Black plate (52,1)Cadillac XTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6006999) -2014 - CRC - 9/11/139-52 Driving and OperatingWithout Adaptive Cruise ControlPress the collision alert/followinggap button on the steering wheel toset the FCA timing to Far, Medium,Near, or on some vehicles, Off. Thefirst button press shows the currentsetting on the DIC. Additional buttonpresses will change this setting. Thechosen setting will remain until it ischanged and will affect the timing ofboth the Collision Alert and theTailgating Alert features. The timingof both alerts will vary based onvehicle speed. The faster thevehicle speed, the farther away thealert will occur. Consider traffic andweather conditions when selectingthe alert timing. The range ofselectable alert timing may not beappropriate for all drivers anddriving conditions.Changing the FCA timing settingautomatically changes the followinggap setting (Far, Medium, or Near)for the Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) feature.Unnecessary AlertsFCA may provide unnecessaryalerts for turning vehicles, vehiclesin other lanes, objects that are notvehicles, or shadows. These alertsare normal operation and thevehicle does not need service.Cleaning the SystemThe camera sensor on the back ofthe rearview mirror and the radarsensors on the front of the vehicle,if equipped, can become blocked bysnow, ice, dirt, or mud. These areasneed to be cleaned for FCA tooperate properly.For cleaning instructions, see“Washing the Vehicle” underExterior Care on page 10-82.System operation may also belimited under snow, heavy rain,or road spray conditions.Active EmergencyBraking SystemIf the vehicle has Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC) it also has the ActiveEmergency Braking System, whichincludes Intelligent BrakeAssist (IBA) and the AutomaticCollision Preparation (ACP) System.These systems can provide a boostto braking or automatically brake thevehicle to help avoid or lessen theseverity of crashes.Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)IBA may activate when the brakepedal is applied quickly by providinga boost to braking based on thespeed of approach and distance toa vehicle ahead.
