Super Cruise: Frequently Asked Questions
Super Cruise: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about how to use Super Cruise in your compatible vehicle with our FAQ
Your next drive just got more convenient, thanks to a cutting-edge driver assistance technology called Super Cruise.®
What is Super Cruise? Is It a Self‑Driving System?
Super Cruise
Super Cruise is not a self‑driving or autonomous system. It does not perform all aspects of driving and does not replace the driver. While Super Cruise allows hands‑free driving when conditions permit, drivers must remain attentive, keep their eyes on the road, and be ready to take control at any time. Drivers should always use Super Cruise in accordance with local laws and never use handheld devices.
How Does Super Cruise Work?
The Super Cruise
How Do I Activate and Use Super Cruise?
On select 26 model year vehicles and newer:
1. While in park, press the Adaptive Cruise Control
2. While driving, depending on the compatible road, the driver display will show either a white Hands-Free Super Cruise icon or a white Hands-On Steering Assist icon.
3. Set your desired speed using the Res+/Set- button on the steering wheel:
The system will help you take advantage of the highest level of driver assistance technology available by automatically transitioning from Adaptive Cruise Control to Hands-On Steering Assist to Super Cruise hands-free driving.
- When the Hands-Free Super Cruise icon and the steering wheel light bar are green, Super Cruise is active and you can let go of the steering wheel.
- When the Hands-On Steering Assist icon is green, the feature is active and your hands must remain on the steering wheel.
On select 26 model year vehicles and select 25 model year and older vehicles:
1. In order to use Super Cruise
2. When Super Cruise detects that the driver is on a compatible road, paying sufficient attention and all other conditions necessary for the feature to function are successfully met (i.e., lane markings are visible, GPS is available, no system faults are present, etc.) the steering wheel icon in the driver display will be white to indicate that Super Cruise is available. On some models, the vehicle must be centered in the lane before the driver can take this step.
3. When it is safe to do so, the driver should press the steering wheel-mounted Super Cruise button to activate the feature. When the steering wheel light bar and steering wheel icon in the driver display turn green, the driver may remove their hands from the steering wheel.
4. If an Adaptive Cruise Control speed was not previously set, Super Cruise will set the vehicle’s current speed as the cruise speed.
How Do I Disengage Super Cruise or Take Back Control
To disengage Super Cruise
- Press the brake pedal
- On an EV, pull the Regen on Demand®
- Press the Super Cruise button again
- Press the Adaptive Cruise Control
Does Super Cruise Change Lanes Automatically or Follow Navigation?
Super Cruise
Where does Super Cruise work and how do I check compatible roads?
Super Cruise
Does Super Cruise Require a Subscription, and What Does It Cost?
The purchase of a new vehicle equipped with Super Cruise
Does Super Cruise Work at Night or in Bad Weather?
Super Cruise does work at night.
Do not use Super Cruise in poor weather conditions or when visibility is limited. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times.
Why Is Super Cruise Not Working or Unavailable?
Super Cruise can only be engaged when:
- Adaptive Cruise Control is on
- The vehicle is on a compatible road
- Camera or radar sensors are not obstructed or damaged
- Lane markings are clearly visible. Do not use Super Cruise in poor weather conditions or when visibility is limited
- Teen Driver is not active
A few other conditions have to be right for Super Cruise to work:
- Your vehicle's cameras have to be able to detect lane markings
- Poor weather conditions or dirt and mud can make it hard for the cameras to see lane markings
- Keep the Super Cruise cameras and radars clean if you want to use the feature
- Your Owner's Manual can tell you where they are on your vehicle in the Driving and Operation section under "Advanced Driver Assistance Systems"
- The GPS system must be available
If Super Cruise disengages while you’re using it, simply push the Super Cruise button within 10 seconds of disengagement for more information. For select MY26 and newer vehicles, you will need to press and hold the Super Cruise button to view the disengagement message. A message will appear in the Driver Information Center with an explanation, such as, “No Road Information,” “Driving in Exit Lane” or “Looking Away from Road for Too Long.” You can find descriptions of these messages in your vehicle Owner’s Manual.
Which vehicles offer Super Cruise?
Currently Super Cruise is available on the following vehicles, when appropriately equipped:
Chevrolet
- Bolt — MY27
- Bolt EUV — MY22–23
- Blazer EV — MY24–27
- Equinox EV — MY24–27
- Traverse — MY24–27
- Silverado 1500 — MY22–27
- Silverado EV — MY24–27
- Tahoe — MY23–27
- Suburban — MY23–27
Buick
- Enclave — MY25–27
GMC
- Acadia — MY24–27
- Sierra 1500 — MY22–27
- Sierra EV — MY24–27
- Yukon/Yukon XL — MY23–27
- HUMMER EV Pickup — MY22–27
- HUMMER EV SUV — MY24–27
Cadillac
- CT4 — MY21–26
- CT5 — MY21–26
- CT6 — MY18–20
- XT6 — MY22–25
- Escalade — MY21–27
- Escalade IQ/IQL — MY25–27
- LYRIQ — MY23–27
- OPTIQ — MY25–27
- VISTIQ — MY26–27
- CELESTIQ — MY26–27
Do I Still Need to Pay Attention When Using Super Cruise
Yes — you must always stay attentive while using Super Cruise. Drivers should be ready to steer or brake at any time. Super Cruise uses a Driver Attention System camera to monitor head and eye position and help ensure the driver remains focused on the road. The camera's performance may be negatively impacted by sunglasses, seat or wheel position, face masks, sun glare or other conditions. Make sure the camera is clean and has an unobstructed view of your face. If reduced attention is detected, the steering-wheel light bar flashes green to prompt the driver to refocus. If the driver does not respond, the light bar will flash red, a voice prompt will sound, and the vehicle may slow to a stop, activate hazard lights, and contact OnStar Emergency Services.
Super Cruise assists with steering, acceleration, and braking on compatible roads, but it does not replace the driver. It is not available when Teen Driver is active and will not brake for traffic lights or stop signs, detect cross traffic, or steer around objects or construction zones. Super Cruise should not be used in poor or uncertain driving conditions, including bad weather or areas with poor lane markings.
What is the Hands-On Steering Assist (Lane Centering Assistance) toggle, and how do I turn it on or off?
Hands-On Steering Assist
On select MY26 vehicles, the feature can be turned off after you accept and install the over-the-air (OTA) updates. On select MY27 vehicles, Hands-On Steering Assist is turned off when the vehicle is delivered. In both cases, you can choose to turn the feature on or off based on your preference, helping deliver a more flexible driving experience.
To learn more about the toggle and how to turn it on and off, visit:
My Super Cruise Trial Is Ending — How Do I Keep Using It?
The simplest way is to access your OnStar account to shop and browse plans. You can also push the blue OnStar button inside your vehicle and speak to an Advisor or call us at 1.888.4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
How does Google Built-in enhance Super Cruise?
When you input a destination in select vehicles, Google Maps