Object Detection Systems; Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa) - Cadillac CTS 2008 Owner's Manual

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 5 mph
(8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking and
avoiding objects while in REVERSE (R). The sensors
on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to
an object up to 8 feet (2.5 m) behind the vehicle, and
at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) off the ground.
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The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system does not replace driver vision.
It cannot detect:
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objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are too
close or far from the vehicle
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children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
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If you do not use proper care before and while
backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death
could occur. Even with URPA, always check
behind your vehicle before backing up. While
backing, be sure to look for objects and check
your vehicle's mirrors.
URPA uses three color-coded lights to provide distance
and system information.
The display is located
above the rear window and
can be seen by looking
over your right shoulder.