Advanced Parking Guidance System
PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: ADVANCED PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM: PRECAUTION
1. NOTICE FOR INITIALIZATION
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.
2. VEHICLE ADJUSTMENT PRECAUTION
(a) Pay attention to the following points.
(1) If the cable has been disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, the display and navigation module display displays "System initializing", and the steering angle neutral point must be corrected Initialization.
(2) If the parking assist ECU is replaced, the display and navigation module display displays "System not ready", and all of the following must be performed: 1) maximum steering angle and steering angle neutral point initialization; 2) camera position setting; 3) bumper reference line position adjustment; and 4) vehicle height setting.
(3) If the rear bumper cover is replaced and the rear bumper cover installation position is different, the bumper reference line position adjustment is necessary.
(4) If the television camera assembly is replaced and the television camera assembly installation position is different, the camera position setting is necessary.
(5) If water, snow or mud has contaminated the television camera assembly lens, the display will not be clear. Using water and a soft cloth, clean the lens. If the contamination is severe, use a mild detergent.
3. NOTES FOR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY
(a) Notes for the television camera assembly.
(1) The advanced parking guidance system may not function properly if the camera is subjected to a severe blow by any hard object.
(2) Do not scrub the cover part of the camera because it is made of resin. Scrubbing may scratch the cover and affect the image. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents or glass coating from adhering to the cover. If such material adheres to the cover, clean it off immediately and wash it with water.
(3) Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature change may affect proper functioning of the camera.
(4) A clear image may not appear if the camera is dirty with snow, mud, etc. In that case, wash it with water and wipe off the lens. Use a detergent to remove dirt if necessary.
(b) Images are difficult to discern even in normal conditions if:
(1) Noise may occur in the image depending on electrical devices used in the cabin.
(2) Noise may occur in the image if accessories that generate radio waves have been installed.
(3) The camera screen is frosted over (the image immediately after turning the engine switch on (IG) may be blurred or darker than normal).
(4) The camera lens is dirty with snow, mud, etc.
(5) A strong beam of light, such as a sunbeam or headlight, hits the camera.
(6) It is too dark around the camera (at night etc.).
(7) The surrounding area temperature around the camera is either too high or too low.
(8) The vehicle is tilted at a steep angle.
(9) The ambience of the camera is too bright. (When a strong light, such as a sunbeam reflected off the vehicle body, hits the camera, the image may be blurred. This is called the "smear" phenomenon, peculiar to the CCD camera.)
4. NOTES FOR NO. 2 ULTRASONIC SENSOR
(a) Under the following conditions, the detection function may not function properly:
HINT
* In very cold weather where a malfunction display appears, the sensor may not be able to detect obstacles.
* If a sensor has a malfunction, an advanced parking guidance system DTC will be output Advanced Parking Guidance System.
* If the malfunction display appears, visually check the sensor first. If the sensor is free of foreign matter but the malfunction display remains, the sensor may have a malfunction.
(1) A sensor or the front bumper is not installed in the correct position.
(2) A sensor is improperly located due to damage to the front bumper.
(3) A sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as mud or snow (the detection function returns to normal when the sensor is cleaned).
(4) A sensor is frozen (the detection function returns to normal when the temperature of the sensor rises).
(5) A hand is blocking a sensor.
(b) The detection range may be affected by the following conditions:
HINT
Depending on a shape of the parked vehicle or an obstacle such as a wall or post near the parking space, the detection range may change even though the sensors are operating normally.
(1) A sensor or the front bumper is not installed in the correct position.
(2) A sensor is improperly located due to damage to the front bumper.
(3) A sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as mud or snow.
(4) The vehicle is in an excessively hot or excessively cold area.
(c) Under the following conditions, a detection error may occur:
HINT
Depending on a shape of the parked vehicle or an obstacle such as a wall or post near the parking space, the detection range may change even though the sensors are operating normally.
(1) A sensor or the front bumper is not installed in the correct position.
(2) A sensor is improperly located due to damage to the front bumper.
(3) Driving on a bumpy road, an unpaved road or in tall grass.
(4) Ultrasonic waves are received from the horn, parking sonar system of another vehicle, a motorcycle engine or the air brakes of a large vehicle.
(5) It is raining heavily or a sensor is splashed with water.
(6) The vehicle is tilted at a steep angle.
(7) The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
(8) A sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as mud or snow.
(9) The vehicle is moving forward or backward towards high curbs or objects that are perpendicular to the ground.
(10) A sensor is sprayed with high pressure water or steam.
(d) The sensors cannot detect the following objects:
(1) Thin objects, such as wires and ropes.
(2) Materials that absorb ultrasonic waves, such as cotton, snow, etc.
(3) Objects with sharp edges.
(4) Short objects.
(5) Objects that are tall and protrude toward the vehicle above the detection range of the sensors.
(e) Other notices:
(1) The sensors cannot detect objects directly under the bumper. (A sensor may detect low objects and thin poles, and then lose track of them.)
(2) Beware that the detection range of the ultrasonic sensor is limited. In certain conditions, some objects may not be detected. As a result, always make sure to check all around the vehicle when driving or parking.
(3) The sensors may not be able to detect obstacles that are too close to the sensor.
(4) The sensors may not be able to detect obstacles if the sensors have been dropped or subjected to a strong impact.