Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual page 214

Warning (Continued)
that is behind or alongside of the
vehicle. Always be prepared to stop
the vehicle during the parking
manoeuvre.
Touch on the centre console to
enable the system to search for a
parking space that is large enough and
within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The
vehicle speed must be below 30 km/h
(18 mph). The system cannot:
Detect whether it is a legal parking
space.
Park exactly lined up with the
vehicle next to it if the spot is
approached at an angle or if the
parking space is angled.
Park exactly centred in a spot that
is marked too large.
Always detect short curbs.
If the vehicle is equipped with
perpendicular parking mode, touch
and hold during the search
process to switch the APA parking
mode between perpendicular and
parallel parking.
APA searches for parking spaces to
the right of the vehicle. To search for
a parking space to the left, turn on the
left turn signal.
After completely passing a large
enough space, an audible beep occurs
and a red symbol displays in the DIC.
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but
does not steer into the expected
space, this may be because the system
is manoeuvring the vehicle into a
previously detected space. The APA
system does not need service.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
APA will instruct the vehicle to stop
once a large enough space is found.
Follow the instructions in the DIC.
When instructed to drive in reverse,
shift to R (Reverse) to engage
automatic steering. The steering wheel
will vibrate briefly as a reminder to
remove hands from the steering
wheel. Check surroundings and
continue braking or accelerating as
needed, and be prepared to stop to
avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects.
If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h
(6 mph), APA is automatically
disengaged. A DIC progress arrow
displays the status of the parking
manoeuvre. Depending on the space
size, additional manoeuvres may be
required, and there will be additional
instructions. When changing gears,
allow the automatic steering to
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