2002 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 228

How the System Works If the rear park aid disable switch is not on, the rear parking assist will turn on automatically when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the system turns on, the three lights on the display will illuminate for 1.5 seconds to let you know that the system is working. Rear parking assist senses how close your vehicle is to an object. The distance is determined by the four ultrasonic sensors located on the rear bumper. When shifting into REVERSE (R) and an object is detected, one of the following will occur: D Amber/amber/red lights flashing and continuous chime ...1 ft. (0.3 m) D Amber/amber/red lights and continuous chime...20 in. (0.5 m) D Amber/amber lights...40 in. (1.0 m) D Amber light...5 ft. (1.5 m) A chime will sound the first time an object is detected, if the object is between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet (1.5 m) away. Rear parking assist can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider, and at least 10 inches (2.5 cm) tall, but cannot detect objects that are above liftgate level. In order for the rear sensors to recognize an object, it must be within operating range. If the rear parking assist system is not functioning properly, the display will flash red, indicating that there is a problem, unless the disable switch is on. The light will also flash red when shifting into REVERSE (R) if a trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a bicycle or an object was on the back of, or hanging out of your liftgate during your last drive cycle. The light will continue to flash whenever in REVERSE (R), until your vehicle is driven forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h) without any obstructions behind the vehicle. It may also flash red if the ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, ice and slush or the system may not work properly. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to flash red, see your dealer. It will also flash red if your vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater than 3 mph (5 km/h). Other conditions that may affect system performance include things like the vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of air brakes on a very large truck. As always, drivers should use care when backing up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots. For cleaning instructions, see "Cleaning Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2-122