2018 CADILLAC XT5 forward collision alert

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back your vehicle will follow a vehicle
detected ahead. Consider traffic and
weather conditions when selecting the
following gap. The range of selectable
gaps may not be appropriate for all
drivers and driving conditions.
Changing the gap setting
automatically changes the alert timing
sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for
the Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
feature. SeeForward Collision Alert
(FCA) System 0226.
Alerting the Driver
With Head-Up Display
Without Head-Up Display
If ACC is engaged, driver action may
be required when ACC cannot apply
sufficient braking because of
approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, six red
lights or the collision alert symbol on
the HUD, if equipped, will flash on the
windshield. Either eight beeps will
sound from the front, or both sides of
the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five
times. See “Collision/Detection
Systems” underVehicle Personalization
0 148.
See Defensive Driving 0179. Approaching and Following a
Vehicle
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the
instrument cluster and HUD display.
The vehicle ahead indicator only
displays when a vehicle is detected in
your vehicle’s path moving in the
same direction.
If this symbol is not displaying, ACC
will not respond to or brake for
vehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle
down and adjusts vehicle speed to
follow the vehicle in front at the
selected follow gap. The vehicle 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, the brake lights will
come on. The automatic braking may

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size, additional maneuvers may be
required, and there will be additional
instructions. When changing gears,
allow the automatic steering to
complete before continuing the
parking maneuver. APA will beep and
display a PARKING COMPLETE
message. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
APA may automatically disengage if:
.The steering wheel is used by the
driver.
. The maximum allowed speed is
exceeded.
. There is a failure with the APA
system.
. Electronic stability control or
antilock brakes are activated.
. A high priority vehicle message is
displayed in the DIC.
To cancel APA, touch
Oagain.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The APA system may require a short
period of driving along curves to
calibrate.
Assistance Systems for
Driving
If equipped, when driving the vehicle
in a forward gear, Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning
(LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change
Alert (LCA), Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB), and/or the Front
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System can
help to avoid a crash or reduce crash
damage.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, the FCA system may help
to avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. When approaching
a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a red flashing alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat. FCA also lights an
amber visual alert if following another
vehicle much too closely.
FCA detects vehicles within a distance
of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
operates at speeds above 8 km/h
(5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect
vehicles to distances of approximately
110 m (360 ft) and operates at all
speeds. See
Adaptive Cruise Control
0 210.
{Warning
FCA is a warning system and does
not apply the brakes. When
approaching a slower-moving or
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
or when following a vehicle too
closely, FCA may not provide a
warning with enough time to help
avoid a crash. It also may not
provide any warning at all. FCA
does not warn of pedestrians,
animals, signs, guardrails, bridges,
construction barrels, or other
objects. Be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0179.
FCA can be disabled with either the
FCA steering wheel control or,
if equipped, through vehicle

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Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear. Depending
on the situation, the vehicle may
automatically brake moderately or
hard. This forward automatic braking
can only occur if a vehicle is detected.
This is shown by the FCA vehicle
ahead indicator being lit. SeeForward
Collision Alert (FCA) System 0226.
The system works when driving in a
forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph)
and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles
with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),
above 4 km/h (2 mph). It can detect
vehicles up to approximately 60 m
(197 ft).
{Warning
FAB is an emergency crash
preparation feature and is not
designed to avoid crashes. Do not
rely on FAB to brake the vehicle.
FAB will not brake outside of its
operating speed range and only
responds to detected vehicles.
FAB may not: . Detect a vehicle ahead on
winding or hilly roads.
. Detect all vehicles, especially
vehicles with a trailer,
tractors, muddy vehicles, etc.
. Detect a vehicle when
weather limits visibility, such
as in fog, rain, or snow.
. Detect a vehicle ahead if it is
partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects.
Complete attention is always
required while driving, and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes and/or steer the
vehicle to avoid crashes. FAB may slow the vehicle to a
complete stop to try to avoid a
potential crash. If this happens, FAB
may engage the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB or firmly press the
accelerator pedal.
{Warning
FAB may automatically brake the
vehicle suddenly in situations
where it is unexpected and
undesired. It could respond to a
turning vehicle ahead, guardrails,
signs, and other non-moving
objects. To override FAB, firmly
press the accelerator pedal, if it is
safe to do so.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
IBA may activate when the brake
pedal is applied quickly by providing a
boost to braking based on the speed
of approach and distance to a vehicle
ahead.

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Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal
movement during this time is normal
and the brake pedal should continue
to be applied as needed. IBA will
automatically disengage only when
the brake pedal is released.
{Warning
IBA may increase vehicle braking in
situations when it may not be
necessary. You could block the flow
of traffic. If this occurs, take your
foot off the brake pedal and then
apply the brakes as needed.
FAB and IBA can be disabled through
vehicle personalization. See “Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0148.
{Warning
Using FAB or IBA while towing a
trailer could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle and crash.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Turn the system to Alert, or if the
vehicle has ACC to Off, when
towing a trailer.
A system unavailable message may
display if:
. The front of the vehicle or
windshield is not clean.
. Heavy rain or snow is interfering
with object detection.
. There is a problem with the
StabiliTrak system.
The FAB system does not need
service.
Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System
If equipped, the FPB system may help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes with nearby
pedestrians when driving in a forward
gear. FPB displays an amber indicator,
~, when a nearby pedestrian is
detected directly ahead. When approaching a detected pedestrian too
quickly, FPB provides a red flashing
alert on the windshield and rapidly
beeps or pulses the driver seat. FPB
can provide a boost to braking or
automatically brake the vehicle. This
system includes Intelligent Brake
Assist (IBA), and the Forward
Automatic Braking (FAB) system may
also respond to pedestrians. See
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
0
229.
The FPB system can detect and alert
to pedestrians in a forward gear at
speeds between 8 km/h (5 mph) and
80 km/h (50 mph). During daytime
driving, the system detects
pedestrians up to a distance of
approximately 40 m (131 ft). During
nighttime driving, system performance
is very limited.

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some very low speed pedestrian
crashes or reduce pedestrian injury.
FPB can automatically brake to
detected pedestrians between 8 km/h
(5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph).
Automatic braking levels may be
reduced under certain conditions,
such as higher speeds.
If this happens, Automatic Braking
may engage the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop.
Release the EPB. A firm press of the
accelerator pedal will also release
Automatic Braking and the EPB.
{Warning
FPB may alert or automatically
brake the vehicle suddenly in
situations where it is unexpected
and undesired. It could falsely alert
or brake for objects similar in shape
or size to pedestrians, including
shadows. This is normal operation
and the vehicle does not need
service. To override Automatic
Braking, firmly press the accelerator
pedal, if it is safe to do so.Automatic Braking can be disabled
through vehicle personalization. See
“Front Pedestrian Detection
”in
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0148.
{Warning
Using the Front Pedestrian Braking
system while towing a trailer could
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and crash. Turn the system
to Alert or Off when towing a
trailer.
Cleaning the System
If FPB does not seem to operate
properly, cleaning the outside of the
windshield in front of the rearview
mirror may correct the issue.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, the SBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding crashes that occur with
moving vehicles in the side blind zone
(or spot) areas. When the vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right side
mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in that blind zone.
If the turn signal is activated and a
vehicle is also detected on the same
side, the display will flash as an extra
warning not to change lanes. Since
this system is part of the Lane Change
Alert (LCA) system, read the entire
LCA section before using this feature.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside side mirror and
will flash if the turn signal is on.

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E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 135
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 248
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 272
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 275
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 253
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 129
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 162
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 166
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 163
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 257 Fluid (cont'd)
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 229
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 140
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 237
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 272

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Seat Belts (cont'd)Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . 64
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . 61
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Securing Child Restraints . . . . .102, 104
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 340
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 349 Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 232
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 163
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Special Application Services . . . . . . . 334
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 341
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Storage Areas
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Cargo Management System . . . . . . 110
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 226
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167, 356
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219