2005 Cadillac STS Owner's Manual - Page 142

The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system provides an audible and visual warning if you approach a vehicle too rapidly. FCA also provides a visual warning with no audible warning if you are following another vehicle much too closely. FCA uses the Adaptive Cruise Control radar to detect a vehicle directly ahead, in your path, within a distance of 328 ft (100 m). The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) controls are located on the end of the multifunction lever. {CAUTION: FCA is only a warning system and does not apply the brakes. FCA is not designed to warn the driver of pedestrians or animals. When you are approaching a vehicle or object, FCA may not provide you with enough time to avoid a collision. Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 4-2. 9 (Off): R (On): This position turns the system off. This position turns the system on. To enable FCA, move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch to on. To disable FCA, move the switch to off. Make sure the Head-Up Display is on and properly adjusted. If the HUD is not on, FCA will not be enabled and you will not be provided with FCA audible and visual warnings. See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-41 for more information. 3-10