2011 CADILLAC STS Owners Manual

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When going downhill, you might have to brake to keep
the vehicle speed down. When the brakes are applied
the cruise control is disengaged.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control.
.To disengage cruise control; step lightly on the
brake pedal.
.Press the[button on the steering wheel.
.To turn off cruise control, move the cruise control
switch to
9.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from memory by
moving the cruise control switch to
9or if the ignition
is turned off.
Adaptive Cruise Control
If the vehicle has adaptive cruise control, read the
Radio Frequency Statementon page 8‑20before using
this feature.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Adaptive Cruise Control is an enhancement to
traditional cruise control and is not a safety system.
It allows you to keep cruise control engaged in
moderate traffic conditions without having to constantly
be reset. Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to
detect a vehicle directly ahead in your path, within a
distance of 100 m (328 ft), and operates at speeds
above 48 km/h (30 mph). When it is engaged by
the driver, the system can apply limited braking or
acceleration of the vehicle, automatically, to maintain
a selected following distance to the vehicle ahead.
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The vehicle's braking during Adaptive Cruise Control is
comparable to a person applying moderate pressure to
the vehicle's brake pedal. To disengage Adaptive Cruise
Control, apply the brake. If no vehicle is in your path,
your vehicle will react like traditional cruise control.
{WARNING:
Adaptive Cruise Control will not apply hard
braking or bring the vehicle to a complete
stop. It will not respond to stopped vehicles,
pedestrians or animals. When you are
approaching a vehicle or object, Adaptive
Cruise Control may not have time to slow your
vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Your complete
attention is always required while driving and
you should be ready to take action and apply the
brakes. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 5‑2.
{WARNING:
.On winding roads, Adaptive Cruise Control
may not detect a vehicle ahead. You could
crash into a vehicle ahead of you. Do not use
Adaptive Cruise Control on winding roads.
.Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to
slow your vehicle enough to avoid a crash
when you are driving in conditions where
vehicles may suddenly slow or stop ahead of
you, enter your lane, or cross your vehicle's
path. If you are driving in these conditions, do
not use Adaptive Cruise Control. The warning
beep and alert symbol may indicate that you
are driving in conditions where Adaptive
Cruise Control should not be used. See
“Alerting the Driver” in this section.
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WARNING: (Continued)
.On slippery roads, fast changes in tire traction
can cause needless wheel spinning, and you
could lose control. Do not use cruise control
on slippery roads.
.When weather limits visibility, such as when in
fog, rain, or snow conditions, Adaptive Cruise
Control performance is limited. There may not
be enough distance to adapt to the changing
traffic conditions. Do not use cruise control
when visibility is low.
The cruise controls are
located on the end of the
multifunction lever.
The Adaptive Cruise controls are located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
9 (Off): Turns the system off.
R (On): Turns the system on.
S (Resume/Increase): Use this position to make the
vehicle resume a previously set speed or increase the
set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control is already
active.
T (Set/Decrease): Press to set the speed or to
decrease the set speed when Adaptive Cruise Control
is already active.
[(Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without
erasing the set speed from memory.
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Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With the
Set Button
{WARNING:
If you operate Adaptive Cruise Control without
your Head-up Display (HUD) properly adjusted,
your Adaptive Cruise Control settings may not be
visible. You could forget your settings and be
startled by Adaptive Cruise Control response
and even lose control. Keep your HUD on and
properly adjusted when using Adaptive Cruise
Control.
If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get
bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the
cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used.
The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the
speed you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in
your path. To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following:
1. Make sure the Head-Up Display (HUD) is on and properly adjusted. You cannot engage Adaptive
Cruise Control unless the HUD is on. See Head-Up
Display (HUD)
on page 4‑38for more information.
2. Move the switch to on.
3. Get up to the desired speed.
4. Press
Tat the end of the lever and release it.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it might
immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle
ahead that is too close or moving slower than your
vehicle.
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United States version
shown, Canada similar This symbol appears on
the Head-Up Display
(HUD) to indicate that
Adaptive Cruise Control
is active. The number
indicates the set speed.
See Head-Up Display (HUD)
on page 4‑38for more
information.
Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so you
know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if a
vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind
speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather
conditions when adjusting your set speed.
If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when the
traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the
Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 5‑9,
StabiliTrak®Systemon page 5‑6or Enhanced
StabiliTrak®on page 5‑7. When road conditions allow
you to safely use it again, the Adaptive Cruise Control
can be turned back on.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the Adaptive Cruise Control is set at a desired speed
and then the brakes are applied, the adaptive cruise
control is disengaged without erasing the set speed
from memory.
Once the vehicle reaches about 48 km/h (30 mph) or
more, move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch briefly
from
RtoS. The vehicle returns to the previous set
speed and stays there.
Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive
Cruise Control
If the Adaptive Cruise Control system is already
activated,
.PressTat the end of the lever until the desired
speed is reached, then release it and the
accelerator pedal.
.Move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch
from
RtoS. Hold it there until the desired set
speed is displayed in the HUD, then release the
switch.
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.To increase the set speed in small amounts, move
the switch briefly to resume/increase. Each time
this is done, the vehicle set speed increases by
about 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
Your vehicle will not reach the set speed until the
system determines there is no vehicle in front of you.
At that point, your vehicle speed will increase to the set
speed.
Decreasing Set Speed While Using
Adaptive Cruise Control
If the Adaptive Cruise Control system is already
activated,
.PressTat the end of the lever until the lower
speed desired is reached, then release the button.
.To slow down in small amounts, briefly
press
T. Each time this is done, the vehicle
set speed decreases by about 1.6 km/h (1 mph).
Selecting the Follow Distance (GAP)
When the system detects a slower moving vehicle, it
will adjust your vehicle's speed and maintain the
following distance (gap) selected.
Use the GAP button on the steering wheel to adjust
the follow distance between your vehicle and other
vehicle's.
Press the top of the button to increase the distance or
the bottom of the button to decrease the distance. The
first button press shows the current follow distance
setting on the HUD. The current following distance
setting is maintained until it is changed.
There are six follow distances to choose from. The
follow distance selection ranges from near to far
(one second to two seconds follow time). The distance
maintained for a selected follow distance varies based
on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed the
further back you will follow. Consider traffic and weather
conditions when selecting the follow distance.
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The range of selectable distances may not be
appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. If you
prefer to travel at a following distance farther than
Adaptive Cruise Control allows, disengage the system
and drive manually.
United States version
shown, Canada similar A graphic on the HUD
indicates the selected
following distance. This
picture shows a maximum
follow distance.
The vehicles will move closer together as you select a
smaller following distance.
Alerting the Driver
The alert symbol flashes
on the HUD and a
warning beep sounds
when driver action is
required. Driver action is required when:
.Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient
braking because you are approaching a vehicle too
rapidly.
.The vehicle speed drops below about 40 km/h
(25 mph).
.A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise
Control from operating. See
DIC Warnings and
Messages
on page 4‑76for more information.
.A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC
Warnings and Messageson page 4‑76for more
information.
See Defensive Driving on page 5‑2.
{WARNING:
Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited braking
ability to slow your vehicle. In some cases,
Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to
slow your vehicle enough to avoid a collision.
Be ready to take action and apply the brakes
yourself. See Defensive Driving on page 5‑2.
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Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The vehicle ahead symbol only appears on the HUD
when a vehicle ahead is detected in your path.
If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly,
Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles you
may see ahead.
{WARNING:
When the Adaptive Cruise Control radar is
blocked by snow, ice, or dirt, it may not detect a
vehicle ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control may not
have time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a
collision. Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control
when the radar is blocked by snow, ice, or dirt.
Keep your radar clean. See“Cleaning the
System” later in this section.
Adaptive Cruise Control automatically slows your
vehicle down when approaching a slower moving
vehicle. It then adjusts your speed to follow the vehicle
in front at the selected following distance. Your speed
increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of
you but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply
limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active,
your brake lights come on. It may feel or sound different
than if you were applying the brakes yourself. This is
normal.
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