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Approaching and Following a
Vehicle
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the
instrument cluster and HUD display
(if equipped). It 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 following 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 lamps will
come on. The automatic braking may
feel or sound different than if the
brakes were applied manually. This is
normal.Passing a Vehicle While Using ACC
If the set speed is high enough, and
the left turn signal is used to pass a
vehicle ahead in the selected following
gap, ACC may assist by gradually
accelerating the vehicle prior to the
lane change.{Warning
When using ACC to pass a vehicle
or perform a lane change, the
following distance to the vehicle
being passed may be reduced. ACC
may not apply sufficient
acceleration or braking when
passing a vehicle or performing a
lane change. Always be ready to
manually accelerate or brake to
complete the pass or lane change.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving
Objects
{Warning
ACC may not detect and react to
stopped or slow-moving vehicles
ahead of you. For example, the (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
system may not brake for a vehicle
it has never detected moving. This
can occur in stop-and-go traffic or
when a vehicle suddenly appears
due to a vehicle ahead changing
lanes. Your vehicle may not stop
and could cause a crash. Use
caution when using ACC. Your
complete attention is always
required while driving and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes.
Irregular Objects Affecting ACC
ACC may have difficulty detecting the
following objects:
.Vehicles with cargo extending from
the back end.
.Non-standard shaped vehicles, such
as vehicle transport, vehicles with a
side car fitted, or horse carriages.
.Objects that are close to the front of
your vehicle.
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Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased
from memory if
5is pressed or if the
ignition is turned off.
Weather Conditions Affecting ACC
System operation may be limited
under snow, heavy rain, or road spray
conditions.
Accessory Installations and Vehicle
Modifications
Do not install or place any object
around the front camera windshield
area that would obstruct the front
camera view.
Do not install objects on top of the
vehicle that overhang and obstruct the
front camera, such as a canoe, kayak,
or other items that can be transported
on a roof rack system. See Roof Rack
System 0102.
Do not modify the hood, headlamps,
or fog lamps, as this may limit the
camera’s ability to detect an object. Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the windshield
behind the rearview mirror and the
radar sensors on the front of the
vehicle can become blocked by snow,
ice, dirt, mud, or debris. These areas
need to be cleaned for ACC to operate
properly.
If ACC will not operate, regular cruise
control may be available. See
“Switching Between ACC and Regular
Cruise Control
”previously in this
section. Always consider driving
conditions before using either cruise
control system.
For cleaning instructions, see
“Washing the Vehicle ”under Exterior
Care 0444.
Super Cruise
If equipped, Super Cruise can steer to
maintain lane position under certain
conditions on Super Cruise-enabled
roads that are separated from
opposing traffic. Super Cruise can also steer to perform
a lane change under certain
conditions on Super Cruise-enabled
roads.
A lane change can be initiated by the
driver using the turn signal lever.
The Super Cruise system may initiate
a lane change maneuver in following
scenarios:
.to pass slower traffic
.when the current lane is ending
ahead
.to return to the initial lane
See “Super Cruise Lane Change ”later
in this section and Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0155.
{Warning
Super Cruise can only assist to
maintain lane position, or steer to
change lanes, when driving on
compatible roads. You must
supervise the driving task and
monitor the road conditions. You
may need to respond to traffic
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When Super Cruise is available, the
white
^will display in the
instrument cluster.
.Press]. ACC will set the speed to
the current vehicle speed or resume
to the higher previously stored ACC
set speed.
When engaged and not steering the
vehicle, the steering wheel light bar
flashes blue, and
^will be blue. The
driver is in control of steering and
Super Cruise is not steering the
vehicle.
When the vehicle is positioned in the
center of the lane, the steering wheel
light bar and
^display will turn
green, indicating Super Cruise is
steering the vehicle.
When Super Cruise controls the
steering, traffic and other conditions
and laws permit, and it is safe to do
so, your hands can be taken off the
steering wheel.
Always pay attention to the road and
the operation of the vehicle. Always
monitor and be attentive of surrounding traffic, including vehicles
that may cross the road in front of
your vehicle.
Super Cruise steering can be
overridden with manual steering at
any time. When Super Cruise is
engaged, always be prepared to take
immediate action
—including
steering, accelerating, and braking
quickly, if necessary.
Super Cruise, when engaged, will
enable Forward Collision System to
alert and brake.
Steering Manually and Changing
Lanes
The vehicle can always be manually
steered, even with Super Cruise
engaged; for example, when manually
changing lanes.
When the steering wheel is moved
manually, the steering wheel light bar
flashes blue and
^on the
instrument cluster turns blue to
indicate Super Cruise is not steering
the vehicle. When ready to allow Super Cruise to
resume steering again, position the
vehicle in the center of the lane, hold
the steering wheel until the steering
wheel light bar turns green, and then
release the steering wheel when it is
safe to do so.
{Warning
To help prevent crashes before
making a lane change:
.Always check mirrors.
.Glance over your shoulder.
.Use the turn signals.
Super Cruise Lane Change
Super Cruise can steer to perform a
single lane change under certain
conditions when requested by the
driver or initiated by the Super Cruise
System.
To request a lane change: 1. Verify the lane next to your vehicle is clear and conditions are safe to
make a lane change.
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2. Use the turn signal lever to activatethe turn signal in the direction of
the desired lane change.
3. Return the turn signal lever to the neutral position after the lane
change. See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0155.
Super Cruise System may initiate a
single lane change when enabled
through Vehicle Personalization under
following conditions:
.The Super Cruise System may
initiate a lane change to the left to
pass a slower moving vehicle ahead
and a subsequent lane change to
right to return to your original lane.
.Super Cruise System may initiate a
lane change to left or right when
current lane is ending ahead.
.To cancel a Super Cruise lane
change, return the turn signal lever
to the neutral position or move the
turn signal lever.
.Super Cruise steering can be
overridden with manual steering at
any time to cancel a Super Cruise
lane change. If Super Cruise detects that traffic is
clear, Super Cruise will steer the
vehicle to perform the lane change.
A message appears on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) during the
lane change to provide more
information on the status of the lane
change.
The Super Cruise Lane Change feature
can be enabled or disabled through
the vehicle personalization menu. See
“Super Cruise Lane Change
”under
Vehicle Personalization 0140.
{Warning
Super Cruise Lane Change may not
detect a vehicle in an adjacent lane.
Always supervise the driving task
and monitor traffic conditions when
using the Super Cruise Lane Change
feature. Only request a lane change
when traffic conditions are safe for
a lane change, and always be ready
to manually steer the vehicle. See
“Steering Manually and Changing
Lanes” listed previously in this
section. Take Over Alert
{Warning
Super Cruise will not maintain the
vehicle’s speed while the steering
wheel light bar is flashing red.
If the steering wheel light bar
flashes red, immediately resume
manual steering to prevent serious
injury or death. If you do not
resume manual steering, the vehicle
will begin to slow in the same lane
and eventually come to a complete
stop on the road.
To begin steering manually, hold the
steering wheel firmly (with both
hands) using the highlighted regions
as shown in the picture below.
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Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd)
Unavailable Sensor Can’t See Face Clearly.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.
.Sun is shining into the Driver Attention System (DAS)
camera.
.Dawn or dusk sun glare is on the driver’s face.
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 GPS Signal Lost
.There is poor reception in isolated areas.
.Reception is being blocked by buildings or other large
structures.
Unavailable You Have Taken Vehicle Control
.The brake pedal is being pressed.
.The Adaptive Cruise Control has been canceled or
turned off.
Unavailable Sensor Blocked Clear snow, ice, dirt, or other contaminants from the front and rear areas of the vehicle.
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CAMERA on the infotainment
display and select
Picture-in-Picture Side View.
The view can be closed by
selecting X, Home or Back.
Additional Views and Alerts
.Turn Signal Activated Views
Displays a rearward view of the left
or right side of the vehicle and
trailer when a trailer is connected.
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 can
be enabled or disabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0140. The view can
be closed early by selecting X,
Home or Back.
A Trailer Length Indicator Overlay is
available in the Turn Signal
Activated Views when the trailer is
relatively straight behind the vehicle
and a compatible profile is
configured and selected via the
Trailering App. The overlay will not
be visible when the position of the
trailer is too far to the left or right. The overlay can be enabled or
disabled. See
Vehicle Personalization
0 140.
.Jack-Knife Detection and Alert
The vehicle may be equipped with
Jack-Knife Detection. The system
will track the position of the trailer
relative to the vehicle. As the front
of the trailer approaches the rear of
the vehicle, a warning or an alert
will be displayed. A warning
indicates to the driver to proceed
with caution, an alert indicates that
a collision is imminent. Based on
vehicle equipment and user
settings, the visual warning or alert
may be accompanied by audible or
safety alert seat notifications. See
Vehicle Personalization 0140.
.Trailer Angle Indicator
The vehicle may be equipped with a
Trailer Angle Indicator. The Trailer
Angle Indicator gives the driver a
visual representation of the trailer’s
position relative to the vehicle.
(Available only in Reverse,
Guidelines On, Rear Trailering
Views).
{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.
HD Surround Vision with Trailer
Camera Provisions
If equipped, this feature provides
additional views to aid in trailering/
towing. The system shows multiple
views in the infotainment display
using five cameras mounted around
the vehicle and up to two additional
accessory cameras that can be
mounted on or in a trailer. The front
camera is in the grille under the front
emblem, the side cameras are on the
bottom of the outside mirrors, the rear
camera is in the tailgate handle and
the bed camera is mounted on the
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PARK ASSIST OFF
If the Park Assist System does not
activate due to a temporary condition,
this message is shown on the display.
This can occur under the following
conditions:
.The driver has disabled the system.
.An object is currently blocking the
rear sensors (for example, bike rack,
tailgate, trailer hitch, etc.) Once the
object is removed, Park Assist will
return to normal operation.
.The bumper is damaged. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for repairs.
.Other conditions, such as vibrations
from a jackhammer or the
compression of air brakes on a very
large truck, are affecting system
performance.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, under certain conditions
Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
(APA) can use sensors based on sonar
technology along the vehicle’s front,
rear and sides to detect a parking spot
and automatically park the vehicle.The vehicle will automatically
maneuver into a detected spot moving
at or near idle speed. It does this by
automatically steering, braking,
accelerating, and gear shifting. The
driver must always be prepared to
apply braking if necessary. A display
and beeps help to guide the parking
maneuvers.
{Warning
APA may not always detect objects
in the parking space, objects that
are not rigid (e.g. shrubs and
chain-link fences), objects below the
bumper, objects high off the ground
(e.g. flatbed trucks), hanging
objects, objects below ground level
(e.g. large potholes), or moving
objects (e.g. pedestrians, cyclists,
vehicles). Always verify that the
parking space is appropriate for
parking a vehicle. APA may not
respond to changes in the parking
space, such as movement of an
adjacent vehicle, or a person or
object entering the parking space.
APA does not detect or avoid traffic
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that is behind or alongside of the
vehicle. Always be prepared to stop
the vehicle during the parking
maneuver.
How to Activate Automatic Parking
To activate APA, press
Oon the
Home Page of the infotainment
display for the system to begin
searching for a parking space while
driving forward at no greater than
30 km/h (18 mph). By default, APA
searches for parallel parking spaces to
the right of the vehicle up to the
sensors ’range of 1.5 m (5 ft). To
search for a parking space to the left,
turn on the left turn signal or,
if available, change the side selection
in the infotainment display. To switch
the parking mode between parallel
and perpendicular press and hold
O
while searching for a valid parking
spot or, if available, change the
parking mode in the infotainment
display.
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Adjust the instrument panel
brightness to make the image no
brighter than necessary. Turn the
image off by selecting another view
on the instrument cluster. The night
vision image brightness and contrast
can be adjusted individually using the
touchscreen to the left of the
instrument cluster.
Warm objects, such as pedestrians,
animals, and other moving vehicles,
should appear whiter on the Night
Vision display. Cold objects, such as
the sky, signs, and parked vehicles,
should appear darker. Night Vision
only shows objects that are warmer or
colder than the surroundings. It does
not detect brake lamps, turn signals,
emergency flashers, traffic lights,
or sign information.
Use this system as an aid by
occasionally glancing at the image. Do
not stare at the image or use the
image under well-lit conditions.{Warning
Do not stare at the image while
driving as this might cause
important objects ahead not to be
seen. You could crash, and you or
others could be injured.
When a pedestrian or large animal is
detected, a yellow box will be drawn
around it. With the vehicle moving
when the pedestrian or animal may be
in the vehicle path, an amber box
displays around the pedestrian or
animal on the Night Vision display
and an amber pedestrian icon,
~,
or animal icon,
!, displays on the
instrument cluster. This pedestrian
icon is also shown on the Head-Up
Display (HUD). When the system
detects the vehicle is approaching a
pedestrian or large animal too quickly,
the amber pedestrian icon or animal
icon and amber box turns red, and a
red flashing icon,
~or!, displays on
the HUD with rapid beeping or
pulsing of the Safety Alert Seat,
if equipped. System pedestrian icons, beeps, and
(if equipped) Safety Alert Seat pulses
can be set to Off through vehicle
personalization by turning off the
Front Pedestrian Braking system. See
“Front Pedestrian Detection
”in
“Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0140.
{Warning
The Night Vision system does not
automatically brake the vehicle.
It does not provide alerts unless it
detects a pedestrian or large
animal. The system may not detect
pedestrians, including children,
or animals:
.If they are less than 25 m
(82 ft) away.
.If they are not directly ahead in
the sensor coverage area, fully
visible, standing upright, or part
of a group.
.If the person or animal is moving
too quickly through the field of
view, such as a bicyclist.
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