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bono83 · 10-17-2009, 07:27 AM

Now that I've been using it a little bit. I have to admit it's kind of nice. It is difficult to tell where the rear bumper is from inside the car. I do wish it was optional instead of forced. Even though I kind of like it, I still don't think I would have spent the extra money. Since it was forced on me and I have it, I do wish it had the lights. We have them on our 2002 Chevy Venture and it's easier to know when you need to stop by following the lights instead of trying to figure out if the beeps have gotten as close together or as fast as they're going to get. When you see the 3rd light on the Venture, you know it's time to stop backing up for sure. I would prefer lights only and no beeps.

Just nit picking here. Certainly not my intention to bash the Camaro because I really love this car. It's the best I've ever owned!

68RS · 10-17-2009, 07:36 AM

How much does the backup assist raise the price? I knew that they were going to be included but thought that it was included in the RS package or something.

Wileytrigger21 · 10-17-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by svtjackal

I for one love them, the camaro does not have very good visibility when backing up and this sensors will save a lot of people lots of dings and scratched up rear bumpers

And it doesn't beep all the time it just beeps once when you shift into reverse and starts to beep faster as you get closer

Not to mention the silly people who like to walk behind ur car when backing out of a parking space!!

bono83 · 10-17-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 68RS

How much does the backup assist raise the price? I knew that they were going to be included but thought that it was included in the RS package or something.

It added $295.00 when it was added to the Convenience and Connectivity Package on my 1LT. I was quoted $465 for the C&C when I ordered in May, but the window sticker came in at $760.00. Not sure about other models and packages and how it gets included or priced.

Sir Nuke · 10-17-2009, 08:22 AM

I would have liked having it, but mine doesn't, but not having the lights WOULD BE A PAIN. if you had the lights, all you would have to do is be looking in your rear view mirror and know......I use this feature all the time in my caddy, works like a champ.

Susantroy1 · 10-17-2009, 08:30 AM

Must have been an safety insurance issue for GM to make this mandatory. They wouldn't add it just cause........

Number 3 · 10-17-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bono83

I was hoping that I wouldn't get the parking assist on my new Camaro, but it came with it anyway. I purchased an owner's manual from Helm right after I ordered my car in May. It's a first print edition. In that first print edition, the Ultrasonic Parking Assist is supposed to have a three light indicator system on the rear package tray near the 3rd brake light. My car doesn't have the three lights. I can see a knock out where they would go, but they're definitely not there.

I checked the owner's manual that came with my car when I took delivery on 10-13. It's a second print edition. In the second print edition, the info about the three lights is deleted.

Did anybody's come with the three lights on the package tray? Has anyone heard about this? I couldn't find anything using the search - just lots of talk about who did or didn't want the assist feature. Thanks.

If I recall correctly, GM now uses only the audible chimes to indicate proximity. That change was very recent so it would not surprise me if they started with the lights and changed as a result of this decision.

bono83 · 10-17-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

If I recall correctly, GM now uses only the audible chimes to indicate proximity. That change was very recent so it would not surprise me if they started with the lights and changed as a result of this decision.

Thanks for the response Number 3. When thinking about it, it makes sense that when you're backing up, you should still look where you're going instead of looking at some lights. You can listen to the audio and still watch where you're going.

PsyDoc · 10-17-2009, 09:46 AM

How loud are the beeps? The reason I ask is that my wife is hearing impaired in certain auditory ranges.

bono83 · 10-17-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PsyDoc

How loud are the beeps? The reason I ask is that my wife is hearing impaired in certain auditory ranges.

The beeps are about the same volume and frequency as the seat belt reminder.

Sir Nuke · 10-17-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

If I recall correctly, GM now uses only the audible chimes to indicate proximity. That change was very recent so it would not surprise me if they started with the lights and changed as a result of this decision.

well my caddy has BOTH, the lights and the BEEPS.

Mr_Draco · 10-17-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Probably because forcing people to buy them against their will is a mistake. They made a bad move and took a lot of people by surprise, and this bad decision forced me to get my car before my other car was paid off which I was trying to avoid but got forced into it to avoid being stuck with this pricy option that is useless to me.

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Originally Posted by Susantroy1

Must have been an safety insurance issue for GM to make this mandatory. They wouldn't add it just cause........

This is because starting next year, it is federally mandated that all new passenger vehicles sold in the US must have some form of rear parking assist.

10-17-2009, 07:27 AM	#15
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	Now that I've been using it a little bit. I have to admit it's kind of nice. It is difficult to tell where the rear bumper is from inside the car. I do wish it was optional instead of forced. Even though I kind of like it, I still don't think I would have spent the extra money. Since it was forced on me and I have it, I do wish it had the lights. We have them on our 2002 Chevy Venture and it's easier to know when you need to stop by following the lights instead of trying to figure out if the beeps have gotten as close together or as fast as they're going to get. When you see the 3rd light on the Venture, you know it's time to stop backing up for sure. I would prefer lights only and no beeps. Just nit picking here. Certainly not my intention to bash the Camaro because I really love this car. It's the best I've ever owned! __________________ Order: 5/23/09 - Deposit given with order at dealer. 1100: 6/26/09 - Order placed by dealer - no allocation 2000: 8/15/09 - Accepted by GM. 2500: 8/18/09 - Preferenced. 3000: 8/18/09 - Accepted by Production Control. 3100: 9/9/09 - Available to Sequence. 3300: 9/9/09 - Scheduled for Production. 3400: 9/19/09 - Broadcast. 3800: 9/29/09 - Produced. 4000: 9/29/09 - Available to Ship. 4150: 9/29/09 - Original Invoice. 4200: 10/6/09 - Shipped. 5000: 10/13/09 - Delivered to Dealer. 6000: 10/13/09 - Delivered to Customer.

10-17-2009, 08:22 AM	#19
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,356 View My Garage	I would have liked having it, but mine doesn't, but not having the lights WOULD BE A PAIN. if you had the lights, all you would have to do is be looking in your rear view mirror and know......I use this feature all the time in my caddy, works like a champ. __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 10-17-2009 at 06:21 PM.

10-17-2009, 07:36 AM	#16
68RS Drives: '68 327 RS, 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 584	How much does the backup assist raise the price? I knew that they were going to be included but thought that it was included in the RS package or something.

10-17-2009, 08:30 AM	#20
Susantroy1 To All Veterans Drives: 2010 2LT RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Port Richey Posts: 471	Must have been an safety insurance issue for GM to make this mandatory. They wouldn't add it just cause........

10-17-2009, 09:46 AM	#23
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	How loud are the beeps? The reason I ask is that my wife is hearing impaired in certain auditory ranges.