Driver Assistance Systems - Cadillac Escalade 2016 Convenience/Personalization Manual

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

The driver assistance systems use advanced technologies to help avoid collisions by providing visual, audible and/or tactile (vibration) alerts
under some imminent collision conditions.
Forward Collision Alert♦ – The
illuminates in green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is
detected and illuminates in amber when following a vehicle ahead
too closely.
When approaching a vehicle directly ahead much too rapidly, a
visual alert flashes on the windshield and the driver's seat pulses.
See Safety Alert Seat.
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to
set the alert sensitivity to Far, Medium, Near or Off.
Lane Keep Assist♦ – The
green on the instrument cluster when a lane is detected ahead. If
the vehicle is leaving the lane unintentionally, the indicator turns
amber and the system gently turns the steering wheel back into the
lane. Turn the steering wheel to override Lane Keep Assist.
Lane Departure Warning♦ – When crossing a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal, the
Warning symbol flashes on the instrument cluster and the left or
right side of the driver's seat pulses. See Safety Alert Seat.
To turn Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning systems
on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the right
side of the Cadillac CUE touch screen. The button illuminates
when the system is on.
Safety Alert Seat♦ – The driver's seat pulses, left side, right side,
or simultaneously, to alert the driver of potential hazards.
Vehicle Ahead indicator
Lane Keep Assist indicator is
Lane Departure
Audible notification may be selected instead of Safety Alert Seat
pulsing notification. To change the alert setting, go to Settings >
Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
Side Blind Zone Alert♦ – While driving, a
displays on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected
in that side blind spot area. The symbol flashes if a turn signal is
activated when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle >
Collision/Detection Systems > Side Blind Zone Alert.
Lane Change Alert♦ – While driving, a
displays on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is rapidly
approaching that side blind zone area. The symbol flashes if a turn
signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle >
Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
Front and Rear Automatic Braking♦ – Applies the brakes in
potential collision situations to help reduce damage or help avoid
collisions at lower speeds.
Automatic Collision Preparation♦ – Prepares the brakes or
applies the brakes if an emergency collision appears imminent or
the driver does not react to previous alerts.
Automatic Safety Belt Tightening♦ – While driving, the front
safety belts automatically tighten during emergency braking or
steering maneuvers, and release when driving conditions return
to normal.
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See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.