Cadillac 2008 DTS, Owner'S Manual

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+GAP (Increase Following Distance): Press this
button to increase the distance between your vehicle
and other vehicles.
−
GAP (Decrease Following Distance): Press this
button to decrease the distance between your vehicle
and other vehicles.
Adaptive cruise control will not work if the master
cylinder brake fluid level is low.
Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control
With the Set Button
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CAUTION:
If you leave your Adaptive Cruise Control
switch on when you are not using cruise, you
might hit a button and go into cruise when you
do not want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the Adaptive Cruise Control
switch off until you want to use cruise control.
The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed
you will travel if there is no vehicle detected in your path.
To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following:
1. Press the
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(On) button.
2. Get up to the speed desired.
3. Press in the SET– button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may immediately
apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle ahead is too
close or moving slower than your vehicle.
The on symbol is located on the display at the top of
the instrument panel to the right of the driver. When
the on symbol is lit on the display, it indicates that
Adaptive Cruise Control is active.
A message on the DIC will also display when
Adaptive Cruise Control is set. See DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-73.
Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds,
and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed.
If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when
the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin,
the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically disengage.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5 and
StabiliTrak
®
System on page 4-7. When road conditions
allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the
Adaptive Cruise Control back on.
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