Object Detection Description and Operation (Rear Parking Assist): Notes
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The ultrasonic rear parking assist system is designed to identify and notify the driver of an object in the vehicle's path when reversing at speeds of less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The distance and location of the object is determined by 4 object sensors located in the rear bumper. The parking assist system will notify the driver using the parking assist indicators and an audible signal through the radio.
The rear parking assist system is made up of the following components:
- Object alarm module
- Rear parking assist sensors
- Parking assist indicator