NIGHT VISION CAMERA SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Night Vision Camera system which uses an infrared camera to view the area ahead of the vehicle, beyond the headlights, to detect people and large animals when it is dark outside.

The system detects pedestrians or large animals by measuring the temperature difference between the object and the surrounding area.

The thermal objects detected by the camera can be displayed in the instrument cluster display. Scroll to the Night Vision page in the instrument cluster display menu Main Menu — If Equipped to display the Night Vision screen.

Warm objects (e.g. animals) will appear lighter on the display while cold objects (e.g. traffic signs) will appear darker.

Note:

To exit out of the Night Vision screen, select a different menu in the instrument cluster display.

A yellow or red border and box highlight will appear around objects of interest. More than one object of interest may be highlighted.

Highlight Around Objects Of Interest

The highlighting of the object(s) of interest will update in real time based upon the current Night Vision assessment.

The Night Vision system display can be deactivated under certain conditions. See Night Vision System Limitations for further information.

The two categories of Night Vision warnings are Pedestrian Warnings and Animal Warnings.

Pedestrian Warning Telltale

Animal Warning Telltale

A Pedestrian or Animal Warning is considered either Level 1 or Level 2. Level 1 warnings are yellow, and Level 2 warnings are red. The colors are not configurable.

Level 1 Warnings:

Level 2 Warnings:

Only one telltale can be displayed at a time based upon priority.

The priority order of the warnings from highest to lowest is:

  1. Pedestrian Warning Level 2

  2. Animal Warning Level 2

  3. Pedestrian Warning Level 1

  4. Animal Warning Level 1

Level 2 Warnings may display in the Head Up Display (if equipped).

Note:

If the vehicle is stopped, or slowing down, all Level 2 warnings become Level 1 warnings.

You can enable or disable the warnings within the Uconnect system UCONNECT SETTINGS.

If the warnings are off, the telltales, chimes, and warning messages will all be off. Pedestrians and animals can still be detected by the system, but there will be no warnings.

The Night Vision alert status telltale will be gray when the warnings are suppressed. The telltale will also turn gray to indicate that the alerts are suppressed due to environmental factors (e.g. daylight hours, external temperature is greater than 86°F (30°C)) or if the gear selector is in REVERSE. When the Night Vision alerts are active, the telltale will be green WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.

Camera Washers

When the front window washer is activated, the Night Vision camera will also be washed Windshield Washer Operation.

Warning:

Detection Range

The system can detect people 4 ft (1.25 m) tall or greater in the upright position. The system can also detect animals that are four-legged and 3 ft (1 m) tall or greater in the upright position.

The detection distance for the system is between 26 ft (8 m) and 328 ft (100 m) from the front of the vehicle.

The system may not be able to detect pedestrians or animals in the following situations:

  • Pedestrian/animal is outside of the detection range

  • Pedestrian/animal is fully or partially covered

  • Pedestrian/animal does not reach the minimum detection height

Note:

Other objects on the road that meet the height/shape/temperature (e.g. sun exposure) of pedestrians/animals may be detected and classified as targets.

Warning:

  • Night Vision can only detect pedestrians/animals located within the range of the infrared camera.

  • Night Vision will not detect pedestrians/animals in brightly lit conditions.

  • Night Vision may not detect pedestrians/animals and highlight them if:

    • The pedestrians/animals are not in an upright position, for example if they are sitting or lying down, or if the pedestrian is riding a bicycle.

    • The pedestrian/animal in the display appears incomplete, for example because the pedestrian/animal is partially behind a vehicle.

    • The pedestrian/animal is not directly ahead in the coverage area.

    • The pedestrian/animal is part of a group.

    • The pedestrian is wearing certain types of clothing.

    • The pedestrian/animal is moving too quickly through the field of view.

    • The sensor is blocked by dirt, rain, snow, or ice.

Service The Night Vision System

When service conditions are present, the following fault messages may appear in the instrument cluster display when the vehicle is placed in the ON position.

If "Night Vision Unavailable Sensor Blocked" appears in the instrument cluster display, make sure the camera is clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other debris. The camera is located in the upper fascia/bumper, inside the driver side grille slot. Clean the camera using a soft wet cloth or by pressing the Clean Camera button in the Uconnect system. If the message continues to appear after cycling the ignition, see an authorized dealer.

If “Night Vision Temporarily Unavailable” or “Night Vision Unavailable Service Required" appears in the instrument cluster display after cycling the ignition, see an authorized dealer.

The camera must be properly aligned to work correctly. If the camera needs adjustment, see an authorized dealer. Do not attempt to adjust the camera yourself.

Note:

Alignment and performance of the Night Vision may be affected by aftermarket modifications. Mopar® parts should be used to get the optimal performance of this system.

Night Vision System Limitations

The Night Vision display is deactivated under the following conditions:

  • Vehicle is shifted into REVERSE

  • The ignition is not in the ON/RUN position

  • The headlights are off and the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h)

The Night Vision display warnings are suppressed under the following conditions:

  • Daylight hours

  • Temperatures above 86°F (30°C)

The system may not be fully functional in the following situations:

  • On steep hills

  • On tight curves of the road

  • If the camera/sensor is damaged or blocked by dirt, snow, ice, or other debris

  • In poor visibility conditions such as heavy fog, rain, snow, or other weather conditions

  • If the vehicle has been modified with aftermarket parts and/or accessories

Note:

If any of these conditions are present, the system does not need service.