How to Use 2020 Cadillac CT5-V Automatic Parking Assist

The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V may be equipped with automatic parking assist with braking, which includes parallel and perpendicular parking assistance. Here’s how to get it and use it.
Written by Jaya Anandjit
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
If upgraded to include the system, the 2020 CT5-V may feature Cadillac’s Automatic Park Assist with Braking System, which detects parking spaces and aids parallel or perpendicular parking. 
The 2020 CT5-V introduces the all-new CT5 sedan at its highest
trim level
, including numerous features that make it a sure-worthy Cadillac. Filling the gap left behind by the now discontinued Cadillac CTS, this rear-wheel drive sedan includes an upgraded engine and multiple tech, interior, and exterior features to meet the brand’s standard for luxury.
The CT5-V gets numerous added aspects, including high-performance Brembo brakes and paddle shifter, but Cadillac also offers packages with the well-appraised Automatic Parking Assist with Braking System. This system uses front, rear, and side sensors to select a parking spot and park the vehicle, with some assistance from the driver. 
If you have the Automatic Parking Assist with Braking System in your CT5-V or if you’re interested in adding it to a 2020 CT5-V, we have your back. Here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know about the 2020 CT5-V Automatic Parking Assist with Braking System. 
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How to activate Cadillac CT5-V Automatic Parking Assist with Braking

The Automatic Parking Assist with Braking System in a CT5-V can be added with the Parking Package for $2,090 or with the Premium Package for $6,920. These packages include multiple other features, with the parking assistance system as a valued bonus. 
This parking assistance system engages the driver using the center infotainment display as it searches for available parking space, then furthermore conducts
parallel
or perpendicular parking. You can activate this feature using the Automatic Parking Assist button or switch on the vehicle’s dash, or by selecting it on the infotainment display.
Follow these steps to use the Automatic Parking Assist with Braking System in your 2020 CT5-V.
  • Activate the system by pressing the Automatic Parking Assist button or switch on the dash, or through the infotainment system (Indicated by a “P” with arrows pointing to two squares)
  • As you drive through the parking lot, keep your speed at 18 mph so the system can search or a parking space
  • If you’d like to park to the right or left, you can do so by indicating with the turn signal in either direction and by selecting a side on the infotainment screen
  • The system will beep when a parking space is detected, and instructions will appear on the instrument panel or infotainment display, indicating when you should stop and put the car in reverse
  • The car should not go over 3 mph while parking
  • The steering wheel or seat may also vibrate when the vehicle is ready for you to stop and switch gears
  • Once you put the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle will begin to move at a slow speed and steer into the parking space
  • The infotainment display will provide a view of the progress using the rearview camera and step-by-step instructions accompanied by beeps if it needs you to change gears or remove your hands from the steering wheel
  • Once the parking is complete, the system will beep and display “PARKING COMPLETE”
  • Apply the brakes and put the vehicle in park
Keep in mind that you can cancel automatic parking at any time by pressing the Automatic Parking Assist button on the dash or infotainment screen. Additionally, overriding the steering and gear selection or pressing the brakes hard will also cancel the system, whereas normal braking will pause the system. 
Also, if you unfasten your seatbelt and open the driver's side door or go over the appropriate speed limit, the system will get disabled. 
If you experience any issues or difficulties with your Automatic Parking Assist with Braking System, check your owner’s manual or contact your local dealership for more details. 

Do all Cadillacs have Park Assist?

Cadillac offers Automatic Parking Assist with Braking, Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, and Rear Parking Assist. 
Automatic Parking Assist with Braking and Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist function in the same manner and use multiple ultrasonic sensors to detect parking space and park the vehicle, parallel or perpendicular.  
Alternatively, Rear Parking Assist uses ultrasonic sensors to aid the driver with alerts while reverse parking. This system does not carry out automatic parking or parking spot detection. 

Which Cadillacs have Park Assist?

In 2021, Cadillac made the decision to remove Rear Parking Assist and Automatic Parking Assist from select models. This was due to the semiconductor shortage that led to a lack of chip production. 
The parking assist features were removed from vehicles like the XT4, XT5, and XT6. The CT4, CT5, CT6, and Escalade were unaffected by the shortage, leaving Cadillac with some options featuring parking assist systems. 
To get the Automatic Parking Assist with Braking System in your Cadillac, you’ll likely have to upgrade your vehicle to a higher trim level or select the Parking Package or Platinum Package. These packages add ultrasonic sensors, a surround vision camera, and parking assist integration on the infotainment display and dash.
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