Cadillac 2016 CT6 Owner's Manual page 246

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, an amber box displays
around the pedestrian or animal on
the Night Vision display and an
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amber pedestrian icon,
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 much too quickly, the
amber box turns red, and a red
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flashing icon, , 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 0 157.
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
, or animal
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.
Driving and Operating
Warning
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
If the pedestrian or animal is
moving too quickly through
the field of view, such as a
bicyclist.
If the pedestrian is wearing
certain types of clothing.
If headlamps are off, except
when parked.
If the outside temperature is
higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
Due to poor visibility,
including in heavy fog, rain,
or snow.
If the sensor is blocked by
dirt, snow, rain, or ice.
Be ready to take action and apply
the brakes. For more information,
see Defensive Driving 0 193.
Keep the Night Vision sensor
clean and in good repair.
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