What to Do When Cadillac Parking Assist Is Turned Off?
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The solution to turn on the Cadillac parking assist system when it is turned off is to press the parking assist system button. Below is some extended information related to the parking system: 1. Information Detection Unit: The information detection unit serves as the eyes of the automatic parking system. It uses ultrasonic radar and cameras to recognize the surrounding road environment and the positions of other vehicles, then transmits the collected image data and the distances of surrounding objects from the car body to the electronic control unit. 2. Electronic Control Unit: The electronic control unit is the core of the automatic parking system. It processes and analyzes the data uploaded by the information detection unit, detects the current position of the car, the target position, and the surrounding environment, then plans the path based on these parameters and outputs instructions to the execution unit.
Last time I drove a Cadillac, I encountered the parking assist being turned off. This issue is mostly caused by the sensors being blocked by dirt or the system mistakenly shutting down. The parking assist relies on ultrasonic probes to detect obstacles, and if dust or mud accumulates on the rear bumper area, it triggers the protection mechanism to temporarily stop working. Here’s what we car owners can do: First, park the car in a safe place, check the settings menu on the central display screen, and look for the parking assist option to see if it was manually turned off. Try to reactivate the function button (near the steering wheel or via screen touch). Then clean the probe area—just rinse with water, avoiding harsh scrubbing to prevent damage. If it still doesn’t work, it might be due to a short circuit or module failure. Cadillac’s electronic systems are quite sophisticated, so it’s best to take it to a 4S shop for professional diagnosis—don’t skimp on time when safety is the priority. When washing the car, pay attention to cleaning the sensor area to maintain function sensitivity. Parking assist helps make life easier, but if it’s turned off, just observe your surroundings carefully and park manually.
