2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 191

Driving and Operating High-toned beeps from the front speakers are for objects detected near the front bumper. Low-toned beeps from the rear speakers are for objects detected near the rear bumper. The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. When the distance is less than 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a continuous tone for five seconds. Objects Detected by Both the Front and Rear Sensors In general, if objects are detected at the same time near both the front and rear bumpers while backing up, the beeps only sound to indicate that objects are close to the rear bumper. However, if an object comes within 0.3 m (1 ft) of the front bumper while the vehicle is backing up and at the same time there is another object further than 0.3 m (1 ft) from the rear bumper, then higher-pitched beeps only sound to indicate the front object. 9-35 Turning the System On and Off The UFRPA system can be turned on and off by pressing the park assist button on the center stack, forward of the shift lever. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The following messages may be displayed on the DIC: SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. PARK ASSIST OFF: If the UFRPA system does not activate due to a temporary condition, the message displays on the DIC. This can occur under the following conditions: . The indicator light in the button comes on when the system is turned on. When the system is off, the indicator light in the button is off or PARK ASSIST OFF briefly displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). UFRPA defaults to the on setting each time the vehicle is started. Turn the system off when towing a trailer. The driver has disabled the system. The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the vehicle's bumpers free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10-68. The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice. Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen; this can occur after . .