light CADILLAC ESCALADE 2021 Owner's Manual

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Other Vehicles Entering Your Lane
Super Cruise may not detect a vehicle
that enters your lane, or may not
brake fast enough to avoid a crash.
You must manually brake and steer
the vehicle.Intersections; Vehicles Crossing the
Road Ahead
Super Cruise will not brake the vehicle
when approaching an intersection that
is controlled by a traffic light or stop
sign. Super Cruise will not detect
vehicles crossing the road ahead,
including at intersections, and will not
automatically steer or brake to
prevent a collision. You must
manually brake and steer the vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
Do not use Super Cruise when towing
a trailer. For towing capability, see
Trailer Towing
0334.
Super Cruise on Hills
Do not use Super Cruise while driving
on steep hills. Super Cruise Indicator Light
SummaryThe steering wheel light bar and
instrument cluster light provide the
following important information about
Super Cruise operation:

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Steering WheelLight Bar Instrument Cluster Light Super Cruise Description
Off Off Super Cruise is off. There is no automatic steering. Operate the
vehicle manually.
Off White Super Cruise is available and can be engaged.
Solid Green Solid Green Super Cruise is steering. Pay attention to the road and vehicle
operation.
Flashing Blue Solid Blue Super Cruise is not steering. Operate the vehicle manually. See
“Steering Manually and Changing Lanes”
previously in this section.
Flashing Green Solid Green Super Cruise has detected you are not paying sufficiently close
attention to the road. Pay attention to the road. See
“Attention to
the Road” previously in this section.
Flashing Red Solid Red Take over steering immediately. Super Cruise will disengage. See
“Take Over Alert
”previously in this section.
Disengaging Super Cruise
There are two ways to disengage
Super Cruise:
.Press]while your hands are on
the steering wheel. The Super Cruise
steering will disengage.
.Press the brake pedal while your
hands are on the steering wheel.
Both Super Cruise steering and
Adaptive Cruise Control will
disengage.
Super Cruise Messages
If
^does not appear,]can be
pressed to display a DIC message as to
why the system is unavailable. Immediately after a disengagement,
pressing the
]within 10 seconds will
display a DIC message with the reason
for Super Cruise disengagement.

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Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd)
Unavailable No Road Information.There is no map information available for that portion
of the road. Recent road reconstruction may turn off
Super Cruise for that section of road until new map
information is available.
.The vehicle is not on the correct type of road.
A controlled access freeway or compatible divided
highway is required for Super Cruise.
.There are lanes entering or exiting on both the left and
right side of the road.
.The vehicle is approaching an interchange or
intersection. The message will appear for 10 seconds
or less.
Unavailable Sensors Can’t Find Lane Lines
.Rain or snow is inhibiting the system’s ability to see
lane lines.
.Direct sunlight is on the front camera at dawn or dusk.
.There are missing or poor lane line markings on
the road.
.There is sun glare on the road surface.
.There is heavy rain, puddles, or road spray.

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.Standard Guidance Lines
.Hitch Guidance
Troubleshooting
The Trailer Camera calibration may
take longer than expected or not
calibrate if:
.The vehicle is driven too fast during
calibration. Speed should be
maintained below 50 km/h
(31 mph).
.The vehicle is not driven straight
during calibration. Steering should
be maintained as straight as
possible, excessive steering during
calibration may extend
calibration time.
.The calibration is attempted in low
light conditions. Calibration should
be attempted when there is enough
light.
.The calibration is attempted during
poor weather conditions. Calibration
during conditions such as snow or
heavy rain should be avoided.
.The road surface is not ideal for
calibration. Calibration should be
attempted on an alternate road
surface.
.The accessory trailer cameras are
swapped at the hitch connector.
Ensure that the camera mounted to
the rear of the trailer is connected
to the rear trailer camera input.
.The accessory trailer camera is
mounted, angled or rotated outside
of the defined mounting location
(see camera installation
instructions).
.The vehicle or accessory trailer
camera is obstructed by dirt or
debris. Check cameras and clean as
needed.
.The accessory trailer camera is
mounted such that obstructions are
visible in the view (spare tire, bike/
cargo racks, etc.). Calibration should
be attempted with obstruction
temporarily removed. Shadows
resulting from driving toward the
sun may be perceived as
obstructions, attempt to calibrate
driving in an alternate direction if
possible.
.The entered trailer profile
dimensions are inaccurate.
Measurements are expected to be
made to the nearest 1 inch (25 mm). Enter accurate
measurements and reattempt
calibration.
Distortion or inaccuracy may be
observed in a rear trailer camera
view if:
.The accessory trailer camera is
mounted, angled or rotated outside
of the defined mounting location
(see camera installation
instructions).
.The entered trailer profile
dimensions are inaccurate.
Measurements are expected to be
made to the nearest 1 inch
(25 mm). Enter accurate
measurements and reattempt
calibration.
The preview may not display or the
wrong preview may be displayed if:
.The accessory cameras are not
recognized. Ensure that the
accessory camera(s) are connected
and power cycle the vehicle.
.The accessory trailer cameras are
swapped at the hitch connector.
Ensure that the accessory camera(s)
are connected to the correct camera
input.

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{Warning
The Park Assist System is no
substitute for careful and attentive
driving. The Park Assist system
does not detect children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, animals,
or objects located below the
bumper or that are too close or too
far from the vehicle. It is not
available at speeds greater than
9 km/h (6 mph). To prevent injury,
death, or vehicle damage, even with
Park Assist, always check the area
around the vehicle and check all
mirrors before moving forward or
backing.
How the System Works
The vehicle may have a Park
Assist amphitheatre-like display on
the cluster with bars that represent
the estimated location of a detected
object and the vehicle’s distance from
the object. As a detected object
becomes closer, more bars light up
and change color from yellow to
amber to red. Vehicles equipped with
RPA will show the amphitheater at the rear of the vehicle, and if
equipped, FRPA will show
the amphitheater at the front and rear.
The system warns the driver with
beeps against potentially hazardous
obstacles in the path of the vehicle.
When an object in the driving path is
first detected in the rear, one beep will
be heard from the rear, or the driver's
seat will pulse two times if equipped
with Safety Alert Seat. When an object
is very close, five beeps will sound
from the front or rear, depending on
the object's location, or the driver's
seat will pulse five times. Beeps for
front are higher pitched than the rear.
The beeps may be muted by pressing
the on screen mute button.
Turning the System On and Off
The Park Assist System can be turned
on or off using the infotainment
system. See
Vehicle Personalization
0 138.
Turning the Park Assist System on or
off also turns the Backing Warning
and Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
on or off at the same time.
When the system is off, PARK ASSIST
OFF is shown on the display. This
message disappears after a short
period of time.
If the vehicle has a trailer hitch
attached, select ON - ATTACHED
using the infotainment system menus
to allow Park Assist to function
properly. Park Assist is able to
compensate for a trailer hitch up to
0.3 m (1 ft) in length and width. Park
Assist may not function properly with
larger trailer hitches and provide
inaccurate information of objects in
the rear
Turn off Park Assist when towing a
trailer to prevent unwanted beeps and
when a bike rack is attached to ensure
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two beeps from the rear, or if
equipped, two pulses from both sides
of the driver seat. When a pedestrian
is detected close to the vehicle, the
symbol flashes red on the
infotainment display, along with seven
beeps from the rear, or if equipped,
seven pulses from both sides of the
driver seat.
{Warning
Rear Pedestrian Alert does not
automatically brake the vehicle.
It also does not provide an alert
unless it detects a pedestrian, and it
may not detect all pedestrians if:
.The pedestrian is not directly
behind the vehicle, fully visible
to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC),
or standing upright.
.The pedestrian is part of a group.
.The pedestrian is a child.
.Visibility is poor, including
nighttime conditions, fog, rain,
or snow.
.The RVC is blocked by dirt, snow,
or ice.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.The RVC, taillamps, or back-up
lamps are not cleaned or in
proper working condition.
.The vehicle is not in R (Reverse).
To help avoid death or injury,
always check for pedestrians
around the vehicle before backing
up. Be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0231. Keep the RVC,
taillamps, and back-up lamps clean
and in good repair.
Rear Pedestrian Alert can be set to Off
or Alert. See “Rear Pedestrian
Detection ”in “Collision/Detection
Systems” underVehicle Personalization
0 138. If equipped, alerts can be set to
beeps or seat pulses. See “Alert Type”
in “Collision/Detection Systems” under
Vehicle Personalization 0138.
Assistance Systems for
Driving
If equipped, when driving the vehicle
in a forward gear, Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), Front Pedestrian Braking
(FPB), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Night Vision
System, Lane Change Alert (LCA),
and/or Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) can help to avoid a crash or
reduce crash damage.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
The FCA system may help to avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. When approaching a vehicle
ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red
flashing alert on the windshield and
rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat.
FCA also lights an amber visual alert
if following another vehicle much too
closely.
FCA detects vehicles within a distance
of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
operates at speeds above 8 km/h
(5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive
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By selecting a view on the instrument
cluster, the Night Vision image can be
displayed. SeeInstrument Cluster 0114
. The Night Vision system can operate
only if:
.The ignition is on.
.The vehicle is in P (Park) or a
forward gear.
.It is dark enough outside.
.The headlamps are on, except when
parked.
Adjust the instrument panel
brightness to make the image no
brighter than necessary. Turn the
image off by selecting another view
on the instrument cluster. The night
vision image brightness and contrast
can be adjusted individually using the
touchscreen to the left of the
instrument cluster.
Warm objects, such as pedestrians,
animals, and other moving vehicles,
should appear whiter on the Night
Vision display. Cold objects, such as
the sky, signs, and parked vehicles,
should appear darker. Night Vision
only shows objects that are warmer or
colder than the surroundings. It does not detect brake lamps, turn signals,
emergency flashers, traffic lights,
or sign information.
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, a yellow box will be drawn
around it. With the vehicle moving
when the pedestrian or animal may be
in the vehicle path, an amber box
displays around the pedestrian or
animal on the Night Vision display
and an amber pedestrian icon,
~,
or animal 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 or large animal too quickly, the amber pedestrian icon or animal
icon and amber box turns red, and a
red flashing icon,
~or!, 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 0138.
{Warning
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 children,
or animals:
.If they are less than 25 m
(82 ft) away.
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.If they are not directly ahead in
the sensor coverage area, fully
visible, standing upright, or part
of a group.
.If the person 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 high.
.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 0231. Keep
the Night Vision sensor clean and
in good repair. Night Vision Detection Unavailable
and icon
\is displayed when the
Night Vision system is unable to
detect pedestrians or animals. It may
be caused by high ambient
temperatures or other conditions. The
message can be dismissed and the
system does not need service.
In rain, snow, or fog the image may
not be clear and the direction of the
road ahead may not be seen. In more
severe weather conditions, the image
may be unclear and unusable. The
system does not need service.
Keep the night vision camera clean by
activating the front windshield washer
five times when it is dark enough for
the system to operate. If the Night
Vision image still looks blurry, use a
soft wet cloth to gently clean the
sensor camera lens and dry
thoroughly. The night vision camera is
behind the lower front grille below the
driver side headlamp.
The camera must also be aligned to
work correctly. If the camera needs
adjustment, see your dealer. Do not
attempt to adjust the camera yourself.Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, the SBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding crashes that occur with
moving vehicles in the side blind
zone, or blind spot areas. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or
right side mirror display will light up
if a moving vehicle is detected in that
blind zone. If the turn signal is
activated and a vehicle is also
detected on the same side, the display
will flash as an extra warning not to
change lanes. Since this system is part
of the Lane Change Alert (LCA)
system, read the entire LCA section
before using this feature.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the Lane Change Alert
(LCA) system is a lane-changing aid
that can assist drivers with avoiding
lane change crashes with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone,
or blind spot areas or with vehicles
rapidly approaching these areas from
behind. When a vehicle is detected in
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display will light up in the
corresponding side mirror and will
flash if the turn signal is on. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
{Warning
LCA does not alert the driver to
vehicles outside of the system
detection zones, pedestrians,
bicyclists, or animals. It may not
provide alerts when changing lanes
under all driving conditions. Failure
to use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. Before making a
lane change, always check mirrors,
glance over your shoulder, and use
the turn signals.LCA Detection Zones
1. SBZA Detection Zone
2. LCA Detection Zone
When towing a trailer, LCA feature is
disabled. When not towing a trailer,
the LCA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m
(11 ft). The height of the zone is
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. Drivers
are also warned of vehicles rapidly
approaching this area up to
approximately 70 m (230 ft) behind
the vehicle.
Extended Side Blind Zone Area
(ESBZA)
If equipped, the ESBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding crashes that occur with
moving vehicles in the side blind
zone, or blind spot areas. The
extended side blind zone area adds
the blind zone area along the side of a
trailer that the host vehicle is pulling.
When the vehicle is in a forward gear,
the left or right side mirror display
will light up if a moving vehicle is
detected in that extended blind zone.
If the turn signal is activated and a
vehicle is also detected on the same
side, the display will flash as an extra
warning not to change lanes. Since
this system is part of the Lane Change
Alert system, read the entire Lane
Change Alert section before using this
feature.
{Warning
ESBZA does not alert the driver to
vehicles outside of the system
detection zones, pedestrians,
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bicyclists, or animals. It may not
provide alerts when changing lanes
under all driving conditions. Failure
to use proper care when changing
lanes may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. Before making a
lane change, always check mirrors,
glance over your shoulder, and use
the turn signals.
ESBZA Detection Zones
1. SBZA Detection Zone
2. ESBZA Detection Zone
3. LCA Detection Zone
The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
warning area starts at approximately
the middle of the vehicle and goes
back 5 m (16 ft). The Extended Side
Blind Zone Alert (ESBZA) warning
area starts at approximately 3 m (10 ft) to the trailing edge of the
vehicle and goes back up to 21 m
(69 ft) behind the vehicle. The
maximum trailer length is 12 m (39 ft).
How the System Works
The LCA/ESBZA symbol lights up in
the side mirrors when the system
detects a moving vehicle in the next
lane over that is in the extended side
blind zone. This indicates it may be
unsafe to change lanes. Before making
a lane change, check the SBZA
display, check mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
Left Side Mirror
DisplayRight Side Mirror Display
When the vehicle is started, both
outside mirror LCA/ESBZA displays
will briefly come on to indicate the
system is operating. When the vehicle
is in a forward gear, the left- or right-side mirror display will light up
if a moving vehicle is detected in that
blind zone. If the turn signal is
activated in the same direction as a
detected vehicle, this display will flash
as an extra warning not to change
lanes.
LCA/ESBZA displays may not come on
when passing a vehicle quickly,
or when passing a stopped vehicle.
LCA/ESBZA may alert to objects
attached to the vehicle, such as a
bicycle, or object extending out to
either side of the vehicle or trailer.
This is normal system operation; the
vehicle does not need service.
LCA/ESBZA can be disabled through
vehicle personalization. See
“Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0138. If SBZA is
disabled by the driver, the ESBZA
mirror displays will not light up.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
LCA/ESBZA displays may not come on
when passing a vehicle quickly,
or when passing a stopped vehicle.
The LCA/ESBZA detection zones that