2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 227

Driving and Operating or shadows. These alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service. at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground. If the vehicle has the UFRPA system, it also detected objects 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle. 9-41 Other Messages There are messages that may appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) in the instrument cluster to provide information about FCA. See Object Detection System Messages on page 5‑48. { WARNING The parking assist system does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle. It is not available at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To prevent injury, death, or vehicle damage, even with parking assist, always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before moving forward or backing. the front sensors (if equipped) stay on until the vehicle is above a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph). For the front park assist system to be active again without shifting into R (Reverse), the park assist button in the overhead console must be pressed. See "Turning the System On and Off" later in this section. When the vehicle is in N (Neutral), the system may be active. If the vehicle is in a car wash, the sensors may detect objects in the car wash. See "Turning the System On and Off" later in this section to turn the system off. For vehicles with UFRPA, 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. Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly, clean the outside of the windshield area in front of the camera sensor before considering taking the vehicle in for service. Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, the Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking Assist (UFRPA) or Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects. At speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), the system detects objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and How the System Works When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) the sensors are automatically turned on. After the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the rear sensors are turned off and