2011 Cadillac DTS Owner's Manual - Page 174

] (On): Press to turn the system on. To set ACC, do the following: 1. Press the + Res (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or to increase the set speed when ACC is already active. Set-: Press to set the speed or to decrease the set speed when ACC is already active. ] 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 ACC 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 ACC is active. A message on the DIC will also display when ACC is set. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑62. Keep in mind speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when adjusting your set speed. If the vehicle is in ACC when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the ACC will automatically disengage. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5 ‑ 6 and StabiliTrak® System on page 5 ‑ 5 . When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the ACC can be turned back on. [ (Cancel): Press to disengage ACC without erasing the set speed from memory. +GAP (Increase Following Distance): Press to increase the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. −GAP (Decrease Following Distance): Press to decrease the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. ACC will not work if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. Engaging ACC With the Set Button If the adaptive cruise control switch is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the adaptive cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. The set speed is selected by the driver. This is the speed your vehicle will travel if there is no vehicle detected in its path. 4-16