Park Assist System: Description: Notes
The Park Assist System uses four sensors located in the rear bumper fascia. The sensors send ultrasonic waves when the vehicle is driven in reverse at low speed. The sensors send and receive ultrasonic waves from the echo coming back from any objects placed in the path of the vehicle. The control unit processes data from the sensors and performs a data triangulation to determine the relative distance, depending on the time elapsed between the output signal and the return signal. Acoustic warnings and signals are output from the instrument panel to alert the driver of the Proximity of an object at the rear of the vehicle.
Europe Middle East Africa (EMEA)
North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
The system can be deactivated using the button on the switch pod under the radio.
In case of system failure an audio signal is output and, when reverse is engaged, the display shows a dedicated message for about 5 seconds.
Semi-automatic parking assist system (parallel and perpendicular)
When the vehicle is equipped with the semi-automatic parking assist system (EMEA only), the Park Assist Module (PAM) is able to park the vehicle in parallel or perpendicular spaces.
Parallel Parking
Perpendicular Parking
For the semi-automatic parking function the system uses 12 ultrasonic sensors. The ultrasonic sensors are located on the front and rear bumpers. The two bumpers have 6 sensors each. Two of these sensors are placed on the side of the bumper.
The driver activates the system by pressing the button of the switch pod on the center of the dashboard.
EMEA
NAFTA
After activation, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the graphics that allow you to select the desired maneuver (parallel or perpendicular parking).
Parallel Parking
Perpendicular Parking
When the system detects a suitable space, it will advise the driver to stop by visual and acoustic signals.
It will communicate to the driver when to engage reverse and operate the brake. Through the combined action with the electric power steering module, the system controls the movement of the steering wheel and the steering angle. The driver controls the position of the gearbox, brake and accelerator.
The perpendicular and parallel parking are available on both sides of the vehicle.
When the parallel parking mode is active, the driver is assisted also when driving out of the parking lot.
The Rear Park Assist (RPA) and Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist (PPPA) system components cannot be adjusted or repaired. If any of the components is damaged or ineffective, that component must be replaced.