2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 302

9-46 Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) vehicle. To prevent injury, death, or vehicle damage, even with URPA, always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing. To be detected, objects must be at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground and below trunk or liftgate level. Objects must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) of the rear bumper. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground. Turning the System On and Off The system can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See "Parking Assist" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5￿28 for more information. URPA defaults to the on setting each time the vehicle is started. How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working. URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. 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. { WARNING The URPA system does not detect pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the (Continued) When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The following messages may be displayed on the DIC: PARKING ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver disables the system or if vehicle is driven above 8 km/h (5 mph) in R (Reverse).