Cadillac Escalade: SBZA Detection Zones - Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) - Object Detection Systems - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: SBZA Detection Zones

The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides

The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, 3.5m (11 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 5.0m(16 ft). The height of the zone is approximately between 0.5m(1.5 ft) and 2.0m(6 ft) off the ground.

Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer, as the SBZA detection zones do not change when a trailer is towed.

    Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
    If available, 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 zones. WARNING SBZA does not detect v ...

    How the System Works
    The SBZA symbol lights up in the side mirrors when the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, indicating it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, check the SBZA displ ...

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    Control buttons
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    Tow mode switch
    TOW MODE should be used when pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Driving the vehicle in TOW MODE with no trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause any damage. Howe ...