2008 Cadillac DTS Owner's Manual - Page 162

+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. To set Adaptive Cruise Control, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the ] (On) button. Get up to the speed desired. Press in the SET- button and release it. 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. Engaging Adaptive Cruise Control With the Set Button {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. 3-22