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Normal Operation

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The parking aid system is enabled when the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the REVERSE (R) gear is selected. The parking aid module (PAM) calculates the distance to an object by the use of 4 ultrasonic sensors mounted in the rear bumper. The parking aid sensors can detect obstructions in the path behind the vehicle.

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
C1701 - Left Rear Sensor Circuit Fault A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the left rear parking aid sensor has internally failed or has an incorrect attenuation time.
C1704 - Right Rear Sensor Circuit Fault A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the right rear parking aid sensor has internally failed or has an incorrect attenuation time.
C1707 - Left Rear Center Sensor Circuit Fault A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the left rear center parking aid sensor has internally failed or has an incorrect attenuation time.
C1710 - Right Rear Center Sensor Circuit Fault A continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the right rear center parking aid sensor has internally failed or has an incorrect attenuation time.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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