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Ram 1500/2500/3500: 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 12 in (30 cm) up to 59 in (150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and orientation of the obstacle.

ParkSense Warning Display

The ParkSense Warning screen is located within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings" in Understanding 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.

If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen, this feature can be programmed through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.

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     ParkSense Display

    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 the left and/or right rear regio

     Enabling And Disabling ParkSense

    ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense switch. When the ParkSense switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will display the "PARKSENSE OFF" message for approx

     ParkSense System Usage Precautions

    NOTE: Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operating properly. Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the per

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