How do the back-up sensors work? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ihaveacamaro · 04-21-2010, 09:57 AM

yesterday, i parallel parked my car and i didnt hear any noise from the back up sensors or anything like that.

i referred to the owner manual and it said that red lights near the back seats start coming on at a certain distance?? and then when you get really close it starts beeping??

can anyone please clarify this for me, because i was under the impression that i was pretty close to the car behind me and i didnt hear or see anything...

any pictures would be great too!

Edit:

don't have the little circles... nvm

SlingShot · 04-21-2010, 10:04 AM

First off there are NO lights. The warnings you get are beeps only. The faster the beeps, the closer you are to an object. Make sure you go into the config on the radio and make sure they are turned on.

Russell James · 04-21-2010, 10:47 AM

Sounds like they are turned off.

How it works is ultrasonic echo time. Same way a submarine knows how fast an incoming torpedo is speeding toward them. Or a boat fish finder.

FirstCamaro2k10 · 04-21-2010, 10:47 AM

im gonna guess, this is not a standard feature..?

cab2g · 04-21-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstCamaro2k10

im gonna guess, this is not a standard feature..?

It comes with the 2LT and 2SS standard. According to the 'build your own' site at chevrolet.com, it comes with the optional Convenience and Connectivity package available for the 1LT as well.

clg_98ta · 04-21-2010, 11:16 AM

In my experience, once you get the solid tone, you are within 12 inches of something. When I hear the fast beeping, I slow to a crawl and stop when I hear the tone.

PQ · 04-21-2010, 11:21 AM

They send and receive ultrasonic radio waves, which bounce off obstacles and alert you to their presence.

ihaveacamaro · 04-21-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

First off there are NO lights. The warnings you get are beeps only. The faster the beeps, the closer you are to an object. Make sure you go into the config on the radio and make sure they are turned on.

thanks ill check the config...

but here's a quote from the manual:

"The display is located in the center
of the rear seat back filler panel
trim and uses three color-coded lights
to provide distance and
system information."

what lights are these??

Baldman · 04-21-2010, 12:16 PM

If you have an early model Camaro you don't have them if I recall. Look at the rear of the car if you have litltle circles on your bumper you have the system.

bbdmac · 04-21-2010, 12:22 PM

I was told in another thread on this subject that they never installed the LED's in the rear window. It looks like they should be there, but they're not. Apparently there's a new owners manual available that has the comment about the lights removed. I haven't verified this.....

molloni · 04-21-2010, 01:26 PM

I have the second printing of the manual, and there is no mention of lights along with the URPA system. See pages 8-42 and 8-43.

Shuffler · 04-21-2010, 01:28 PM

The backup sensors are also on the Synergy package.

Angrybird 12 · 04-21-2010, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iwantacamaro

yesterday, i parallel parked my car and i didnt hear any noise from the back up sensors or anything like that.

i referred to the owner manual and it said that red lights near the back seats start coming on at a certain distance?? and then when you get really close it starts beeping??

can anyone please clarify this for me, because i was under the impression that i was pretty close to the car behind me and i didnt hear or see anything...

any pictures would be great too!

Edit:

don't have the little circles... nvm

I guess yours was built before they actually started putting them on the cars... One consolation though, they made the price go up a couple hundred dollars...

Mizzou-RS · 04-21-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

They send and receive ultrasonic radio waves, which bounce off obstacles and alert you to their presence.

Really? I thought there was a miniature arm that came out and felt around behind the car.

04-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	How do the back-up sensors work? yesterday, i parallel parked my car and i didnt hear any noise from the back up sensors or anything like that. i referred to the owner manual and it said that red lights near the back seats start coming on at a certain distance?? and then when you get really close it starts beeping?? can anyone please clarify this for me, because i was under the impression that i was pretty close to the car behind me and i didnt hear or see anything... any pictures would be great too! Edit: don't have the little circles... nvm Last edited by ihaveacamaro; 04-21-2010 at 12:25 PM.

04-21-2010, 10:04 AM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	First off there are NO lights. The warnings you get are beeps only. The faster the beeps, the closer you are to an object. Make sure you go into the config on the radio and make sure they are turned on. __________________

04-21-2010, 11:16 AM	#6
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	In my experience, once you get the solid tone, you are within 12 inches of something. When I hear the fast beeping, I slow to a crawl and stop when I hear the tone. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

04-21-2010, 11:21 AM	#7
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	They send and receive ultrasonic radio waves, which bounce off obstacles and alert you to their presence. __________________

04-21-2010, 01:26 PM	#11
molloni Capt. Organization! Drives: Black 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 2,458	I have the second printing of the manual, and there is no mention of lights along with the URPA system. See pages 8-42 and 8-43. __________________ >>>Rhode Island Chevy Show<<< June 29, 2014 - What better way to get a sig pic! >>>Pit Girls @ Angry Hams<<< July 2, 2012 - What better way to get a hot girl pic!

04-21-2010, 10:47 AM	#3
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Sounds like they are turned off. How it works is ultrasonic echo time. Same way a submarine knows how fast an incoming torpedo is speeding toward them. Or a boat fish finder.

04-21-2010, 10:47 AM	#4
FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	im gonna guess, this is not a standard feature..?

04-21-2010, 12:16 PM	#9
Baldman EMERALD COAST CAMAROS Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cridersvile, OHIO Posts: 2,973	If you have an early model Camaro you don't have them if I recall. Look at the rear of the car if you have litltle circles on your bumper you have the system.

04-21-2010, 12:22 PM	#10
bbdmac Drives: Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leominster, Massachusetts Posts: 54 View My Garage	I was told in another thread on this subject that they never installed the LED's in the rear window. It looks like they should be there, but they're not. Apparently there's a new owners manual available that has the comment about the lights removed. I haven't verified this.....

04-21-2010, 01:28 PM	#12
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	The backup sensors are also on the Synergy package. __________________

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