Black plate (46,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners ofthe rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice,slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions,see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6‑109. If the DICstill displays the SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEMUNAVAILABLE message after cleaning the bumper,see your dealer.The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer isattached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object isextending out to either side of the vehicle.When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than thedriver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turnSBZA back on using the DIC. The SIDE BLIND ZONEALERT ON option will not be selectable if the conditionsfor normal system operation are not met. Until normaloperating conditions for SBZA are met, you should notrely upon SBZA while driving.SBZA Error MessagesThe following messages may appear in the DIC:SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF: Thismessage indicates that the system has been turned off.SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE: Thismessage indicates that the SBZA system is disabledbecause the sensor is blocked and cannot detectvehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blockedby mud, dirt, snow, ice, slush, or even heavyrainstorms. This message may also activate duringheavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does notneed service. For cleaning, see Washing Your Vehicleon page 6‑109.SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM: If thismessage appears, both SBZA displays will remain onindicating there is a problem with the SBZA system.If these displays remain on after continued driving, thesystem needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.FCC InformationSee Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑20 forinformation regarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) rules andIndustry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.Frequency of operation: 24.05GHz – 24.25GHzField Strength: Not greater than 2.5V/m peak(0.25V/m average) at a distance of 3mThe manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TVinterference caused by unauthorized modifications tothis equipment. Such modifications could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.3-46
