Cadillac Escalade 2023 Cruise Control User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the User Manual for the Cruise Control on a 2023 Cadillac Escalade! This brief introduction will get you familiar with the cutting-edge cruise control capabilities of the most recent Escalade model, which are intended to make driving more comfortable and convenient. Overview of cruise control With its clever and adaptive cruise control technology, the 2023 Cadillac Escalade enables you to maintain a specified pace while maintaining a secure following distance from vehicles in front of you. To give you a smooth and stress-free driving experience on highways and open roads, this system makes use of cutting-edge sensors and technology.

One of the key features is adaptive speed control. The cruise control on the Escalade may automatically change your car’s speed to meet the pace of traffic, ensuring that you maintain a constant and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.

Cruise Control

Warning

• Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. Do not use cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
• Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control.
• Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
• If equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
• If the Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control system begins to limit wheel spin  while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages.
• If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated, cruise control is disengaged.
• When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on.
• If the brakes are applied, cruise control disengages.

• : Press to turn the system on and off. A white indicator appears in the instrument
  cluster when cruise is turned on.
• RES+ : If there is a set speed in memory, press the control up briefly to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If the cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.
• SET− : Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If the cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
• : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.

Setting Cruise Control
If is on when not in use, SET− or RES+ could get pressed and go into cruise when not desired. Keep off when cruise is not being used.

To set cruise control

1. Press
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET−.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator.

When the cruise control has been set to the desired speed, a green cruise control indicator appears on the instrument cluster and a cruise set speed message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped.

Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied or is pressed, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press RES+ up briefly. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed.

Increasing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed
If the cruise control system is already activated:

• Press and hold RES+ up until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed, then release it.
• To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press RES+ up briefly to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.

The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. increments, press RES+ up briefly to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. The increment value used depends on the units displayed.

Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed
If the cruise control system is already activated:

• Press and hold SET− down until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.
• To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments, press SET− down briefly. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.

The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units.  The increment value used depends on the units displayed.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed.
While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise, briefly applying the SET− control will result in cruise set to the current vehicle speed.

Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works on hills depends on the vehicle speed, the load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, pressing the accelerator pedal may be necessary to maintain vehicle speed. When going downhill, Cruise Grade Braking helps maintain the driver selected speed.
Cruise Grade Braking is enabled when the vehicle is started and cruise control is active. It is not enabled in Range Selection Mode. It assists in maintaining driver selected speed when driving on downhill grades by using the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle. To disable and enable Cruise Grade Braking for the current ignition cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for five seconds. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays. For other forms of Grade Braking.

Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to end cruise control:

• Step lightly on the brake pedal.
• Press .
• Shift the transmission to N (Neutral). . To turn off cruise control, press .

Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off.

Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)
If equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) allows the cruise control set speed and following gap to be selected. Read this entire section before using this system. The following gap is the following time (or distance) between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead in your path, moving in the same direction. If no vehicle is detected in your path, ACC works like regular cruise control. ACC uses camera and radar sensors.
If a vehicle is detected in your path, ACC can speed up the vehicle or apply limited, moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap. To disengage ACC, apply the brake. If the Traction Control System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activates while ACC is engaged, ACC. may automatically disengage. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 238. When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used, ACC can be turned back on. Disabling the TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC system will disengage and prevent engagement of ACC.
ACC can reduce the need for you to frequently brake and accelerate, especially when used on expressways, freeways, and interstate highways. When used on other roads, you may need to take over the control of braking or acceleration more often.

Warning
ACC has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following. This can occur when vehicles suddenly slow or stop ahead, or enter your lane. Also see “Alerting the Driver” later in this section. Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes.  ACC will not detect or brake for children, pedestrians, animals, or other objects.

Do not use ACC when

• On winding and hilly roads or when the sensors are blocked by snow, ice, or dirt. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of the vehicle clean.
• Visibility is poor due to rain, snow, fog, dirt, insect residue, or dust; when other foreign objects obscure the camera and/or radar; or when the vehicle in front or oncoming traffic causes additional environmental obstructions, such as road spray. ACC performance is limited under these conditions.
• On slippery roads where fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip.

• : Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator turns white on the instrument cluster when ACC is turned on.
• RES+ : Press briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. To increase speed by about 1 km/h (1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press RES+ to the second detent.
• SET– : Press briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. To decrease speed by about 1 km/h (1 mph), press SET– to the first detent. To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press SET– to the second detent.
• : Press to disengage ACC without erasing the selected set speed.
• : Press to select a following gap time (or distance) setting for ACC of Far, Medium, or Near.

The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. The increment value used depends on the units displayed.

Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise Control
To switch between ACC and regular cruise control, press and hold . A Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays.

ACC Indicator (Base Level)

ACC Indicator (Up level)

Regular Cruise Control Indicator

When ACC is engaged, a green o or \ indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster and the following gap will be displayed. When the regular cruise control is engaged, a green v indicator will be lit on the instrument cluster; the following gap will not display.
When the vehicle is turned on, the cruise control mode will be set to the last mode used before the vehicle was turned off.

Warning
Always check the cruise control indicator on the instrument cluster to determine which mode cruise control is in before using the feature. If ACC is not active, the vehicle will not automatically brake for other vehicles, which could cause a crash if the brakes are not applied manually. You and others could be seriously injured or killed.

Setting Adaptive Cruise Control

• If is on when not in use, it could get pressed and go into ACC when not desired.
• Keep off when cruise is not being used.
• Select the set speed desired for ACC. This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in its path.
• While the vehicle is moving, ACC will not set at a speed less than 5 km/h (3 mph), although the minimum allowable set speed is 25 km/h (15 mph).

To set ACC while moving:

1.  Press
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET–.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

After ACC is set, it may immediately apply the brakes if a vehicle ahead is detected closer than the selected following gap. ACC can also be set while the vehicle is stopped if ACC is on and the brake pedal is applied.

ACC Indicator (Base Level)ACC Indicator (Up level)

• displays on the instrument cluster and Head-Up Display (HUD), if equipped. When ACC is turned on, the indicator will be lit white. When ACC is active, the indicator will turn green.
• Be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the set speed.

Resuming a Set Speed
If ACC is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, ACC is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. To begin using ACC again, press RES+ up briefly.

• If the vehicle is moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), it returns to the previous set speed.
• If the vehicle is stopped with the brake pedal applied, press RES+ and release the brake pedal. ACC will hold the vehicle  until RES+ or the accelerator pedal is pressed.

A green ACC indicator and the set speed display on the instrument cluster. The vehicle ahead indicator may be flashing if a vehicle ahead was present and moved. See “Approaching and Following a Vehicle” later in this section.

Once ACC has resumed, the vehicle speed will increase to the set speed under the following conditions:

• There is no vehicle ahead.
• The vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap.
• The vehicle speed is not being limited because of a sharp turn.

Increasing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do one of the following:

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Briefly press and release SET– and release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed. When the accelerator pedal is pressed, ACC will not brake because it is overridden. While overridden, the ACC indicator will turn blue on the instrument cluster and HUD, if equipped.
• Press and hold RES+ until the desired set speed is displayed, then release it.
• To increase speed in small increments, press RES+. to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.
• To increase speed in larger increments, press RES+ to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed increases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer.

The set speed can also be increased while the vehicle is stopped.

•  
• If stopped with the brake applied, press RES+ until the desired set speed is displayed.
• If ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop and there is another vehicle directly ahead, pressing RES+ will increase the set speed.
• Pressing RES+ when there is no longer a vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is pulling away and the brake is not applied will cause the ACC to resume.
  When it is determined that there is no vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is beyond the selected following gap, then the vehicle speed will increase to the set speed.

Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do one of the following

• Use the brake to get to the desired lower speed. Release the brake and press SET–. The vehicle will now cruise at the lower speed.
• Press and hold SET– until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.
• To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments, press SET− to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
• To decrease speed in larger increments, press SET− to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer. The set speed can also be decreased while the vehicle is stopped.
• If stopped with the brake applied, press or hold SET− until the desired set speed is displayed.

Selecting the Follow Distance Gap

• When a slower moving vehicle is detected ahead within the selected following gap, ACC will adjust the vehicle’s speed and attempt to maintain the follow distance gap selected.
• With ACC active, press[on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap. Each press cycles the gap button through three settings: Far, Medium, or Near.
• When pressed, the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and HUD (if equipped). The gap setting will   be maintained until it is changed.

Far Gap Setting

Medium Gap Setting

Near Gap Setting

If equipped, and a trailer is electrically connected, the gap setting display will be as follows:

Far Gap Setting with Trailer

Medium Gap Setting with Trailer

Near Gap Setting with Trailer

Since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (Far, Medium, or Near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle detected ahead. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions.
Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System.

Courtesy Gap

• Press and hold on the steering wheel when vehicle is moving to temporarily increase the gap with the vehicle ahead to allow for merging traffic.
  Press and hold when stopped to cancel ACC from resuming automatically (if the stop is brief) and remain stationary. This can be used to allow traffic to merge between you and the vehicle ahead. Press RES+ or the accelerator pedal to resume ACC.

Following distance gap will return to the original selection after hold.

Alerting the Driver

If ACC is engaged, driver action may be required when ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because of approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, the collision alert symbol will flash on the windshield. Either eight beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. Touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Collision/Detection Systems”.

Approaching and Following a Vehicle

The vehicle ahead indicator is in the instrument cluster and HUD display (if equipped). It only displays when a vehicle is detected in your vehicle’s path moving in the same direction. If this symbol is not displaying, ACC will not respond to or brake for vehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicle down and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected following gap. The vehicle speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking is active, the brake lamps will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal.

Passing a Vehicle While Using ACC
If the set speed is high enough, and the left turn signal is used to pass a vehicle ahead in the selected following gap, ACC may assist by gradually accelerating the vehicle prior to the lane change.

Warning
When using ACC to pass a vehicle or perform a lane change, the following distance to the vehicle being passed may be reduced. ACC may not apply sufficient acceleration or braking when passing a vehicle or performing a lane change. Always be ready to manually accelerate or brake to complete the pass or lane change.

Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects
Warning
ACC may not detect and react to stopped or slow-moving vehicles ahead of you. For example, the system may not brake for a vehicle it has never detected moving. This can occur in stop-and-go traffic or when a vehicle suddenly appears due to a vehicle ahead changing lanes. Your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash. Use caution when using ACC. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes.

Irregular Objects Affecting ACC
ACC may have difficulty detecting the following objects:

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• Vehicles with cargo extending from the back end.
• Non-standard shaped vehicles, such as vehicle transport, vehicles with a side car fitted, or horse carriages.
• Objects that are close to the front of your vehicle.

ACC Automatically Disengages
ACC may automatically disengage and the driver will need to manually apply the brakes to slow the vehicle if:

• The sensors are blocked.
  The Traction Control System (TCS) or Stabilitrack/ESC has activated or been disabled.
  There is a fault in the system.
  The radar falsely reports blockage when driving in a desert or remote area with no other vehicles or roadside objects.
  A DIC message may display to indicate that ACC is temporarily unavailable.

The ACC active symbol will turn white when ACC is no longer active.
In some cases, when ACC is temporarily unavailable, regular cruise control may be used. See “Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise Control” previously in this section. Always consider driving conditions before using either cruise control system.

Notification to Resume ACC
ACC will maintain a following gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven
away and ACC has not resumed, the vehicle ahead indicator will flash as a reminder to check traffic ahead before proceeding. In addition, the left and right sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times, or three beeps will sound. Touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select ”Alert Type” and “Adaptive Cruise Go Notified” in “Collision/ Detection Systems”.
If equipped with Driver Attention System (DAS) located on top of the steering column, when the vehicle ahead drives away, and DAS determines if the driver’s attention is on the road ahead, ACC resumes automatically. If necessary, press RES+ or the accelerator pedal to resume ACC. If stopped for more than two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the driver seat belt is unbuckled, the ACC automatically applies the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle. The EPB status light will turn on. See Electric Parking Brake 0 236. To release the EPB, press the accelerator pedal.

A DIC warning message may display indicating to shift to P (Park) before exiting the vehicle.

Warning
If ACC has stopped the vehicle, and if ACC is disengaged, turned off, or canceled, the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop. The vehicle can move. When ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop, always be prepared to manually apply the brakes.

Warning
Leaving the vehicle without placing it in P (Park) can be dangerous. Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held at a stop by ACC. Always place the vehicle in P (Park) and turn off the ignition before leaving the vehicle.

ACC Override
If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, the ACC indicator turns blue on the instrument cluster and in the HUD (if equipped) indicating ACC braking will not  occur. ACC will resume operation when the accelerator pedal is not being pressed.

Warning
The ACC will not automatically apply the brakes if your foot is resting on the accelerator pedal. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you.

Curves in the Road
Warning
On curves, ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane. You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed, especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps. You could lose control of the vehicle or crash. Do not use ACC while driving on an entrance or exit ramp. Always be ready to use the brakes if necessary.

Warning
On curves, ACC may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you, or lose control of your vehicle. Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary. Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves.

• ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp.
• The curve speed control indicator may illuminate green when ACC is actively controlling the vehicle speed and detects a sharp curve on the road ahead.
• ACC automatically slows the vehicle down while navigating the curve and may increase speed out of the curve, but will not exceed the set speed.

When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens, the vehicle ahead indicator will not appear.

ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC may occasionally provide an alert and/ or braking that is considered unnecessary. It could respond to vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. The vehicle does not need service.

Other Vehicle Lane Changes

ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane. The brakes may need to be manually applied.

Objects Not Directly in Front of Your Vehicle
The detection of objects in front of the vehicle may not be possible if:

• The vehicle or object ahead is not within your lane.
• The vehicle ahead is shifted, not centered, or is shifted to one side of the lane.

Driving in Narrow Lanes
Vehicles in adjacent traffic lanes or roadside objects may be incorrectly detected when located along the roadway.

Do Not Use ACC on Hills

Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills as ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead.

Towing with ACC

• If equipped when towing a trailer, ACC driving characteristics such as following gap, acceleration rates and braking rates may be modified to provide a better towing experience.
• ACC should not be used while towing a trailer with an aftermarket trailer brake controller. Aftermarket trailer brake controllers may not function properly with the ACC system.
• ACC may be used when towing a trailer when trailer attached is within GM-approved allowable size and weight limits.
  When towing a trailer with ACC, it is important to properly set the Trailer Gain.  for Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure.
• Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure. Use Tow/Haul mode when driving down steep hills or mountain grades, or when hauling heavy loads.

Disengaging ACC
There are three ways to disengage ACC

• Step lightly on the brake pedal.
  Press .
  Press

Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if is pressed or if the ignition is turned off.

Weather Conditions Affecting ACC
System operation may be limited under snow, heavy rain, or road spray conditions.

Accessory Installations and Vehicle Modifications
Do not install or place any object around the front camera windshield area that would obstruct the front camera view.
Do not install objects on top of the vehicle that overhang and obstruct the front camera, such as a canoe, kayak, or other items that can be transported on a roof rack system.  Do not modify the hood, headlamps, or fog lamps, as this may limit the camera’s ability to detect an object.

Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow, ice, dirt, mud, or debris. These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly.
If ACC will not operate, regular cruise control may be available. See “Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise Control” previously in this section. Always consider driving conditions before using either cruise control system.
For cleaning instructions.

Super Cruise
If equipped, Super Cruise can steer to maintain lane position under certain conditions on Super Cruise-enabled roads that are separated from opposing traffic. Super Cruise can also steer to perform a lane change under certain conditions on Super Cruise-enabled roads. A lane change can be initiated by the driver using the turn signal lever.

The Super Cruise System may initiate a lane change maneuver in following scenarios

• To pass slower traffic
• when the current lane is ending ahead . to return to the initial lane

Warning
Super Cruise can only assist to maintain lane position, or steer to change lanes, when driving on compatible roads. You must supervise the driving task and monitor the road conditions. You may need to respond to traffic events by steering, braking, or accelerating. See Defensive Driving.

• Not a self-driving system
• Not a crash avoidance or warning system
• Not a substitute for proper supervision

Super Cruise uses the following to detect the current lane position and lane markings ahead on compatible roads under certain conditions

• Cameras
• Global Positioning System (GPS) sensing . A high-precision map
• GPS-enhancement data downloaded through OnStar

Super Cruise works with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which controls acceleration and braking while Super Cruise is enabled and operating. Review and understand both this section and the ACC section before using Super Cruise.
An active Connected Service plan that includes Super Cruise Services is required to use Super Cruise.

Warning
Super Cruise does not perform all aspects of driving, nor does it do everything a driver can do. Super Cruise only steers to maintain vehicle position in the current lane or, under some circumstances, to change lanes. Super Cruise can only be used with Adaptive Cruise Control.
Super Cruise does:

• Not prevent crashes or warn of possible crashes.
• Not steer to avoid stopped or slow-moving vehicles, cross-traffic, construction barriers or cones, motorcycles, children, pedestrians, animals, or other objects on the road.
• Not steer in response to vehicles or objects next to your vehicle, including vehicles attempting to enter your lane.
• Not respond to traffic lights, stop signs, or other traffic control devices.
• Not respond to crossing traffic.
•  Not make turns.
• Not steer to merge onto or to exit highways.
• Not steer to avoid, or steer through construction zones.
• Not function on surface streets.
• Not respond to oncoming traffic.
• Not function in city driving conditions.

Warning
Some state and local laws may require hands to be kept on the steering wheel at all times. Only remove your hands from the steering wheel if Super Cruise is engaged, it is safe to do so, and it is permitted by state and local laws.

Warning
Failure to supervise the driving task and to respond appropriately, even while Super Cruise is operating, can cause a crash. Super Cruise may not respond as you would to all driving situations and may not maintain lane position under all conditions.
It is extremely important to pay attention to the operation of the vehicle, even while using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device while driving, even with Super Cruise engaged.

To prevent serious injury or death

• Always remain properly seated in the driver seat with your seat belt fastened.
• Never remove your hands from the steering wheel when Super Cruise is not operating.
• Always make sure traffic conditions are safe before using Super Cruise.
• Always keep the entire vehicle and the sensors clean. Sensors are on the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle.
• Always observe posted speed limits. Only use Super Cruise at or below the posted speed limit.

Super Cruise should not be used in complex or uncertain driving conditions, including

• Not in construction zones.
• Not when approaching or exiting toll plazas.
• Not when approaching an intersection that is controlled with a traffic light, stop sign, or other traffic control device.
• Not when lane markings are not present or cannot be detected. For example, there is too much glare, weather conditions are poor, or lanes are poorly marked.
• Not on slippery or icy roads.
• Not in adverse weather conditions, including rain, sleet, fog, ice, or snow. . Not on winding or hilly roads.
• Not for city driving.
• Not during heavy or emergency braking.
• Not on surface streets.
• Not on a road shoulder, service drive, or under an elevated freeway.
• Not when towing a trailer that does not meet GM approved guidelines.
• Not in a highway exit lane.

When Super Cruise is Available

Super Cruise Indicator

Super Cruise is designed to operate only when

• ACC is on. See Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced)..
• Teen Driver is not active.
• The GPS detects the vehicle is on a compatible road.
• Both the camera and the radar sensors are functioning and not covered, obstructed, or damaged.
• The Driver Attention System (DAS) detects the driver’s head and eyes are directed toward the road ahead.
• The lane markings are clearly visible and able to be detected by the system.
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Poor Conditions

Poor Conditions

Using Super Cruise

Warning
To prevent serious injury or death:

• Always check that Super Cruise is available before pressing .
• Only remove your hands from the steering wheel if the steering wheel light bar, , and are green. Super Cruise may not begin steering immediately, even when Super Cruise is available and    has been pressed.

To engage

1. Press to turn on ACC. Make sure the white indicator displays in the instrument cluster. When Super Cruise is available the white will display in the instrument cluster.
2. Press
3. ACC will set the speed to the current vehicle speed or resume to the higher previously stored ACC set speed.

• When engaged and not steering the vehicle, the steering wheel light bar flashes blue, and will be blue. The driver is in control of steering and Super Cruise is not steering the vehicle.
• When the vehicle is positioned in the center of the lane, the steering wheel light bar and display will turn green, indicating Super Cruise is steering the vehicle.
• When Super Cruise controls the steering, traffic and other conditions and laws permit, and it is safe to do so, your hands can be taken off the steering wheel.
  Always pay attention to the road and the operation of the vehicle. Always monitor and be attentive of surrounding traffic, including vehicles that may cross the road in front of your vehicle.
• Super Cruise steering can be overridden with manual steering at any time. When Super Cruise is engaged, always be prepared to take immediate action — including steering, accelerating, and braking quickly, if necessary.
• Super Cruise, when engaged, will enable the Forward Collision System to alert and brake.

Steering Manually and Changing Lanes
The vehicle can always be manually steered, even with Super Cruise engaged; for example, when manually changing lanes. When the steering wheel is moved manually, the steering wheel light bar flashes blue and on the instrument cluster turns blue to indicate Super Cruise is not steering the vehicle. When ready to allow Super Cruise to resume steering again, position the vehicle in the center of the lane, hold the steering wheel until the steering wheel light bar turns green, and then release the steering wheel when it is safe to do so.

Warning
To help prevent crashes before making a lane change:

• Always check mirrors.
• Glance over your shoulder.
• Use the turn signals.

Super Cruise Lane Change
Super Cruise can steer to perform a single lane change under certain conditions when requested by the driver or initiated by the Super Cruise System.
To request a lane change:

On Demand Lane Changes

1. Verify the lane next to your vehicle is clear and conditions are safe to make a lane change.
2.  Use the turn signal lever to activate the turn signal in the direction of the desired lane change.
3. Return the turn signal lever to the neutral position after the lane change. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals 0 140.
4. To cancel a lane change, return the turn signal lever to the neutral position, move the lever in the opposite direction of the lane change, or steer manually at any time.

Automatic Lane Changes
Super Cruise System may initiate a single lane change when enabled through vehicle settings under following conditions:

• The Super Cruise System may initiate a lane change to the left to pass a slower moving vehicle ahead and a subsequent lane change to right to return to your original lane.
• Super Cruise System may initiate a lane change to left or right when current lane is ending ahead.
• To cancel a Super Cruise lane change, return the turn signal lever to the neutral position or move the turn signal lever.
• Super Cruise steering can be overridden with manual steering at any time to cancel a Super Cruise lane change.

If Super Cruise detects that traffic is clear, Super Cruise will steer the vehicle to perform the lane change. A message appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) during the lane change to provide more information on the status of the lane change.
The Super Cruise Lane Change feature can be enabled or disabled through the vehicle personalization menu. The Super Cruise Lane Change feature can be enabled or disabled through the vehicle personalization menu. Touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Super Cruise Lane Change.”
Super Cruise Lane change is disabled when attached trailer is detected. Do not use Super Cruise Lane Change feature when towing a trailer.

Warning
Super Cruise Lane Change may not detect a vehicle in an adjacent lane. Always supervise the driving task and monitor traffic conditions when using the Super Cruise Lane Change feature. Only request a lane change when traffic conditions are safe for a lane change, and always be ready to manually steer the vehicle. See “Steering Manually and Changing Lanes” listed previously in this section.

Warning
Super Cruise will not maintain the vehicle’s speed while the steering wheel light bar is flashing red. If the steering wheel light bar flashes red, immediately resume manual steering to prevent serious injury or death. If you do not resume manual steering, the vehicle will begin to slow in the same lane and eventually come to a complete stop on the road.

Any time the steering wheel light bar flashes red, resume manual steering immediately.
To begin steering manually, hold the steering wheel firmly (with both hands) using the highlighted regions as shown in the picture below.

The instrument cluster light , will also turn red and a message will display in the Driver Information Center (DIC). In addition, beeps will sound, or the Safety Alert Seat will vibrate. To view Collision and Detection options, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select “Collision/Detection Systems”. After you begin steering manually, then Super Cruise will disengage.
The red flashing steering wheel light bar could occur under any of the following conditions:

• Lane markings are poor, or visibility is limited.
• The Driver Attention System (DAS) does not detect that the driver’s head and eyes are directed toward the road.
• ACC is canceled.
• The vehicle is on a tight curve, or the lanes are too wide, or the vehicle goes into a curve too fast.
• The road speed limit of Super Cruise capable non-divided road is below 28 km/h (45 mph).
• The compatible road ends.
• The vehicle is approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic light, stop sign, or other traffic control device.
• A Super Cruise system fault occurs.
• Super Cruise is unable to complete the lane change maneuver.

Attention to the Road

Warning
Super Cruise is a driver assistance system and cannot accurately detect or predict all situations. Super Cruise is not a crash avoidance system. To prevent serious injury or death, you must supervise the driving task and monitor the road conditions. You may need to respond to traffic events by steering, braking,
or accelerating. See Defensive Driving 0 207. Super Cruise also cannot determine whether you are awake, asleep, impaired, or properly focused on safe driving. The vehicle could crash into other vehicles, drive out of the lane,
or drive off the road. Complete attention is always required while driving, even while using Super Cruise. Be prepared to take over steering or apply the brakes at any time.

Warning

• To prevent serious injury or death, be alert and pay special attention when passing highway exits, entrances, and crossings with Super Cruise, and be ready to take control of the vehicle when necessary. Changes in lane markings around exits and entrances can momentarily cause Super Cruise to not detect the correct lane. If this occurs, Super Cruise may attempt steering inputs to bring the vehicle back into the correct lane and, in rare circumstances, could over-correct and cause the vehicle to momentarily cross into a lane next to your vehicle unless you manually steer to maintain your lane position.
• The Driver Attention System (DAS) on the steering column continually monitors driver head and eye position to estimate driver attention to the road. The camera does not record or share pictures, audio, or video.
• Sunglasses, hats, or other types of clothing that change the shape of the head may interfere with camera performance. To improve camera performance, raise or lower the steering wheel, or change the seat position.

Pay close attention to the road ahead to avoid these three increasing alerts

First Alert	If the steering wheel light bar flashes green, the system has detected that your head and eyes may not be directed toward the road. The flashing will stop when the system detects that your head and eyes appear to be directed toward the road.
Second Alert	If the steering wheel light bar flashes green for too long, Super Cruise will alert the driver to take control of steering immediately by flashing the light bar red. Also, either beeps will sound or the Safety Alert Seat will vibrate. Touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and select ”Alert Type” and “Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier” in “Collision/Detection Systems”.  Take over steering, then Super Cruise will disengage. To re-engage Super Cruise, press ]. See “Using Super Cruise” previously in this section.
Third Alert	If the steering wheel light bar flashes red for too long, a voice command will tell you to take control of the vehicle. Take control of the steering immediately; ACC and Super Cruise will disengage.  A DIC message will indicate that Super Cruise is locked out. Super Cruise cannot be re-engaged until the next ignition cycle. Continued failure to take over steering will cause the vehicle to brake to a stop and OnStar will be called. The brake lamps and hazard warning flashers will come on. Take control of the vehicle and continue driving.

Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects; Cross-Traffic
Warning
Super Cruise is not a crash avoidance system. Super Cruise does not steer to prevent a crash with stopped or slow moving vehicles, or with vehicles crossing the road such as those that are traveling through intersections. You must supervise the driving task and may need to steer and brake to prevent a crash, especially in stop-and-go traffic or when a vehicle suddenly enters your lane. Always pay attention when using Super Cruise. Failure to do so could result in a crash involving serious injury or death.

Curves in the Road
Warning

• The vehicle could drift out of your lane of travel. To prevent crashes, always be ready to manually steer.
• Super Cruise may not detect your lane on curves in the road. Super Cruise may not detect the markings that show your lane. You may not have time to react to a vehicle in the lane next to your vehicle while on curves in the road.
• Super Cruise may hand control back to the driver more often driving around a sharp curve while towing a trailer.
• Super Cruise may operate differently in sharp curves. It may drift out of your lane of travel if the curve is too sharp.

When entering a curve, Super Cruise may not detect the lane markings and may not adjust the steering enough to stay in your lane of travel. When this happens, you will need to steer the vehicle.
Super Cruise may detect other lane markings that are not in your lane and may or may not steer appropriately to maintain your lane.

Super Cruise may occasionally provide an alert and/or steering that is considered unnecessary. It could respond to lane markings in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve. This is normal operation. The vehicle does not need service.

Other Vehicles Entering Your Lane

Super Cruise may not detect a vehicle that enters your lane, or may not brake fast enough to avoid a crash. You must manually brake and steer the vehicle.

Intersections; Vehicles Crossing the Road Ahead
Super Cruise will not brake the vehicle when approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic light or stop sign. Super Cruise will not detect vehicles crossing the road ahead, including at intersections, and will not automatically steer or brake to prevent a collision. You must manually brake and steer the vehicle.

Towing a Trailer

• Super Cruise may be used when towing a trailer when Trailer attached is within size and weight limits designated in the Trailer Towing section, see Trailer Towing.
• When Super Cruise is used with vehicles equipped with aftermarket trailer brake controller, Super Cruise may not disengage when manual trailer brake is applied.
• Do not use Super Cruise Lane Change when towing a trailer.
• For additional information on towing a trailer.

Super Cruise on Hills
Super Cruise on Non-Divided Roads
Super Cruise may be available on non-divided roads that are mapped, outside of urbanized areas and have a road speed limit above 28 km/h (45 mph).
Do not use Super Cruise while driving on steep hills.

Super Cruise Indicator Light Summary

The steering wheel light bar and instrument cluster light provide the following important information about Super Cruise operation:

Driving and Operating

Steering Wheel Light Bar	Instrument Cluster Light	Super Cruise Description
Off	Off	Super Cruise is off. There is no automatic steering. Operate the vehicle manually.
Off	White	Super Cruise is available and can be engaged.
Solid Green	Solid Green	Super Cruise is steering. Pay attention to the road and vehicle operation.
Flashing Blue	Solid Blue	Super Cruise is not steering. Operate the vehicle manually. See “Steering Manually and Changing Lanes” previously in this section.
Flashing Green	Solid Green	Super Cruise has detected you are not paying sufficiently close attention to the road. Pay attention to the road. See “Attention to the Road” previously in this section.
Flashing Red	Solid Red	Take over steering immediately. Super Cruise will disengage. See “Take Over Alert” previously in this section.

Disengaging Super Cruise
There are two ways to disengage Super Cruise:

• Press while your hands are on the steering wheel. The Super Cruise steering will disengage.
• Press the brake pedal while your hands are on the steering wheel. Both Super Cruise steering and Adaptive Cruise Control will disengage.

Super Cruise Messages
If does not appear, can be pressed to display a DIC message as to why the system is unavailable. Immediately after a disengagement, pressing the within 10 seconds will display a DIC message with the reason for Super Cruise disengagement.

Super Cruise Message Summary

Subscription Required Press OnStar Button	The owner’s required Connected Services subscription may have ended. Press the Blue OnStar button in your vehicle to speak with an OnStar representative, who can help determine the issue and what actions to take
Unavailable Turn on Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control must be on before Super Cruise can be enabled. Set speed is not required before enabling Super Cruise. Adaptive Cruise Control is not required to be engaged before enabling Super Cruise.
Unavailable Lane Ending	Super Cruise is disabled because the driving lane is ending.
Unavailable No Road Information	There is no map information available for that portion of the road. Recent road reconstruction may turn off Super Cruise for that section of road until new map information is available. The vehicle is not on the correct type of road. A controlled access freeway or compatible divided or non-divided road is required for Super Cruise. There are lanes entering or exiting on both the left and right side of the road. The vehicle is approaching an interchange or intersection.

Super Cruise Message Summary (cont’d)

Unavailable Sensors Can’t Find Lane Lines	Rain or snow is inhibiting the system’s ability to see lane lines. Direct sunlight is on the front camera at dawn or dusk. There are missing or poor lane line markings on the road. There is sun glare on the road surface. There is heavy rain, puddles, or road spray, or inclement weather conditions that may affect vehicle performance.
Unavailable Sensor Can’t See Face Clearly	Cups, food, hands, or other objects are obscuring the DAS view of the driver’s face. The steering column is pointed too high or low for the DAS to see the driver. Adjust the steering column or the seat if the message occurs frequently. Sun is shining into the Driver Attention System (DAS) camera. Dawn or dusk sun glare is on the driver’s face.
Unavailable Looking Away From Road for Too Long	The DAS system detects that the driver is not looking at the road.
Unavailable Driving Too Fast	The vehicle is traveling faster than 137 km/h (85 mph). The vehicle is traveling more than 16 km/h (10 mph) over road speed limit on super cruise capable non-divided road. The maximum Super Cruise speed in curves will vary based on how sharp the curve is. The vehicle will automatically decrease speed if needed.
Unavailable Driving in Exit Lane	The Super Cruise system has detected that the vehicle is in an exit lane.

Super Cruise Message Summary (cont’d)

Unavailable GPS Signal Lost	There is poor reception in isolated areas. Reception is being blocked by buildings or other large structures.
Unavailable You Have Taken Vehicle Control	The brake pedal is being pressed. The Adaptive Cruise Control has been canceled or turned off.
Unavailable Sensor Blocked	Clear snow, ice, dirt, or other contaminants from the front and rear areas of the vehicle.
Unavailable Sharp Curve	Some curves are too sharp to be navigated by the Super Cruise system. Super Cruise will be available after the curve is traveled.
Unavailable Over Weight Limit	Super Cruise has detected trailer is over allowable weight limit.
Unavailable Trailer Too Unstable	Super Cruise has detected that trailer attached is causing unstable condition. Check trailer and/or load.
Unavailable Trailer Too Large	Trailer size (length/width) is larger than supported for Super Cruise operation.
Unavailable Lane Too Narrow	Super Cruise has detected lane width ahead is too narrow for Super Cruise operation while towing a trailer.
Super Cruise Unavailable	Super Cruise is unavailable for reasons not described in other messages.
Super Cruise Locked Out See Owner’s Manual	The driver did not take control of the vehicle when prompted by the Super Cruise system. The Super Cruise system will be disabled until the ignition is turned off and back on.

Map Updates
Super Cruise map information must be  periodically updated at least once every  seven months to determine whether Super Cruise is available on certain roads.  See the following website for Super Cruise map open source compliance documentation,  including the license information:
https://oss.veoneer.com/

Data Download
If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active service plan, additional data may be collected through the OnStar system. This includes information about: the vehicle’s operation; a crash involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; and, in certain situations, the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle. Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website.

Location Services
This setting enables or disables sharing of vehicle location outside the vehicle for certain purposes. Even if the Location Services setting is disabled, vehicle location information will continue to be shared for emergency services and Super Cruise.

System Care
The camera on the steering column has a lens cover that may become dirty over time and affect camera performance. Clean the lens cover with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it. Never use abrasive cloths/cleaners or corrosive chemicals of any kind on the lens cover.
Super Cruise uses the front radar, front camera, and 360 degree cameras for its operation. Clean surfaces are required for Super Cruise operation.  Adaptive “Surround Vision Camera” under Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing  and Lane Keep.

Caution
The Super Cruise system is a highly sophisticated system and should only be serviced by technicians with the proper training, tools, and safety instructions, which your dealer has. Without proper training and tools the vehicle may become damaged.

FAQs

Useful Links

Download Manuals: Cadillac Escalade 2023 User Guide| Cadillac