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.
Parking Assistance (Option)
The Parking Assistance Module (PAM) helps the driver park the vehicle.
When the parking assistance system is active, this is indicated by a text message in the display for the Infotainment Control Module (ICM).
The image below indicates the frequency of a pulsed warning signal that is heard from the speakers in the vehicle when the parking sensors have detected an obstacle in the way. The closer the vehicle is to the obstacle, the shorter the time between the audible signals becomes. When there is less than 30 cm left to the obstacle, the audible signal becomes continuous.
The illustrations in column A show how the inner sensors work. The illustrations in column B show how the outer sensors work.
The distance intervals for the front parking sensors
The following applies regarding distance intervals for the front parking sensors to detect obstacles, and when the pulsed warning signal allows different frequencies from the front speakers until it goes to a constant audible signal:
A1 = 65-80 cm
A2/B2 = 60-65 cm
A3/B3 =30-50 cm
A4/B4 less than 30 cm
The distance intervals for the rear parking sensors
The following applies regarding distance intervals for the rear parking sensors to detect obstacles, and when the pulsed warning signal allows different frequencies from the rear speakers until it goes to a constant audible signal:
A5 = 70-150 cm
A6/B6 = 50-70 cm
A7/B7 = 30-50 cm
A8/B8 less than 30 cm
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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.