Cadillac SRX Owner's Manual

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Black plate (46,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 11/9/129-46 Driving and OperatingDriver AssistanceSystemsThis vehicle may have features thatwork together to help avoid crashesor reduce crash damage whiledriving, backing, and parking. Readthis entire section before usingthese systems.{ WARNINGDo not rely on the DriverAssistance Systems. Thesesystems do not replace the needfor paying attention and drivingsafely. You may not hear or feelalerts or warnings provided bythese systems. Failure to useproper care when driving mayresult in injury, death, or vehicledamage. See Defensive Drivingon page 9‑3.(Continued)WARNING (Continued)Under many conditions, thesesystems will not:. Detect children, pedestrians,bicyclists, or animals.. Detect vehicles or objectsoutside the area monitored bythe system.. Work at all driving speeds.. Warn you or provide you withenough time to avoid a crash.. Work under poor visibility orbad weather conditions.. Work if the detection sensoris not cleaned or is coveredby ice, snow, mud, or dirt.Complete attention is alwaysrequired while driving, and youshould be ready to take actionand apply the brakes and/or steerthe vehicle to avoid crashes.Audible or Safety Alert SeatSome driver assistance featuresalert the driver of obstacles bybeeping. To change the volume ofthe warning chime, see “Comfortand Convenience” under VehiclePersonalization on page 5‑40.If equipped with the Safety AlertSeat, the driver seat cushion mayprovide a vibrating pulse alertinstead of beeping. To change this,see “Collision/Detection Systems”under Vehicle Personalization onpage 5‑40.Assistance Systems forParking or BackingWhen the vehicle is in R (Reverse),the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) andRear Parking Assist may help thedriver to avoid a crash or to reducecrash damage while backing andparking. Some models may alsohave the Rear Automatic Brakingand Backing Warning System, RearCross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and/orFront Parking Assist.