Black plate (54,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20119-54 Driving and OperatingObject DetectionSystemsUltrasonic Parking AssistFor vehicles with the UltrasonicRear Parking Assist (URPA) system,it operates at speeds less than8 km/h (5 mph), and assists thedriver with parking and avoidingobjects while in R (Reverse).The sensors on the rear bumperare used to detect the distance toan object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behindthe vehicle, and at least 25.4 cm(10 in) off the ground.{ WARNINGThe Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system does notreplace driver vision. It cannotdetect:. Objects that are below thebumper, underneath thevehicle, or too close or farfrom the vehicle. Children, pedestrians,bicyclists, or pets.If you do not use proper carebefore and while backing, vehicledamage, injury, or death couldoccur. Even with URPA, alwayscheck behind the vehicle beforebacking up. While backing, besure to look for objects and checkthe vehicle's mirrors.How the System WorksURPA comes on automaticallywhen the shift lever is moved intoR (Reverse). A single tone soundsto indicate the system is working.URPA operates only at speeds lessthan 5 mph (8 km/h).An obstacle is indicated byaudible beeps. The intervalbetween the beeps becomesshorter as the vehicle gets closerto the obstacle. When the distanceis less than 30 cm (12 in) the beepsare continuous.To be detected, objects must be atleast 25.4 cm (10 in) off the groundand below liftgate level. Objectsmust also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) fromthe rear bumper. This distance maybe less during warmer or humidweather.
