The ultrasonic rear parking assist (URPA) can help a driver determine how
close an object is to the rear bumper within a defined rearward field of view.
The rear parking assist display is located inside the vehicle above the rear
window. Refer to
Rear Parking Assist Component Views
for the location of the display. The display has 3 indicators that can be seen through
the rearview mirror or by turning around when seated in the driver seat. The URPA
is equipped with a switch located in the overhead console that can be used to disable
the system.
When the ignition is ON and the vehicle is placed into reverse, the URPA performs
a bulb check. During the bulb check, the 3 indicators on the display illuminate
for approximately 2 seconds to indicate that the system is working. The URPA performs
a bulb check and operates when the following conditions are present:
| • | The vehicle is placed in REVERSE (R). |
| • | The vehicle speed is less than 5 km/h (3 mph). |
| | At speeds greater than 5 km/h (3 mph), the URPA is disabled.
The red indicator flashes to warn the driver that the URPA is disabled. |
The URPA senses how close the vehicle is to an object. The distance is determined
by the four ultrasonic sensors located on the rear bumper. When the system detects
an object, one of the following will occur:
| • | If the object is less than 0.3 m (11 in) away from the rear
of the vehicle, the amber outside, amber middle, and the red outside indicators
flash and the chime sounds continuosly. |
| • | If the object is less than 0.3 m to 0.5 m (11 to 20 in)
away from the rear of the vehicle, the amber outside, amber middle, and the red outside
indicators are on and the chime sounds continuosly. |
| • | If the object is 0.5 to 1.0 m (20 to 40 in) away from the rear of the
vehicle, the amber outside, and the amber middle indicators are on. |
| • | If the object is 1.0 to 1.5 m (40 in to 5 ft) away from the rear of the
vehicle, the amber outside indicator is on and the chime sounds one time on the first
detection of an object. |
URPA can detect objects 7.6 cm (3 in) wide and at least 25.4 cm (10 inches)
tall. It cannot detect objects above the level of the roof.
If the red indicator flashes continuously the on-board diagnostic needs to be
entered to determine if a malfunction is present. Refer to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying
.
