Parking Aid System

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The parking aid system provides an audible warning to the driver when any obstacles are in the path of the vehicle during forward or reverse parking maneuver.

The system comprises off:

Parking Aid Control Module (PACM).
Parking aid switch.
Four ultrasonic sensors in the front bumper.
Four ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper.

During low speeds, the PACM uses the ultrasonic sensors to monitor the area around the front and rear bumpers. If an object is detected within a monitored area, the PACM then outputs a warning signal using the audio system speakers. The sensors can detect solid objects such as posts, walls and other vehicles. Objects very close to the ground may not be detected, but because of their low height may not cause damage to the vehicle.

360° Parking Aid System

360° Parking aid system is an additional feature to the parking aid system. The system uses the front and rear park assist sensors as well as the parking aid sensors.

When the vehicle is moving the parking aid and park assist sensors are scanning the vehicle surroundings. When a given obstacle is detected and then moves out the sensor's range, it will then be tracked. Information will then be displayed via the Touch Screen (TS) informing the driver of close, mid and far range objects and the relevant area in which these objects have been detected.

The PACM still outputs a warning signal using the audio system speakers.