Parallel Parking Assist Components

The parking assist system is made up of the following components:

• Parking assist control module
• Front parking assist sensors
• Rear parking assist sensors
• Parking assist side sensors
• Parallel Parking assist switch
• Parking assist switch indicator (if equipped)

Parking Assist Control Module 

The parking assist control module provides a reference voltage and a low reference to the parking assist sensors. The parking assist control module receives individual signals from each of the sensors and determines the location and distance of an object based on these inputs. When an object is detected, the parking assist control module will send a serial data message to the radio requesting an audible alert or to the memory seat module for a haptic alert (if equipped). Refer to the owner's manual for more information on Vehicle Personalization.

Parking Assist Sensors and Parking Aid Side Sensors 

The parking assist sensors are located in the bumpers of the vehicle. The sensors are used to determine the distance between an object and the bumper. Each sensor emits an ultrasonic frequency which is reflected off any object located in front of or behind the vehicle. These reflections are received by the sensors. The time difference between the emission of the frequency and when the reflection is received is known as sensor ring time, it is used to determine the distance to the object. The sensors report this information to the parking assist control module. The parking assist sensors detect object to approximately 2.5 m (8 ft). The parking assist side sensors (located on the side of the vehicle) detect objects to approximately 4.5 m (15 ft).

Parking Assist Switch 

The parking assist can be enabled and disabled by pressing the parking assist switch. By engaging the reverse gear the parking assist can be activated. By pressing the parking assist switch the parking assist can be disabled again.

Parking Assist Switch Indicator (if equipped) 

The indicator in the parking assist switch shows the status of the parking assist. If the indicator is ON, the parking assist is enabled.

Parallel Parking Assist Switch 

The parallel parking assist can be activated and deactivated by pressing the parallel parking assist switch.