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9.2.7 Rear parking sensor node (PAM)
General remarks
The parking assist system provides the driver, during the reversing operation, and information
on the distance when approaching obstacles placed behind the vehicle. This device helps you
park the vehicle in safer conditions, since it makes it possible to locate any obstacle found out
of the driver’s field of vision.
The obstacle presence/distance information is transmitted to the driver through acoustic pulse
signals, the frequency of which varies with the vehicle’s distance from the obstacle.
By combining the visual information with the acoustic information generated by the system, the
driver will be able to avoid collisions.
The parking sensor node (PAM) is an electronic component connected to the B-CAN network
and the body-to-front cable harness, which assists driving during the manoeuvres with the
reverse gear engaged, thus recognizing any obstacle at the rear. The interfaces for the
sensors on the rear bumpers, the trailer control unit, and a buzzer placed into the IPC
instrument board node are provided on the PAM parking sensor node.
The parking assist system of FIAT Nuova Punto is made up of the following components:
- ultrasound sensors on the rear bumper;
- one dedicated electronic control unit;
Active ultrasound sensor
Electronic control unit drawing
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