As technology advances and driving becomes more comfortable and convenient, the Buick Enclave’s Super Cruise system is changing the ways of travel. This hands-free driving feature helps take some of the stress out of the road by keeping the car centered, maintaining speed, and watching for traffic. In this post, we’ll look at how Super Cruise works, and answer some commonly asked questions about this advanced driving technology.
What is Super Cruise?
Super Cruise is a hands-free driving assistance technology that uses cameras and sensors to maintain the vehicle’s position in a lane and it’s following gap from the vehicle ahead. On select vehicles equipped with Turn Signal Activated Lane Change, the vehicle executes the lane change once the driver activates the turn signal.
How to get Super Cruise?
In order to operate Super Cruise, you must have an active OnStar Super Cruise Subscription. Super Cruise vehicles are connected to OnStar Emergency Services, so Emergency-Certified OnStar Advisors can assist drivers should they become non-responsive while Super Cruise is active. When you buy an Enclave you will get 3 years of Super Cruise free of charge. After this 3 year period, an OnStar Super Cruise renewal will be required to continue using this feature. The easiest way to sign up for OnStar Super Cruise is to push the blue OnStar button inside your Super Cruise-equipped vehicle to speak with an advisor.
How to use Super Cruise?
Once you are signed up, engaging Super Cruise is the easy part. First, turn on Adaptive Cruise Control and set your speed. Once it’s active you’ll see an icon in white—or green if already set—on the Driver Information Center. When you enter a compatible road and all conditions are met, a white Super Cruise symbol will appear, letting you know the system is ready. Press the Super Cruise button on the steering wheel to engage it, and once both the icon and the steering-wheel light bar turn green, you may safely remove your hands from the wheel while keeping your eyes on the road.
Even though Super Cruise will keep you in your lane, you should always be paying attention, ready to take control of the steering or brakes. In order to take over control again, it’s as simple as firmly placing your hands back on the steering wheel and waiting until the wheel light turns from green to blue. Super Cruise will detect if you are not paying attention using a camera located above the steering column, and will alert you to refocus on the road. If you continue to remain inattentive, the wheel light bar will flash red. In the event the driver continues to be unresponsive, the vehicle will slow and come to a stop.
Super Cruise shows how advanced technology can make every drive in the Buick Enclave more relaxed and confident. With its ability to maintain speed, stay centered, and even change lanes on compatible roads, it adds convenience without sacrificing safety. Now that you know how it works and how to use it, you’re ready to enjoy a smoother, smarter driving experience wherever you go.