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Once the driver pushes OK for a perpendicular parking
maneuver, the “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK for
Parallel Park” message will appear in the instrument cluster
display.Searching NOTE:
• When searching for a parking space, use the turn signal
indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to
perform the parking maneuver. The ParkSense Active
Park Assist system will automatically search for a parking
space on the passenger's side of the vehicle if the turn
signal is not activated.
• The driver needs to make sure that the selected parking space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any
obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.).
• The driver is responsible to ensure that the selected parking space is suitable for the maneuver and free/clear
of anything that may be overhanging or protruding into
the parking space (e.g., ladders, tailgates, etc. from
surrounding objects/vehicles).
• When seeking for a parking space, the driver should drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the type of
maneuver) to other vehicles as possible.
• The feature will only indicate the last detected parking space (example: if passing multiple available parking
spaces, the system will only indicate the last detected
parking space for the maneuver).
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When an available parking space has been found, and the
vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move
forward to position the vehicle for a perpendicular parking
sequence.Parking Space Found — Keep Moving Forward Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to stop
the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands from the
steering wheel.
Parking Space Found — STOP
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Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands removed
from the steering wheel, you will be instructed to place the
gear selector into the REVERSE position.Parking Space Found — Remove Hands — Shift To Reverse When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE
position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete.
Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete
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The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move backward.Check Surroundings — Move Backwards NOTE:
• It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and accel
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erator during the semi-automatic parking maneuver.
• Rear automatic braking is NOT intended to stop the vehicle for the driver during parking maneuvers.
• When the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check
their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
• The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will allow a maximum of eight shifts between DRIVE or REVERSE. If
the maneuver cannot be completed within eight shifts, the
system will cancel and the instrument cluster display will
instruct the driver to complete the maneuver manually.
• The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering guidanceinto the parking space. The system will provide a warning
to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that tells them to slowdown. The driver is then responsible for completing the
maneuver if the system is canceled.
• If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any reason, the driver must take control of the vehicle.
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When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward move-
ment, the system will instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
Check Surroundings — STOP
NOTE:
It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and stop the
vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be
prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or
when driver intervention is required. Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be
instructed to place the gear selector into the DRIVE position.
Check Surroundings — Shift To Drive
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When the driver places the gear selector into the DRIVE posi-
tion, the system may instruct the driver to wait for steering
to complete.
Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move forward.
Check Surroundings — Move Forward
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When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward move-
ment, the system will instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
Check Surroundings — STOP
NOTE:
It is the driver’s responsibility to use the brake and stop the
vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be
prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or
when driver intervention is required. Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be
instructed to place the gear selector into the REVERSE posi
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tion.
Check Surroundings — Shift To Reverse
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When the driver places the gear selector into the REVERSE
position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for
steering to complete.Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete The system will then instruct the driver to check their
surroundings and move backward.
Check Surroundings — Move Backwards
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