If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it helps you park easier and avoid other vehicles while in REVERSE (R). It operates at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). It can determine how close objects are to the rear bumper, up to 5 feet (1.5 m) behind your vehicle. The distance sensors are located on the rear bumper.
Caution: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does
not replace driver vision. It cannot detect:
• objects that are below the bumper, underneath the vehicle, or if they
are too close or far from the vehicle • children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
The display is located above the liftgate glass and can be seen by looking over your right shoulder.
URPA uses three color-coded lights to provide distance and system information.
How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). The rear display will then briefly illuminate to let you know the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). If you are above this speed, the red light on the rear display will flash.
To be detected, objects must be at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground and below liftgate level. Objects must also be within 5 feet (1.5 m) from your rear bumper. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather.
A single beep will sound the first time an object is detected between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. Beeping will occur for three seconds when you are closer than 1 foot (0.3 m) from the object.
The following describes what will occur with the URPA display as you get closer to a detected object:
Description | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|
amber light | 5 ft | 1.5 m |
amber/amber lights | 40 in | 1.0 m |
amber/amber/red lights | 20 in | 0.5 m |
amber/amber/red lights flashing and beep for three seconds | 1 ft | 0.3 m |
The system can be disabled using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "Parking Assist" under DIC Operation and Displays .
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
| • | The driver disables the system. |
| • | The parking brake pedal is depressed. |
| • | The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep your vehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle . |
| • | A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was hanging out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle, the red light may illuminate. Once the attached object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. |
| • | A tow bar is attached to your vehicle. |
| • | The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to repair the system. |
| • | Other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. |
If the system is still disabled, after driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), take your vehicle to your dealer/retailer.
