2023 CADILLAC CT5 park assist

Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500419) -
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Driving and Operating 241
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . 336
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Surround Vision
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . 344
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Surround Vision Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Recommended Fuel (LSY2.0L L4 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . 360
Recommended Fuel (LGY 3.0L V6 and LT4 6.2L
V8 Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . 365
Trailer Towing (LSY 2.0L L4 and LGY 3.0L
V6 Engines Only) . . . . . . . . . 369
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . 371
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Driving
Information
Driving for Better
Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving
tips to get the best fuel
economy possible:
.Set the climate controls to
the desired temperature
after the engine is started,
or turn them off when not
required.
.Avoid fast starts and
accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for
long periods of time.
.When road and weather
conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control.
.Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly
when conditions require.

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Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the
steering system, do not
drive over curbs, parking
barriers, or similar objects at
speeds greater than 3 km/h
(1 mph). Use care when
driving over other objects
such as lane dividers and
speed bumps. Damage
caused by misuse of the
vehicle is not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Variable Effort Steering
The vehicle has a steering
system that varies the amount
of effort required to steer the
vehicle in relation to the speed
of the vehicle.
The amount of steering effort
required is less at slower
speeds to make the vehicle
more maneuverable and easier
to park. At faster speeds, the
steering effort increases to
provide a sport-like feel to the
steering. This provides
maximum control and stability.
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle is equipped with
an electric power steering
system, which reduces the
amount of effort needed to
steer the vehicle. It does not
have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not
required.
If the vehicle experiences a
system malfunction and loses
power steering, greater
steering effort may berequired. Power steering
assist also may be reduced if
you turn the steering wheel as
far as it can turn and hold it
there with force for an
extended period of time.
See your dealer if there is a
problem.
Curve Tips
.Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
.Reduce speed before
entering a curve.
.Maintain a reasonable
steady speed through the
curve.
.Wait until the vehicle is out
of the curve before
accelerating gently into the
straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
.There are some situations
when steering around a
problem may be more
effective than braking.

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The vehicle may have an
electric steering column lock.
The lock is activated when the
vehicle is switched to OFF and
the driver door is opened.
A sound may be heard as the
lock actuates or releases. The
steering column lock may not
release with the wheels
turned off center. If this
happens, the vehicle may not
start. Move the steering wheel
from left to right while
attempting to start the
vehicle. If this does not work,
the vehicle needs service.
Do not turn the engine off
when the vehicle is moving.
This will cause a loss of power
assist in the brake and
steering systems and disable
the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off
in an emergency:1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not
pump the brakes
repeatedly. This may deplete power assist,
requiring increased brake
pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be
done while the vehicle is
moving. After shifting to
N (Neutral), firmly apply the
brakes and steer the
vehicle to a safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop. Shift to P (Park) with an
automatic transmission,
or Neutral with a manual
transmission. Turn the
ignition off.
4. Set the parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake
0288.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while
moving may cause loss of
power assist in the brake
and steering systems and
disable the airbags. While
driving, only shut the vehicle
off in an emergency. If the vehicle cannot be pulled
over, and must be shut off
while driving, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
longer than two seconds,
or press twice within
five seconds.
Accessory Mode (Amber
Indicator Light) :
This mode
allows the use of some
electrical accessories when
the engine is off.
With the ignition off, pressing
the button once without the
brake pedal applied will place
the ignition system in
accessory mode.
The ignition will switch from
accessory mode to OFF after
five minutes to prevent
battery rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green
Indicator Light) : This mode is
for driving and starting. With
the ignition off, and the brake
pedal applied, pressing the
button once will place the
ignition system in ON/RUN/
START. Once engine cranking

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the correct operation of the
EPB system, or at the request
of other safety functions that
utilize the EPB.
If the EPB fails to apply, block
the rear wheels to prevent
vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:1. Turn the ignition on or to accessory mode.
2. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The EPB is released when the
red parking brake status light
is off.
If the amber service parking
brake warning light is on,
release the EPB by pressing
and holding the EPB switch.
Continue to hold the switch
until the red parking brake
status light is off. If either light
stays on after release is
attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking
brake on can overheat the
brake system and cause
premature wear or damage
to brake system parts. Make
sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the
brake warning light is off
before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and
parking on a hill, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0365.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically
release if the vehicle is
running, placed into gear, and
an attempt is made to drive
away. Avoid rapid acceleration
when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake
lining life.
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid
brake pedal applications due
to emergency braking
situations and provides
additional braking to activate
the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) if the brake pedal is not
pushed hard enough to
activate ABS normally. Minor
noise, brake pedal pulsation,
and/or pedal movement during
this time may occur. Continue
to apply the brake pedal as
the driving situation dictates.
Brake Assist disengages when
the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
{Warning
Do not rely on the HSA
feature. HSA does not
replace the need to pay
attention and drive safely.
You may not hear or feel
alerts or warnings provided
by this system. Failure to
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use proper care when
driving may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage.
See Defensive Driving0242.
When the vehicle is stopped
on a grade, Hill Start Assist
(HSA) temporarily prevents
the vehicle from rolling in an
unintended direction during
the transition from brake
pedal release to accelerator
pedal apply. The brakes
release when the accelerator
pedal is applied or
automatically release after a
few seconds. The brakes may
also release under other
conditions. Do not rely on HSA
to hold the vehicle.
HSA is available when the
vehicle is facing uphill in a
forward gear, or when facing
downhill in R (Reverse). The
vehicle must come to a
complete stop on a grade for
HSA to activate.
Automatic Vehicle
Hold (AVH)
{Warning
Do not rely on this feature.
It does not replace the need
to pay attention and drive
safely. You may not hear or
feel alerts or warnings
provided by this system.
Failure to use proper care
when driving may result in
injury, death, or vehicle
damage. When Automatic Vehicle Hold
(AVH) is turned on and the
vehicle is braked to a stop,
AVH prevents the vehicle from
moving during the transition
from brake pedal release to
accelerator pedal apply. The
brakes release when the
accelerator pedal is applied.
The brakes may also release
under other conditions. Do not
rely on AVH to hold the
vehicle.
If the accelerator pedal is not
applied within a few minutes,
the Electric Parking Brake will
apply. The parking brake will
also apply if the driver door is
opened or the driver seat belt
is unfastened while AVH is
holding the vehicle.
AVH can be turned on by
pressing AUTO HOLD. The
indicator light on the switch
will come on. The AVH light on
the instrument panel will come
on while AVH is actively

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shared for emergency
services and Super Cruise,
if equipped.
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. See Adaptive
Cruise Control (Advanced)
0305, “Surround Vision
Camera” under Assistance
Systems for Parking or
Backing 0336, and Lane Keep
Assist (LKA) 0356 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 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
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Warning (Continued)
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 Driving 0242.
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
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.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 0496.
Assistance Systems
for Parking or
Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision
Camera (RVC), Rear Park
Assist (RPA), Front Park Assist
(FPA), Surround Vision, Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) and Backing Warning
System, and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) 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).
1. View Displayed by the
Camera
1. View Displayed by theCamera
2. Corners of the Rear Bumper

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2. Area Not Shown
1. Views Displayed by theSurround Vision Cameras
2. Area Not Shown
Camera Views
Touch the camera view
buttons along the bottom of
the infotainment display.
Front/Rear Standard View :
Displays an image of the area
in front or behind the vehicle.
Touch Front/Rear Standard
View on the infotainment
display when a camera view is
active. Touching the button
multiple times will toggle
between front and rear
camera views.
If equipped, the front view
camera also displays when the
Park Assist system detects an
object within 30 cm (12 in).
Front/Rear Overhead View :
Displays a front or rear
overhead view of the vehicle.
Touching the button will
toggle between the two views.
Side Forward/Rearward
View : Displays a view that
shows objects next to the
front or rear sides of the
vehicle. Touch Side Forward/
Rearward View on the
infotainment display when a camera view is active.
Touching the button multiple
times will toggle between
forward and rearward views.
Rear Pedestrian Alert, Park
Assist, and RCTA are not
available when Side Forward/
Rearward view is active.
Guidance Lines :
Displays
available guidelines. The
horizontal markings represent
distance from the vehicle.
Top Down View : Displays an
image of the area surrounding
the vehicle, along with other
views in the infotainment
display. Top Down can be
enabled or disabled by
pressing the Top Down View
button multiple times.
Park Assist
The vehicle may be equipped
with the Rear Park Assist
(RPA) or Front and Rear Park
Assist (FRPA). The Park Assist
system may provide
assistance to driver when
backing up and parking. Park