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time between your vehicle and a vehicle
detected directly ahead in your path,
moving in the same direction. If no vehicle
is detected in your path, ACC works like
regular cruise control. ACC uses camera and
radar sensors. SeeRadio Frequency
Statement 0348.
If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can
apply acceleration or limited, moderate
braking to maintain the selected following
gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake.
If ACC is controlling your vehicle speed
when the Traction Control System (TCS) or
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system activates, the ACC may automatically
disengage. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0189. When road
conditions allow ACC to be safely used, the
ACC can be turned back on.
Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC system
will disengage and prevent engagement
of ACC. ACC can reduce the need for you to
frequently brake and accelerate, especially
when used on expressways, freeways, and
interstate highways. When used on other
roads, you may need to take over the
control of braking or acceleration more
often.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle down
while navigating the curve and may increase
speed out of the curve, but will not exceed
the set speed.
{Warning
ACC has limited braking ability and may
not have time to slow the vehicle down
enough to avoid a collision with another
vehicle you are following. This can occur
when vehicles suddenly slow or stop
ahead, or enter your lane. Also see
“Alerting the Driver”
in this section.
Complete attention is always required
while driving and you should be ready to
take action and apply the brakes. See
Defensive Driving 0164.
{Warning
ACC will not detect or brake for children,
pedestrians, animals, or other objects.
Do not use ACC when:
.On winding and hilly roads or when
the sensors are blocked by snow, ice,
or dirt. The system may not detect a
vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of
the vehicle clean.
.Visibility is poor due to rain, snow,
fog, dirt, insect residue, or dust; when
other foreign objects obscure the
camera and/or radar; or when the
vehicle in front or oncoming traffic
causes additional environmental
obstructions, such as road spray. ACC
performance is limited under these
conditions.
.On slippery roads where fast changes
in tire traction can cause excessive
wheel slip.
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J:Press to turn the system on or off. The
indicator turns white on the instrument
cluster when ACC is turned on.
RES+ : Press briefly to resume the previous
set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC
is already activated. To increase speed by
1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ to the first
detent. To increase speed to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press RES+ to the second detent.
SET– :Press briefly to set the speed and
activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if
ACC is already activated. To decrease speed
by 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET− to the first
detent. To decrease speed to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press SET− to the second detent.
*:Press to disengage ACC without erasing
the selected set speed.
[: Press to select a following gap time
(or distance) setting for ACC of Far, Medium,
or Near.
Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise
Control
To switch between ACC and regular cruise
control, press and hold
*. A Driver
Information Display (DIC) message displays.
See Vehicle Messages 0118.
ACC IndicatorRegular Cruise Control
Indicator
When ACC is engaged, a green
\
indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster
and the following gap will be displayed.
When the regular cruise control is engaged,
a green
Jindicator will be lit on the
instrument cluster; the following gap will
not display. It is recommended to switch from ACC to
regular Cruise Control when there are no
vehicles ahead of your vehicle.
When the vehicle is turned on, the cruise
control mode will be set to the last mode
used before the vehicle was turned off.
{Warning
Always check the cruise control indicator
on the instrument cluster to determine
which mode cruise control is in before
using the feature. If ACC is not active, the
vehicle will not automatically brake for
other vehicles, which could cause a crash
if the brakes are not applied manually.
You and others could be seriously injured
or killed.
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
If
Jis on when not in use, it could get
pressed and go into cruise when not desired.
Keep
Joff when cruise is not being used.
Select the set speed desired for cruise. This
is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is
detected in its path.
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Alerting the Driver
With Head-Up Display
Without Head-Up Display
If ACC is engaged, driver action may be
required when ACC cannot apply sufficient
braking because of approaching a vehicle
too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, the collision
alert symbol will flash on the windshield.
Either eight beeps will sound from the front,
or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will
pulse five times. To view a list of available
options, on the infotainment home screen,
select Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems. See
Defensive Driving 0164.
Approaching and Following a Vehicle
The vehicle ahead indicator is in the
instrument cluster and HUD display,
if equipped.
The vehicle ahead indicator only displays
when a vehicle is detected in your vehicle’s
path moving in the same direction.
If this symbol is not displaying, ACC will not
respond to or brake for vehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle down
and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the
vehicle in front at the selected follow gap.
The vehicle speed increases or decreases to
follow the vehicle in front of you, but will
not exceed the set speed. It may apply
limited braking, if necessary. When braking
is active, the brake lamps will come on. The
automatic braking may feel or sound
different than if the brakes were applied
manually. This is normal. Passing a Vehicle While Using ACC
If the set speed is high enough, and the left
turn signal is used to pass a vehicle ahead
in the selected following gap, ACC may
assist by gradually accelerating the vehicle
prior to the lane change.
{Warning
When using ACC to pass a vehicle or
perform a lane change, the following
distance to the vehicle being passed may
be reduced. ACC may not apply sufficient
acceleration or braking when passing a
vehicle or performing a lane change.
Always be ready to manually accelerate
or brake to complete the pass or lane
change.
Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects
{Warning
ACC may not detect and react to stopped
or slow-moving vehicles ahead of you. For
example, the system may not brake for a
vehicle it has never detected moving. This
can occur in stop-and-go traffic or when a
vehicle suddenly appears due to a vehicle (Continued)
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ahead changing lanes. Your vehicle may
not stop and could cause a crash. Use
caution when using ACC. Your complete
attention is always required while driving
and you should be ready to take action
and apply the brakes.
Irregular Objects Affecting ACC
ACC may have difficulty detecting the
following objects:
.Vehicles with cargo extending from the
back end.
.Non-standard shaped vehicles, such as
vehicle transport, vehicles with a side car
fitted, or horse carriages.
.Objects that are close to the front of your
vehicle.
ACC Automatically Disengages
ACC may automatically disengage and the
driver will need to manually apply the
brakes to slow the vehicle when:
.The sensors are blocked.
.The Traction Control System (TCS) or
StabiliTrak/ESC system has activated or
been disabled.
.There is a fault in the system.
.The radar falsely reports blockage when
driving in a desert or remote area with
no other vehicles or roadside objects.
A DIC message may display to indicate
that ACC is temporarily unavailable.
The ACC indicator will turn white when ACC
is no longer active.
In some cases, when ACC is temporarily
unavailable, regular cruise control may be
used. See “Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control” in this section.
Always consider driving conditions before
using either cruise control system.
Notification to Resume ACC
ACC will maintain a follow gap behind a
detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a
stop behind that vehicle.
If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven
away and ACC has not resumed, the vehicle
ahead indicator will flash as a reminder to
check traffic ahead before proceeding. In
addition, the left and right sides of the
Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times,
or three beeps will sound. To view a list of
available options, on the infotainment home screen, select Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems > Alert Type or Safety
Alert Seat Vibrations.
When the vehicle ahead drives away, ACC
resumes automatically if the stop was brief.
If necessary, press RES+ or the accelerator
pedal to resume ACC. If stopped for more
than two minutes or if the driver door is
opened and the driver seat belt is
unbuckled, the ACC automatically applies the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the
vehicle. The EPB status light will turn on.
See
Electric Parking Brake 0187. To release
the EPB, press the accelerator pedal.
A DIC warning message may display
indicating to shift to P (Park) before exiting
the vehicle. See Vehicle Messages 0118.
{Warning
If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and if ACC
is disengaged, turned off, or canceled, the
vehicle will no longer be held at a stop.
The vehicle can move. When ACC is
holding the vehicle at a stop, always be
prepared to manually apply the brakes.
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{Warning
Leaving the vehicle without placing it in
P (Park) can be dangerous. Do not leave
the vehicle while it is being held at a
stop by ACC. Always place the vehicle in
P (Park) and turn off the ignition before
leaving the vehicle.
ACC Override
If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is
active, the ACC indicator turns blue on the
instrument cluster and in the HUD (if
equipped) to indicate that automatic braking
will not occur. ACC will resume operation
when the accelerator pedal is not being
pressed.
{Warning
The ACC will not automatically apply the
brakes if your foot is resting on the
accelerator pedal. You could crash into a
vehicle ahead of you. Curves in the Road
{Warning
On curves, ACC may not detect a vehicle
ahead in your lane. You could be startled
if the vehicle accelerates up to the set
speed, especially when following a vehicle
exiting or entering exit ramps. You could
lose control of the vehicle or crash. Do
not use ACC while driving on an entrance
or exit ramp. Always be ready to use the
brakes if necessary.
{Warning
On curves, ACC may respond to a vehicle
in another lane, or may not have time to
react to a vehicle in your lane. You could
crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose
control of your vehicle. Give extra
attention in curves and be ready to use
the brakes if necessary. Select an
appropriate speed while driving in curves.
ACC may operate differently in a sharp
curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the
curve is too sharp.
When following a vehicle and entering a
curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead
and may accelerate to the set speed. When
this happens, the vehicle ahead indicator will
not appear.
ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your
lane and apply the brakes.
ACC may occasionally provide an alert and/
or braking that is considered unnecessary.
It could respond to vehicles in different
lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary
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Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from
memory if
Jis pressed or if the ignition is
turned off.
Weather Conditions Affecting ACC
System operation may be limited under
snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions.
{Warning
Camera visibility may be limited and the
ACC system may not work properly if the
windshield is not clear. Do not use ACC if
moisture is present on the inside of the
windshield or the windshield washer is
used in cold weather. Turn on the front
defroster and make sure the windshield is
clear before using ACC. Before driving,
check that the windshield wipers are in
good condition and replace them if worn.
Accessory Installations and Vehicle
Modifications
Do not install or place any object around
the front camera windshield area that would
obstruct the front camera view. Do not install objects on top of the vehicle
that overhang and obstruct the front
camera, such as a canoe, kayak, or other
items that can be transported on a roof rack
system. See
Roof Rack System 085.
Do not modify the hood, headlamps, or fog
lamps, as this may limit the camera’s ability
to detect an object.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the windshield behind
the rearview mirror and the radar sensors
on the front of the vehicle can become
blocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud. These
areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate
properly.
If ACC will not operate, regular cruise control
may be available. See “Switching Between
ACC and Regular Cruise Control” in this
section. Always consider driving conditions
before using either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions, see “Washing the
Vehicle” underExterior Care 0321.
Super Cruise
If equipped, Super Cruise can steer to
maintain lane position under certain
conditions on Super Cruise-enabled roads. An active OnStar or connected service plan
that includes Emergency Services is required
to use Super Cruise.
Super Cruise can also steer to perform a
lane change under certain conditions on
Super Cruise-enabled roads. A lane change
can be initiated by the driver using the turn
signal lever.
The Super Cruise System may initiate a lane
change maneuver in following scenarios:
.To pass slower traffic
.When the current lane is ending ahead
.To return to the initial lane
.To provide space for vehicles merging
from an ending lane
See “Super Cruise Lane Change” later in this
section and Turn and Lane-Change Signals
0 127.
{Warning
Super Cruise can only assist to maintain
lane position when driving on compatible
highways. You must supervise the driving
task and monitor the freeway conditions.
You may need to respond to traffic
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events by steering, braking,
or accelerating. SeeDefensive Driving
0 164.
Super Cruise is:
.Not a self-driving system.
.Not a crash avoidance or warning
system.
.Not a substitute for proper supervision
of the driving task.
Super Cruise uses the following to detect
the current lane position and lane markings
ahead on compatible highways under certain
conditions:
.Cameras
.Global Positioning System (GPS) sensing
.A high-precision map
.GPS-enhancement data downloaded
through OnStar
Super Cruise works with Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), which controls acceleration
and braking while Super Cruise is enabled
and operating. Review and understand both this section and the ACC section before
using Super Cruise. See
Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced) 0196.
{Warning
Super Cruise does not perform all aspects
of driving, nor does it do everything a
driver can do. Super Cruise only steers to
maintain vehicle position in the current
lane or, under some circumstances, to
change lanes. Super Cruise can only be
used with Adaptive Cruise Control.
Super Cruise does:
.Not prevent crashes or warn of
possible crashes.
.Not steer to avoid stopped or
slow-moving vehicles, cross-traffic,
construction barriers or cones,
motorcycles, children, pedestrians,
animals, or other objects on the road.
.Not steer in response to vehicles or
objects next to your vehicle, including
vehicles attempting to enter your lane.
.Not respond to traffic lights, stop
signs, or other traffic control devices.
.Not respond to crossing traffic.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Not make turns.
.Not steer to merge onto or to exit
highways.
.Not steer to avoid, or steer through
construction zones.
.Not respond to oncoming traffic.
.Not function in city driving conditions.
{Warning
Some state and local laws may require
hands to be kept on the steering wheel
at all times. Only remove your hands
from the steering wheel if Super Cruise is
engaged, it is safe to do so, and it is
permitted by state and local laws. Failure
to do so may result in a crash involving
serious injury or death.
{Warning
Failure to supervise the driving task and
to respond appropriately, even while
Super Cruise is operating, can cause a
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crash. Super Cruise may not respond as
you would to all driving situations and
may not maintain lane position under all
conditions.
It is extremely important to pay
attention to the operation of the vehicle,
even while using Super Cruise. Do not
use a hand-held device while driving,
even with Super Cruise engaged. To
prevent serious injury or death:
.Always remain properly seated in the
driver seat with your seat belt
fastened.
.Never remove your hands from the
steering wheel when Super Cruise is
not operating.
.Always make sure traffic conditions
are safe before using Super Cruise.
.Always keep the entire vehicle and the
sensors clean. Sensors are on the
front, sides, and rear of the vehicle.
.Always observe posted speed limits.
Only use Super Cruise at or below the
posted speed limit.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Super Cruise should not be used in
complex or uncertain driving conditions,
including:
.Not in construction zones.
.Not when approaching or exiting toll
plazas.
.Not when approaching an intersection
that is controlled with a traffic light,
stop sign, or other traffic control
device.
.Not when lane markings are not
present or cannot be detected. For
example, there is too much glare,
weather conditions are poor, or lanes
are poorly marked.
.Not on slippery or icy roads.
.Not in adverse weather conditions,
including rain, sleet, fog, ice, or snow.
.Not on winding or hilly roads.
.Not for city driving.
.Not during heavy or emergency
braking.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Not on a road shoulder, service drive,
or under an elevated freeway.
.Not when towing a trailer that does
not meet GM approved guidelines.
.Not in a highway exit lane.
When Super Cruise is Available
Super Cruise Indicator
Super Cruise is designed to operate
only when:
.ACC is on. See Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0196.
.Teen Driver is not active.
.The GPS detects the vehicle is on a Super
Cruise-enabled road.
.Both the camera and the radar sensors
are functioning and not covered,
obstructed, or damaged.
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.The Driver Attention System (DAS) detects
the driver's head and eyes are directed
toward the road.
.The lane markings are clearly visible and
able to be detected by the system.
Super Cruise may be unavailable if Super
Cruise detects the outside air temperature is
very cold.
Poor Conditions
Poor Conditions Using Super Cruise
{Warning
Super Cruise may not begin steering
immediately, even when Super Cruise is
available and
Zhas been pressed. To
prevent serious injury or death, only
remove your hands from the steering
wheel if the steering wheel light bar, the
Super Cruise light
Z, and the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) light
\are green.
To engage:
.Press5to turn on ACC. Make sure the
white
\indicator displays in the
instrument cluster. See Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced) 0196.
.When Super Cruise is available, the white
Super Cruise light
Zwill display in the
instrument cluster.
.PressZ. ACC will set the speed at the
current vehicle speed. If ACC has a
previously set speed, it may resume at
that speed.
If Auto Set Speed is enabled and a speed
limit sign is detected, ACC will set the speed
to the road speed limit (+/- the selected
offset). For Auto Set Speed customization,
see Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
0 196.
{Warning
Always monitor the vehicle speed and
make sure that you are following the
speed limit, regardless of the Auto Set
Speed status.
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When engaged and not steering the vehicle,
the steering wheel light bar flashes blue,
and the Super Cruise light
Zwill display
blue. The driver is in control of steering and
Super Cruise is not steering the vehicle.
When the vehicle is positioned in the center
of the lane, the steering wheel light bar
and the Super Cruise light
Zwill display
green, indicating Super Cruise is steering the
vehicle.
When Super Cruise controls the steering,
traffic and other conditions and laws permit,
and it is safe to do so, your hands can be
taken off the steering wheel.
Always pay attention to the road and the
operation of the vehicle. Always monitor
and be attentive of surrounding traffic,
including vehicles that may cross the road in
front of your vehicle.
Super Cruise steering can be overridden with
manual steering at any time. When Super
Cruise is engaged, always be prepared to
take immediate action —including steering,
accelerating, and braking quickly,
if necessary.
Super Cruise, when engaged, will enable
Forward Collision System to Alert and Brake. Steering Manually and Changing Lanes
The vehicle can always be manually steered,
even with Super Cruise engaged; for
example, when changing lanes.
When the steering wheel is moved
manually, the steering wheel light bar
pulses blue and the Super Cruise lightZ
on the instrument cluster turns blue to
indicate that Super Cruise is not steering the
vehicle.
When ready to allow Super Cruise to
resume steering again, position the vehicle
in the center of the lane, hold the steering
wheel until the steering wheel light bar
turns green, and then release the steering
wheel when it is safe to do so.
{Warning
To help prevent crashes before making a
lane change:
.Always check mirrors.
.Glance over your shoulder.
.Use the turn signals.
Super Cruise Lane Change
On Demand Lane Changes
Super Cruise can steer to perform a single
lane change under certain conditions when
requested by the driver or initiated by the
Super Cruise System.
To request a lane change:
1. Verify the lane next to your vehicle is clear and conditions are safe to make a
lane change.
2. Use the turn signal lever to activate the turn signal in the direction of the desired
lane change.
3. Return the turn signal lever to the neutral position after the lane change.
See Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0127.
4. To cancel a lane change, return the turn signal lever to the neutral position, move
the lever in the opposite direction of the
lane change, or steer manually at
any time.
Automatic Lane Changes
If equipped, Super Cruise may initiate a
single lane change when enabled through
vehicle settings under the following
conditions: