Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 79 (OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM - PARK ASSIST SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPARKING ASSIST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONCIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans
Circuit/System Verification
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Circuit/System Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition ON, verify the park assist system is enabled through the parking assist switch.
- If the park assist system is manually disabled, enable the system. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for instructions on enabling the system.
- Observe the scan tool Park Assist Switch parameter while pressing and releasing the parking assist switch. The parameter should change between Active and Inactive.
- If the parameter does not change between the specified values, refer to Parking Assist Switch Circuit MalfunctionΒ .
- Command the Park Assist Switch LED output control ON and OFF with the scan tool. The parking assist switch indicator should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the indicator does not turn ON and OFF, refer to Parking Assist Switch Indicator Circuit MalfunctionΒ .
- Transmission in REVERSE, verify the scan tool Park Assist System Status parameter is Enable.
- If not the specified value, refer to Diagnostic AidsΒ and the scan tool Park Assist Disable History parameters to determine the cause of the inhibit.
NOTE: After completing the next step the vehicle might need to be driven in the forward direction at speed greater than 40 km/h (25 MPH).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.