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.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Park Assist Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive while pressing and releasing the parking assist switch.
- If the parameter does not change between Active and Inactive
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Parking Assist Switch Circuit Malfunction.
- If the parameter changes between Active and Inactive
- If the parameter does not change between Active and Inactive
- Engine running, parking brake applied, transmission in R.
- Verify the reverse lamps are illuminated.
- If the reverse lamps are not illuminated
Refer to Backup Lamps Malfunction (Manual Transmission)Backup Lamps Malfunction (Automatic Transmission) .
- If the reverse lamps are illuminated
- If the reverse lamps are not illuminated
- Verify the scan tool Parking Assist System Status parameter is Enabled.
- If the parameter is not Enabled
Refer to Diagnostic Aids to determine the cause of the inhibit.
- If the parameter is Enabled
- If the parameter is not Enabled
- Verify the parking assist switch indicator turns ON and OFF when turning the parking assist system on and off with the park assist switch.
- If the indicator does not turn ON and OFF
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Parking Assist Switch Indicator Circuit Malfunction.
- If the indicator turns ON and OFF
- If the indicator does not turn ON and OFF
- All OK.
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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.