Parking Aid System

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The active park assist system uses input from the audible parking aid system when parking the vehicle. Input from the front and rear parking aid sensors helps the Parking Aid Module (PAM) determine the position of the vehicle in the parking space. For more information on the operation of the operation of the parking aid, Refer to: Parking Aid - System Operation and Component Description .

EPAS Control

The PSCM controls the steering during active park assist maneuvers based on inputs received from the Parking Aid Module (PAM) through the High Speed Controller Area Network 1 (HS1-CAN), GWM and the High Speed Controller Area Network 2 (HS2-CAN). The PSCM also provides steering column torque data to the Parking Aid Module (PAM) to determine if the driver has grabbed the steering wheel while the active park assist system has control of the steering.

Active Park Assist Chimes

The active park assist audio system chimes are controlled by the IPC. Based the on the parking aid chime request message from the Parking Aid Module (PAM), the IPC will command the audio system to lower the current radio volume and sound a chime through the audio system speakers. In the event of an audio system fault, the IPC will sound the chimes through an integral speaker. Refer to: Warning Chimes - 2.0L Duratec - Hybrid (96kW/130PS) - System Operation and Component Description .

Active Park Assist Message Display

Active park assist messages are displayed by the FDIM. Conditions that can cause the active park assist system to be temporarily unavailable or cause the current active park assist system maneuver to be cancelled are:

Cancellation Event	FDIM Message / Audio Chime
Driver grabbing steering wheel while the active park assist system has control of the steering.	Active Park Assist Cancelled By Driver Input followed by a chime
Vehicle speed above 29 kmh (18 mph) during the measuring/searching phase for 30 consecutive seconds.	Reduce Speed
Vehicle speed above 9.7 kmh (6 mph) when the active park assist system has control of the steering.	Active Park Assist Cancelled By High Speed followed by a chime
Deactivation of the Advance Trac ® by the driver, an ABS system activation or an Advance Trac ® system activation occurs while the active park assist system has control of the steering.	Active Park Assist Cancelled By Advance Trac or Active Park Assist Cancelled By Anti-Lock Brake System Event followed by a chime
Any vehicle door (except the driver's door) or decklid is opened when the active park assist system has control of the steering.	Active Park Assist Cancelled followed by a chime
The driver changes from reverse to drive before the vehicle is far enough inside the parking space.
The system cannot follow the intended steering path (obstruction detected by the sensors)
A vehicle attachment is detected by the reverse parking aid system, such as a trailer or bike rack.	Active Park Assist Not Available followed by a chime
Any door (except the driver's door) is ajar prior to attempting to activate the active park assist system.
Ambient air temperature sensor calibration concern (can be caused by a battery disconnect or recent service actions, refer to the Engine Controls - Introduction (Hybrid) to diagnose ambient air temperature sensor concerns)