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:
Automatic climate control
Press AUTO to select automatic operation.
The system will adjust the heat output, blower speed, air intake and airflow
distribution to maintain the selected temperature(s) and reduce misting withou ...
Off-road recovery
If the towing points are to be used for off-road recovery, it is essential that
off-road driver training covering recovery techniques is undertaken.
Further information on off-road driver training ...
Battery
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery
is needed. See Engine Compartment Overvie ...