Description And Operation: Description

The park assist display is an integral part of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The park assist graphic is displayed any time the transmission gear selector is in the Reverse (R  ) position. An electronic message is sent to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) from the Park Assist Module (PAM) over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus when an object is within the detection area. The IPC then displays the corresponding alert bar with the park assist graphic within the EVIC display giving a graphical representation for the distance and location of the object.

Depending upon market and system capabilities, the display graphic has many different variations with three zones (center zone, left corner zone and right corner zone), each with up to six dedicated alert bars. Which graphic is displayed depends upon the size, location and distance of the object being detected.

Only one alert bar is displayed in each zone at any given time. The display graphic will include the furthest alert bar followed by a single tone for maximum distance, then will switch to nearer and nearer alert bars as the Proximity to the object is reduced combined with more and more frequent repetitive tones. For minimum distance the nearest bar is displayed and accompanied by a continuous tone output.

The park assist display is only serviced as a complete unit with the EVIC display in the IPC. It cannot be adjusted or repaired. If ineffective or damaged, the entire IPC unit must be replaced.