2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE super cruise

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Other Vehicles Entering Your Lane
Super Cruise may not detect a vehicle
that enters your lane, or may not
brake fast enough to avoid a crash.
You must manually brake and steer
the vehicle.Intersections; Vehicles Crossing the
Road Ahead
Super Cruise will not brake the vehicle
when approaching an intersection that
is controlled by a traffic light or stop
sign. Super Cruise will not detect
vehicles crossing the road ahead,
including at intersections, and will not
automatically steer or brake to
prevent a collision. You must
manually brake and steer the vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
Do not use Super Cruise when towing
a trailer. For towing capability, see
Trailer Towing
0334.
Super Cruise on Hills
Do not use Super Cruise while driving
on steep hills. Super Cruise Indicator Light
SummaryThe steering wheel light bar and
instrument cluster light provide the
following important information about
Super Cruise operation:

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Steering WheelLight Bar Instrument Cluster Light Super Cruise Description
Off Off Super Cruise is off. There is no automatic steering. Operate the
vehicle manually.
Off White Super Cruise is available and can be engaged.
Solid Green Solid Green Super Cruise is steering. Pay attention to the road and vehicle
operation.
Flashing Blue Solid Blue Super Cruise is not steering. Operate the vehicle manually. See
“Steering Manually and Changing Lanes”
previously in this section.
Flashing Green Solid Green Super Cruise has detected you are not paying sufficiently close
attention to the road. Pay attention to the road. See
“Attention to
the Road” previously in this section.
Flashing Red Solid Red Take over steering immediately. Super Cruise will disengage. See
“Take Over Alert
”previously in this section.
Disengaging Super Cruise
There are two ways to disengage
Super Cruise:
.Press]while your hands are on
the steering wheel. The Super Cruise
steering will disengage.
.Press the brake pedal while your
hands are on the steering wheel.
Both Super Cruise steering and
Adaptive Cruise Control will
disengage.
Super Cruise Messages
If
^does not appear,]can be
pressed to display a DIC message as to
why the system is unavailable. Immediately after a disengagement,
pressing the
]within 10 seconds will
display a DIC message with the reason
for Super Cruise disengagement.

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Super Cruise Message Summary
Unavailable Turn on Adaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control must be on before Super Cruise can
be enabled.
.Set speed is not required before enabling Super Cruise.
.Adaptive Cruise Control is not required to be engaged
before enabling Super Cruise.
Unavailable Freeways Only Super Cruise is disabled because the vehicle is being driven
on a road that is not compatible.
Unavailable Lane Ending Super Cruise is disabled because the driving lane is ending.
Unavailable Poor Weather Conditions Super Cruise is disabled due to inclement weather
conditions affecting system performance.
Unavailable Set Forward Collision Setting to Alert and Brake Super Cruise is disabled unless Alert and Brake is selected. 1. Select the Settings menu, then Vehicle, then Collision/Detection Systems, and then Forward Collision System.
2. Set Forward Collision to Alert and Brake.

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Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd)
Unavailable No Road Information.There is no map information available for that portion
of the road. Recent road reconstruction may turn off
Super Cruise for that section of road until new map
information is available.
.The vehicle is not on the correct type of road.
A controlled access freeway or compatible divided
highway is required for Super Cruise.
.There are lanes entering or exiting on both the left and
right side of the road.
.The vehicle is approaching an interchange or
intersection. The message will appear for 10 seconds
or less.
Unavailable Sensors Can’t Find Lane Lines
.Rain or snow is inhibiting the system’s ability to see
lane lines.
.Direct sunlight is on the front camera at dawn or dusk.
.There are missing or poor lane line markings on
the road.
.There is sun glare on the road surface.
.There is heavy rain, puddles, or road spray.

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Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd)
Unavailable Sensor Can’t See Face Clearly.Sun is shining into the Driver Attention System (DAS)
camera.
.Dawn or dusk sun glare is on the driver’s face.
.Cups, food, hands, or other objects are obscuring the
DAS view of the driver’s face.
.The steering column is pointed too high or low for the
DAS to see the driver. Adjust the steering column or the
seat if the message occurs frequently.
Unavailable Looking Away From Road for Too Long The DAS system detects that the driver is not looking at the road.
Unavailable Driving Too Fast The vehicle is traveling faster than 137 km/h (85 mph). The maximum Super Cruise speed in curves will vary based
on how sharp the curve is. The vehicle will automatically
decrease speed if needed.
Unavailable Driving in Exit Lane The Super Cruise system has detected that the vehicle is in an exit lane.
Unavailable Press OnStar Button The Super Cruise system has lost connectivity.
.There is poor reception in isolated areas.
.Reception is being blocked by buildings or other large
structures.
.Super Cruise subscription is required.
Unavailable You Have Taken Vehicle Control
.The brake pedal is being pressed.
.The Adaptive Cruise Control has been canceled or
turned off.

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Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd)
Unavailable Sensor BlockedClear snow, ice, dirt, or other contaminants from the front
and rear areas of the vehicle.
Unavailable Sharp Curve Some curves are too sharp to be navigated by the Super
Cruise system. Super Cruise will be available after the curve
is traveled.
Super Cruise Unavailable Super Cruise is unavailable for reasons not described in
other messages.
Super Cruise Locked Out See Owner’s Manual The driver did not take control of the vehicle when
prompted by the Super Cruise system. The Super Cruise
system will be disabled until the ignition is turned off and
back on.
Map Updates
Super Cruise map information must
be periodically updated at least once
every seven months to determine
whether Super Cruise is available on
certain roads. See the following
website for Super Cruise map open
source compliance documentation,
including the license information:
http://oss.veoneer.com/ Data Download
If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar
and has an active service plan,
additional data may be collected
through the OnStar system. This
includes information about: the
vehicle’s operation; a crash involving
the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and
its features; and, in certain situations,
the location and approximate GPS
speed of the vehicle. Refer to theOnStar Terms and Conditions and
Privacy Statement on the OnStar
website.
Location Services
This setting enables or disables
sharing of vehicle location outside the
vehicle for certain purposes. Even if
the Location Services setting is
disabled, vehicle location information
will continue to be shared for
emergency services and Super Cruise,
if equipped.

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System Care
The camera on the steering column
has a lens cover that may become
dirty over time and affect camera
performance. Clean the lens cover
with a soft cloth sprayed with glass
cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry
it. Never use abrasive cloths/cleaners
or corrosive chemicals of any kind on
the lens cover.
Super Cruise uses the front radar,
front camera, and 360 degree cameras
for its operation. Clean surfaces are
required for Super Cruise operation.
SeeAdaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 274, “Surround Vision Camera ”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0299, and Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0324 for care information.
Caution
The Super Cruise system is a highly
sophisticated system and should
only be serviced by technicians
with the proper training, tools, and
safety instructions, which your
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dealer has. Without proper training
and tools the vehicle may become
damaged.
Driver Assistance
Systems
This vehicle may have features that
work together to help avoid crashes or
reduce crash damage while driving,
backing, and parking. Read this entire
section before using these systems.
{Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These systems
do not replace the need for paying
attention and driving safely. You
may not hear or feel alerts or
warnings provided by these
systems. Failure to use proper care
when driving may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage. See
Defensive Driving0231.
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Under many conditions, these
systems will not:
.Detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or animals.
.Detect vehicles or objects outside
the area monitored by the
system.
.Work at all driving speeds.
.Warn you or provide you with
enough time to avoid a crash.
.Work under poor visibility or bad
weather conditions.
.Work if the detection sensor is
not cleaned or is covered by ice,
snow, mud, or dirt.
.Work if the detection sensor is
covered up, such as with a
sticker, magnet, or metal plate.
.Work if the detection sensor
viewing zone is interrupted by an
installed accessory, such as a
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assistance with preparing the vehicle
to tow a trailer. Read the entire
section before towing a trailer.
To tow a disabled vehicle, seeTowing
the Vehicle 0428. To tow the vehicle
behind another vehicle such as a
motor home, see Recreational Vehicle
Towing 0429.
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
{Warning
You can lose control when towing a
trailer if the correct equipment is
not used or the vehicle is not driven
properly. For example, if the trailer
is too heavy or the trailer brakes are
inadequate for the load, the vehicle
may not stop as expected. You and
others could be seriously injured.
The vehicle may also be damaged,
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Pull a trailer only if all the steps in
this section have been followed. Ask
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your dealer for advice and
information about towing a trailer
with the vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving
the vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration,
braking, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used
properly.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips
and safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Read this section
carefully before pulling a trailer.
When towing a trailer:
.Become familiar with and follow all
state and local laws that apply to
trailer towing. These requirements
vary from state to state.
.State laws may require the use of
extended side view mirrors. Even if
not required, you should install extended side view mirrors if your
visibility is limited or restricted
while towing.
.Do not tow a trailer during the first
800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to
prevent damage to the engine, axle,
or other parts.
.It is recommended to perform the
first oil change before heavy towing.
.During the first 800 km (500 mi) of
trailer towing, do not drive over
80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make
starts at full throttle.
.Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Tow/
Haul Mode is recommended for
heavier trailers. See
Tow/Haul Mode
0 256. If the transmission
downshifts too often, a lower gear
may be selected using Manual
Mode. See Manual Mode 0255.
If equipped, the following driver
assistance features should be turned
off when towing a trailer:
.Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
.Super Cruise Control
.Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
.Park Assist
.Automatic Parking Assist (APA)