2014 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - Page 260

9-52 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) override Automatic Braking, firmly press the accelerator pedal, if it is safe to do so. Automatic Braking can be disabled or reduced through vehicle personalization. See the "Auto Collision Preparation" portion of "Collision/Detection Systems" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-40. Automatic Braking In some imminent front-end crash situations, if the driver has not applied the brakes, Automatic Braking applies the brakes to help reduce crash damage. It may even help avoid some very low speed crashes. Automatic Braking may slow the vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash. The vehicle will only hold at a stop briefly. A firm press of the accelerator pedal will also release Automatic Braking. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If equipped, the Side Blind Zone Alert system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. { Warning SBZA does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. It may not provide alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in injury, death, or vehicle damage. Before making a lane change, always (Continued) { Warning Automatic Braking may automatically brake the vehicle in situations where it may be unnecessary. It could respond to a turning vehicle ahead, guardrails, signs, and other non-moving objects. This could be uncomfortable and startling. To (Continued) { Warning Using the Automatic Collision Preparation System while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Turn the system off when towing a trailer.