Black plate (49,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Driving and Operating 9-49SBZA is designed to ignorestationary objects; however, thesystem may occasionally light updue to guard rails, signs, trees,shrubs, and other stationary objects.This is normal system operation; thevehicle does not need service.SBZA does not operate when theleft or right corners of the rearbumper are covered with mud, dirt,snow, ice, or slush, or in heavyrainstorms. For cleaninginstructions, see Exterior Care onpage 10118. If the infotainmentdisplay still shows the SIDEBLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEMTEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLEmessage after cleaning the bumper,see your dealer.The SBZA displays may remain onif a trailer is attached to the vehicle,or a bicycle or object is extendingout to either side of the vehicle.When SBZA is disabled for anyreason other than the driver turningit off, the driver will not be able toturn SBZA back on using the DIC.The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ONoption will not be selectable if theconditions for normal systemoperation are not met. Until normaloperating conditions for SBZA aremet, you should not rely upon SBZAwhile driving.SBZA MessagesThe following messages mayappear on the infotainment display:SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM OFF: This messageindicates that the driver has turnedthe system off.SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM TEMPORARILYUNAVAILABLE: This messageindicates that the SBZA system isdisabled because the sensor isblocked and cannot detect vehiclesin the blind zone. The sensor maybe blocked by mud, dirt, snow, ice,or slush. This message may alsoactivate during heavy rain or due toroad spray. The vehicle does notneed service. For cleaning, seeExterior Care on page 10118.SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT SYSTEM: If this messageappears, both SBZA displays willremain on indicating there is aproblem with the SBZA system.If these displays remain on aftercontinued driving, the system needsservice. Take the vehicle to yourdealer.FCC InformationSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 1322 for informationregarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC)rules and Industry CanadaStandards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
