2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE rear view mirror

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Warning (Continued)
.Work if the area surrounding the
detection sensor is damaged or
not properly repaired.
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.
Audible or Safety Alert Seat
Some driver assistance features alert
the driver of obstacles by beeping. To
change the volume of the warning
chime, see “Comfort and Convenience ”
under Vehicle Personalization 0138.
If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat,
the driver seat cushion may provide a
vibrating pulse alert instead of
beeping. To change this, see
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
Cleaning
Depending on vehicle options, keep
these areas of the vehicle clean to
ensure the best driver assistance
feature performance. Driver Information Center (DIC) messages
may display when the systems are
unavailable or blocked.
.Front and rear bumpers and the
area below the bumpers
.Front grille and headlamps
.Front camera lens in the front grille
or near the front emblem
.Front side and rear side panels
.Outside of the windshield in front of
the rearview mirror
.Side camera lens on the bottom of
the outside mirrors
.Rear side corner bumpers
.Rear Vision Camera above the
license plate
Radio Frequency
This vehicle may be equipped with
driver assistance systems that operate
using radio frequency. See Radio
Frequency Statement 0467.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC), Rear Park Assist (RPA), Front
and Rear Park Assist (FRPA),
Surround Vision, Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) and Backing Warning
System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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(RCTA), and Enhanced Automatic
Parking Assist (APA) may help the
driver park or avoid objects. Always
check around the vehicle when
parking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
image of the area behind the vehicle
in the infotainment display. The
previous screen displays when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
after a short delay. To return to the
previous screen sooner, press Home or
Back on the infotainment system,
shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
speed of approximately 12 km/h
(8 mph) while in D (Drive). The rear
vision camera is above the license
plate.
1. View Displayed by the Camera
1. View Displayed by the Camera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper
Displayed images may be farther or
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects thatare close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.
A warning triangle may display to
show that RPA or RCTA has detected
an object. This triangle changes from
amber to red and increases in size the
closer the object.
Surround Vision
If equipped, Surround Vision displays
an image of the area surrounding the
vehicle, along with the front or rear
camera views in the infotainment
display. The front camera is in the
grille or near the front emblem, the
side cameras are on the bottom of the
outside rearview mirrors, and the rear
camera is above the license plate.
The Surround Vision system can be
accessed by selecting CAMERA in the
infotainment display or when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). To
return to the previous screen sooner,
press any button on the infotainment
system, shift into P (Park), or reach a
vehicle speed of approximately
12 km/h (8 mph).

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that guidance lines are not available.
Certain views do not support guidance
lines.
.Standard Guidance lines are
available in Front/Rear Standard
Views, Front/Rear Top-Down Views,
and Surround View when the
vehicle guidance mode is selected.
Standard guidance lines show the
current and intended vehicle path.
.Hitch Guidance lines are available
in Rear Standard View when the
Trailering Guidance Mode is
selected. Hitch Guidance displays a
single, centered, guidance line on
the infotainment display to assist
with aligning the vehicle’s hitch
with a trailer coupler by
continuously steering the vehicle to
keep the guidance line centered
with the coupler when backing. Park
Assist overlays will not display
when Hitch Guidance is active.
.Rear Trailer Guidance lines are
available in Rear Trailer View when
Trailering Guidance Mode is
selected, and the rear camera
calibration has been successfully
completed. Rear Trailer Guidance
lines show the intended path(yellow), and the current path (blue)
of the trailer. The current path
guidance lines will converge with
the intended path guidance lines.
Hitch View : Displays a magnified
view of the hitch area to assist with
aligning the vehicle’s hitch ball with
the trailer coupler, and for monitoring
the trailer connection. Shifting into
P (Park) will automatically engage the
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
{Warning
Use Hitch Guidance only to help
back the vehicle to a trailer hitch
or, when traveling above 12 km/h
(8 mph), to briefly check the status
of your trailer. Do not use for any
other purpose, such as making lane
change decisions. Before making a
lane change, always check the
mirrors and glance over your
shoulder. Improper use could result
in serious injury to you or others.
Interior Trailer View : Displays a
view of the interior of the trailer. The
feature is available when a trailer is
connected. The feature requires user installation of an accessory trailer
camera on the interior of the trailer
per the accessory trailer camera
installation instructions (see your
dealer for accessory trailer camera(s)
and information).
Rear Trailer View :
Displays a view
of the area behind the trailer when a
trailer is connected. The feature
requires user installation of an
accessory trailer camera on the rear
exterior surface of the trailer per the
accessory trailer camera installation
instructions (see your dealer for
accessory trailer camera(s) and
information).
Aux/Trailer View : Displays a
rearward split view of the left and
right sides of the vehicle and trailer,
when a trailer is connected. The view
will automatically pan to show more
of the left or right side based on the
position of the trailer when a
compatible profile is configured and
selected via the Trailering App.
Picture-in-Picture Side View :
Displays a rearward split view of the
left and right sides of the vehicle and
trailer with an overlay view of the area

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behind the trailer when a trailer is
connected. The feature requires user
installation of an accessory trailer
camera on the rear exterior surface of
the trailer per the accessory trailer
camera installation instructions (see
your dealer for accessory trailer
camera(s) and information).
HD Surround Vision with Trailer
Camera Provisions
If equipped, this system provides
additional views to aid in trailer and
towing. The system shows multiple
views in the infotainment display
using four cameras mounted and the
vehicle, and two additional accessory
cameras. The front camera is under
the front emblem, the side cameras
are on the bottom of the outside
mirrors, and the rear camera is in the
liftgate. Up to two accessory cameras
can be mounted to the rear and/or the
interior of the trailer. See your dealer
for accessory trailer cameras.
To view the Camera App, select
CAMERA on the infotainment screen
or shift to R (Reverse). To return tothe previous screen when not in
reverse, select X or Back on the
infotainment display.
Certain trailer views require a
compatible trailer profile be
configured and selected. A compatible
trailer is a box type trailer (cargo,
camper, etc.) with a conventional
hitch.
Available Camera Views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Junction View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View
.Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View
.Rear Trailer View
.Aux/Trailer View
.Picture-in-Picture Side View
.Interior Trailer View
.Surround View
.Standard Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance
.Rear Guidance Lines
Surround Vision (360 Degrees)
If equipped, the Surround Vision
system can display various views
surrounding the vehicle in the
infotainment display using four
cameras mounted around the vehicle.
The front camera is in the grille under
the front emblem, the side cameras
are on the bottom of the outside
mirrors, and the rear camera is in the
liftgate.
To view the Camera App, select
CAMERA on the infotainment display
or shift to R (Reverse). To return to
the previous screen when not in
reverse, select X or Back on the
infotainment display. To return to the
home screen when not in reverse,
select Home.
Available camera views:
.Front/Rear Standard View
.Front/Rear Junction View
.Front/Rear Top-Down View
.Bowl View
.Front/Rear Side View
.Hitch View (if equipped)
.Surround View

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When your vehicle approaches
another detected vehicle too rapidly,
the red FCA display will flash on the
windshield. Also, eight rapid
high-pitched beeps will sound from
the front, or both sides of the Safety
Alert Seat will pulse five times. When
this Collision Alert occurs, the brake
system may prepare for driver braking
to occur more rapidly which can cause
a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
apply the brake pedal as needed.
Tailgating Alert
The vehicle ahead indicator will
display amber when you are following
a vehicle ahead much too closely.
Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the
steering wheel. Press
[to set the
FCA timing to Far, Medium, or Near.
The first button press shows the
current setting on the DIC. Additional button presses will change this
setting. The chosen setting will
remain until it is changed and will
affect the timing of both the Collision
Alert and the Tailgating Alert features.
The timing of both alerts will vary
based on vehicle speed. The faster the
vehicle speed, the farther away the
alert will occur. Consider traffic and
weather conditions when selecting the
alert timing. The range of selectable
alert timings may not be appropriate
for all drivers and driving conditions.
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessary alerts
for turning vehicles, vehicles in other
lanes, objects that are not vehicles,
or shadows. These alerts are normal
operation and the vehicle does not
need service.
Cleaning the System
If the FCA system does not seem to
operate properly, this may correct the
issue:
.Clean the outside of the windshield
in front of the rearview mirror.
.Clean the entire front of the vehicle.
.Clean the headlamps.
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB)
The AEB system may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. AEB also 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 Automatic
Emergency Braking can only occur if a
vehicle is detected. This is shown by
the FCA vehicle ahead indicator being
lit. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0313.
The system works when driving in a
forward gear between 8 km/h (5 mph)
and 80 km/h (50 mph), or on vehicles
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Automatic Braking can be disabled
through vehicle personalization. See
“Front Pedestrian Detection”in
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
{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.
Night Vision System
If equipped, this system can help the
driver see and alert the driver to
pedestrians or large animals ahead of
the vehicle beyond the area lit by the
headlamps. A thermal heat image of
the view ahead is displayed when it is
dark enough outside. If a pedestrian
or large animal is detected more than 25 m (82 ft) away, a yellow box
appears around the pedestrian or large
animal. With the vehicle moving,
when the system detects a pedestrian
or large animal may approach or cross
the vehicle's path, an amber
pedestrian or animal icon displays and
an amber box appears around the
identified object. When the system
detects that the vehicle is approaching
a pedestrian or large animal ahead too
quickly, the yellow or amber box
changes to red.With the Pedestrian Braking system
turned on, Night Vision provides a red
Head-Up Display (HUD) alert when
the system detects that the vehicle is
approaching a pedestrian ahead too
quickly. In addition, an alert beeps or
the Safety Alert Seat pulses,
if equipped. See
Front Pedestrian
Braking (FPB) System 0317.
{Warning
The system does not detect all
objects or the vehicle distance from
objects. The system may not
provide a warning with enough time
to help avoid a crash.
1. Low-Beam Headlamps
2. High-Beam Headlamps
3. Night Vision System

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{Warning
The LKA system does not
continuously steer the vehicle.
It may not keep the vehicle in the
lane or give a Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) alert, even if a lane
marking is detected.
The LKA and LDW systems
may not:
.Provide an alert or enough
steering assist to avoid a lane
departure or crash.
.Detect lane markings under poor
weather or visibility conditions.
This can occur if the windshield
or headlamps are blocked by dirt,
snow, or ice; if they are not in
proper condition; or if the sun
shines directly into the camera.
.Detect road edges.
.Detect lanes on winding or hilly
roads.
If LKA only detects lane markings
on one side of the road, it will only
assist or provide an LDW alert (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
when approaching the lane on the
side where it has detected a lane
marking. Even with LKA and LDW,
you must steer the vehicle. Always
keep your attention on the road and
maintain proper vehicle position
within the lane, or vehicle damage,
injury, or death could occur. Always
keep the windshield, headlamps,
and camera sensors clean and in
good repair. Do not use LKA in bad
weather conditions or on roads with
unclear lane markings, such as
construction zones.
{Warning
Using LKA while towing a trailer or
on slippery roads could cause loss
of control of the vehicle and a
crash. Turn the system off.
How the System Works
LKA uses a camera sensor installed on
the windshield ahead of the rearview
mirror to detect lane markings. It may provide brief steering assist if it
detects an unintended lane departure.
It may further provide an audible alert
or the driver seat may pulse indicating
that a lane marking has been crossed.
To turn LKA on and off, press
Aon
the center console. If equipped, the
indicator light on the button comes
on when LKA is on and turns off
when LKA is disabled.
When on,
Ais white, if equipped,
indicating that the system is not
ready to assist.
Ais green if LKA is
ready to assist. LKA may assist by
gently turning the steering wheel if
the vehicle approaches a detected
lane marking.
Ais amber when
assisting. It may also provide a Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) alert by
flashing
Aamber if the vehicle
crosses a detected lane marking.
Additionally, there may be three
beeps, or the driver seat may pulse
three times, on the right or left,
depending on the lane departure
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Take Steering
The LKA system does not
continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA
does not detect active driver steering,
an alert and chime may be provided.
Steer the vehicle to dismiss. LKA may
become temporarily unavailable after
repeated take steering alerts.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The system performance may be
affected by:
.Close vehicles ahead.
.Sudden lighting changes, such as
when driving through tunnels.
.Banked roads.
.Roads with poor lane markings,
such as two-lane roads.
If the LKA system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the windshield
may help.
A camera blocked message may
display if the camera is blocked. Some
driver assistance systems may have
reduced performance or not work at
all. An LKA or LDW unavailable message may display if the systems
are temporarily unavailable. This
message could be due to a blocked
camera. The LKA system does not
need service. Clean the outside of the
windshield behind the rearview mirror.
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
may occur due to tar marks, shadows,
cracks in the road, temporary or
construction lane markings, or other
road imperfections. This is normal
system operation; the vehicle does not
need service. Turn LKA off if these
conditions continue.
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel
GM recommends the use of TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine
clean, reduce engine deposits, and
maintain optimal vehicle performance.
Look for the TOP TIER Logo or see
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers
and applicable countries.
Recommended Fuel
For diesel engine vehicles, see
“Fuel
for Diesel Engines” in the Duramax
diesel supplement.
Premium unleaded gasoline meeting
ASTM specification D4814 with a
posted octane rating of 93 —(R+M)/2
— is highly recommended for best
performance and fuel economy.
Unleaded gasoline with an octane