FIELD

The present disclosure relates to remote park assist (REPA) systems and methods for vehicles and more particularly to REPA systems and methods using wireless communication devices.

BACKGROUND

This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art.

Remote park assist (REPA) systems identify a parking space based on a plurality of object sensors located on the exterior of the vehicle. The REPA system determines a movement trajectory for the vehicle to maneuver the vehicle into or out of the parking space. The REPA system may determine various vehicle parameters related to one or more brakes, a transmission, an engine, or a steering system for the movement trajectory. A driver of the vehicle may remain in the vehicle or may get out of the vehicle while the REPA system is maneuvering the vehicle into or out of the parking space. The REPA system maneuvers the vehicle as long as a continuous movement gesture is performed on a portable device by the driver of the vehicle. This helps to ensure the driver is held responsible for the vehicle even under automated control of the REPA system.

