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Cadillac ATS 2014 Owner's Manual

Summary of ATS 2014

  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2014 cadillac ats owner manual m in brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 initial drive information . . . . . . . . 1-4 vehicle features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...

  • Page 2

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2014 cadillac ats owner manual m cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43 driver assistance systems . . . 9-58 fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76 trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 crest and wreath, and cadillac ats are trademark...

  • Page 4

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 iv introduction { caution text marked { caution provides information that may indicate a hazard that could result in injury or death. It could also result in possible damage to the vehicle. A circle with a slash through it is a safet...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 introduction v + : fuses 3 : headlamp high/low-beam changer ( : heated steering wheel h : latch system child restraints * : malfunction indicator lamp : : oil pressure } : power / : remote vehicle start > : safety belt reminders 7 : ...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8-12. 2. Exterior lamp controls on page 6-1. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6-7. 3. Cruise control on page 9-43. Adaptive cruise control...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-4 in brief 16. Head-up display (hud) on page 5-35 (if equipped). 17. Steering wheel adjustment on page 5-2. 18. Horn on page 5-4. 19. Engine start/stop button. See ignition positions on page 9-20. ...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-5 k : press to unlock the driver door or all doors, depending on the vehicle personalization settings. See vehicle personalization on page 5-52. L : press and release one time to initiate ...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-6 in brief 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 warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-8 in brief seat adjustment power seats to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the contro...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-9 . Press and hold the control up or down to increase or decrease seatback bolster support, if available. See lumbar adjustment on page 3-5. Reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . T...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-10 in brief see memory seats on page 3-7 and vehicle personalization on page 5-52. Second row seats the rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. See rear seats on page 3-11. Heat...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-11 head restraint adjustment do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback r...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-12 in brief 2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror. 3. Move the selector switch to ) to deselect the mirror. The vehicle has power folding mirrors. See folding mirrors on page 2-23. In...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-13 to change the dome lamp settings, press the following: off: turns the lamp off, even when a door is open. Door: the lamp comes on when a door is opened. On: turns the lamp on. Reading ...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-14 in brief turn the control to the following positions: o : turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the auto position after it is released. Turn to o again to reactivate the auto mode. ...

  • Page 21

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-15 climate controls for vehicles with one of these systems, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Base 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Auto (au...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-16 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 7. Rear win...

  • Page 23: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-17 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 am or fm. { : press to go to the home page. M...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-18 in brief setting the clock see clock (base radio) on page 5-7 or clock (uplevel radio) on page 5-7. Portable audio devices the vehicle may have a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a usb port ...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-19 sel: press to select a highlighted menu option. C or b : press to go to the next or previous favorite when listening to the radio. Press to go to the next or previous track when listen...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-20 in brief * : press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See cruise control on page 9-43 or adaptive cruise control on page 9-47 (if equipped). Infotainment sys...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-21 lane departure warning (ldw) if equipped, ldw is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. Ldw uses a camera sensor to detect the l...

  • Page 28

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-22 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 (iba) and the ...

  • Page 29: Performance And

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-23 express open/express close: press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the second detent and release to express open or express close the sunroof. Vent feature: press and hold the fr...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-24 in brief tire pressure monitor this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's ...

  • Page 31

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 in brief 1-25 be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. The oil life system ...

  • Page 32: Notes

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 1-26 in brief 2 notes.

  • Page 33: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 34: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 seriously injured o...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 to remove the key, press the button near the bottom of the transmitter, and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. See your dealer if a new...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-4 keys, doors, and windows with remote start and remote trunk release shown, without similar q (lock): press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to ind...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 / (remote start): for vehicles with this feature, press and release q and then immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the engine from outside the...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-6 keys, doors, and windows 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 seconds sinc...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 passive locking will then remain disabled until q on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on. To customize the doors to automatically lock when ex...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 3. With the vehicle in p (park) or n (neutral), press the brake pedal and the engine start/ stop button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery repl...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a cr2032 or equivalent batter...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-10 keys, doors, and windows starting the engine using remote start 1. Press and release q on the rke transmitter. 2. Immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flashers are on. . There is an emission control system malfunction. . The engine coo...

  • Page 44

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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) transmitter is withi...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 place. 4. Releas...

  • Page 46

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-14 keys, doors, and windows power door locks q (lock): press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. K (unlock): press to unlock the doors. Delayed loc...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 automatic door locks the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of p (park). To unlock the doors:...

  • Page 48: Doors

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-16 keys, doors, and windows safety locks the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press v { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors...

  • Page 49

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 warning (continued) if the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instru...

  • Page 50

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-18 keys, doors, and windows 2. Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. See “emergency trunk release handle” following. 3. Pull the release handle toward the ...

  • Page 51: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 vehicle security this vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. Vehicle alarm system this vehicle has an anti-the...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-20 keys, doors, and windows if the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the rke transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is no...

  • Page 53

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 the immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the acc/ accessory mode or the on/ run/start mode and a valid transmitter is prese...

  • Page 54: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-22 keys, doors, and windows 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 sharply into the ...

  • Page 55: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 folding mirrors power folding mirrors to fold the mirrors: 1. Move the selector switch to ) . 2. Press the down arrow to fold the mirrors. 3. Press the down arrow again...

  • Page 56: Windows

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-24 keys, doors, and windows 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 overcome by...

  • Page 57

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-25 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 power (rap)...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-26 keys, doors, and windows express window anti-pinch override { warning if express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window ...

  • Page 59: Roof

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 keys, doors, and windows 2-27 window lockout this feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press v { to activate the window lockout. The indicator...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 2-28 keys, doors, and windows 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 clo...

  • Page 61: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 62: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 injury in a c...

  • Page 63

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-3 to lower the head restraint, press the button located on the side of the head restraint, push the head restraint down, and release the button. Pull and push on the head restr...

  • Page 64: Front Seats

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-4 seats and restraints to lower the outboard head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button ...

  • Page 65

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-5 to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . ...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-6 seats and restraints thigh support adjustment if available, adjust the manual leg cushion extension by pulling up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on the support to lengthen or shorten i...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-7 warning (continued) for proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. Do not h...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-8 seats and restraints manually recalling memory positions if the vehicle is off, or in on/run/ start but not in p (park), press and hold “1,” “2,” or b to manually recall the previously stored mem...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-9 . If the driver door is already open, press k on the rke transmitter to activate the recall. To activate the recall when the transmission is in p (park) and on - at ignition ...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-10 seats and restraints 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 such a con...

  • Page 71: Rear Seats

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-11 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 turned on. ...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-12 seats and restraints 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. Fold the seatback for...

  • Page 73: Safety Belts

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-13 a red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. 2. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position. 3. Reconnec...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-14 seats and restraints warning (continued) it is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to b...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-15 q: if my vehicle has airbags, why should i have to wear safety belts? A: airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whethe...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-16 seats and restraints . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely t...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-17 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. If this hap...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-18 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 the lap belt ...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-19 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 added safety b...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-20 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 properly worn ma...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-21 make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. To remove and store the ...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-22 seats and restraints safety system check now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look ...

  • Page 83: Airbag System

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-23 after a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-24 seats and restraints for knee airbags, the word airbag is on the lower part of the instrument panel. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word airbag is on the side of the seatback closest...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-25 { warning because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against, or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriou...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-26 seats and restraints there is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tell...

  • Page 87

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-27 driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the d...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-28 seats and restraints warning (continued) never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie‐down through any door or window opening. If you do, the p...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-29 knee airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal impacts. Knee airbags are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, or in many s...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-30 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 panel. In mode...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-31 the parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbag...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-32 seats and restraints { warning a crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. E...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-33 the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, the symbol for on or off will be visible. See passenger airbag status...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-34 seats and restraints warning (continued) even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag(s), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag ...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-35 for some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger fron...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-36 seats and restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to securing child restraints (rear seat) on page 3-57 or se...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-37 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, seat massagers, a laptop, or other electronic devices. 3. Place the ...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-38 seats and restraints a wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system. Here is how: . The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger frontal airbag and passenger k...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-39 { warning for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if y...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-40 seats and restraints the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see different size tires and wheels on page 10-64 for additional important information. If your vehicle needs to be modified bec...

  • Page 101: Child Restraints

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-41 if an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or com...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-42 seats and restraints . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for t...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-43 { warning never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt proper...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-44 seats and restraints every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system n...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-45 { 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 in the righ...

  • Page 106

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-46 seats and restraints { warning to reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. In a crash, if an infant is in a rear-facing child restraint, the crash ...

  • Page 107

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-47 forward-facing child seat a forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. Booster seats a booster seat is a child restraint designed t...

  • Page 108

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-48 seats and restraints to help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap be...

  • Page 109

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-49 { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing ch...

  • Page 110

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-50 seats and restraints wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or su...

  • Page 111

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-51 the latch anchorage system can be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt alone instead of the latch a...

  • Page 112

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-52 seats and restraints the child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraint...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-53 the outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim. The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat, on the filler panel. Open the covers to acces...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-54 seats and restraints securing a child restraint designed for the latch system { warning if a latch-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to prote...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-55 { caution do not let the latch attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-56 seats and restraints 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. Refer to the chi...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-57 replacing latch system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the latch system in the vehicle. A damaged latch system may not properly secure the child restraint,...

  • Page 118

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-58 seats and restraints if the child restraint does not have the latch system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions ...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-59 if the child restraint system has a lock-off mechanism, use it to secure the vehicle safety belt. 5. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint man...

  • Page 120

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-60 seats and restraints { warning a child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing ...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 seats and restraints 3-61 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 seat rearwar...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 3-62 seats and restraints 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into...

  • Page 123: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments storage compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 cupholders . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 124

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 a usb port ...

  • Page 125: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 storage 4-3 armrest storage front armrest push the button and lift to access the storage area. There is a usb port, sd card reader and auxiliary jack inside. See usb port on page 7-16, sd card reader...

  • Page 126: Roof Rack System

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 4-4 storage roof rack system { warning if something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while t...

  • Page 127: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 128: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-2 instruments and controls compass messages . . . . . . . . . 5-40 cruise control messages . . . . 5-40 door ajar messages . . . . . . . . . 5-41 engine cooling system messages . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-3 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Stee...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-4 instruments and controls y or z (next or previous): press the five-way control up or down to go to the next or previous selection. Sel (select): press to select a highlighted menu option. C or b ...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-5 int: (intermittent wipes): move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. If the wi...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-6 instruments and controls int (rainsense wipe sensitivity control): move the windshield wiper lever to int. Turn the x int band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity. . Turn the band up for...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-7 clock (base radio) setting the time to set the time: 1. Select settings from the home page and select set time. 2. Turn the menu knob to increase or decrease the hour. 3....

  • Page 134

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-8 instruments and controls to set the clock display: 1. Press the settings screen button and press time and date. 2. Press clock display and press off or on to turn the clock display off or on. 3. ...

  • Page 135: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-9 warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or repla...

  • Page 136

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-10 instruments and controls instrument cluster.

  • Page 137

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-11 cluster application displays the cluster has three interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right steering wheel control to move between the different...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-12 instruments and controls speedometer the speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This vehicle is equipped with an overspeed warning device. ...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-13 { caution if the engine is operated with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be covered by the vehicle wa...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-14 instruments and controls . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. . The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is turned on, and goes back to empty w...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-15 if the gauge pointer reaches the warning area or the shaded thermostat symbol at the far end of the gauge and remains there for more than 30 seconds, the engine coolant...

  • Page 142

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-16 instruments and controls this cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-17 passenger airbag status indicator the vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See passenger sensing system on page 3-32 for important safety information. The passenger ...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-18 instruments and controls charging system light the charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working....

  • Page 145

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-19 malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system also...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-20 instruments and controls if the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-21 emissions inspection and maintenance programs depending on where you live, your vehicle may be required to participate in an emission control system inspection and main...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-22 instruments and controls if the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. This light comes on briefly when the vehicle is turned on. If it do...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-23 service electric parking brake light this light should come on briefly when the vehicle is in on/run. If it does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn ...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-24 instruments and controls the engine again to reset the system. If the abs light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-25 traction off light this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, t...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-26 instruments and controls if the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not fl...

  • Page 153

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-27 tire pressure light for vehicles with the tire pressure monitor system (tpms), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tir...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-28 instruments and controls 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 stays on, it mea...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-29 high-beam on light this light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See headlamp high/low-beam changer on page 6-4. Automatic high-beam light this light com...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-30 instruments and controls lamps on reminder this light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See exterior lamp controls on page 6-1. Cruise control light the cruise control light is white...

  • Page 157: Information Displays

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-31 information displays driver information center (dic) the dic displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The displays ...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-32 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 displays the fo...

  • Page 159

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-33 average speed: the average speed display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based ...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-34 instruments and controls oil life: the oil life display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If remaining oil life 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life rema...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-35 head-up display (hud) { warning if the hud image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dar...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-36 instruments and controls . Phone . Navigation . Collision alert . Cruise control . Lane departure . Low fuel some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the hud may be cleared by using the ste...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-37 the hud image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The hud brightness control can also be adjusted as needed. The hud image can tempo...

  • Page 164

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-38 instruments and controls navigation view: this display includes the information in speed view along with turn-by-turn navigation information. The compass heading is displayed when navigation ro...

  • Page 165: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-39 vehicle messages messages displayed on the dic indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may displa...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-40 instruments and controls brake system messages brake fluid low this message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low. See brake fluid on page 10-25. Step on brake to release park brake th...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-41 adaptive cruise temporarily unavailable this message displays when attempting to activate adaptive cruise control (acc) when it is temporarily unavailable. The acc syst...

  • Page 168

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-42 instruments and controls trunk open this message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely. Engine cooling system messages a/c off engine coolant hot t...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-43 engine oil messages change engine oil soon this message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life ...

  • Page 170

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-44 instruments and controls fuel system messages fuel level low this message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible tighten gas cap this message displays when the fue...

  • Page 171

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-45 replace battery in remote key this message displays when the battery in the rke transmitter needs to be replaced. Lamp messages afl (adaptive forward lighting) lamps ne...

  • Page 172

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-46 instruments and controls this can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or r...

  • Page 173

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-47 this can occur under the following conditions: . The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or r...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-48 instruments and controls service rear auto brake and park assist this message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the driver assistance system. Do not use th...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-49 service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control/electronic stability control on page...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-50 instruments and controls starting the vehicle messages press brake to start vehicle this message is displayed when attempting to start the vehicle without first pressing the brake pedal. Servic...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-51 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 on the tire...

  • Page 178: Vehicle

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-52 instruments and controls vehicle speed messages selected speed limit exceeded this message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See “speed warning” under driver in...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-53 4. Press to select the desired feature setting. 5. Press the 0 to return to the previous menu. Personalization menus the following list of menu items may be available: ...

  • Page 180

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-54 instruments and controls pollution control when on, this feature will automatically turn air recirculation on based on vehicle speed. This may be beneficial in heavy traffic congestion. Select ...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-55 auto collision preparation this feature will turn on or off the forward collision alert feature as well as the automatic braking capability of the auto collision prepar...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-56 instruments and controls auto memory recall this allows the auto memory recall feature to be turned on or off. Select off or on. On some vehicles select off, on - driver door open, or on - at i...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-57 lighting select the lighting menu and the following may be displayed: . Vehicle locator lights . Exit lighting . Auto high beam vehicle locator lights this allows the v...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-58 instruments and controls remote locking, unlocking, starting select remote lock/unlock and the following may be displayed: . Remote unlock light feedback . Remote lock feedback . Remote door un...

  • Page 185

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 instruments and controls 5-59 passive door unlock this allows passive unlocking to be turned on or off and selects what doors will unlock. Select all doors or driver door only. Passive door lock thi...

  • Page 186: Notes

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 5-60 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 187: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . ....

  • Page 188

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 6-2 lighting turn the control to the following positions: o (off): turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the auto position after it is released. Turn to o again to reactivate the auto mod...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 lighting 6-3 the high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control, until one of the following situations occurs: . The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps. . The system detect...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 6-4 lighting . Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, cracked, or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor. . Your vehicle's windshield is covered with ice, dirt, haze, or other ...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 lighting 6-5 flash-to-pass this feature allows the high-beam headlamps to be used to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use thi...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 6-6 lighting 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 the headlamps ...

  • Page 194: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 6-8 lighting interior lighting instrument panel illumination control the brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (instrument panel illumination): mo...

  • Page 195: Lighting Features

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 lighting 6-9 reading lamps there are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 6-10 lighting the exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off. This...

  • Page 197: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-2 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 vehicle is m...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-3 overview infotainment system overview the infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls through the instrument panel. 1. ...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 or fm, press to seek to the previous s...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 feature icons. ...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-6 infotainment system radio: see “radio setup” later in this section. Vehicle: see vehicle personalization on page 5-52. Display: press the menu knob to turn the display on or off. Return to factor...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-7 the options are on and off. 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 ...

  • Page 204: Radio

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-8 infotainment system select cancel or confirm. Press s back to go back to the last menu. Clear all private data: this option clears all private information from the vehicle. Select clear all priva...

  • Page 205

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-9 3. Press the menu knob to select. 4. Turn the menu knob to highlight am or fm and press the menu knob to select. Press the radio faceplate button to display the active radio s...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-10 infotainment system the options are on and off. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music can be heard while being playe...

  • Page 207

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-11 turn the menu knob to highlight and press the menu knob to select on or off. Press s back to go to the previous menu. Hd radio id: select to display the hd radio identificat...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-12 infotainment system fm fm signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static c...

  • Page 209: Audio Players

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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 select cd as ...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-14 infotainment system playing an audio cd press the media button on the faceplate until cd is selected. On the cd main page, a track number displays at the beginning of each track. Song, artist, ...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-15 auto volume: if equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed. Select the level between off, low, medium-low, medium, medium-high, and high. Press s b...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-16 infotainment system if the cd is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cd. If any error continues, contact your dealer. Playing an mp3 cd to play an mp3 cd, follow the s...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-17 usb mp3 player and usb drives . The usb mp3 players and usb drives connected must comply with the usb mass storage class specification (usb msc). . Hard disk drives are not ...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-18 infotainment system playing from an ipod ® this feature supports the following ipod models: . Ipod nano ® (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) . Ipod with video (5.0 and 5.5 generation). . Ipod ...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-19 tone settings: select to adjust bass, midrange, treble, balance, fade, and eq (equalizer). See “tone settings” under “playing an audio cd.” auto volume: if equipped, see “pl...

  • Page 216

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-20 infotainment system genres: 1. Turn the menu knob to highlight and press to view the genres stored on the ipod. 2. Turn the menu knob to to select a genre name to view a list of artists of that...

  • Page 217

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-21 playing music from the sd card an sd card is played the same way a usb device is played. See usb port on page 7-16. Auxiliary jack if equipped, the aux port is in the center...

  • Page 218: Phone

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-22 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 equipped with a ...

  • Page 219

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-23 . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “voice pass-thru” in this section. . See “storing...

  • Page 220

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-24 infotainment system menu: turn to scroll through the phone menu, including contact, recent calls, keypad, and bluetooth devices. Press to select an entry and dial when appropriate. { (home page...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-25 infotainment controls menu: turn to scroll through any list, such as recent calls. Press to select the highlighted item or initiate a call. End: press the area just above th...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-26 infotainment system pairing a phone or device 1. Turn the menu knob, then press the menu knob to select the phone screen button. 2. Turn the menu knob and press to select manage phones. 3. Pres...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-27 connecting to a different phone 1. From the home page, turn the menu knob, then press to select the phone screen button or press the phone button on the faceplate. 2. Turn t...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-28 infotainment system 3. Turn the menu knob to highlight the letter group and press to select. 4. Turn the menu knob to highlight the contact. 5. Press the menu knob to call the contact. To make ...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-29 accepting a call waiting call to accept a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the switch screen button. . Select...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-30 infotainment system pairing a bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See your cell phone manufacturer's use...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-31 3. Say “delete.” the system asks for which phone to delete. 4. Say the name of the phone you want to delete. Connecting to a different phone to connect to a different cell p...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-32 infotainment system using the “digit store” command if an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-33 digit dial: this command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re-dial: this command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phon...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-34 infotainment system using the “re-dial” command 1. Press g . The system responds “ready,” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “re-dial.” the system dials the last number called from the ...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-35 transferring a call audio can be transferred between the bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the bluetooth system before a ...

  • Page 232: Trademarks And

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-36 infotainment system dual tone multi-frequency (dtmf) tones the bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu-...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-37 schedule i: gracenote eula gracenote terms of use this application or device contains software from gracenote, inc. Of emeryville, california (“gracenote”). The software fro...

  • Page 234

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-38 infotainment system provide. You agree that gracenote may enforce its rights under this agreement against you directly in its own name. The gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track q...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-39 map end user license agreement end user terms the map data disc (“data”) is provided for your personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copyright, a...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-40 infotainment system warning this data may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time, changing circumstances, sources used, and the nature of collecting comprehensi...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-41 claim, demand or action alleging any loss, injury or damages, direct or indirect, which may result from the use or possession of this data; or for any loss of profit, revenu...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-42 infotainment system government end users if the data is being acquired by or on behalf of the united states government or any other entity seeking or applying rights similar to those customaril...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 infotainment system 7-43 end user notice the marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners. The use of such marks in this produ...

  • Page 240: Notes

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 7-44 infotainment system 2 notes.

  • Page 241: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 dual automatic climate control system (uplevel) . . . . . ...

  • Page 242

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 8-2 climate controls 6. Sync (synchronized temperature) 7. Driver and passenger heated seats (if equipped) 8. Ac (air conditioning) 9. Defrost 10. Rear window defogger 11. Recirculation automatic ope...

  • Page 243

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 climate controls 8-3 sync (synchronized temperature): press sync to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. The sync indicator will be lit. Adjust the driver side temperature control t...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 8-4 climate controls a/c (air conditioning): press to turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not run. Outside temperatures below freezing may also pre...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 climate controls 8-5 the upper region of 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 w...

  • Page 246

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 8-6 climate controls the climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the ...

  • Page 247

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 climate controls 8-7 climate touch screen controls 1. Outside air temperature display 2. Driver and passenger temperature displays 3. Fan control 4. Sync (synchronized temperature) 5. Ac mode (air co...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 8-8 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 desired tempera...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 climate controls 8-9 manual operation z 9 or 9 y (fan control): press the fan control buttons or the touch screen fan control, to increase or decrease the fan speed. Press and hold the buttons or the...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 8-10 climate controls press auto to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. Automatic air recirculation: when the auto indicator light is on, the air is automatically r...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 climate controls 8-11 the rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rea...

  • Page 252: Air Vents

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 8-12 climate controls sensors the solar sensor monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery m...

  • Page 253: Maintenance

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 climate controls 8-13 operation tips . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . Keep the path under the ...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 8-14 climate controls during service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create un...

  • Page 255: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a vehicle . . . . . . ....

  • Page 256: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-2 driving and operating driver assistance systems driver assistance systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58 assistance systems for parking or backing . . . . . . . . . 9-59 assistance ...

  • Page 257

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-3 . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. . Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions....

  • Page 258

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-4 driving and operating control of a vehicle braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Braking braking action involves perception time...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-5 electric power steering the vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-6 driving and operating off-road recovery the vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if the...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-7 . Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, s...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-8 driving and operating { caution low oil levels can damage the engine. If using the vehicle for competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Check the oil level ...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-9 if racing brake fluid is in the vehicle and the age of the brake fluid is over a month old or unknown, replace the brake fluid before racing/closed track driving. . The rear...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-10 driving and operating . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See tires on page 10-45. ...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-11 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Be alert on top of hills; something ...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-12 driving and operating blizzard conditions being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: ....

  • Page 267

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-13 if it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This kee...

  • Page 268

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-14 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 weight of all oc...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-15 a vehicle-specific tire and loading information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (b-pillar). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occ...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-16 driving and operating 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculat...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-17 example 2 1. Vehicle capacity weight for example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract occupant weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). 3. Available cargo weight = ...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-18 driving and operating certification label label example a vehicle-specific certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (b-pillar). The label tells the gross weight capacity o...

  • Page 273: Starting And

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-19 if you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, o...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-20 driving and operating . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. . Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel co...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-21 if the vehicle is in p (park), the ignition will turn off, and retained accessory power (rap) will remain active. See retained accessory power (rap) on page 9-24. If the v...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-22 driving and operating acc/accessory (amber indicator light): this mode allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off. With the ignition off, pressing the button one time ...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-23 { caution if you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See ...

  • Page 278

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-24 driving and operating pressed for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the eng...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-25 shifting into park use this procedure to shift into p (park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See parking brake (manual) on page 9-35 or parking br...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-26 driving and operating if you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle must be in p (park) and the parking brake set. After shifting into p (park), try to move the shift le...

  • Page 281: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-27 if unable to shift out of p (park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift l...

  • Page 282: Automatic

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-28 driving and operating warning (continued) never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. Running the vehicl...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-29 { warning it is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in p (park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the v...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-30 driving and operating n (neutral): in this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart when the vehicle is already moving, use n (neutral) only. You can also use n (neutra...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-31 while in sport mode, the vehicle monitors driving behavior, and automatically enables performance shift features when spirited driving is detected. These features maintain...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-32 driving and operating to use dsc using the shift lever: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from d (drive) to m (manual mode). The transmission will be in manual mode and will hold the current ...

  • Page 287: Brakes

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-33 to cancel tap shift mode, hold the (+) upshift control for two seconds. If no action is taken, the vehicle returns to automatic shifting after a brief period of driving at...

  • Page 288

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-34 driving and operating if there is a problem with abs, this warning light stays on. See antilock brake system (abs) warning light on page 5-23. If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes nec...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-35 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 system warning...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-36 driving and operating parking brake (electric) if equipped with an electric parking brake (epb), the switch is on the left side of the instrument panel. The epb can always be activated, even if...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-37 if the epb is applied while the vehicle is moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held up. If the switch is held up until the vehicle comes to a stop...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-38 driving and operating if parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see driving characteristics and towing tips on page 9-80. Brake assist this vehicle has a brake assist featur...

  • Page 293: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-39 ride control systems traction control/ electronic stability control system operation the vehicle has a traction control system (tcs) and stabilitrak ® , an electronic stab...

  • Page 294

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-40 driving and operating . Flash when stabilitrak is activated. . Turn on and stay on when either system is not working. If either system fails to turn on or to activate, a message displays in the...

  • Page 295

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-41 { 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 button. The ...

  • Page 296

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-42 driving and operating mode button the driver mode control has three modes: tour, sport, and snow/ice. Press the mode button on the center console to make a mode selection. The first press of th...

  • Page 297: Cruise Control

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-43 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 allows the driv...

  • Page 298

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-44 driving and operating 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/accelerate): pre...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-45 when the cruise control has been set to the desired speed, the cruise control indicator appears green on the instrument cluster and a cruise set speed message appears on t...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-46 driving and operating . To decrease the vehicle speed in larger increments, briefly press set− down to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) ...

  • Page 301

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-47 erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if j is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Adaptive cruise control if equipped with adaptive...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-48 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 winding and ...

  • Page 303

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-49 +res (resume/accelerate): press the control up briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if acc is already activated. To increase speed by 1 km...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-50 driving and operating the acc indicator displays in the instrument cluster and head-up display (hud). When the acc is active, the symbol will be lit green. Be mindful of speed limits, surroundi...

  • Page 305

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-51 the speedometer reading can be displayed in either english or metric units. See instrument cluster on page 5-10. The increment value used depends on the units displayed. R...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-52 driving and operating 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 speed, the f...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-53 acc automatically slows the vehicle down and adjusts vehicle speed to follow the vehicle in front at the selected follow gap. The vehicle speed increases or decreases to f...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-54 driving and operating notification to resume acc acc will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the stopped vehicle ahead has d...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-55 acc override if using the accelerator pedal while acc is active, a dic warning message will indicate that automatic braking will not occur. See vehicle messages on page 5-...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-56 driving and operating acc may operate differently in a sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. When following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc may not detect ...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-57 do not use acc on hills and when towing a trailer do not use acc when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer. Acc will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driv...

  • Page 312: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-58 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. Read this ent...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-59 audible or safety alert seat some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. To change the volume of the warning chime, see “comfort and convenie...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-60 driving and operating { warning the rvc system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other object located outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or ...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-61 a warning triangle may display on the rvc screen to show where the ultrasonic rear parking assist (urpa) has detected an object. This triangle changes from amber to red an...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-62 driving and operating the vehicle may have an instrument cluster parking assist display with bars that show “distance to object” and object location information for urpa, and on some vehicles, ...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-63 warning (continued) in some situations, such as at higher backing speeds, there may not be enough time for the short, sharp application of the vehicle brake system to occu...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-64 driving and operating { warning there may be instances where unexpected or undesired automatic braking occurs. If this happens, either press the brake pedal or firmly press the accelerator peda...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-65 assistance systems for driving if equipped, when driving the vehicle forward, forward collision alert (fca), lane departure warning (ldw), side blind zone alert (sbza), an...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-66 driving and operating fca can be disabled through vehicle personalization. See the “auto collision preparation” portion of “collision/detection systems” under vehicle personalization on page 5-...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-67 tailgating alert the vehicle-ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. Selecting the alert timing with adaptive cruise co...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-68 driving and operating the chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing of both the collision alert and the tailgating alert features. The timing of both alerts will...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-69 { warning iba may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary. You could block the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take your foot off the brake pe...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-70 driving and operating 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 crash damage. ...

  • Page 325

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-71 { warning sbza does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. It may not provide alerts wh...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-72 driving and operating left side mirror display right side mirror display when the vehicle is started, both outside mirror sbza displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating....

  • Page 327

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-73 if the sbza displays do not light up when vehicles are in the blind zone and the system is clean, the system may need service. Take the vehicle to your dealer. When sbza i...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-74 driving and operating warning (continued) if ldw only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it will only warn you when departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marke...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-75 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): . The lane m...

  • Page 330: Fuel

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-76 driving and operating fuel use the recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance. Recommended fuel use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 ron or higher. If the octane...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-77 fuel additives gasoline should contain detergent additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming. Clean fuel injectors and intake valves will allo...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-78 driving and operating the cap is behind a locking fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle. The fuel door is unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. Locking the vehicle locks the fuel door...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-79 { warning if a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Lea...

  • Page 334: Trailer Towing

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-80 driving and operating trailer towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with pr...

  • Page 335

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-81 { warning when towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. When towing a tr...

  • Page 336

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-82 driving and operating backing up hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. To move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your ha...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-83 parking on hills { warning parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be in...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-84 driving and operating trailer towing (with v6 engine) before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer. . The weight o...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 driving and operating 9-85 the trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (2). After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, ...

  • Page 340: Conversions And

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 9-86 driving and operating safety chains always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting ...

  • Page 341: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks doing your own service ...

  • Page 342: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-2 vehicle care tire pressure for high-speed operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 tire pressure monitor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 tire pressure monitor operati...

  • Page 343: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-3 damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non‐gm certified parts, including control module or software modifications, is not covered un...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-4 vehicle care 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 move the secon...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-5 engine compartment overview 2.5l l4 engine.

  • Page 346

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-6 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-27. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-7 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 348

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-8 vehicle care 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10-23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10-27. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-9 see engine compartment overview on page 10-5 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and allow several minutes f...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-10 vehicle care see engine compartment overview on page 10-5 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstic...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-11 engine oil additives/engine oil flushes do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are all that ...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-12 vehicle care be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also impor...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-13 if the change engine oil soon message is not on, the system is reset. The system is reset when the change engine oil soon message is off. If the change engine oil soon message com...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-14 vehicle care when to inspect the engine air cleaner/filter inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See maintenance schedule on page 11-3. If you are driving in d...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-15 { 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 if the engine...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-16 vehicle care { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underh...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-17 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 coolant mixtur...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-18 vehicle care never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant changed by an authorized servic...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-19 if no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the bottom of the fill neck, add a 50/5...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-20 vehicle care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap from the top chamber when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-21 { caution if the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Check the level in the ...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-22 vehicle care warning (continued) wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. ...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-23 washer fluid what to use when windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperat...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-24 vehicle care caution (continued) . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if ...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-25 brake pedal travel see your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service mi...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-26 vehicle care . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not w...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-27 { warning with the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. { caution . Usin...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-28 vehicle care { warning do not use a match or flame near a vehicle's battery. If you need more light, use a flashlight. Do not smoke near a vehicle's battery. When working around a vehicle’s ba...

  • Page 369

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-29 vehicle storage infrequent usage: remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down. Extended storage: remove the black, negative (−) cab...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-30 vehicle care 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of p (park) with normal effort. If t...

  • Page 371: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-31 2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches. 3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to releas...

  • Page 372: Bulb Replacement

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-32 vehicle care bulb replacement for the proper type of replacement bulbs, see replacement bulbs on page 10-34. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Ha...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-33 to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp assembly. 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight ...

  • Page 374: Electrical System

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-34 vehicle care replacement bulbs exterior lamp bulb number back-up lamp 921 (w16w) license plate lamp w5w ll for replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Electrical system electri...

  • Page 375

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-35 windshield wipers if the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart. Although the circuit is prote...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-36 vehicle care { caution spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component..

  • Page 377

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-37 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 used 12 not ...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-38 vehicle care number usage 32 sunroof 33 front wiper 34 aos display/mil ignition 35 rear electrical center ignition 36 spare pt fuse 37 oxygen sensor 38 ignition coils/ injectors 39 ignition co...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-39 number usage *61 vacuum pump relay 62 air conditioning control relay *63 adaptive headlamp leveling *64 left high intensity discharge headlamp *65 right high intensity discharge h...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-40 vehicle care to install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument pan...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-41 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 8 spare 9 s...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-42 vehicle care circuit breakers usage cb1 retained accessory power/accessory power outlet power cb7 spare relays usage k10 retained accessory power/accessory k605 logistics k644 spare rear compa...

  • Page 383

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-43 number usage 1 not used 2 left window 3 body control module 8 4 a/c inverter 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 body control module 4 7 heated mirrors 8 amplifier 9 rear wi...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-44 vehicle care number usage 11 trailer connector 12 onstar (if equipped) 13 right window 14 electric parking brake 15 not used 16 trunk release 17 run relay 18 logistics relay 19 logistics fuse ...

  • Page 385: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-45 number usage 44 not used 45 battery regulated voltage control 46 engine control module battery 47 not used 48 not used 49 trailer module wheels and tires tires every new gm vehicl...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-46 vehicle care warning (continued) . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressur...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-47 consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is expected. All-season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-48 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 cause loss of...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-49 these sensors contain batteries that are designed to last for 10 years under normal driving conditions. See your dealer for wheel or sensor replacement. { caution using liquid sea...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-50 vehicle care caution (continued) . Poor handling. . Reduced fuel economy. Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . N...

  • Page 391

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-51 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 the recommen...

  • Page 392

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-52 vehicle care vehicles with 225/40rf18 88w and 255/35rf18 90w size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold i...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-53 accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signi...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-54 vehicle care tire pressure monitor operation this vehicle may have a tire pressure monitor system (tpms). The tpms is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. Tpm...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-55 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 and tires on ...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-56 vehicle care . One or more tpms sensors are missing or damaged. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off when the tpms sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is p...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-57 3. Make sure the tire pressure info display option is turned on. The info displays on the dic can be turned on and off through the settings menu. See driver information center (di...

  • Page 398

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-58 vehicle care tire inspection we recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if:...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-59 use this rotation pattern if the vehicle has different size tires on the front and rear and they are non-directional. Different tire sizes should not be rotated front to rear. Use...

  • Page 400

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 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. When chang...

  • Page 401

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-61 the rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading conditi...

  • Page 402

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-62 vehicle care gm's exclusive tpc spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and hand...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-63 { warning never drive faster than the speed the tires are rated, regardless of the legal speed limit. When frequently driving the vehicle at high speeds and/or for prolonged perio...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-64 vehicle care different size tires and wheels if wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking...

  • Page 405

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-65 wheel replacement replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. ...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-66 vehicle care { warning incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. Be sure to use the correct whe...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-67 warning (continued) conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To avoid vehicle damage, drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle....

  • Page 408: Jump Starting

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-68 vehicle care a rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten t...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-69 { warning batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. . They contain enough electr...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-70 vehicle care the jump start positive post (1) and negative post (2) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start. The jump start positive post (3) and the negative grounding poin...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-71 { warning an electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { warning using...

  • Page 412: Towing The Vehicle

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-72 vehicle care 8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) grounding point for the discharged battery. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery a...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-73 have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck could damage the vehicle. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-74 vehicle care . What is the distance that will be traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow. . Is the proper towing equipment going to be used? See your dea...

  • Page 415: Appearance Care

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-75 dolly towing use the following procedure to dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructi...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-76 vehicle care { caution do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covere...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-77 finish care application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaire...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-78 vehicle care . Use a cleaning solution approved for aluminum. Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage the moldings. . Always dilute a concentrated cleaner...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-79 { caution failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Air intakes clear debris from the air intakes, betw...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-80 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 sodium chloride...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-81 underbody maintenance at least twice a year, spring and fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system...

  • Page 422

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-82 vehicle care your dealer may have products for cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage. Apply all cleaners directly...

  • Page 423

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-83 cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Speaker covers vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the ...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-84 vehicle care if the soil is not completely removed, it may be necessary to use a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commerc...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 vehicle care 10-85 caution (continued) removers. Do not use cleaners that contain silicone or wax-based products. Cleaners containing these solvents can permanently change the appearance and feel of...

  • Page 426

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 10-86 vehicle care floor mats { warning if a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleratio...

  • Page 427: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 maintenance schedule maintenance schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 recommended fluids, ...

  • Page 428

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 11-2 service and maintenance the maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the tire and loading information label. See vehicle load limits o...

  • Page 429: Maintenance

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 service and maintenance 11-3 maintenance schedule when the change engine oil soon message displays change engine oil and filter. See engine oil on page 10-8. An emission control service. When the cha...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 11-4 service and maintenance . Tire inflation pressures check. See tire pressure on page 10-49. . Tire wear inspection. See tire inspection on page 10-58. . Rotate tires if necessary. See tire rotati...

  • Page 431

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 service and maintenance 11-5 at each fuel stop . Engine oil level check. See engine oil on page 10-8. . Engine coolant level check. See engine coolant on page 10-16. . Windshield washer fluid level c...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 11-6 service and maintenance first service after every 80 000 km/50,000 miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See engine air cleaner/filter on page 10-13. . Evaporative control system inspec...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 service and maintenance 11-7 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of t...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 11-8 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant rear axle (non-limited slip differential) gear dexron mtf 75w-90 (gm part no. 88863089). Rear axle (limited slip differential) dexron ls gear 75w-90...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 service and maintenance 11-9 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part...

  • Page 436: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 11-10 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 performed in the ...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 service and maintenance 11-11 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 438

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  • Page 439: Technical Data

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  • Page 441: Vehicle Data

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  • Page 444

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  • Page 445: Customer

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    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual (gmna-localizing-mideast-6335741) - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 13-2 customer information whether in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software. Except as containe...

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  • Page 450: Vehicle Data

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  • Page 451

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  • Page 452

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  • Page 453

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  • Page 454

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  • Page 455

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  • Page 456

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  • Page 457

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  • Page 458

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  • Page 459

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  • Page 460

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2014 - crc - 5/20/13 i-8 index lights (cont'd) low fuel warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28 safety belt reminders . . . . . . . .5-15 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-28 service electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 461

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  • Page 462

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  • Page 463

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  • Page 464

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  • Page 465

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  • Page 466

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