Cadillac Escalade: How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to indicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The interval between the beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. A continuous tone is heard when the distance is less than 30 cm (12 in).
To be detected, objects must be at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground and below liftgate level. Objects must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from the rear bumper. This distance may be less during warmer or humid weather.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system uses sensors on
the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
WARNING
The URPA system does not ...
Turning the System On and Off
Press this button, located next to the radio, to disable URPA.
The indicator light will come on and PARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Object Detection System Mes ...
See also:
Loading tips
► The GVW must not exceed GVWR
or GAWR as specified on the F.M.V.
S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label.
► Do not load the front and rear axle
to the GAWR. Doing so will exceed
the ...
Deactivating DISTRONIC
There are several ways to deactivate
DISTRONIC:
► Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards 1.
or
► Brake.
The last speed stored remains stored until
you switch off the ...
Setting the center air vents
1 Center air vent, left
2 Center air vent, right
3 Center vent thumbwheel, right
4 Center vent thumbwheel, left
► To open/close: turn thumbwheels 3 and 4
to the right or left. ...