature. This mode is a configuration set up for
typical enthusiast driving. The engine,
transmission, and steering systems are all set
to their SPORT settings. SPORT Mode will
provide improved throttle response and
modified shifting for an enhanced driving
experience, as well the greatest amount of
steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pushing the Sport button on the
instrument panel switch bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes or a
“SUPER TRACK PAK” button, refer to “Drive
Mode Supplement” for further information.
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L AND 6.4L
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
This feature offers improved fuel economy by
shutting off four of the engine's eight cylinders
during light load and cruise conditions. The
system is automatic with no driver inputs or
additional driving skills required.
NOTE:
This system may take some time to return to full
functionality after a battery disconnect.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
The Electric Power Steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of
maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will
vary its assist to provide light efforts while
parking and good feel while driving. If the
electric steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing assist, you will still
have the ability to steer the vehicle manually. If the Electric Power Steering Fault
Warning Light is displayed and the
“SERVICE POWER STEERING” or the
“POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF –
SERVICE SYSTEM” message is displayed within
the instrument cluster display, this indicates the
vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for
service. Refer to “Warning Lights And
Messages” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:

Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at low
speeds and during parking maneuvers.

If the condition persists, see an authorized
dealer for service.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.

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If the button is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph
decrements until the button is released. The
decrease in set speed is reflected in the
instrument cluster display.
Metric Speed (km/h)
Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in
a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subse -
quent tap of the button results in a decrease
of 1 km/h.
If the button is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to decrease in 10 km/h
decrements until the button is released. The
decrease in set speed is reflected in the
instrument cluster display.
To Cancel
The following conditions will cancel the Normal
(Fixed Speed) Cruise Control without clearing
the memory:
The brake pedal is applied.
The CANC button is pushed.
The Electronic Stability Control/Traction
Control System (ESC/TCS) activates.
The vehicle parking brake is applied.
The braking temperature exceeds normal
range (overheated).
The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE
position.
The driver switches ESC to Full Off mode.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES
button and release. Resume can be used at any
speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Turn Off
The system will turn off and erase the set speed
in memory if:
The Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control on/
off button is pushed.
The ignition is placed in the OFF position.
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off
button is pushed.
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” in this section for limitations of
this system and recommendations.
ParkSense will retain the system state (enabled
or disabled) from the previous ignition cycle
when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN
position.
ParkSense can be active only when the gear
selector is in REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled
at this gear selector position, the system will
remain active until the vehicle speed is
increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or
above. 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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