Cadillac 2014 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (37,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 1st Edition - 7/2/13Driving and Operating 9-37applying the SET– switch will resultin cruise control set to the currentvehicle speed.Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well the cruise control will workon hills depends upon the vehiclespeed, load, and the steepness ofthe hills. When going up steep hills,you might have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintain thevehicle speed. When goingdownhill, the cruise control systemmay automatically brake to slow thevehicle down. Also, you may haveto brake or shift to a lower gear tokeep the vehicle speed down. If thebrake is applied, the cruise controldisengages.Ending Cruise ControlThere are three ways to end cruisecontrol:. Step lightly on the brake pedal.. Press *.. Press J.Erasing Speed MemoryThe cruise control set speed iserased from memory if J ispressed or if the ignition isturned off.Adaptive Cruise ControlIf equipped with Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC), it allows the driver toselect the cruise control set speedand following gap. Read this entiresection before using this system.The following gap is the followingtime between your vehicle and avehicle detected directly ahead inyour path moving in the samedirection. If no vehicle is detected inyour path, ACC works like regularcruise control. ACC uses cameraand radar sensors. See RadioFrequency Statement onpage 13-15.If a vehicle is detected in your path,ACC can apply acceleration orlimited, moderate braking tomaintain the selected following gap.To disengage ACC, apply the brake.If ACC is controlling your vehiclespeed when the Traction ControlSystem (TCS) or electronic stabilitycontrol system activates, the ACCmay automatically disengage. SeeTraction Control/Electronic StabilityControl on page 9-30. When roadconditions allow ACC to be safelyused, the ACC can be turnedback on.ACC will not engage if the TCS orelectronic stability control system isdisabled.{ WarningACC has limited braking abilityand may not have time to slowthe vehicle down enough to avoida collision with another vehicleyou are following. This can occurwhen vehicles suddenly slow orstop ahead, or enter your lane.Also see “Alerting the Driver” inthis section. Complete attention isalways required while driving and(Continued)