Cadillac 2014 Cadillac ATS Owner's Manual

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    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2014 cadillac ats owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . ...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2014 cadillac ats owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 introduction iii the names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, gm, the gm logo, the cad...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 iv introduction { warning text marked { warning provides information on risk of accident or injury. Disregarding this information may lead to injury. { caution text marked { cauti...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 introduction v 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel j : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : : oil pressure o : power / : remote ...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-1 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview . . . . 1-2 initial drive information initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 remote keyless entry (rke) sys...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-9 . 2. Exterior lamp controls on page 6-1 . Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-6 . 3. Cruise control on page 9-37 . ...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-4 in brief 23. Traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-33 . Electric parking brake (if equipped, manual transmission). See parking brake (electric) on page 9-30 ...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-5 see keys on page 2-1 and remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-3 . Remote vehicle start if equipped with this feature, the engine can be started from ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-7 . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . If available, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the c...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-8 in brief if equipped, the "1," "2," set, and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. ...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-9 safety belts refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety belts on page 3-11 . . How to wear safety belts p...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-10 in brief 3. Move the selector switch to ) to deselect the mirror. The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. See folding mirrors on page 2-20 . Interior mirrors adjustment adju...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-11 door: the lamp comes on when a door is opened. On: turns the lamp on. Reading lamps there are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger door...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-12 in brief with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, move the lever to select the wiper speed. Hi: use for fast wipes. Lo: use for slow wipes. Int: move the lever u...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-13 climate controls for vehicles with one of these systems, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Base 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-14 in brief uplevel 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Off (fan) 4. Driver and passenger heated seats (if equipped) 5. Auto (automatic operation) 6....

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-15 vehicle features radio(s) o : press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Radio: press to choose between fm, am, and siriusxm ® , ...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-16 in brief bluetooth ® the bluetooth system allows users with a bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. ...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-17 sel: press to select a highlighted menu item. C or b : press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio. Press to go to the next or previous...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-18 in brief y or z : press to move up or down in a list. S or t : press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press s to go back to the previous menu. S...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-19 see assistance systems for parking or backing on page 9-49 . Ultrasonic parking assist if equipped, ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) uses sensors on the rear b...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-20 in brief read the instructions completely before attempting to program the universal remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person a...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-21 performance and maintenance traction control/ electronic stability control the traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is start...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-22 in brief the oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the oil life system 1. Using the dic controls on the right side of the steering ...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 in brief 1-23 . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same tpc spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside serv...

  • Page 30: Notes

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 1-24 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 32

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-2 keys, doors, and windows this key, inside the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter, is used for the driver door and glove box. To remove the key, press the button near the b...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system operation the rke transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other ...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until l is pressed again or the vehicle is started. I (remote trunk release): press and hold to release the...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 passive locking if equipped with keyless access, this feature will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off ...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows 3. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket. The center console storage area will need to be opened to access the transmitter pocket. 4. ...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 4. Place the new transmitter in the transmitter pocket. The center console storage area will need to be opened to access the transmitter pocket. 5. Pr...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows battery replacement { caution when replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 / (remote vehicle start): this button will be on the rke transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows canceling a remote start to cancel a remote start, do any of the following: . Press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazar...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 keyless access if equipped, use the keyless access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the remote keyless entry (rke) ...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-12 keys, doors, and windows 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place. 4. Release the door handle. Inside the vehicle on the rear doors, push down on the door ...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 press q on the door lock switch again, or press q on the rke transmitter, to override this feature and lock the doors immediately. Delayed locking c...

  • Page 44: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows safety locks the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press v { to activate the safety loc...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 warning (continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. S...

  • Page 46: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows 2. Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. 3. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 on solid: vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast flash: vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow flas...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows how to detect a tamper condition if k is pressed on the transmitter and the horn chirps three times, a previous alarm occurred while the system was ...

  • Page 49: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 if the vehicle will not change ignition modes (acc/accessory, on/ run/start, off), and the rke transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another tran...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows power mirrors 1. Move the selector switch to l (left) or r (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows to move...

  • Page 51: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 original position when the vehicle is shifted out of r (reverse), the ignition is turned off, or if the vehicle is driven in (r) above a predetermin...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows the vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and th...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 express window anti-pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be inj...

  • Page 54: Roof

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows the rear door safety locks are also disabled. See safety locks on page 2-14 . Press v { again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the indicator lig...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the w...

  • Page 56: Notes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows 2 notes.

  • Page 57: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustme...

  • Page 58: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-2 seats and restraints head restraints { warning with head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ ...

  • Page 59: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the button ...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-4 seats and restraints to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the co...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-5 reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warning s...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-6 seats and restraints memory seats if equipped, the "1," "2," set, and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver s...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-7 depending upon the auto memory recall feature enabled in the vehicle personalization menu, memory “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” positions are recalled in the following w...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-8 seats and restraints exit feature not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position again. If the exit position is still not recalling, see your dealer for servic...

  • Page 65: Rear Seats

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-9 the heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu. See remote vehicle start on page 2-8 ...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-10 seats and restraints 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. F...

  • Page 67: Safety Belts

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-11 rear seat pass-through door some vehicles have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull t...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-12 seats and restraints why safety belts work when riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something st...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-13 . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-14 seats and restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-15 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully t...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-16 seats and restraints properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear ...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-17 warning (continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the sa...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-18 seats and restraints use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Safety system...

  • Page 75: Airbag System

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-19 have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or ...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-20 seats and restraints the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-21 there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunct...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-22 seats and restraints driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatba...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-23 when should an airbag inflate? This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See airbag system on page 3-19 . Airbags are designed to inflate if the impact exc...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-24 seats and restraints rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about ...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-25 be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or ...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-26 seats and restraints . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-27 warning (continued) forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-28 seats and restraints { warning if the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-29 if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting ...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-30 seats and restraints . Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the passenger frontal airbag a...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-31 module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any of the airbag modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensor...

  • Page 88: Child Restraints

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-32 seats and restraints replacing airbag system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properl...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-33 the manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-sh...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-34 seats and restraints { warning never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-35 every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's ...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-36 seats and restraints weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types o...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-37 child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. Th...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-38 seats and restraints securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-39 whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is bec...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-40 seats and restraints lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) the latch system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. Latch attachments on the ...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-41 top tether anchor a top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top teth...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-42 seats and restraints to assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cush...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-43 warning (continued) belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { ...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-44 seats and restraints attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to y...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-45 if the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and r...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-46 seats and restraints if the child restraint has the latch system, see lower anchors and tethers for children (latch system) on page 3-40 for how and where to install the chi...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-47 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-48 seats and restraints securing child restraints (front passenger seat) this vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See ...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 seats and restraints 3-49 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restr...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 3-50 seats and restraints 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out...

  • Page 107: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armres...

  • Page 108: Additional Storage

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 4-2 storage touch the bottom of the climate control system panel again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove box to open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use the...

  • Page 109: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 ...

  • Page 110: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-40 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-40 service vehicle messages . . . 5-40 starting the vehicle messages . . ....

  • Page 111

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-3 c (end call): press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system. S or t (previous or next): pr...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-4 instruments and controls int (intermittent wipes): move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less freque...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-5 . Move the windshield wiper lever out of the int position to deactivate rainsense. This feature can be changed. See “ comfort and convenience ” under ...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-6 instruments and controls will automatically determine when a gps signal is restored and provide a heading again. See compass messages on page 5-33 for the messages that may be...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-7 if auto timing is set, the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone. Clock display when on, the digita...

  • Page 116: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-8 instruments and controls always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amps rating. Power outlet 110 volt alterna...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-9 when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, check the section that exp...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 119

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-11 cluster application displays the cluster has three interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right steering wheel control to move b...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-12 instruments and controls possible, it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading. Trip odometer the trip odometer can show how far ...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-13 . The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty when the ignition is turned off. Engine coolant...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-14 instruments and controls passenger safety belt reminder light there is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator. See passenger sensi...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-15 passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3-26 for important safety informa...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-16 instruments and controls a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-17 caution (continued) (tpc) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead ...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-18 instruments and controls diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. Emissions inspection and maintenance programs depending on ...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-19 this light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a prob...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-20 instruments and controls message displays in the driver information center (dic), see brake system messages on page 5-32 . Antilock brake system (abs) warning light this lig...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-21 this light will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See forward collision alert (fca) system on page 9-53 . Tract...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-22 instruments and controls message may display. Check the dic messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. If the ...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-23 when the light flashes first and then is on steady if the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the tpms. ...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-24 instruments and controls if the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See immobilizer operation on page 2-1...

  • Page 133: Information Displays

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-25 adaptive cruise control light this light in the driver information center (dic) comes on when the adaptive cruise control (if equipped) is active. S...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-26 instruments and controls 4. Press sel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it. Dic informa...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-27 that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press sel briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-28 instruments and controls seconds while the oil life display is active. See engine oil life system on page 10-12 . Tire pressure: shows the approximate pressures of all four ...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-29 hud display on the vehicle windshield the hud may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts: . Speed . Tachom...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-30 instruments and controls hud views there are four views in the hud. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view. Metric english spee...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-31 navigation information. The compass heading is displayed when navigation routing is not active. Navigation turn-by-turn alerts shown in the instrume...

  • Page 140: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-32 instruments and controls vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-33 release parking brake this message is displayed if the electric parking brake is on while the vehicle is in motion. See parking brake (electric) on ...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-34 instruments and controls service adaptive cruise control this message displays when the adaptive cruise control (acc) needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. Shift t...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-35 damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. Engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message disp...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-36 instruments and controls key and lock messages no remote detected when the transmitter battery may be weak. See “ starting the vehicle with a low transmitter battery ” under...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-37 turn signal on this message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on. Turn off the turn signal. Object detection system messages 24 ghz rada...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-38 instruments and controls rear auto brake and park assist unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate the parking and backing features of the driver assista...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-39 service side detection system if this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Side blind zone alert (sbza) and rear c...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-40 instruments and controls service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control/electronic stabi...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-41 service keyless start system this message is displayed if there is a problem with the pushbutton start system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for s...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-42 instruments and controls and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). See manual mode on page 9-26 . Shift to park this message displays when the transmission needs to be shifte...

  • Page 151: Vehicle

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-43 vehicle personalization use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all po...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-44 instruments and controls valet mode this will lock the infotainment system, the infotainment controls, and screen storage location. To turn valet mode on and off, enter a fo...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-45 . Collision/detection systems . Comfort and convenience . Lighting . Power door locks . Remote lock, unlock, start . Return to factory settings clim...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-46 instruments and controls rear cross traffic alert this allows the feature to be turned on or off. See assistance systems for parking or backing on page 9-49 . Select off or ...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-47 vehicle locator lights this feature will flash the exterior lamps when k on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehi...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-48 instruments and controls remote door unlock this allows selection of which doors will unlock when pressing k on the rke transmitter. Select all doors or driver door. Remote ...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-49 . Prompt length . Audio feedback speed confidence threshold this feature allows the adjustment of the sensitivity of the speech recognition system. ...

  • Page 158: Universal Remote

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-50 instruments and controls restore radio settings this allows selection to restore radio settings. Select cancel or restore. Software information select to view the infotainme...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-51 to program a garage door opener, park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver. Clear all people and objects near th...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-52 instruments and controls learn or smart button 4. After completing steps 1 – 3, locate the learn or smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver. The na...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 instruments and controls 5-53 universal remote system operation using the universal remote system press and hold the appropriate universal remote system button for at least one-h...

  • Page 162: Notes

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 5-54 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 163: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam c...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 6-2 lighting and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission vehicles. Auto (automatic): automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside ligh...

  • Page 165

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 lighting 6-3 . The intellibeam system can be disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pass feature. If this happens, the high/low-beam changer must be activated two t...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 6-4 lighting flash-to-pass this feature allows the high-beam headlamps to be used to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal lever t...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 lighting 6-5 the system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change...

  • Page 168: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 6-6 lighting turn and lane-change signals move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane c...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 lighting 6-7 panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted. Courtesy lamps the courtesy lamps come on when any door is ...

  • Page 170: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 6-8 lighting lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, backup lamps, license plate lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamps, and most o...

  • Page 171: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-2 overview . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-2 infotainment system available when the vehicle is moving. All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Before driving: . Become familiar with the infotainment syste...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-3 overview infotainment system overview the infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls. 1. Fav (favo...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-4 infotainment system . Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See cd player on page 7-12 . . For am, fm, or siriusxm ...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-5 cd, usb/ipod, aux, and sd card. See am-fm radio on page 7-8 , satellite radio on page 7-10 , cd player on page 7-12 , and auxiliary jack on page 7-19 . Pho...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-6 infotainment system from the radio screen icon, the following may be displayed: manage favorites: . Turn the menu knob and push to select a favorite. . Push the area just abov...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-7 rear camera (if equipped) from the rear camera screen button, the following may be displayed: rear camera display : this feature will turn the rear vision ...

  • Page 178: Radio

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-8 infotainment system radio am-fm radio playing the radio while on the audio main page, press the radio button to cycle through the radio sources: am, fm, or siriusxm ® (if equi...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-9 the audio signal so that your music will sound the same at a set volume level. The options are on and off. This feature is most effective at lower radio vo...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-10 infotainment system up to 25 preset stations can be stored under the following: am, fm, or siriusxm (if equipped): while on the active source main page, such as am, fm, and ...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-11 channel not authorized: this station is blocked or cannot be received. Channel not available: this previously assigned station is no longer assigned. No ...

  • Page 182: Audio Players

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-12 infotainment system backglass antenna the am-fm antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window. Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the lines...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-13 there can be increased skipping, difficulty in recording tracks, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these proble...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-14 infotainment system if a blu-ray disc ® or dvd disc is loaded into the cd player and the cd screen button is selected, a message comes on the screen to use the video applica...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-15 playing an mp3 cd to play an mp3 cd, follow the same instructions as “ playing an audio cd. ” the following guidelines must be met when creating an mp3 d...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-16 infotainment system . Hard disc drives are not supported. To play a usb device: . Connect the usb. . Press the media button on the faceplate until the connected device is sh...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-17 . When connecting an ipod on which firmware from other providers is installed. To connect and control an ipod: 1. Connect one end of the standard ipod us...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-18 infotainment system artists: 1. Turn the menu knob to highlight and press to view the artists stored on the ipod. 2. Turn the menu knob to highlight and press to select an a...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-19 playing music from the sd card an sd card is played the same way a usb device is played. See usb port on page 7-15 . Auxiliary jack this vehicle has an a...

  • Page 190: Phone

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-20 infotainment system phone bluetooth (overview) instructions for using the cell phone may differ between infotainment systems. For vehicles with the cue infotainment system, ...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-21 bluetooth controls use the buttons on the faceplate and the steering wheel to operate the bluetooth system. Steering wheel controls g (push to talk): pre...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-22 infotainment system switching to handset or handsfree mode to switch between handset mode, use the onstar command, “ transfer call. ” pairing a bluetooth-enabled cell phone ...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-23 6. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book download, select always accept and allow. The phone book may not be available if not acc...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-24 infotainment system to make calls. See your cell phone manufacturer ’ s user guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. ...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-25 the number. To call, press the area just above the chrome bar and below the call screen button. Accepting or declining a call when an incoming call is re...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-26 infotainment system from the phone main menu, turn the menu knob to highlight “ active call ” and press to select. Bluetooth (voice recognition) using voice recognition to u...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-27 3. Say “ delete. ” the system asks for which phone to delete. 4. Say the name of the phone to delete. Connecting to a different phone to connect to a dif...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-28 infotainment system using the “ delete ” command 1. Press g . The system responds “ ready, ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ delete. ” 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. U...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-29 after each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ corr...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-30 infotainment system 3. Use the “ dial ” or “ call ” command to dial the number of the third party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press g to link all callers to...

  • Page 201: Trademarks And

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 infotainment system 7-31 sending a number or name tag during a call 1. Press g . The system responds “ ready, ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ dial. ” 3. Say the number or name tag...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 7-32 infotainment system explicit language notice: channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “ xl ” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available...

  • Page 203: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 dual automatic climate control system ...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 8-2 climate controls 10. Rear window defogger 11. Recirculation automatic operation the system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculat...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 climate controls 8-3 to change the current mode, select one of the following: y (vent): air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (bi-level): air is divided between the i...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 8-4 climate controls rear window defogger = rear (rear window defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after a...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 climate controls 8-5 dual automatic climate control system (uplevel) the climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Cli...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 8-6 climate controls climate control touch screen the fan, air delivery mode, a/c mode, driver and passenger temperatures and sync settings can be controlled by pressing climate o...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 climate controls 8-7 driver and passenger temperatures can also be adjusted by pressing the controls on the touch screen. Sync (synchronized temperature): press sync on the touch ...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 8-8 climate controls @ (recirculation): press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air. The indicator light on the button is lit when re...

  • Page 211: Air Vents

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 climate controls 8-9 previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. See remote vehicle start on page 2-8 . The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside. S...

  • Page 212: Maintenance

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 8-10 climate controls move the slats (2) to change the direction of the airflow. Additional air vents are beneath the windshield and the driver side and passenger side door windo...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 climate controls 8-11 during service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment an...

  • Page 214: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 8-12 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 215: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving ...

  • Page 216: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-62 gasoline specifications . . . . . . 9-63 califor...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to...

  • Page 218

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down....

  • Page 219

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-5 . Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. . Antilock brake system (abs) allows steering while br...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-6 driving and operating material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-7 for 3.6l engine only: . Keep the level at or near 0.5 l (0.5 qt) above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. ....

  • Page 222

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-8 driving and operating warning (continued) flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this hap...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-9 warning (continued) could result in a loss of braking. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slo...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-10 driving and operating turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces. Blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-11 if the vehicle is stuck slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the ...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-12 driving and operating warning (continued) vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Tire and loadi...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-13 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "xxx" amount equals 1400 lbs. And there wil...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-14 driving and operating 3. Available cargo weight = 113 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 91...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-15 warning (continued) this can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading c...

  • Page 230: Starting And

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-16 driving and operating starting and operating new vehicle break-in follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts hav...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-17 to the keyless access system. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-3 . To shift out of p (park), the vehicle must be in on/run/sta...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-18 driving and operating { warning turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving,...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-19 { caution if you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the ve...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-20 driving and operating caution (continued) battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. If the engine does not start after five...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-21 retained accessory power (rap) these accessories can be used after the engine is turned off: . Audio system (up to 10 minutes or driver door is opened)...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-22 driving and operating torque lock (automatic transmission) torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. This ha...

  • Page 237: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-23 if parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see driving characteristics and towing tips on page 9-67 . Parking over things that burn ...

  • Page 238: Automatic

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-24 driving and operating running the vehicle while parked it is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper st...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-25 from p (park) with the ignition in on/ run/start. If you cannot shift out of p (park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all th...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-26 driving and operating downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding; see “ skidding ” under loss of control on page 9-5 . { caution spin...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-27 3. To cancel dsc, move the shift lever back to d (drive). Tap shift if equipped, the tap shift controls are on the back of the steering wheel. To use d...

  • Page 242: Manual Transmission

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-28 driving and operating manual transmission if equipped, this is the shift pattern for the manual transmission. 1 (first): press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (first). Slo...

  • Page 243: Drive Systems

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-29 drive systems all-wheel drive vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as need...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-30 driving and operating suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with abs. Using abs do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down fir...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-31 epb apply to apply the epb: 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop. 2. Lift up the epb switch momentarily. The red parking brake status light wil...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-32 driving and operating automatic epb release the epb will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear, and an attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid...

  • Page 247: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-33 brake assist this vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditi...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-34 driving and operating vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. If cruise control is being used and traction control or stabilit...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-35 turning the systems off and on manual transmission tcs/ stabilitrak button shown, automatic transmission tcs/ stabilitrak button similar the button for...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-36 driving and operating various sub-systems. Depending on the option package, available features, and mode selected, the suspension, steering, and powertrain will change calib...

  • Page 251: Cruise Control

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-37 snow/ice mode use when more traction is needed during slippery conditions. The transmission will use 2 (second) gear instead of 1 (first) gear when acc...

  • Page 252

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-38 driving and operating if equipped with a manual transmission, the cruise control will remain active when the gears are shifted. The cruise is deactivated if the clutch is de...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-39 3. Press and release the set − control on the steering wheel. 4. Remove foot from the accelerator. When the cruise control has been set to the desired ...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-40 driving and operating page 5-10 . The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Passing another vehicle while using cruise control use the accelerator pedal to in...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-41 control on page 9-33 . When road conditions allow acc to be safely used, the acc can be turned back on. Acc will not engage if the tcs or stabilitrak e...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-42 driving and operating set – (set/coast): press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate acc or to decrease vehicle speed if acc is already activated. To decrea...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-43 increasing speed while acc is at a set speed if acc is already activated, do one of the following: . Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed. Pr...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-44 driving and operating vehicle's speed and attempt to maintain the follow distance gap selected. Press 3 on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap. Each press cycles ...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-45 lamps will come on. The automatic braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationary or very slow...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-46 driving and operating a dic warning message may display indicating to shift to p (park) before exiting the vehicle. See vehicle messages on page 5-32 . { warning if acc has ...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-47 acc may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. When following a vehicle and entering a curve,...

  • Page 262: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-48 driving and operating do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills. The driver...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-49 warning (continued) under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-50 driving and operating warning (continued) vehicle using only the rvc screen, during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers, or where there could be cross traffic. Failure to...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-51 vehicle. These detection distances may be less during warmer or humid weather. { warning the parking assist system does not detect children, pedestrian...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-52 driving and operating { warning the backing warning system only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-53 turning the features on or off the x button to the left of the steering wheel is used to turn on or off the front and rear parking assist, rear automat...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-54 driving and operating { warning fca is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When approaching a slower-moving or stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when followi...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-55 without head-up display when your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly, the red fca display will flash on the windshield. Also, eith...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-56 driving and operating alert will occur. Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate ...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-57 { warning acp is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes. Do not rely on acp to brake the vehicle. Acp may not: . R...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-58 driving and operating “ collision/detection systems ” under vehicle personalization on page 5-43 . { warning using the automatic collision preparation system while towing a ...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-59 over that is in the side blind zone. This indicates it may be unsafe to change lanes. Before making a lane change, check the sbza display, check mirror...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-60 driving and operating when sbza is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the side blind zone alert on option will not be available on the personaliza...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-61 when the vehicle is started, the ldw indicator on the instrument cluster will come on briefly. If ldw is on, the ldw indicator will appear green if the...

  • Page 276: Fuel

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-62 driving and operating fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. When driving in the u.S., to help keep the engine clea...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-63 then they are acceptable to use. However, e85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must be used only in flex fuel vehicles. {...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-64 driving and operating fuel additives to keep fuel systems clean, top tier detergent gasoline is recommended. See fuel on page 9-62 . If top tier detergent gasoline is not av...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-65 filling the tank { warning fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . To help avoid injuries to you and others, read an...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-66 driving and operating when replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks once. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the f...

  • Page 281: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-67 trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer fo...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-68 driving and operating towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get ac...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-69 vehicles can tow in d (drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. W...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-70 driving and operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip. Check periodically to see that all h...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 driving and operating 9-71 the trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue...

  • Page 286: Conversions And

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 9-72 driving and operating conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment { caution some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and woul...

  • Page 287: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california...

  • Page 288: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-2 vehicle care tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 289: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/o...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-4 vehicle care this vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see servicing the airbag-equipped vehicle on page 3-30 . Keep a record with all...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 engine.

  • Page 292

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-6 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22 . 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25 . 3. Engine coolant surge tank...

  • Page 293

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-7 2.5l l4 engine.

  • Page 294

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-8 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22 . 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25 . 3. Engine coolant surge tank...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-9 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 296

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-10 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-22 . 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-25 . 3. Engine coolant surge ta...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-11 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-12 vehicle care { caution failure to use the recommended engine oil can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Check with your dealer or service provider...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-13 the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished,...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-14 vehicle care automatic transmission fluid how to check automatic transmission fluid it is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is ...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-15 do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid level. Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid until the level reache...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-16 vehicle care cooling system the cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 2.0l l4 ltg engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure c...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-17 { warning heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there i...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-18 vehicle care . Gives boiling protection up to 129°c (265°f), engine temperature. . Protects against rust and corrosion. . Will not damage aluminum parts. . Helps keep the p...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-19 dex-cool coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. { warning ...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-20 vehicle care surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. Th...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-21 { caution running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a fire. Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If steam is coming from t...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-22 vehicle care washer fluid what to use when windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an are...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-23 some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with t...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-24 vehicle care since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-25 caution (continued) be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. . If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint fi...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-26 vehicle care all-wheel drive if the vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive (awd), this is an additional system that needs lubrication. Transfer case when to check lubrica...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-27 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. Do not use the accelerat...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-28 vehicle care pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with t...

  • Page 315: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-29 headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If ...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-30 vehicle care back-up lamps 1. Back-up bulb socket 2. Back-up lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp assembl...

  • Page 317: Electrical System

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-31 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1). 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to inst...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-32 vehicle care fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly re...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-33 number usage 1 not used 2 not used 3 not used 4 body control module 6 5 not used 6 driver power seat 7 not used *8 headlamp washer relay 9 not used 10 not used...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-34 vehicle care number usage 16 not used *17 headlamp washer 18 not used 19 antilock brake system pump 20 antilock brake system valve *21 air pump 22 not used 23 wiper control...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-35 number usage *54 air solenoid 55 transmission control module/ spare *56 headlamp low relay 57 headlamp high relay 58 starter 59 starter relay 60 run/crank rela...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-36 vehicle care to install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots i...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-37 mini fuses usage 2 spare 3 electric steering column lock 4 data link connector 5 heater, ventilation, and air conditioning control 6 tilt and telescope steerin...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-38 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block the rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with ...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-39 number usage 1 not used 2 left window 3 body control module 8 4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 body control module 4 7 heated mirrors 8...

  • Page 326: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-40 vehicle care number usage 42 memory seat module 43 body control module 3 44 not used 45 battery regulated voltage control 46 engine control module battery 47 not used 48 no...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-41 warning (continued) . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace them. . Replace any tires that have been damaged by impacts with...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-42 vehicle care . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as the orig...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-43 normal driving conditions. See your dealer for wheel or sensor replacement. { caution using liquid sealants can damage the tire valves and tire pressure monito...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-44 vehicle care manufactured date. The first two digits represent the week (01-52) and the last two digits, the year. For example, the third week of the year 2010 would have a...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-45 diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter b means belted-bias ply construction. (5) rim diameter : diameter of the wheel in inches. (6) service descrip...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-46 vehicle care identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of production. Gvwr : gross vehicle weight rating. See vehicle load limits on page 9-11 . Gaw...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-47 pressure on page 9-11 and vehicle load limits on page 9-11 . Radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 ...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-48 vehicle care { caution neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in: . Tire overloading a...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-49 of the tire valve to release air. Re-check the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Return the valve caps on the valve stems to keep out dirt and moisture and pr...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-50 vehicle care as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-51 when a low tire pressure condition is detected, the tpms illuminates the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes ...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-52 vehicle care tpms malfunction light and message the tpms will not function properly if one or more of the tpms sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a ...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-53 using a tpms relearn tool, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear. See your ...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-54 vehicle care tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. ...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-55 use this rotation pattern if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear and they are non-directional. Different tire sizes should not be rotate...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-56 vehicle care when it is time for new tires factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-57 gm's exclusive tpc spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system perfor...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-58 vehicle care { warning using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail sud...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-59 uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: t...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-60 vehicle care straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature the temperatur...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-61 replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or tire pressure monitor system (tpms) sensors with new gm original equipment parts. { warning using the wrong replace...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-62 vehicle care warning (continued) fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new gm original equipment wheel. Tire chains { warning if the vehicle has 225...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-63 { warning special tools and procedures are required to service a run-flat tire. If these special tools and procedures are not used, injury or vehicle damage ma...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-64 vehicle care warning (continued) underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely un...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-65 equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm ...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-66 vehicle care assembly must be replaced. See “ removal and installation of the sealant canister ” following. Using the tire sealant and compressor kit to temporarily seal an...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-67 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See storing the tire sealant and compressor kit on page 10-71 . 2. Unwrap the sealant/...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-68 vehicle care caution (continued) tire. Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve. See roadside service on pag...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-69 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister (5) and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 22. Rep...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-70 vehicle care 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 4. Remove the tire valve stem cap fr...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-71 15. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle. The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment ...

  • Page 358: Jump Starting

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-72 vehicle care jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10-25 . If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jump...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-73 2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching. 3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in p (park) with an automatic transmission,...

  • Page 360: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-74 vehicle care 5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery. 6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-75 use the tow eye for towing a disabled vehicle or loading it onto a flatbed car carrier. The tow eye should not be used to recover a vehicle from an off road si...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-76 vehicle care dinghy towing { caution if the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covere...

  • Page 363: Appearance Care

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-77 4. Put the vehicle in p (park). 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly. 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clampi...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-78 vehicle care caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-79 caution (continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. To keep the pa...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-80 vehicle care . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminat...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-81 wheels and trim — aluminum or chrome use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with ...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-82 vehicle care sheet metal damage if the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to ...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-83 . Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per 3.8 l (1 gal) of water. A concentrate...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-84 vehicle care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 vehicle care 10-85 caution (continued) these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not recommended. Do not use cleaners that inc...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 10-86 vehicle care . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat o...

  • Page 373: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maint...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-2 service and maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brake...

  • Page 375: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-3 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select mainte...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-4 service and maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer techni...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-5 . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other dam...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-6 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - normal (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37...

  • Page 381: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - severe (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be...

  • Page 382: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maint...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-11 hoses hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your deal...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-12 service and maintenance wheel alignment wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to...

  • Page 385

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dex...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant rear axle (limited slip differential) dexron ls gear 75w-90 (gm part no. 88862624, in canada 88862625). Rear axle/front axle (...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-15 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm pa...

  • Page 388: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-16 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of servic...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 390

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 391: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 392: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubrica...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english fuel tank 62.5 l 16.5 gal transfer case – awd 0.8 l 0.8 qt rear axle (with limited slip) 1.0 l 1.0 qt transmission fluid ...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.0l and 2.5l l4 engines 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 395: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . ...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in t...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-4 customer information canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-5 cadillac owner centre (canada) cadillacowner.Ca take a trip to the cadillac owner centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Locate owner re...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-6 customer information . Lock-out service: service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have onstar. For security reasons, the d...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-7 . Lock-out service: vehicle registration is required. . Trip interruption benefits and service: pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-8 customer information transportation options warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, gm helps to minimize inconvenience...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-9 collision damage repair if the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper ...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-10 customer information when purchasing insurance, we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with gm original equipment collision parts. If such insurance...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-11 obligated to have the vehicle repaired with genuine gm parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance ...

  • Page 406: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-12 customer information reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a cra...

  • Page 407: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-13 call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assistance center cadillac motor car division p.O. Box 33169 detroit, mi 48232-5169 in canada, call 1 ...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-14 customer information these data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicl...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 customer information 13-15 gm vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other gm system containing personal information. Radio frequency statement thi...

  • Page 410: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 411: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 412: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 14-2 onstar press the onstar emergency button > to get a priority connection to an emergency advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or respo...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Press = . System responds: “ onstar ready, ” then a tone. Say “ cancel route. ” system responds: “ do you w...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 14-4 onstar onstar mobile app download the onstar remotelink mobile app to select apple ® , android ™ , and blackberry ® devices to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pre...

  • Page 415: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 onstar 14-5 verify minutes and expiration press = and say “ minutes ” then “ verify ” to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics onstar vehicle diagno...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 14-6 onstar to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. Onstar service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where on...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 onstar 14-7 change the onstar pin, call onstar and provide the advisor with the current number. Warranty onstar equipment may be warranted as part of the new vehicle limited warra...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - 2nd edition - 8/23/13 14-8 onstar add-on electrical equipment the onstar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See add-on electrical...

  • Page 419

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