Cadillac CTS 2018 Owner's Manual page 105

104 SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Warning
After the bonnet has lifted, the
bonnet hinge and latch area may be
hot. Do not touch the pedestrian
protection system components.
The pedestrian protection system is
designed to lift the bonnet only once.
The pedestrian protection system may
not activate under the following
conditions:
The pedestrian impact is outside
the range of the sensors located
on the front bumper.
The sensors on the front bumper
are damaged.
The path of the lifting bonnet is
blocked by snow or ice. Clear any
ice or snow from the bonnet
before driving.
Winter fronts, grille covers,
or other aftermarket equipment is
attached to the bumper.
Vehicle speed at impact is less
than 22 km/h (14 mph) or greater
than 50 km/h (31 mph).
The vehicle impacts a small object.
For other frontal impacts or vehicle
speeds, the airbags may also deploy.
See Air-Bag System 0 74.
After the pedestrian protection system
has deployed, the bonnet will remain
in the raised position and the driver's
view may be reduced by the raised
bonnet.
Warning
Do not drive the vehicle when the
bonnet is raised.
Operating the vehicle with the
bonnet raised can obstruct your
view and may cause a collision
resulting in damage to the vehicle,
damage to other property, personal
injury, or even death.
Caution
After the pedestrian protection
system has deployed, see your
dealer for service. The bonnet
assembly including hinges, latch,
and actuators must be replaced.
If towing service is not available, the
bonnet may be repositioned
temporarily. See Temporary Bonnet
Repair following.
The SERVICE PEDESTRIAN
PROTECTION SYSTEM message will
appear when there is a problem with
the pedestrian protection system. See
your dealer for service immediately.
During a frontal impact involving a
pedestrian, the vehicle may record
information about the condition of the
vehicle and how it was operated. See
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
0 336.
Temporary Bonnet Repair
If the bonnet is raised, the bonnet
may be repositioned temporarily if a
towing service is not available.