Cadillac 2006 DTS Owner's Manual page 155

Alerting the Driver
The alert symbol will flash and a warning beep will
sound when driver action may be required. If Adaptive
Cruise Control is engaged, the alert symbol will
flash when:
•
Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficient
braking because you are approaching a vehicle
too rapidly.
•
The vehicle speed drops below about
20 mph (32 km/h).
•
A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive Cruise
Control from operating. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-76 for more information.
•
A malfunction is detected in the system. See DIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-76 for more
information.
See Defensive Driving on page 4-2.
The Adaptive Cruise
Control alert symbol is
located on the display at
the top of the instrument
panel to the right of
the driver.
CAUTION:
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Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited
braking ability to slow your vehicle. In some
cases, Adaptive Cruise Control may not have
time to slow your vehicle enough to avoid a
collision. Be ready to take action and apply the
brakes yourself. See Defensive Driving on
page 4-2.
Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The Vehicle Ahead symbol is located on the top of the
instrument panel to the right of the driver.
The Vehicle Ahead symbol will only appear when a
vehicle is detected in your path.
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