Cadillac 2013 ATS Owner's Manual page 223

system can warn of rear objects
when reversing at speeds greater
than 8 km/h (5 mph).
The Reversing Warning System will
beep once from the rear when a
potential object threat is first
detected, or pulse twice on both
sides of the Safety Alert Seat. When
the system detects a potential
imminent crash, beeps will be heard
from the rear, or five pulses will be
felt on both sides of the Safety Alert
Seat. There may also be a brief,
sharp application of the brakes.
WARNING
The Reversing Warning System
only operates at speeds greater
than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not
detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, animals, or objects
below the bumper or that are too
close or too far from the vehicle.
WARNING (Continued)
In some situations, such as at
higher reversing speeds, there
may not be enough time for the
short, sharp application of the
vehicle brake system to occur. To
prevent injury, death, or vehicle
damage, even with the Reversing
Warning System, always check
the area around the vehicle and
check all mirrors before reversing.
Vehicles with Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) also have the Rear
Automatic Braking system, which is
designed to help avoid or reduce
the harm caused by reversing
crashes. If the system detects the
vehicle is reversing too fast to avoid
a crash with a detected object, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
(Continued)
Driving and Operating
WARNING
Rear Automatic Braking may not
avoid many types of reversing
crashes. Do not wait for the
automatic braking to apply. This
system is not designed to replace
driver braking, but only acts when
the vehicle may not stop in time.
The system, in some situations or
environments, may not brake or
may not brake in time to avoid a
crash. It does not detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, animals,
or objects below the bumper or
that are too close or too far from
the vehicle. To prevent injury,
death, or vehicle damage, even
with Rear Automatic Braking,
always check the area around the
vehicle before and while
reversing.
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