2015 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 244

Driving and Operating into a previously detected space. The APA system does not need service. If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), APA is automatically disengaged and automatic steering will turn off. A DIC progress arrow displays the status of the parking maneuver. Depending on the space size, additional maneuvers may be required, and there will be additional instructions. When changing gears, allow the automatic steering to complete before continuing the parking maneuver. Upon successful completion of a maneuver, APA will beep and display a PARKING COMPLETE message. Place the vehicle in P (Park). APA may automatically disengage if: . . 9-51 Electronic stability control or antilock brakes are activated. A high priority vehicle message is displayed in the DIC. An incoming call is received through a connected phone. Disconnect the phone from the vehicle to prevent APA from disengaging. . . APA will instruct the vehicle to stop once a large enough space is found. Follow the instructions in the DIC. When instructed to drive in reverse, shift to R (Reverse) to engage automatic steering. The steering wheel will briefly vibrate as a reminder to remove hands from the steering wheel. Check surroundings and continue braking or accelerating as needed, and be prepared to stop to avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects. If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but does not steer into the expected space, this may be because the system is maneuvering the vehicle To cancel APA, press the APA button again. When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The APA system may require a short period of driving along curves to calibrate. The steering wheel is used by the driver. The maximum allowed speed is exceeded. There is a failure with the APA system. Assistance Systems for Driving If equipped, when driving the vehicle forward, Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), . .