Park Assist Blocked Message ON

Park Assist Blocked Message ON

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The parking assist system is designed to identify and notify the driver of an object in the vehicle's path when reversing at speeds of less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The distance and location of the object is determined by four object alarm sensors located in the rear bumper. The parking assist system will notify the driver using an audible signal through the radio speakers.

Diagnostic Aids

When the "PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL" or "PARK ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL" message is displayed in the DIC the disable reason is stored in the Park Assist Disable History.

The scan tool Park Assist Disable History parameters are a list of the seven previous reasons the parking assist system was disabled. These parameters may help in the diagnosis of an intermittent concern or a customer concern which is the result of normal system operation. The following table is a brief description of potential causes and corrective action which may aid in diagnosis:










Circuit/System Verification

Note:
After the detected cause has been addressed the vehicle must be driven at speed greater than 40 km/h (25 mph).

1. Verify the "PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL" or "PARK ASSIST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL" message is not ON for one of the reasons listed in table above. Perform the following steps:

* If the message is ON and "operating as designed" column is "Yes" per table above

The park assist system is functioning correctly and requires no repairs, correct the condition causing the message to be ON and explain normal operation to the customer.

* If the message is ON and "operating as designed" column is "No" per table above

2. Perform appropriate action listed in the Corrective Action column per the table above.

• If the message is not ON

3. All OK.