2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 268

9-46 Driving and Operating . When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URPA system does not activate due to a temporary condition, the message PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑20 for more information. This can occur under the following conditions: . A trailer was attached to the vehicle, or an object was hanging out of the trunk during the last drive cycle. Once the object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. The vehicle's bumper is damaged. Take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. Other conditions may affect system performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. { WARNING The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . . . Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. The driver has disabled the system. The ultrasonic sensors are not clean. Keep the vehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care on page 10‑79. The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice, which can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather. Keep the sensors free of frost or ice. . . Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system. Read this entire section before using it. The RVC can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. . Do not back the vehicle by only looking at the RVC screen, or use the screen during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross-traffic. Your judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances. If you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death. (Continued)