parking sensors BUICK LUCERNE 2010 Owner's Manual

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
For vehicles with this feature, it may alert you to
vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the
system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an
SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside
side mirror indicating that it may not be safe to change
lanes.
The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can
be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS.
UNAVAILABLE appears on the DIC, the system
has been disabled because the sensor is blocked
and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The
sensors, located behind the rear quarter panels, may
be blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy
rainstorms. The vehicle does not need service.
SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
on page 3‑39for
more information.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
For vehicles with this feature, it uses sensors on the
rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle.
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph) while in
R (Reverse).
Keep the sensors on the vehicle's rear bumper clean to
ensure proper operation.
The system can be disabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
on
page 3‑37for more information.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in
electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone.
The vehicle may have up to three power outlets
depending on the type of front seat installed.
If the vehicle has front bucket seats with a center
console, there are two outlets inside the rear storage
compartment. An extra power outlet can be found
under the climate control system next to the ashtray.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑17.
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Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)
For vehicles with the URPA system, it operates at
speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver
with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the
distance to an object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the
vehicle, and at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground.
{WARNING:
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
system does not replace driver vision. It cannot
detect:
.Objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close
or far from the vehicle
.Children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
If you do not use proper care before and while
backing; vehicle damage, injury, or death could
occur. Even with URPA, always check behind (Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
the vehicle before backing up. While backing, be
sure to look for objects and check the vehicle's
mirrors.
The display is located on
the rear shelf, below the
rear window, and can be
seen by looking over your
right shoulder.
URPA uses three color-coded lights to provide distance
and system information.
How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is
moved into R (Reverse). The rear display briefly
illuminates to indicate the system is working.
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TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.
Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one
or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes
will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions in
the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side
front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear
tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your dealer/
retailer for service.
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/
wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air
pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not
exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the
tire's sidewall.
To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the
pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure
gauge, or a key.
You have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel
position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/
wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes, to
match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes
to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching
process stops and you need to start over.The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the engine off.
3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's lock and unlock buttons at the same
time for approximately five seconds. The horn
sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn
mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message
displays on the DIC screen.
4. Start with the driver side front tire.
5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or
decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds,
or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, which
may take up to 30 seconds to sound, confirms that
the sensor identification code has been matched to
this tire and wheel position.
6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
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