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.
Park Assist Disabled
The PARK ASSIST DISABLED message is displayed in the DIC when the object alarm system is disabled due to conditions that disable or inhibit the system. The object alarm module requests the DIC via the serial data circuit to display PARK ASSIST DISABLED when it detects that one of the following conditions is true:
- Object alarm system disabled through DIC vehicle customization feature. Refer to the Owners Manual for more information.
- The object alarm module detects that the vehicle speed is greater than 8 km/h (5 mph).
- Automatic Object induced disable feature such as towing a trailer, bicycle rack.
- The park brake is not fully released.
- An object is hanging out of the trunk.
- The system receives vibrations from a large nearby vehicle or from a heavy equipment such as a jackhammer.
- The sensors are not clean.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.