The following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehicle
gets closer to a detected object:
DescriptionEnglishMetric
amber light 8 ft2.5 m
amber/amber lights 40 in1.0 m
amber/amber/red lights 23 in0.6 m
amber/amber/red lights ashing 1 ft 0.3 m
The system can be disabled through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See “Park Assist” under DIC
Operation and Displays on
page 3-41 for more information.
When the System Does
Not Seem to Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate
due to a temporary condition, the
message PARK ASSIST OFF will be
displayed on the DIC and a red light
will be shown on the rear URPA display when the shift lever is
moved into R (Reverse). This may
occur under the following
conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is
depressed.
The ultrasonic sensors are not
clean. Keep the vehicle’s rear
bumper free of mud, dirt,
snow, ice and slush. For cleaning
instructions, see
Washing Your
Vehicle on page 5-86 .
A trailer was attached to the
vehicle, or a bicycle or an
object was hanging out of the
liftgate during the last drive cycle,
the red light may illuminate in
the rear display. Once the
attached object is removed,
URPA will return to normal
operation.
A tow bar is attached to the
vehicle.
The vehicle’s bumper is
damaged. Take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer 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.
If the system is still disabled, after
driving forward at least 15 mph
(25 km/h), take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer.
2-36 Features and Controls
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
This vehicle may have a Rear
Vision Camera system. Read this
entire section before using it.
{CAUTION
The Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
system does not replace driver
vision. RVC does not:
Detect objects that are
outside the camera’s eld of
view, below the bumper, or
underneath the vehicle.
Detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or pets.
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CAUTION (Continued)
Do not back the vehicle by only
looking at the rear vision camera
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.
So 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. Even
though the vehicle has the RVC
system, always check carefully
before backing up by checking
behind and around the vehicle.
Vehicles Without Navigation
System
The rear vision camera system is
designed to help the driver when
backing up by displaying a view of
the area behind the vehicle. When
the driver shifts the vehicle into
R (Reverse), the video image
automatically appears on the inside
rear view mirror. Once the driver
shifts out of R (Reverse), the video
image automatically disappears from
the inside rear view mirror after a
short delay.
Turning the Rear Vision Camera
System Off or On
To turn off the rear vision camera
system, press and hold
z, located
on the inside rear view mirror,
until the left indicator light turns off.
The rear camera vision display
is now disabled.
Features and Controls 2-37
To turn the rear camera vision
feature on again, press and hold
z
until the left indicator light illuminates.
The rear camera vision display is
now enabled and the display will
appear in the mirror normally.
Vehicles With Navigation
System
The rear vision camera system is
designed to help the driver
when backing up by displaying a
view of the area behind the vehicle.
When the driver shifts the vehicle
into R (Reverse), the video
image automatically appears on
the navigation screen. Once the
driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the
navigation screen will go back to
the last screen that had been
displayed, after a delay.Turning the Rear Vision Camera
System On or Off
To turn the rear vision camera
system on or off:
1. Shift into P (Park).
2. Press the MENU button to enter
the con gure menu options, then
press the MENU hard key to
select Display or touch the
Display screen button.
3. Select the Rear Camera Options
screen button. The Rear Camera
Options screen will display.
4. Select the Video screen button.
When the Video screen button is
highlighted the RVC system is on.The delay that is received after
shifting out of R (Reverse) is
approximately 10 seconds.
The delay can be cancelled by
performing one of the following:
Pressing a hard key on the
navigation system.
Shifting in to P (Park).
Reach a vehicle speed of
5 mph (8 km/h).
There is a message on the rear
vision camera screen that states
“Check Surroundings for Safety”.
Adjusting the Brightness and
Contrast of the Screen
To adjust the brightness and
contrast of the screen, press the
MENU button while the rear vision
camera image is on the display.
Any adjustments made will only
affect the rear vision camera screen.
2-38 Features and Controls
](Brightness):Touch the + (plus)
or – (minus) screen buttons to
increase or decrease the brightness
of the screen.
_(Contrast):Touch the + (plus)
or – (minus) screen buttons to
increase or decrease the contrast
of the screen.
Symbols
The navigation system may have a
feature that lets the driver view
symbols on the navigation screen
while using the rear vision camera.
The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist
(URPA) system must not be
disabled to use the caution symbols.If URPA has been disabled and the
symbols have been turned on,
the Rear Parking Assist Symbols
Unavailable error message may
display. SeeUltrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA) on page 2-34.
The symbols appear when an object
has been detected by the URPA
system. The symbol may cover the
object when viewing the navigation
screen.
To turn the symbols on or off:
1. Make sure that URPA has not
been disabled.
2. Shift into P (Park).
3. Press the MENU hard key to
enter the con gure menu
options, then press the MENU
hard key repeatedly until Display
is selected or touch the Display
screen button.4. Select the Rear Camera Options
screen button. The Rear Camera
Options screen will display.
5. Touch the Symbols screen
button. The screen button will be
highlighted when on.
Rear Vision Camera Error
Messages
Service Rear Vision Camera
System:This message can display
when the system is not receiving
information it requires from
other vehicle systems.
If any other problem occurs or
if a problem persists, see your
dealer/retailer.
Features and Controls 2-39
Rear Vision Camera Location
The camera is located above the
license plate.
The area displayed by the camera
is limited and does not display
objects that are close to either
corner or under the bumper. The
area displayed can vary depending
on vehicle orientation or road
conditions. The distance of the
image that appears on the screen
differs from the actual distance.The following illustration shows the
eld of view that the camera
provides.
When the System Does Not
Seem To Work Properly
The rear vision camera system
might not work properly or display a
clear image if:
The RVC is turned off. See
“Turning the Rear Camera
System On or Off” earlier in
this section.
It is dark.
The sun or the beam of
headlights is shining directly into
the camera lens.
Ice, snow, mud, or anything else
builds up on the camera lens.
Clean the lens, rinse it with water,
and wipe it with a soft cloth.
2-40 Features and Controls
The back of the vehicle is in
an accident, the position and
mounting angle of the camera
can change or the camera can be
affected. Be sure to have the
camera and its position and
mounting angle checked at your
dealer/retailer.
There are extreme temperature
changes.
The rear vision camera system
display in the rearview mirror may
turn off or not appear as expected
due to one of the following
conditions. If this occurs the left
indicator light on the mirror will ash.
A slow ash may indicate a
loss of video signal, or no
video signal present during the
reverse cycle.
A fast ash may indicate that the
display has been on for the
maximum allowable time during a
reverse cycle, or the display has
reached an Over Temperature
limit.
The fast ash conditions are
used to protect the video device
from high temperature conditions.
Once conditions return to
normal the device will reset and
the green indicator will stop
ashing.
During any of these fault conditions,
the display will be blank and the
indicator will continue to ash
as long as the vehicle is in
R (Reverse) or until the conditions
return to normal.
Brie y pressing
zwhen the left
indicator light is ashing will turn off
the video display along with the
left indicator light.
OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative
technologies and live advisors to
provide a wide range of safety,
security, information, and
convenience services. If the airbags
deploy, the system is designed to
make an automatic call to OnStar
Emergency advisors who can
request emergency services be sent
to your location. If the keys are
locked in the vehicle, call OnStar
at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a
signal sent to unlock the doors.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling,
including 30 trial minutes good for
60 days, is available on most
vehicles. OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation service, with one trial
route, is available on most vehicles.
Press the OnStar button to have
an OnStar advisor contact Roadside
Service.
Features and Controls 2-41
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......3-34
StabiliTrak®Indicator
Light................................3-35
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
................................3-35
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage..........3-35
Tire Pressure Light...........3-36
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp..............................3-36
Oil Pressure Light.............3-39
Security Light....................3-39
Fog Lamp Light................3-39
Cruise Control Light..........3-40
Highbeam On Light...........3-40
Tow/Haul Mode Light........3-40
Fuel Gage........................3-40
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information
Center (DIC)...................3-41
DIC Operation and
Displays..........................3-41
DIC Compass...................3-46
DIC Warnings and
Messages........................3-48
DIC Vehicle
Customization..................3-57
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s)................3-64
Setting the Clock..............3-65
Radio(s)............................3-67
Using an MP3 (Radio
with CD)..........................3-82
Using an MP3 (Radio
with CD and DVD
Player)
............................3-86
XM Radio Messages.........3-91
Navigation/Radio
System............................3-92
Bluetooth®........................3-92
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System................3-102
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).....3-111
Theft-Deterrent
Feature..........................3-113
Audio Steering Wheel
Controls.........................3-113
Radio Reception..............3-114
Multi-Band Antenna.........3-115
3-2 Instrument Panel