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Circuit/System Description
The object sensors are 3-wire sensors that are used to determine the distance between the vehicle and an object of interest. The object alarm module supplies 8 volts to the object sensors via the 8 volt reference circuit and provides ground via the low reference circuit. The object alarm module triggers the sensors in a sequential loop. After each sensor transmits, the object alarm module uses the sensor ring received through the signal circuit to calculate the distance and position of an object.
The parking assist system can be disabled by pressing the parking assist disable switch. When pressed, the parking assist disable signal circuit is pulled to ground. When the parking assist system is disabled, the rear object sensor control module will also ground the parking assist disable indicator control circuit, illuminating the indicator.
The object alarm module directly controls the parking assist indicators located in the information center telltale assembly. The information center telltale assembly consists of two amber and one red LED that indicate the distance of an object from the rear bumper. As objects become progressively closer to the bumper, the object alarm module will illuminate the LEDs in a sequence: one amber LED, both amber LEDs, and lastly, both amber LEDs and the red LED. The LEDs are supplied voltage by the object alarm module. Each LED is also discretely controlled by the object alarm module.
When the ignition is turned ON, the object alarm module performs a self-test to verify if any critical malfunction exists within the system. During the power-up mode, the object alarm module checks for a valid calibration data set.
When the ignition is turned ON, the object alarm module receives the vehicle identification number (VIN) from the body control module (BCM). The object alarm module will compare the VIN received to the VIN stored in memory.
The object sensors are 3-wire sensors that are used to determine the distance between the vehicle and an object of interest. The object alarm module supplies 8 volts to the object sensors via the 8 volt reference circuit and provides ground via the low reference circuit. The object alarm module triggers the sensors in a sequential loop. After each sensor transmits, the object alarm module uses the sensor ring received through the signal circuit to calculate the distance and position of an object.
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 sensors located in the rear bumper. The parking assist system will notify the driver using the parking assist indicators and an audible signal through the radio.
The parking assist indicator is located in the interior rear of the vehicle as part of the information center telltale assembly. The indicator contains three LEDs: two amber and one red. The object alarm module controls these three LEDs as a visual indicator of how close the vehicle bumper is to an object. The object alarm module supplies voltage to each of the LEDs and commands each LED on by supplying an individual ground.
When the transmission is placed into REVERSE, a 12 V signal is sent to the rearview camera indicating that camera operation is requested. Ignition voltage and ground are supplied to the rearview camera. The rearview camera sends video information to the radio through a video signal + and a video signal - circuit. A grounded shielding also wraps the video signal circuits to reduce electronic interference which may degrade the video signal and cause a distorted or otherwise degraded image.
When the transmission is placed into REVERSE, a 12 V signal is sent to the inside rearview mirror and rearview camera indicating that camera operation is requested. Ignition voltage and ground are supplied to the rearview camera; the inside rearview mirror is supplied a common ignition voltage and ground source that is shared with other mirror operations. The rearview camera sends video information to the inside rearview mirror through a video signal + and a video signal - circuit. A grounded shielding also wraps the video signal circuits to reduce electronic interference which may degrade the video signal and cause a distorted or otherwise degraded image.
Rear Vision Camera System Operation (without UVB)
The components used in the rear vision camera system are the camera, located at the rear of the vehicle, and the inside rearview mirror, which houses the LCD display.
When the vehicle is placed in REVERSE, the body control module (BCM) sends a 12 volt signal to the inside rearview mirror and the rearview camera. This signal indicates that rear vision camera operation is required. Upon receipt of this signal, the mirror will begin the power up cycle for the LCD display and the camera will also power up. The rear vision camera transmits the video signal to the inside rearview mirror through discrete + and - signal circuits. A metallic foil encases the video signal circuits and is tied to a shield ground circuit. This shield is designed to reduce electronic interference which may degrade the video signal and cause a distorted or otherwise degraded image.
If desired, the rear vision camera may be manually disabled. Refer to the navigation system owners manual for instructions on manually disabling and enabling the rear vision camera system. The following conditions may cause a degraded rear vision camera image
- Ice, snow, or mud has built up on the rear vision camera
- Dark conditions
- Extreme light conditions, such as glare from the sun or the headlights of another vehicle
- Damage to the rear of the vehicle
- Extreme high or low temperatures or extreme temperature changes
Rear Vision Camera System Operation (with UVB)
The components used in the rear vision camera system are the camera, located at the rear of the vehicle, and the navigation radio.
When the vehicle is placed in REVERSE, the body control module (BCM) sends a 12 volt signal to the rearview camera. This signal indicates that rear vision camera operation is required. Upon receipt of this signal, the camera will begin the power up cycle. A serial data message is also received by the navigation radio indicating the vehicle is in REVERSE. Upon receipt of this message, the navigation radio will also begin a power up cycle for the display. The rear vision camera transmits the video signal to the navigation radio through discrete + and - signal circuits. A metallic foil encases the video signal circuits and is tied to a shield ground circuit. This shield is designed to reduce electronic interference which may degrade the video signal and cause a distorted or otherwise degraded image.
If desired, the rear vision camera may be manually disabled through the navigation system menu. Refer to the navigation system owners manual for instructions on manually disabling and enabling the rear vision camera system. The following conditions may cause a degraded rear vision camera image
- Ice, snow, or mud has built up on the rear vision camera
- Dark conditions
- Extreme light conditions, such as glare from the sun or the headlights of another vehicle
- Damage to the rear of the vehicle
- Extreme high or low temperatures or extreme temperature changes
If a malfunction is detected in the system, Service Rear Vision Camera may be displayed on the navigation radio as an indicator to the customer that a problem exists that requires service.
Object Detection Description and Operation (UD7)
The ultrasonic rear 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 4 object sensors located in the rear bumper. The parking assist system will notify the driver using the information center telltale assembly and an audible signal through the radio.
The rear parking assist system is made up of the following components
- Object alarm module
- Object alarm sensors
- Information center telltale assembly
- Parking assist disable switch
Rear Parking Assist Operation
When the vehicle is first placed into reverse, the rear parking assist system performs a bulb check. During the bulb check, the all three LED located in the information center telltale assembly will illuminate for approximately 2 seconds to indicate that the system is working.
When backing up at speed of less than 8 km/h (5 mph), the system is constantly monitoring for object of interest located behind the vehicle. The rear parking assist system can detect objects greater than 7.6 cm (3 in) wide and 25.4 cm (10 in) tall. The system cannot detect objects below the bumper, underneath the vehicle. If an object is detected, one of the following will occur
- If the object is 1-2.5 m (40-96 in) away from the vehicle, the amber outside indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound when the object is first detected.
- If the object is 0.6-1.0 m (23-40 in) away from the vehicle, the amber outside and the amber middle indicators will illuminate.
- If the object is 0.3-0.6 m (11-23 in) away from the vehicle, the amber outside, amber middle, and red outside indicators will illuminate and the chime sounds continuously.
- If the object is less than 0.3 m (12 in) away from the vehicle, the amber outside, amber middle, and red outside indicators will flash and the chime sounds continuously.
If the rear parking assist system detects a malfunction, a DTC will be stored and the object alarm module will send a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to display the SERVICE PARK ASSIST message on the driver information center (DIC). A chime will sound and the red LED on the information center telltale will be illuminated as a notification to the driver that a malfunction exists and the system is disabled.