Object Detection Description and Operation: Notes

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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The ultrasonic 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 an audible beep signal through the radio.

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

  • Parking assist control module
  • Rear object alarm sensors
  • Parking assist switch
  • Parking assist switch indicator
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