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  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2014 cadillac ats owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2014 cadillac ats owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 headlam...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 cadillac cr...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 iv introduction danger, warnings, and cautions { danger text marked { danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. Disregarding this information may endanger life. { warning text ...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : airba...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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) system . . ...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-10. 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 9-38. Adaptive cr...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-4 in brief 23. Traction control/electronic stability control on page 9-34. Electric parking brake (if equipped, manual transmission). See parking brake (electric) on page 9-31 or parkin...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-5 see keys on page 2-2 and remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-3. Remote vehicle start if equipped, this feature the engine can be started from outside of the...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-6 in brief power door locks from the outside, press q or k on the rke transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2-3. From the inside, press q or k . The indic...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-7 press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See power windows on page 2-23. Seat adjustment power seats to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward ...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-8 in brief reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclining seatbacks on page...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-9 press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator light...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-10 in brief no other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3-28. The passenger airbag status indicator lights on the overhead console...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-11 steering wheel adjustment to adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away fro...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-12 in brief for more information on interior lighting, see instrument panel illumination control on page 6-6. Exterior lighting the exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever. T...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-13 int: move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Off: use to turn the wipers off. ...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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. Defrost...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 ® , if equip...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-16 in brief portable audio devices this vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a usb port in the center console under the armrest, and if equipped, one usb port in the stora...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-17 c : press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system. S or t : press the five-way control to the left or right to g...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-18 in brief to increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the speedometer, press +res up to the second detent. Set−: press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-19 forward collision alert (fca) system if equipped, fca is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. Fca provides a green indicator when a vehicl...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-20 in brief active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) it also has the active emergency braking system, which includes intelligent brake assist (i...

  • Page 27: Performance And

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-21 1. Slide switch 2. Tilt switch open/close: press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the first detent and hold to open or close the sunroof. Express open/express close: ...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-22 in brief . To turn off both traction control and stabilitrak, press and hold g until g and i illuminate in the instrument cluster. . Press and release g again to turn on both system...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 in brief 1-23 2. Press sel on the dic controls and hold sel down for a few seconds to clear the change engine oil soon message and reset the oil life at 100%. Be careful not to reset the...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 1-24 in brief roadside service u.S.: 1-800-224-1400 canada: 1-800-882-1112 tty users (u.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 new cadillac owners are automatically enrolled in the roadside service pr...

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 32: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-2 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys { warning leaving children in a vehicle with a remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be serious...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 13-15. If there is a decrease in the rke operating range: . Check the distance. The tr...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows unlocking. Memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. See “remote locking, unlocking, starting” under vehicle personalization on page 5...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 driver door shown, passenger similar pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur: . It has been more than five ...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows programming transmitters to the vehicle only rke transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be pu...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 programming without a recognized transmitter if there are no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to eight transmi...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press k or q on the transmitter. To program additional transmitters, repeat steps 4–6. When all addi...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 1. Press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the key out. 2. Use the oval base of the key blade to separate the two halves of the transmitt...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows remote vehicle start if equipped, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (remote vehicle start): this button will be on th...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 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 hazard warnin...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-12 keys, doors, and windows 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) transmit...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the seal (5) and the metal base (6). 3. Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in plac...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows delayed locking this feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on whe...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 unlocked door anti lock out when this feature is on and door locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door wi...

  • Page 46: Doors

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows doors trunk { warning exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the s...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 if the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed. Through the rear seat pass-through door, if equipped: 1. Fold the rear armrest d...

  • Page 48: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle alarm system this vehicle has...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 disarming the alarm system to disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated, do one of the following: . Press k on the rke transmit...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows the security light, in the instrument cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or mor...

  • Page 51: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 exterior mirrors convex mirrors { caution a convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharp...

  • Page 52: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows folding mirrors manual folding mirrors the mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push ...

  • Page 53: Windows

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 windows { warning never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows the power windows only operate with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, or when retained accessory power (rap) is active. See retained accessory...

  • Page 55

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 programming the power windows if the vehicle battery has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows may need to be reprogram...

  • Page 56: Roof

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows roof sunroof if equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in on/run or acc/accessory, or in retained accessory power (rap), to operate the sunroof. See ...

  • Page 57: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 lumbar adjustment . . ....

  • Page 58: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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/ spinal i...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-3 the head restraints can be adjusted forward or rearward. To adjust the head restraint forward, grasp the head restraint and pull it forward to the desired locking...

  • Page 60: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-4 seats and restraints front seats power seat adjustment { warning you can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver ...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-5 lumbar adjustment to adjust the lumbar and bolster support: . Press and hold the control forward or rearward to increase or decrease lumbar support. . Press and h...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-6 seats and restraints { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder ...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-7 storing memory positions to save positions to the “1” and “2” buttons: 1. Adjust the driver seat and outside mirrors to the desired driving positions. 2. Press an...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-8 seats and restraints . On vehicles with keyless access, press the lock/unlock button on the outside driver door handle and open the driver door. The rke transmitter must be present fo...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-9 heated front seats { warning if you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with ...

  • Page 66: Rear Seats

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-10 seats and restraints remote start heated seats when it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote start. They are canceled when the ignition is...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-11 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. Fold the ...

  • Page 68: Safety Belts

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-12 seats and restraints 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 the latch...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-13 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 stops you....

  • Page 70

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-14 seats and restraints . 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 of the ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-15 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 quickly....

  • Page 72

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-16 seats and restraints 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 tighten t...

  • Page 73

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-17 rear safety belt comfort guides this vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide ad...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-18 seats and restraints 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { warning a safety belt that is not prop...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-19 safety belt use during pregnancy safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if t...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-20 seats and restraints safety belt care keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provi...

  • Page 77: Airbag System

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-21 airbag system the vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver. . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. . A knee airbag for...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-22 seats and restraints here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { warning you can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safet...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-23 where are the airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side in...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-24 seats and restraints rear seat driver side shown, passenger side similar on vehicles with second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the rear seatback clo...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-25 it depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending ...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-26 seats and restraints how does an airbag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument pa...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-27 the vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-28 seats and restraints passenger sensing system the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light ...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-29 warning (continued) inflate under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the ...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-30 seats and restraints if the on indicator is lit for a child restraint the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger airbags if the system determi...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-31 front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, s...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-32 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 and passe...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-33 the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, any of the airbag modules, ceiling or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front s...

  • Page 90: Child Restraints

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-34 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 properly and ma...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-35 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-shoulder b...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-36 seats and restraints { warning never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, they can be crushe...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-37 infants and young children everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and s...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-38 seats and restraints { warning children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-39 { warning a young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-40 seats and restraints booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see o...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-41 administration (nhtsa) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For cpst availability in canada, check with transport canada or the p...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-42 seats and restraints child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions better than others. Always make sure the child restr...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-43 the following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower a...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-44 seats and restraints lower anchor and top tether anchor locations rear seat i (top tether anchor): seating positions with top tether anchors. H (lower anchor): seating positions wit...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-45 the top tether anchors are behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the covers to access the anchors. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the ve...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-46 seats and restraints { warning children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any un...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-47 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refe...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-48 seats and restraints 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 route the...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-49 in addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain ...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-50 seats and restraints you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-51 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 of the ...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-52 seats and restraints securing child restraints (rear seat) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to m...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 seats and restraints 3-53 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 of the ...

  • Page 110: Notes

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 3-54 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 111: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storag...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 4-2 storage if equipped, there may be storage behind the climate control system. Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open. There is...

  • Page 113: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 storage 4-3 rear armrest pull the armrest down and lift the cover to access the storage area. Additional storage features cargo tie-downs the cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small l...

  • Page 114: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 4-4 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 115: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-3 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-4 horn . ....

  • Page 116: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-39 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 service vehicle messages . . . 5-39 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . ....

  • Page 117

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-3 steering wheel controls if equipped with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. G (push to talk): press to ...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-4 instruments and controls heated steering wheel ( (heated steering wheel): press to turn the heated steering wheel on or off. A light on the button displays when the feature is turned ...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-5 wiper parking if the ignition is put in off while the wipers are on lo, hi, or int, they will immediately stop. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-6 instruments and controls on page 10-23 for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir. { warning in freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is w...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-7 clock (uplevel radio) the infotainment system controls are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. See “home page” in the infotainm...

  • Page 122: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-8 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive rep...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 124

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-10 instruments and controls cluster application displays the cluster has three interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right steering wheel control to move between t...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-11 speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer the odometer shows how far the ...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-12 instruments and controls here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before ...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-13 safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started,...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-14 instruments and controls the airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. { warnin...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-15 if, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-16 instruments and controls if the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the obd ii system has detected a problem and diagnosis and servi...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-17 . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and par...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-18 instruments and controls only mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lam...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-19 parking brake system or another system. A message may also display in the driver information center (dic). See brake system messages on page 5-32. If the li...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-20 instruments and controls lane departure warning (ldw) light if equipped, this light briefly comes on while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your de...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-21 stabilitrak ® off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-22 instruments and controls { caution the engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it ma...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-23 this light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stay...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-24 instruments and controls high-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6-3. Automatic high-beam light th...

  • Page 139: Information Displays

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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. See adapt...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 information dis...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-27 turn arrow: the turn arrow display shows the next maneuver when using route guidance. Travel time: the travel time display shows the estimated time duration...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-28 instruments and controls tire pressure: the tire pressure display shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kpa) or in poun...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-29 . Collision alert . Cruise control . Lane departure . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the steering whe...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-30 instruments and controls some information only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active. Metric english audio/phone view: this display includes the inf...

  • Page 145: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-31 care of the hud clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the hud image. Clean the hud len...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-32 instruments and controls battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-33 compass messages dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the global positioning system (gps). Cruise control messages ad...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-34 instruments and controls engine cooling system messages a/c off engine coolant hot this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-35 corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Engine power messages engine power is reduced this message displa...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-36 instruments and controls replace battery in remote key this message displays when the battery in the rke transmitter needs to be replaced. Lamp messages afl (adaptive forward lighti...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-37 forward collision alert off this message displays when the forward collision alert has been turned off. Front camera blocked clean windshield this message d...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-38 instruments and controls warning (ldw) system may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired. Service front camera if this message remains on after conti...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-39 service all wheel drive this message displays if a problem occurs with the all-wheel-drive (awd) system. The vehicle will run in 2wd. This could be caused b...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-40 instruments and controls service steering column lock this message displays if there is a problem with the steering column lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Service...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-41 if a tire pressure message appears on the dic, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown...

  • Page 156: Vehicle

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-42 instruments and controls vehicle speed limited this message is displayed under certain conditions when there is a problem and the vehicle’s speed is being limited. Washer fluid mess...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-43 . Comfort and convenience . Language . Lighting . Power door locks . Remote locking, unlocking, starting . Return to factory settings climate and air qualit...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-44 instruments and controls go notifier this feature will give a reminder that adaptive cruise control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stoppi...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-45 lighting select the lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Vehicle locator lights . Exit lighting . Auto high beam vehicle locator lights this...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-46 instruments and controls remote lock feedback this allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the rke transmitter. Select off, lights and horn,...

  • Page 161: Universal Remote

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-47 universal remote system see radio frequency statement on page 13-15. Universal remote system programming if equipped, these buttons are in the overhead cons...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-48 instruments and controls programming the universal remote system for questions or help programming the universal remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.Homelink.Com. Programm...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 instruments and controls 5-49 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 name and co...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 5-50 instruments and controls universal remote system operation using the universal remote system press and hold the appropriate universal remote system button for at least one-half seco...

  • Page 165: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 headlamp high/low-beam changer ....

  • Page 166

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 6-2 lighting in canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of p (park) on automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is released ...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 lighting 6-3 see headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6-3 and flash-to-pass on page 6-4. . The automatic high-beam system can be disabled by the high/low-beam changer or the flash-to-pa...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 6-4 lighting this indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on. Flash-to-pass this feature allows the high-beam headlamps to be used to signal th...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 lighting 6-5 there is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on th...

  • Page 170: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 change. R...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 lighting 6-7 d (instrument panel illumination): move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lightin...

  • Page 172: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 6-8 lighting lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights t...

  • Page 173: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-2 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-2 infotainment system the infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some functions when driving. A grayed-out function is not available when the ...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 (favorite pag...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 7-13. . For am, fm, or siriusxm ® (if equ...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-5 home page home page features the infotainment system displays a home page that makes it easy to access all of the applications. Turn the menu knob to highlight fea...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-6 infotainment system return to factory settings: see “return to factory settings” later in this section. Radio setup while at the active screen, such as am, fm, or siriusxm (if equippe...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-7 this feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music can be heard while being played through your veh...

  • Page 180: Radio

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-8 infotainment system restore radio settings: this option will restore factory radio settings. Select restore radio settings. A screen displays stating all personalized radio settings w...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-9 . Fade: turn the menu knob to highlight. Press the menu knob to select. Turn the menu knob to the left for more sound from the front speakers and to the right for ...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-10 infotainment system options for siriusxm only xm view: xm view allows the channel list to be viewed by channel name, artist playing on channel, or song playing on channel. Turn the ...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-11 when sirisuxm is active, the channel name and number, song title, and artist display on the screen. Browsing siriusxm channels to browse the siriusxm channels: 1...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-12 infotainment system when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. Siriusxm satellite radio service...

  • Page 185: Audio Players

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-13 audio players cd player the player can be used for cd and mp3 audio. With the vehicle on, insert a disc into the slot, label side up. Press the media button to s...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-14 infotainment system . Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks to the previous track. If l...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-15 error messages if disc error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: . The disc has an invalid or unknown format. . The...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-16 infotainment system usb port playing from a usb a usb mass storage device or media transfer protocol (mtp) device can be connected to the usb port. The usb port is in the center con...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-17 dsp modes: if equipped with a bose ® surround sound system, this feature adjusts the dsp modes. See “dsp modes” in am-fm radio on page 7-8. Playing from an ipod ...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-18 infotainment system eq (equalizer) settings: if equipped, this feature adjusts the pre-defined eq modes. See “eq (equalizer) settings” in am-fm radio on page 7-8. Dsp modes: if equi...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-19 playing from an iphone ® or ipad ® this feature supports iphone 3g, iphone 3gs, iphone 4, and ipad. Follow the same instructions as stated earlier for using an i...

  • Page 192: Phone

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-20 infotainment system bose ® audiopilot ® : if equipped, this feature can be turned on or off. See “bose ® audiopilot ® ” in am-fm radio on page 7-8. Eq (equalizer) settings: if equip...

  • Page 193

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-21 warning (continued) phone or the infotainment (navigation) system. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-22 infotainment system audio system when using the bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the o knob during...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-23 pairing a phone or device 1. From the home page, turn the menu knob to access the phone screen button, then press the menu knob to select the phone screen button...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-24 infotainment system 2. Turn the menu knob and press to select manage phones. 3. Turn the menu knob to highlight the phone to be connected. 4. Press the button just below the connect...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-25 to make a call using the recent calls menu: 1. From the home page, turn the menu knob, then press to select the phone screen button. 2. Turn the menu knob to hig...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-26 infotainment system call waiting call waiting must be supported on the bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Accepting a call waiting call to accept a...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-27 pairing a phone 1. Press g . The system responds “ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “bluetooth.” 3. Say “pair.” the system responds with instructions and a four...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-28 infotainment system storing and deleting phone numbers the following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: this command will store a phone number, or a group o...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-29 using the “delete all name tags” command this command deletes all stored name tags in the hands-free calling directory and the destinations directory. To delete ...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-30 infotainment system using the “digit dial” command the digit dial command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. After each digit is entered, the s...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-31 three-way calling three-way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press g . 2. Say “three-...

  • Page 204: Trademarks And

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-32 infotainment system voice pass-thru voice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the ce...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 infotainment system 7-33 fees and taxes: subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject t...

  • Page 206: Notes

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 7-34 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 207: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 dual automatic climate control system (uplevel...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 8-2 climate controls automatic operation the system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the des...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 instrumen...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 about 10 ...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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. Climate con...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 8-6 climate controls climate control touch screen the fan, air delivery mode, a/c mode, and sync settings can be controlled by pressing climate on the infotainment home screen or the clim...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 climate controls 8-7 sync (synchronized temperature): press sync on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. Adjust the driver side temperature control t...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 8-8 climate controls automatic air recirculation: when the auto indicator light is on, the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle. The ...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 climate controls 8-9 the upper gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated. The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear...

  • Page 216: Air Vents

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 8-10 climate controls air vents adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel. Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or close off the airflo...

  • Page 217: Maintenance

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 climate controls 8-11 maintenance passenger compartment air filter the filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The fil...

  • Page 218: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 8-12 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 219: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . ...

  • Page 220: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-64 gasoline specifications . . . . . . 9-65 california fuel...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 the inf...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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. If the ...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-5 curve tips . Take curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve. . Wait until the ...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-6 driving and operating defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possibl...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-7 . Gasolines with a pump octane ((r+m)/2) of 99 or greater and ethanol content below 15% volume must be used for competitive driving to protect against engine dam...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-8 driving and operating { warning wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. A...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-9 hill and mountain roads driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions in...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-10 driving and operating the antilock brake system (abs) improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow gr...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-11 warning (continued) for more information about carbon monoxide, see engine exhaust on page 9-24. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed ...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-12 driving and operating vehicle load limits it is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weig...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-13 there is also important loading information on the certification label. It tells you the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and the gross axle weight rating (g...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-14 driving and operating example 1 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available occ...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-15 refer to the vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weig...

  • Page 234: Starting And

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-16 driving and operating { warning things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-17 . Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at ...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-18 driving and operating manual transmission if the vehicle is stationary, the ignition will turn off, and retained accessory power (rap) will remain active. See retained accessory pow...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-19 the ignition will switch from acc/ accessory to off after five minutes to prevent battery rundown. On/run/start (green indicator light): this mode is for drivi...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-20 driving and operating starting procedure (keyless access) 1. If the vehicle has the keyless access system, the transmitter must be in the vehicle. Put your foot on the brake pedal a...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-21 down. When the engine starts, let go of the button and the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the ...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-22 driving and operating shifting into park (automatic transmission) use this procedure to shift into p (park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See parking brak...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-23 and then shift into p (park). To find out how, see "shifting into park" listed previously. If torque lock does occur, the vehicle may need to be pushed uphill ...

  • Page 242: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-24 driving and operating engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death....

  • Page 243: Automatic

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-25 automatic transmission p (park): this position locks the rear wheels. Use this position when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { warn...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-26 driving and operating ice, or sand without damaging the transmission. See if the vehicle is stuck on page 9-11. N (neutral): in this position, the engine does not connect with the w...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-27 the vehicle will exit these features and return to normal operation after a short period when no spirited driving is detected. See driver mode control on page ...

  • Page 246: Manual Transmission

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-28 driving and operating 2. Pull the control toward you to shift. Pull the left control to (−) downshift, and the right control to (+) upshift. 3. To cancel dsc, move the shift lever b...

  • Page 247: Drive Systems

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-29 2 (second): press the clutch pedal and let up on the accelerator pedal, then shift into 2 (second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal while accelerating....

  • Page 248: Brakes

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-30 driving and operating brakes antilock brake system (abs) this vehicle has abs, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to dr...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-31 parking brake (electric) automatic transmission manual transmission if equipped with an electric parking brake (epb), the switch is on the center console for m...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-32 driving and operating status light remains on. If the amber parking brake warning light is on, see your dealer. If the epb is applied while the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will d...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-33 parking brake (manual) to set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake sy...

  • Page 252: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-34 driving and operating hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has an hsa feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the ve...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-35 the indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster. This light will: . Flash when tcs is limiting wheel spin. . Flash when stabilitrak is activa...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-36 driving and operating { caution do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when tcs is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged. To turn off only tcs, press and release the g ...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-37 manual transmission mode button shown, automatic transmission mode button similar the driver mode control has three modes: tour, sport, and snow/ice. Snow/ice ...

  • Page 256: Cruise Control

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-38 driving and operating limited-slip rear axle vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. When traction is low, this feature all...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-39 j (on/off): press to turn the system on and off. A white cruise control indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on. +res (resume/acce...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-40 driving and operating increasing speed while cruise control is at a set speed if the cruise control system is already activated: . Press and hold +res up until the desired speed is ...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-41 may automatically brake to slow the vehicle down. Also, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. If the brake is applied,...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-42 driving and operating { warning adaptive cruise control will not detect or brake for children, pedestrians, animals, or other objects. Do not use adaptive cruise control when: . On ...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-43 select the set speed desired for cruise. This is the vehicle speed when no vehicle is detected in its path slower than the set speed. Acc will not set at a spe...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-44 driving and operating . To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press +res up to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes 1 km/h (1 mph) faster. . To increase vehic...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-45 since each gap setting corresponds to a following time (far, medium, or near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle ...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-46 driving and operating speed increases or decreases to follow the vehicle in front of you, but will not exceed the set speed. It may apply limited braking, if necessary. When braking...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-47 turn on. See parking brake (electric) on page 9-31 or parking brake (manual) on page 9-33. To resume acc and release the electric parking brake, press the acce...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-48 driving and operating { warning on curves, acc may respond to a vehicle in another lane, or may not have time to react to a vehicle in your lane. You could crash into a vehicle ahea...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-49 other vehicle lane changes acc will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane. The brake may need to be manually applied. Do not use acc on...

  • Page 268: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-50 driving and operating driver assistance systems this vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while driving, backing, and parking. R...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-51 when the vehicle is shifted into r (reverse), the rvc displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display. When the vehicle is shifted...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-52 driving and operating on vehicles with the rear cross traffic alert (rcta), a triangle with an arrow may also display on the rvc screen to warn of traffic coming from either directi...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-53 safety alert seat will pulse five times. Beeps for front parking assist are higher pitched than for rear parking assist. Vehicles with adaptive cruise control ...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-54 driving and operating pressing the brake pedal after the vehicle comes to a stop will release the rear automatic braking. If the brake pedal is not pressed within two seconds after ...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-55 assistance systems for driving if equipped, when driving the vehicle forward, forward collision alert (fca), lane departure warning (ldw), side blind zone aler...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-56 driving and operating { warning fca does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. Fca may not detect a vehicle ahead if the fca sensor is blocked by...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-57 selecting the alert timing with adaptive cruise control without adaptive cruise control press the collision alert/following gap button on the steering wheel to...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-58 driving and operating intelligent brake assist (iba) iba may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and dist...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-59 automatic braking in some imminent front-end crash situations, if the driver has not applied the brakes, automatic braking applies the brakes to help reduce cr...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-60 driving and operating { warning sbza does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. It may not provi...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-61 sbza can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5-42. If sbza is disabled by the ...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-62 driving and operating right side of the seat, depending on the lane departure direction. Ldw will not warn if the turn signal is on in the departure direction, or if a sharp maneuve...

  • Page 281: Fuel

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-63 when the system does not seem to work properly if the ldw symbol does not appear when the system is on and the vehicle is traveling at least 56 km/h (35 mph): ...

  • Page 282

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-64 driving and operating recommended fuel if the vehicle has a 2.5l l4 engine or a 3.6l v6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the oct...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-65 gasoline specifications at a minimum, gasoline should meet astm specification d 4814. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopen...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-66 driving and operating the use of e85 or flexfuel is encouraged when the vehicle is designed to use it. E85 or flexfuel is made from renewable sources. To help locate fuel stations t...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-67 warning (continued) . Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot wea...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-68 driving and operating { caution if a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer. The wrong type of fuel cap might not fit properly, might cause th...

  • Page 287: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-69 trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assist...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-70 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 acquainted...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-71 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. When towi...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-72 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 hitch nut...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 driving and operating 9-73 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, separa...

  • Page 292: Conversions And

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 9-74 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 would not be...

  • Page 293: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california perchlo...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-2 vehicle care wheels and tires tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44 all-season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45 winter tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 295: General Information

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-3 general information for service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine gm parts and gm-trained and supported service people. Genuine gm parts have ...

  • Page 296: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-4 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-5 hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and mo...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 engine.

  • Page 299

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-7 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-26. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and press...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-8 vehicle care 2.5l l4 engine.

  • Page 301

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-9 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-26. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and press...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-10 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 303

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-11 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-26. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and pre...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-12 vehicle care 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. When t...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-13 { 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 on whet...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-14 vehicle care for 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, it ...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-15 if the change engine oil soon message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure. Automatic transmi...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-16 vehicle care how to check and add fluid visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the min (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. The ...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-17 { warning operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames i...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-18 vehicle care 3.6l v6 lfx engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fan (out of view) { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start ...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-19 what to use { warning adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper co...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-20 vehicle care if coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the cold fill line, add a 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and dex-cool coolant. Be sure the cooli...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-21 { warning you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spil...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-22 vehicle care 5. Replace the surge tank pressure cap tightly and close the surge tank service port cap. { caution if the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and poss...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-23 if no steam is coming from the engine compartment if an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Som...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-24 vehicle care { caution . Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the windshield washer. It can damage the windshield washer system and paint. . Do not mix water with ready-to-use...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-25 replacing brake system parts the braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have real...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-26 vehicle care checking brake fluid the brake/clutch fluid can be checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake/clutch fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above m...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-27 { warning battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and reproductiv...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-28 vehicle care how to check lubricant 1. Fill plug 2. Drain plug to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill pl...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-29 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in p (park) or n (neutral). If the vehicle starts in any ot...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-30 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 the engin...

  • Page 323: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-31 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 adjustme...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-32 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 assembly. 2. Re...

  • Page 325: Electrical System

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-33 1. Bulb socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down t...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-34 vehicle care headlamp wiring an electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps g...

  • Page 327

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-35 the vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown. { caution spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-36 vehicle care 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 11 not ...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-37 number usage 41 fuel heater *42 air solenoid relay 43 washer 44 rear washer relay 45 front washer relay 46 not used 47 instrument panel body ignition 48 fuel system co...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-38 vehicle care instrument panel fuse block the instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel. To access the fuses, remove the end panel by gent...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-39 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 steering column...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-40 vehicle care mini fuses usage 18 spare 19 spare 20 spare 21 spare 22 sensing diagnostic module/automatic occupant sensing 23 radio/dvd/heater, ventilation, and air conditioning 24 ...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-41 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 all of t...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-42 vehicle care number usage 1 not used 2 left window 3 body control module 8 4 ac inverter 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 body control module 4 7 heated mirrors 8 amplifie...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-43 number usage 33 upa 34 radio/dvd 35 not used 36 trailer 37 fuel pump/fuel system control module 38 not used 39 not used number usage 40 not used 41 not used 42 memory ...

  • Page 336: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-44 vehicle care wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warr...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-45 see tire pressure for high-speed operation on page 10-53 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. All-season tires this vehicle may come with all-seas...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-46 vehicle care { warning if the low tire warning light displays on the instrument cluster, the handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers. Driving too fast could c...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-47 summer tires this vehicle may come with high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road pe...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-48 vehicle care (4) tire identification number (tin) : the letters and numbers following the dot code are the tire identification number (tin). The tin shows the manufacturer and plan...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-49 (5) rim diameter : diameter of the wheel in inches. (6) service description : these characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index re...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-50 vehicle care gawr frt : gross axle weight rating for the front axle. See vehicle load limits on page 9-12. Gawr rr : gross axle weight rating for the rear axle. See vehicle load li...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-51 radial ply tire : a pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : a metal support for a t...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-52 vehicle care tire pressure tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. { caution neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tire...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-53 remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get the pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches ...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-54 vehicle care tire pressure monitor system the tire pressure monitor system (tpms) uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. The tpms sensors monitor the air p...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-55 alternate tires and wheels allow the tpms to continue to function properly. See tire pressure monitor operation on page 10-55. See radio frequency statement on page 13...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-56 vehicle care the tpms can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See tire inspection on page 10-58, tire rotation on page 10-58 a...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-57 could prevent the tpms from functioning properly. See buying new tires on page 10-61. . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequenc...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-58 vehicle care sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position. 8. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat step 7. 9. Proceed to the passenge...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-59 see when it is time for new tires on page 10-60 and wheel replacement on page 10-65. Directional tires should not be rotated. Each tire and wheel should be used only i...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-60 vehicle care { warning rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-61 vehicle storage tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool, dry, clean area away fro...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-62 vehicle care { warning tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service ...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-63 { warning if different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. Th...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-64 vehicle care graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual cond...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-65 surface variations such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced. See y...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-66 vehicle care warning (continued) replace them, be sure to get new gm original equipment wheel nuts. { caution improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor ...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-67 caution (continued) that are the proper size for the tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle. Don't use chains on the tires of the front axle. Tighten them a...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-68 vehicle care if this vehicle does not have run-flat tires and a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possib...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-69 { warning overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instr...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-70 vehicle care 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-71 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister release button (...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-72 vehicle care 9. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (3) will in...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-73 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (5) and place it in a highly v...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-74 vehicle care using the tire sealant and compressor kit without sealant to inflate a tire (not punctured) to use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: ...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-75 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 from the f...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-76 vehicle care 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 on the b...

  • Page 369: Jump Starting

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-77 jump starting for more information about the vehicle battery, see battery on page 10-26. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-78 vehicle care 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, or neut...

  • Page 371: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-79 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 to the ...

  • Page 372

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-80 vehicle care 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 situation....

  • Page 373

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-81 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 covered by the...

  • Page 374: Appearance Care

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-82 vehicle care 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 clamping devic...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-83 caution (continued) products can be obtained from your dealer. Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and ap...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-84 vehicle care { caution machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a ...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-85 . Ice scrapers or other hard items. . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. { caution failure to clea...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-86 vehicle care { caution chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sod...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-87 finish damage quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corr...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-88 vehicle care interior glass to clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if nece...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (89,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-89 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap solution followed only by club soda or plain water. If the soil is not completely removed, it may be necessar...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (90,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-90 vehicle care instrument panel, leather, vinyl, other plastic surfaces and low gloss paint surfaces use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. Fo...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (91,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 vehicle care 10-91 care of safety belts keep belts clean and dry. { warning do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide ...

  • Page 384: Notes

    Black plate (92,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 10-92 vehicle care 2 notes.

  • Page 385: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance ....

  • Page 386

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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, brakes, batte...

  • Page 387: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 maintenance se...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 11-4 service and maintenance engine oil change when the change engine oil soon message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under th...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See exterior care on page 10-82. . Chec...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 11-6 service and maintenance additional required services maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 600...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 needed ...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000m...

  • Page 393: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 needed ...

  • Page 394: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 maintain vehi...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 dealer can i...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 be adju...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 dexos1 spec...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 (all-whee...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 part numbe...

  • Page 400: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 services perfo...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 402

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 11-18 service and maintenance date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 403: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 404: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on p...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 (pan rem...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.0l and 2.5l l4 engines 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 407: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer assistance offices . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 the u.S.,...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 two, ge...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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.Gm.Ca 1...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 resources ...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 13-6 customer information . Odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage services are provided up to 6 y...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 customer information 13-7 a dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30-mile radius of a participating cadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have y...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 13-8 customer information if your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same-day repair. Courtesy ...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 customer information 13-9 rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provi...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 13-10 customer information corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the gm new vehicle limited warranty, and any ve...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 customer information 13-11 . Vehicle identification number (vin). . Insurance company and policy number. . General description of the damage to the other vehicle. Choose a reputable repa...

  • Page 418: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 13-12 customer information owner information owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner man...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 customer information 13-13 to contact nhtsa, you may call the vehicle safety hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.Safercar.Gov; or write to: admini...

  • Page 420: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 13-14 customer information vehicle data recording and privacy the vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For exam...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 customer information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of gm's defense of...

  • Page 422: Notes

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 13-16 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 423: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 424: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 respond to an...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 want to cancel...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 pressure; to ...

  • Page 427: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 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 diagnostics will p...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 14-6 onstar onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These sy...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 onstar 14-7 onstar personal identification number (pin) a pin is needed to access some of the onstar services, like remote door unlock and stolen vehicle assistance. You will be prompted ...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 14-8 onstar vehicle and power issues onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to fu...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 onstar 14-9 unzip: this is version 2005-feb-10 of the info-zip copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.Info-zip.Org/pub/infozip/ li...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 14-10 onstar 3. Altered versions–including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, and dynamic, shared, or static library versi...

  • Page 433

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  • Page 434

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 i-2 index automatic transmission manual mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27 shift lock control function check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 auxiliary jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 435

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 index i-3 cleaning exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87 climate control systems dual automatic . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1, ...

  • Page 436

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  • Page 437

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 index i-5 f features memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 filter, engine air cleaner . . . . . . . . . 10-16 flash-to-pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 ...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 i-6 index h halogen bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 6-5 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 head-up display . . . . . . ....

  • Page 439

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 index i-7 j jack auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19 jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77 k key and lock messages . . . . . . . 5-35 keyless entry r...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 i-8 index lights (cont'd) service electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 stabilitrak ® off . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-21 tire pressure . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 index i-9 mirrors, interior rearview . . . . . . 2-22 mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36 driver control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-36 monitor system, ti...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 i-10 index phone bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20, 7-22, 7-26 port usb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-16 power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 index i-11 restraints where to put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41 retained accessory power (rap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 ride control systems limited slip rear axle...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 i-12 index service (cont'd) publications ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-11 scheduling appointments . . . . .13-7 vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . .5-39 se...

  • Page 445

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 index i-13 tires (cont'd) sealant and compressor kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-68 sealant and compressor kit, storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 sidewall labeling . . . . . . ....

  • Page 446

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-u.S./canada/mexico- 6014430) - 2014 - crc - 8/19/13 i-14 index vehicle (cont'd) security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 speed messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-41 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79...