warning CADILLAC XT6 2023 Owners Manual

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The vehicle ahead indicator is
in the instrument cluster and
HUD display (if equipped).
It 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 a
detected vehicle ahead at the
selected follow gap. The
vehicle speed increases or
decreases to follow a
detected vehicle in front of
your vehicle when that vehicle
is traveling slower than your
vehicle 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 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.

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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, ACC automatically
applies the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) to hold the
vehicle. The Electric Parking
Brake light will turn on. See
Electric Parking Brake0274.
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
0 151.{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.
{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) indicating
ACC 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.

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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(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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.
If equipped, the curve speed
control indicator
bmay
illuminate green when ACC is
actively controlling the vehicle
speed and detects a sharp
curve on the road ahead.
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.
When following a vehicle and
entering a curve, ACC may not
detect the vehicle ahead and
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.

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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
System0114.
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 can become
blocked by snow, ice, dirt, mud,
or debris. This area needs to
be cleaned for ACC to operate
properly. The vehicle headlamps may
need to be cleaned due to dirt,
snow, or ice. Objects that are
not illuminated correctly may
be difficult to detect.
If ACC will not operate, regular
cruise control may be
available. See
“Switching
Between ACC and Regular
Cruise Control” previously in
this section. Always consider
driving conditions before using
either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions, see
“Washing the Vehicle” under
Exterior Care 0440.
Super Cruise
If equipped, Super Cruise can
steer to maintain lane position
under certain conditions on
compatible highways that are
separated from opposing
traffic.
{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 events by
steering, braking,
or accelerating. See
Defensive Driving 0240.
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

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.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) 0283.
An active OnStar or
connected service plan that
includes Emergency Services
is required to use Super
Cruise.
{Warning
Super Cruise does not
perform all aspects of
driving, nor does it do
everything a driver can do. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Super Cruise only steers to
maintain lane position. 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, construction
barriers or cones,
motorcycles, children,
pedestrians, animals,
or other objects on the
freeway.
.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 change lanes.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Not make turns.
.Not steer to merge onto
or to exit freeways.
.Not detect, steer to avoid,
or steer through
construction zones.
.Not function on surface
streets.
.Not respond to crossing
or 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.
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Warning (Continued)
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 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.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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
front of the vehicle and
the sensors clean.
.Always observe posted
speed limits. Only use
Super Cruise at or below
the posted speed limit.
Super Cruise should not be
used in complex or uncertain
driving conditions, including:
.Not in construction zones. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Not when approaching or
exiting toll plazas.
.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
freeways.
.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.
.Not on surface streets.
.Not on a road shoulder,
service drive, or under an
elevated freeway.
.Not in tunnels.
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Warning (Continued)
.Not when towing a trailer.
.Not in a freeway 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)
0 283.
.Automatic Emergency
Braking is on. See Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB)
0328.
.Teen Driver is not active.
.The GPS detects the vehicle
is on a compatible highway.
.Both the camera and the
radar sensors are
functioning and not covered,
obstructed, or damaged.
.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.
Poor Conditions
Poor Conditions
Using Super Cruise
{Warning
To prevent serious injury or
death:
.Always check that Super
Cruise is available
^
before pressing].
.Only remove your hands
from the steering wheel if
the steering wheel light
bar,
^, and\are green.
Super Cruise may not
begin steering
immediately, even when
Super Cruise is available
and
]has been pressed.

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{Warning
To help prevent crashes
before making a lane
change:
.Always check mirrors.
.Glance over your shoulder.
.Use the turn signals.
Take Over Alert
{Warning
Super Cruise will not
maintain the vehicle’s speed
while the steering wheel
light bar is flashing red.
If the steering wheel light
bar flashes red, immediately
resume manual steering to
prevent serious injury or
death. If you do not resume
manual steering, the vehicle
will begin to slow in the
same lane and eventually
come to a complete stop on
the road. To begin steering manually,
hold the steering wheel firmly
(with both hands) using the
highlighted regions as shown
in the picture below.
Any time the steering wheel
light bar flashes red, resume
manual steering immediately.
The instrument cluster light
^, will also turn red and a
message will display in the
Driver Information Center
(DIC). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the Safety Alert
Seat will vibrate. To view
available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Collision/
Detection Systems. After you
begin steering manually, then
Super Cruise will disengage.
The red flashing steering
wheel light bar could occur
under any of the following
conditions:
.Lane markings are poor or
visibility is limited.
.The Driver Attention System
(DAS) does not detect that
the driver's head and eyes
are directed toward
the road.
.ACC is canceled.
.The vehicle is on a tight
curve, or the lanes are too
wide, or the vehicle goes into
a curve too fast.
.The compatible road ends.
.The vehicle is approaching
an intersection controlled by
a traffic light, stop sign,
or other traffic control
device.
.A Super Cruise system fault
occurs.

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Attention to the Road
{Warning
Super Cruise is a driver
assistance system and
cannot accurately detect or
predict all situations. Super
Cruise is not a crash
avoidance system. To
prevent serious injury or
death, you must supervise
the driving task and monitor
the road conditions. You
may need to respond to
traffic events by steering,
braking, or accelerating. See
Defensive Driving0240.
Super Cruise also cannot
determine whether you are
awake, asleep, impaired,
or properly focused on safe
driving. The vehicle could
crash into other vehicles,
drive out of the lane, or drive
off the road. Complete
attention is always required
while driving, even while
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
using Super Cruise. Be
prepared to take over
steering or apply the brakes
at any time.
{Warning
To prevent serious injury or
death, be alert and pay
special attention when
passing highway exits,
entrances, and crossings
with Super Cruise, and be
ready to take control of the
vehicle when necessary.
Changes in lane markings
around exits and entrances
can momentarily cause
Super Cruise to not detect
the correct lane. If this
occurs, Super Cruise may
attempt steering inputs to
bring the vehicle back into
the correct lane and, in rare
circumstances, could(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
over-correct and cause the
vehicle to momentarily cross
into a lane next to your
vehicle unless you manually
steer to maintain your lane
position.
The Driver Attention System
(DAS) on the steering column
continually monitors driver
head and eye position to
estimate driver attention to
the road. The camera does not
record or share pictures,
audio, or video.
Sunglasses, hats, or other
types of clothing that change
the shape of the head may
interfere with camera
performance. To improve
camera performance, raise or
lower the steering wheel,
or change the seat position.

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Pay close attention to the road ahead to avoid these three increasing alerts:First Alert
.If the steering wheel light bar flashes green, the system has detected
that your head and eyes may not be directed toward the road.
.The flashing will stop when the system detects that your head and eyes
appear to be directed toward the road.
Second Alert
.If the steering wheel light bar flashes green for too long, Super Cruise
will alert the driver to take control of steering immediately by flashing
the light bar red. Also, either beeps will sound or the Safety Alert Seat
will vibrate.To view available settings from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems.
.Take over steering, then Super Cruise will disengage.
.To re-engage Super Cruise, press]. See "Using Super Cruise"
previously in this section.
Third Alert
.If the steering wheel light bar flashes red for too long, a voice command
will tell you to take control of the vehicle.
.Take control of the steering immediately; ACC and Super Cruise will
disengage.
.A DIC message will indicate that Super Cruise is locked out. Super
Cruise cannot be re-engaged until the next ignition cycle.
.Continued failure to take over steering will cause the vehicle to brake to
a stop and OnStar will be called. The brake lamps and hazard warning
flashers will come on.
.Take control of the vehicle and continue driving.