2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owner's Manual

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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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Caution (Continued)
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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Warning (Continued)
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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.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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{Warning
The Surround Vision cameras have
blind spots and will not display all
objects near the corners of the
vehicle. Folding outside mirrors that
are out of position may not display
surround view correctly. Always
check around the vehicle when
parking or backing.
1. Views Displayed by the SurroundVision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
1. Views Displayed by the Surround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the cameras’
field of view, below the bumper,
or under the vehicle. Shown
distances may be different from
actual distances. Do not drive or
park the vehicle using only these
camera(s). Always check behind and
around the vehicle before driving.
Failure to use proper care may
result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage.
Menu One
Menu Two

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Menu Three
Menu Four
Camera Views
To change views, select the camera
view buttons along the side of the
infotainment display. The views can
be closed early by selecting X, Home
or Back Front/Rear Standard View :
Displays
an image of the area in front or
behind the vehicle.
When Hitch Guidance is selected,
Rear Standard View will remain visible
across gear changes, otherwise the
view will toggle between Front and
Rear Standard View based on the
current gear that the vehicle is in.
If equipped, the front view camera
also displays when the Park Assist
system detects an object within
30 cm (12 in).
Front/Rear Junction View : Displays
a front or rear cross traffic view that
shows objects directly to the left and
right of the front or back of the
vehicle.
Front/Rear Top-Down View :
Displays a Front or Rear Overhead
View of the vehicle.
Bowl View : Displays one of several
views of the vehicle and its
surroundings at different viewing
anges. Park Assist and RCTA are not
available when Bowl view is active. Front/Rear Side View :
Displays a
view that shows objects next to the
front or rear sides of the vehicle. Park
Assist and RCTA overlays are not
available when Front/Rear Side View
is active.
The Turn Signal Activated View works
with Rear Side View to provide a
rearward view of the left or right side
of the vehicle and trailer. Views are
provided based on turn signal
activation with the right-side view
being shown when the right turn
signal is active and the left side view
being shown when the left turn signal
is active. The feature is available when
a trailer is connected. The feature can
be enabled or disabled.
Surround View : Displays an image of
the area surrounding the vehicle.
Camera App Guidance Lines : The
Camera App supports three possible
guidance modes; No Guidance, Vehicle
Guidance and Trailering Guidance. To
change guidance mode, select the
appropriate guidance icon. Depending
on the guidance mode and view
selected, different guidance lines may
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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