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Cadillac ATS Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 2013

Summary of ATS

  • Page 1

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2013 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 - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2013 cadillac ats owner manual m vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 vehicle checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 headlamp aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 bulb repl...

  • Page 3

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 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 - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 iv introduction using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, warnin...

  • Page 5

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 introduction v vehicle symbol chart here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : airbag readiness light # : air conditioning g : air...

  • Page 6: Notes

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vi introduction 2 notes.

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 re...

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-2 in brief instrument panel instrument panel overview.

  • Page 9

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-3 1. Air vents on page 8‑10. 2. Exterior lamp controls on page 6‑1. Turn signal lever. See turn and lane-change signals on page 6‑6. 3. Cruise control on page 9‑39. Adaptive cruise control on page 9‑42 (if equipped). Forwa...

  • Page 10: Initial Drive

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-4 in brief 23. Traction control system (tcs) on page 9‑34. Stabilitrak ® system on page 9‑36. Electric parking brake (if equipped, manual transmission). See parking brake (electric) on page 9‑30 or parking brake (manual) on page 9‑...

  • Page 11

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-5 see keys on page 2‑2 and remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2‑3. Remote vehicle start with this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the vehicle 1. Press and release q ...

  • Page 12

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-6 in brief power door locks from the outside, press q or k on the rke transmitter. See remote keyless entry (rke) system operation on page 2‑3. From the inside, press q or k . The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when ...

  • Page 13

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-7 the power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See power windo...

  • Page 14

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-8 in brief see lumbar adjustment on page 3‑4. Reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. See reclining seatbacks on page 3‑5. Memor...

  • Page 15

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-9 press m / j or l / z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to th...

  • Page 16

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-10 in brief passenger sensing system united states canada and mexico the passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by t...

  • Page 17

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-11 the dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See automatic dimming rearview mirror on page 2‑20. Steering wheel adjustment to adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel u...

  • Page 18

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-12 in brief press the lamp lens to turn the rear passenger reading lamps on or off. For more information on interior lighting, see instrument panel illumination control on page 6‑7. Exterior lighting the exterior lamp control is o...

  • Page 19

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-13 int: move the lever up to int for intermittent wipes, then turn the x int band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Off: use to turn the wipers off. 8 : for a single wipe, briefly move the lever ...

  • Page 20

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-14 in brief uplevel 1. Driver and passenger temperature controls 2. Fan control 3. Off (fan) 4. Driver and passenger heated seats (if equipped) 5. Auto (automatic operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear window defogger 8. Recirculation see ...

  • Page 21: Vehicle Features

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-15 vehicle features radio(s) o : press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Radio: press to choose between fm, am, and siriusxm ® , if equipped. { : press to go to the home page. Menu: p...

  • Page 22

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-16 in brief portable audio devices this vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a usb port in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin. External devices such as ipods ® , laptop computers,...

  • Page 23

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-17 c : press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system. S or t : press the five-way control to the left or right to go to the previous or next area in the display ...

  • Page 24

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-18 in brief +res: press the control up briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +res up to the first detent. To...

  • Page 25

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-19 forward collision alert (fca) system fca is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. Fca provides a green indicator when a vehicle is detected directly ahead. It provides a flashing visual...

  • Page 26

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-20 in brief active emergency braking system if the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc) it also has the active emergency braking system, which includes intelligent brake assist (iba) and the automatic collision preparation (a...

  • Page 27

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-21 read the instructions completely before attempting to program the universal remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the universal ...

  • Page 28: Performance And

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-22 in brief performance and maintenance traction control system (tcs) the traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . To turn off traction control, press and release g on the center c...

  • Page 29

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 in brief 1-23 the low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and ...

  • Page 30

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 1-24 in brief fuel e85 (85% ethanol) vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (e85). See fuel e85 (85% ethanol) on page 9‑66. For all other vehicles, use only the ...

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-1 keys, doors, and windows keys and locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 remote keyless entry (rke) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 remote keyless entry ...

  • Page 32: Keys And Locks

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 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 or killed. They could operate the p...

  • Page 33

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-3 remote keyless entry (rke) system see radio frequency statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-gen/2...

  • Page 34

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-4 keys, doors, and windows if the driver door is open when q is pressed and “unlocked door anti lock out” is enabled through the vehicle personalization, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock. See “un...

  • Page 35

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-5 keyless unlocking/locking from the driver door when the doors are locked and the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unl...

  • Page 36

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-6 keys, doors, and windows keyless trunk opening press the touch pad on the trunk handle to open the trunk if the rke transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). Programming transmitters to the vehicle only rke transmitters programmed to the...

  • Page 37

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-7 4. Press the engine start/ stop button. When the transmitter is learned, the dic display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket a...

  • Page 38

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-8 keys, doors, and windows 5. Press the start/stop button. When the transmitter is learned, the dic display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter. 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press...

  • Page 39

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-9 2. Use the oval base of the key blade to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side faci...

  • Page 40

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-10 keys, doors, and windows if your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The rke transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the ...

  • Page 41

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-11 conditions in which remote start will not work the remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . The ignition is in any mode other than off. . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The h...

  • Page 42

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-12 keys, doors, and windows . Use the key in the front doors. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. 1. Door handle 2. Cap 3. Slot 4. Key to access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position. 2. Insert the k...

  • Page 43

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-13 delayed locking this feature delays the actual locking of the doors. When q is pressed on the power door lock switch, while the door is open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locki...

  • Page 44: Doors

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-14 keys, doors, and windows this feature can also be programmed. See vehicle personalization on page 5‑43. Safety locks the rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press v { t...

  • Page 45

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-15 warning (continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “climate control systems” in the index. . If the ve...

  • Page 46: Vehicle Security

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-16 keys, doors, and windows emergency trunk release handle notice: do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk rel...

  • Page 47

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-17 when equipped with the optional security package, the alarm can also be triggered by a change in vehicle position, such as if the vehicle is lifted, or by an interruption of the vehicle's power supply. ...

  • Page 48

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-18 keys, doors, and windows immobilizer operation this vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned of...

  • Page 49: Exterior Mirrors

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-19 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 right lane, you could hit a vehicl...

  • Page 50: Interior Mirrors

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-20 keys, doors, and windows folding mirrors manual folding mirrors the mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the origina...

  • Page 51

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-21 the vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open eith...

  • Page 52

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-22 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 could be damaged. Before you use e...

  • Page 53: Roof

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 keys, doors, and windows 2-23 the rear door safety locks are also disabled. See safety locks on page 2‑14. Press v { again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Su...

  • Page 54

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 2-24 keys, doors, and windows dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof an...

  • Page 55: Seats And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-1 seats and restraints head restraints head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 front seats power seat adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 lumbar adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 thigh support adjustment ...

  • Page 56: Head Restraints

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 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 crash. Do not drive until the head ...

  • Page 57: Front Seats

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. T...

  • Page 58

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-4 seats and restraints to adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . If available, raise or lower the f...

  • Page 59

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-5 reclining seatbacks to adjust the seatback: . Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . Tilt the top of the control forward to raise. { warning sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in m...

  • Page 60

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-6 seats and restraints memory seats if equipped, the "1," "2," set, and b (exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. Storing memory positions to s...

  • Page 61

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-7 recalling rke memory positions (auto memory recall) the auto (automatic) memory recall feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored “1” or “2” position when entering the vehicle. Depen...

  • Page 62

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-8 seats and restraints if something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit feature not recalling f...

  • Page 63: Rear Seats

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-9 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. Press the button to use the heated s...

  • Page 64

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-10 seats and restraints 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat steps 2–3 to fold the...

  • Page 65: Safety Belts

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-11 rear seat pass-through door some vehicles have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door. Safety belts this section o...

  • Page 66

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-12 seats and restraints why safety belts work when riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument pa...

  • Page 67

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-13 there are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly. . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. ...

  • Page 68

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-14 seats and restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightl...

  • Page 69

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-15 to unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety b...

  • Page 70

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-16 seats and restraints 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the ...

  • Page 71

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-17 to remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Safety belt u...

  • Page 72

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-18 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 for any other loose or damaged saf...

  • Page 73: Airbag System

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-19 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 your dealer to have the safety be...

  • Page 74

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-20 seats and restraints airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags mu...

  • Page 75

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-21 warning (continued) neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secu...

  • Page 76

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-22 seats and restraints the driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver side shown, passenger side similar the seat-mounted side impact airbags for the d...

  • Page 77

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-23 { warning if something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating...

  • Page 78

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-24 seats and restraints the vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inf...

  • Page 79

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-25 airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body. Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the h...

  • Page 80

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-26 seats and restraints you can lock the doors, and turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { warning a crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged imp...

  • Page 81

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-27 passenger sensing system the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is st...

  • Page 82

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-28 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 child restraint would be very clos...

  • Page 83

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-29 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 frontal airbag and knee airbag, depend...

  • Page 84

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-30 seats and restraints if the off indicator is lit for an adult-size occupant if a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting...

  • Page 85

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-31 lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster will also be lit. . Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the ...

  • Page 86

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-32 seats and restraints the operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rai...

  • Page 87: Child Restraints

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-33 replacing airbag system parts after a crash { warning a crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a c...

  • Page 88

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-34 seats and restraints the manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below:...

  • Page 89

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-35 { 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 properly. In a crash, the child would no...

  • Page 90

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-36 seats and restraints airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. E...

  • Page 91

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-37 q: what are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint shoul...

  • Page 92

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-38 seats and restraints child restraint systems rear-facing infant seat a rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a c...

  • Page 93

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-39 securing an add-on child restraint in the vehicle { warning a child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint pr...

  • Page 94

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-40 seats and restraints we recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older ch...

  • Page 95

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-41 keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no ch...

  • Page 96

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-42 seats and restraints top tether anchor a top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to t...

  • Page 97

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-43 to assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the...

  • Page 98

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-44 seats and restraints according to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See where to put the rest...

  • Page 99

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-45 this system is designed to make the installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead, use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachmen...

  • Page 100

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-46 seats and restraints if the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head...

  • Page 101

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-47 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, resulting in serious injury or ev...

  • Page 102

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-48 seats and restraints warning (continued) secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always move the se...

  • Page 103

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-49 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 6. To tighten the belt, push down o...

  • Page 104

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-50 seats and restraints securing child restraints (rear seat) when securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. I...

  • Page 105

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 seats and restraints 3-51 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 5. To tighten the belt, push down o...

  • Page 106: Notes

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 3-52 seats and restraints 2 notes.

  • Page 107: Storage

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 storage 4-1 storage storage compartments instrument panel storage . . . . . 4-1 glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 armrest storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 additional storage features cargo tie-downs . . . ....

  • Page 108

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 4-2 storage keep the storage area closed when not in use. Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove box to open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use the key to ...

  • Page 109: Additional Storage

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 storage 4-3 additional storage features cargo tie-downs the cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk. Roof rack system { warning if something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the...

  • Page 110: Notes

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 4-4 storage 2 notes.

  • Page 111: Instruments And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-1 instruments and controls controls steering wheel adjustment . . . 5-2 steering wheel controls . . . . . . 5-2 heated steering wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 112: Controls

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-2 instruments and controls airbag system messages . . . . 5-41 security messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 service vehicle messages . . . 5-41 starting the vehicle messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 tire messages . . ...

  • Page 113

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-3 g (push to talk): press to talk or interact with onstar ® and bluetooth ® . See onstar overview on page 14‑1 and bluetooth (infotainment controls) on page 7‑23 or bluetooth (voice recognition) on page 7‑2...

  • Page 114

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-4 instruments and controls horn press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield wiper/washer with the ignition in acc/ accessory or on/run/start, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. Hi: use fo...

  • Page 115

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-5 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 more sensitivity to moisture. . T...

  • Page 116

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-6 instruments and controls the compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the gps satellites. When the compass display shows cal, drive the vehicle for a shor...

  • Page 117

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-7 power outlets the accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or mp3 player. The vehicle has two accessory power outlets: . Inside the front storage bin below...

  • Page 118: Warning Lights,

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-8 instruments and controls warning lights, gauges, and indicators warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the wa...

  • Page 119

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-9 instrument cluster english shown, metric similar.

  • Page 120

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-10 instruments and controls cluster application displays the cluster has three interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right steering wheel control to move between the different display zones and scroll through ...

  • Page 121

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-11 odometer the odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. If the vehicle needs a new cluster installed, the new odomet...

  • Page 122

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-12 instruments and controls here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more...

  • Page 123

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-13 safety belt reminders driver safety belt reminder light there is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to...

  • Page 124

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-14 instruments and controls airbag readiness light this light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag ...

  • Page 125

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-15 as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either on or off, or the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag a...

  • Page 126

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-16 instruments and controls malfunction indicator lamp a computer system called obd ii (on-board diagnostics-second generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to maintai...

  • Page 127

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-17 . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at l...

  • Page 128

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-18 instruments and controls the vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the vehicle is placed in service only mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come ...

  • Page 129

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-19 parking brake light metric english this light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with t...

  • Page 130

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-20 instruments and controls antilock brake system (abs) warning light this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the a...

  • Page 131

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-21 this light will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. See forward collision alert (fca) system on page 9‑55. Traction off light this light comes on briefly while startin...

  • Page 132

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-22 instruments and controls if the light is on and not flashing, the tcs, and potentially the stabilitrak system have been disabled. A dic message may display. Check the dic messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer func...

  • Page 133

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-23 when the light is on steady this indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A driver information center (dic) tire pressure message may also display. See tire messages on p...

  • Page 134

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-24 instruments and controls security light the immobilizer 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 system is working normally, the indicator l...

  • Page 135

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-25 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 when the cruise control is on and...

  • Page 136: Information Displays

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-26 instruments and controls 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 show the status of many vehicle sy...

  • Page 137

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-27 fuel range: the fuel range display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. Low will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on ...

  • Page 138

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-28 instruments and controls speed limit: the speed limit display shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database. Speed warning: the speed warning display allows the driver to set a speed...

  • Page 139

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-29 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 dark outside. Be sure to keep the hud...

  • Page 140

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-30 instruments and controls . Upcoming maneuver from onboard navigation . Upcoming maneuver from onstar . Incoming call when the hud is on, the speedometer reading is continually displayed, except when an imminent navigation maneu...

  • Page 141

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-31 metric english audio/phone view: this display includes the information in speed view along with audio/phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed. Metr...

  • Page 142: Vehicle Messages

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-32 instruments and controls the hud image displayed on the windshield will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. However, the hud brightness control can still be adjusted as needed. The hud image can t...

  • Page 143

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-33 battery voltage and charging messages battery saver active this message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system st...

  • Page 144

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-34 instruments and controls compass messages dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the global positioning system (gps). Cruise control messages adaptive cruise set to xxx this message displays...

  • Page 145

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-35 engine cooling system messages a/c off engine coolant hot this message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the a...

  • Page 146

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-36 instruments and controls engine oil low — add oil on some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this mes...

  • Page 147

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-37 number of keys programmed this message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. Remote left in vehicle this message displays when leaving the vehicle with the rke transmitter still inside. Rep...

  • Page 148

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-38 instruments and controls object detection system messages 24 ghz radars off this message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive cruise control (acc), forward collision alert (fca)...

  • Page 149

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-39 park assist off this message displays when the parking assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. Rear auto brake and park assist unavail...

  • Page 150

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-40 instruments and controls side blind zone alert off this message indicates that the driver has turned the side blind zone alert (sbza) system off. Service side detection system if this message remains on after continued driving,...

  • Page 151

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-41 service traction control this message displays when there is a problem with the traction control system (tcs). See traction control system (tcs) on page 9‑34. Traction control off this message may displ...

  • Page 152

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-42 instruments and controls turn steering wheel start vehicle again this message may display when you try to start the vehicle, but the column remains locked. Try turning the steering wheel while starting the vehicle to unlock the...

  • Page 153: Vehicle

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-43 transmission hot — idle engine this message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the ve...

  • Page 154

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-44 instruments and controls cue infotainment system audio system controls to access the personalization menu: 1. Press settings on the home page on the infotainment system display. 2. Press vehicle settings. 3. Press the desired f...

  • Page 155

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-45 lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, parking assist, and backing warning alerts. Select beeps or safety alert seat. Auto collision preparation this feature will turn on or off the forward co...

  • Page 156

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-46 instruments and controls reverse tilt mirror when on, both the driver and passenger, driver, or passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to r (reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear w...

  • Page 157

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-47 left or right hand traffic this allows the selection to change the vehicle for left hand or right hand traffic. Select left hand traffic or right hand traffic. On some vehicles select left hand traffic,...

  • Page 158

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-48 instruments and controls delayed door lock when on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the doors. Select off or on. Remote lock, unlock, and start select...

  • Page 159: Universal Remote

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-49 select on, on with horn chirp, or off. Remote left in vehicle reminder this allows the remote left in vehicle feature to be turned on or off. Select off or on. Return to factory settings select return t...

  • Page 160

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-50 instruments and controls universal remote system programming if the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one indicator light next to them in the overhead console. This system provides a way to replace up to...

  • Page 161

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-51 to program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the universal remote system buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand...

  • Page 162

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-52 instruments and controls 5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. After pressing this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete step 6. 6. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold for two se...

  • Page 163

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 instruments and controls 5-53 erasing universal remote system buttons all programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase all programmed buttons on the universal remote system device: 1. Pres...

  • Page 164: Notes

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 5-54 instruments and controls 2 notes.

  • Page 165: Lighting

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 lighting 6-1 lighting exterior lighting exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 headlamp high/low-beam changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 f...

  • Page 166

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 6-2 lighting in canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of p (park) on automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission vehicles. Auto (automat...

  • Page 167

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 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 detects a preceding vehicle's taillamps....

  • Page 168

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 6-4 lighting exterior lamps off reminder a warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off. Headlamp high/ low-beam ...

  • Page 169

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 lighting 6-5 automatic headlamp system when the exterior lamp control is set to auto and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor,...

  • Page 171: Interior Lighting

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 lighting 6-7 interior lighting instrument panel illumination control the brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (instrument panel illumination): move the thumbwheel up or down to br...

  • Page 172: Lighting Features

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 6-8 lighting lighting features entry lighting the headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when k is presse...

  • Page 173: Infotainment

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-1 infotainment system introduction infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 theft-deterrent feature . . . . . . . 7-2 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 home page . . . . . . ...

  • Page 174

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 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 moving. All functions are available...

  • Page 175

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-3 overview infotainment system overview the infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls. 1. Fav (favorite pages) . Press to scroll through the favorite pag...

  • Page 176

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-4 infotainment system . Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See cd player on page 7‑13. . For am, fm, or siriusxm ® (if equipped), press to seek to the previous strong s...

  • Page 177

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-5 audio: select the audio screen icon to display the active source page. The sources available are am, fm, siriusxm ® (if equipped), cd, usb/ipod, aux, and sd card. See am-fm radio on page 7‑8, satellite radio o...

  • Page 178

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-6 infotainment system radio setup while at the active screen, such as am, fm, or siriusxm (if equipped), press and hold the area just above the chrome bar and below one of the preset screen buttons to save the current station as a ...

  • Page 179

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-7 bose ® audiopilot ® noise compensation technology (if equipped): while turned on, autopilot ® detects ambient noise and vehicle speed to continuously monitor and adjust many aspects of the audio signal so that...

  • Page 180: Radio

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-8 infotainment system clear all private data: this option clears all private information from the vehicle. Select clear all private data. Select cancel or continue. Press s back to go back to the last menu. Restore radio settings: ...

  • Page 181

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-9 4. Turn the menu knob to highlight am, fm, or siriusxm (if equipped) and press the menu knob to select. Press the radio faceplate button to display the active radio source. Press the menu knob and the followin...

  • Page 182

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-10 infotainment system eq (equalizer) settings: for vehicles equipped with a bose sound system the available choices are manual and talk. Dsp modes: if equipped with a bose ® surround sound system, it will have the following four ...

  • Page 183

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-11 from the settings menu press the menu knob to select manage favorites. The manage favorites feature has the option of moving or deleting a favorite. See “manage favorites” under home page on page 7‑4. Satell...

  • Page 184

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-12 infotainment system xm radio id: if tuned to station 0, this message displays with the xm radio eight-digit radio id label. This label is needed to activate the service. Check antenna: if this message does not clear within a sh...

  • Page 185: Audio Players

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-13 notice: using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not cl...

  • Page 186

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-14 infotainment system loading and ejecting discs to load a disc: 1. Turn the vehicle on. 2. Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way. If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, ther...

  • Page 187

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-15 if a blu-ray disc ® or dvd disc is loaded into the cd player and the cd screen button is selected, a message comes on the screen to use the video application. The video application is only available on vehic...

  • Page 188

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-16 infotainment system if disc player error displays, it could be for one of the following reasons: . The player temperature is too high. . There are load or eject errors. If the cd is not playing correctly, for any other reason, ...

  • Page 189

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-17 while the usb source is active, use the icons on the screen to operate usb function: . T (seek previous/fast reverse) . U (seek next/fast forward) . J / r (play/pause) . Z (shuffle) for information on how to...

  • Page 190

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-18 infotainment system ipod music information displays on the radio’s display and begins playing through the vehicle’s audio system. The ipod battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on. When the vehicle is off while a...

  • Page 191

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-19 4. To begin playback, select a song from the album. Albums: 1. Turn the menu knob to highlight and press to view the albums stored on the ipod. 2. Turn the menu knob to highlight and press to select an album...

  • Page 192

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-20 infotainment system auxiliary jack this vehicle has an aux port in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin. Possible auxiliary audio sources include: . Laptop computer . Audio music player this ...

  • Page 193: Phone

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-21 phone bluetooth (overview) instructions for using the cell phone may differ between infotainment systems. For vehicles with the cue infotainment system, see the cue infotainment manual. Bluetooth-capable sys...

  • Page 194

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-22 infotainment system bluetooth controls use the buttons on the faceplate and the steering wheel to operate the bluetooth system. Steering wheel controls g (push to talk): press to answer incoming calls, confirm system informatio...

  • Page 195

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-23 bluetooth (infotainment controls) for information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see overview on page 7‑3. Switching to handset or handsfree mode to switch between han...

  • Page 196

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-24 infotainment system 5. Locate the device named “your vehicle” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the pin provided in step 3. The system recognizes the new connected phone after the...

  • Page 197

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-25 manage phones: turn the menu knob to highlight manage phones and press to select. Making a call using contacts and recent calls for cell phones that support the contacts and recent calls feature, the bluetoo...

  • Page 198

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-26 infotainment system making a call using the keypad to make a call: 1. Turn the menu knob, then press to select the phone screen button. 2. Turn the menu knob and press to select keypad. 3. Turn the menu knob to highlight the fi...

  • Page 199

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-27 ending a call to end a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the end screen button. . Press c on the steering wheel controls. Dual tone multi-frequency (dtmf) to...

  • Page 200

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-28 infotainment system pairing a phone 1. Press g . The system responds “ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “bluetooth.” 3. Say “pair.” the system responds with instructions and a four-digit personal identification number (pin). T...

  • Page 201

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-29 storing and deleting phone numbers the following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: this command will store a phone number, or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit store: this com...

  • Page 202

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-30 infotainment system listing stored numbers the list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags. Using the “list” command 1. Press g . The system responds “ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say “directory.” 3. Say “hand...

  • Page 203

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-31 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 connected cell phone. Once connect...

  • Page 204

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-32 infotainment system to transfer audio from the bluetooth system to a cell phone during a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press g . 2. Say “transfer call.” to transfer audio to the bluetooth system from a cell phone durin...

  • Page 205: Trademarks And

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 infotainment system 7-33 trademarks and license agreements fcc information see radio frequency statement on page 13‑21 for more information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada s...

  • Page 206

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 7-34 infotainment system it is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the siriusxm ® satellite...

  • Page 207: Climate Controls

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 climate controls 8-1 climate controls climate control systems dual automatic climate control system (base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 dual automatic climate control system (uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 air vents air ve...

  • Page 208

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 8-2 climate controls 10. Rear window defogger 11. Recirculation 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 desire...

  • Page 209

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 climate controls 8-3 to change the current mode, select one of the following: y (vent): air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. \ (bi-level): air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (floo...

  • Page 210

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 8-4 climate controls rear window defogger = rear (rear window defogger): press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about ...

  • Page 211

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 climate controls 8-5 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 mode for best comfort. If the sensor ...

  • Page 212

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 8-6 climate controls 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 conditioning) 6. Climate control sel...

  • Page 213

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 climate controls 8-7 to improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to...

  • Page 214

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 8-8 climate controls - (defog): clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side windows and floor outlets. Some air may go to the rear floor outlets. 0 (defrost): press the 0 button to turn on or off. T...

  • Page 215

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 climate controls 8-9 the rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “climate and air quality” under vehicle personalization on page 5‑43. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatica...

  • Page 216: Air Vents

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 8-10 climate controls air vents adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel. Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or close off the airflow. Move the slats (2) to change the direction ...

  • Page 217: Maintenance

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 climate controls 8-11 maintenance passenger compartment air filter the filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine sche...

  • Page 218: Notes

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 8-12 climate controls 2 notes.

  • Page 219: Driving And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-1 driving and operating driving information distracted driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 defensive driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 drunk driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 control of a veh...

  • Page 220: Driving Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-2 driving and operating fuel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-64 gasoline specifications . . . . . . 9-65 california fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65...

  • Page 221

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-3 { warning taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the infotainment manual and infotainment section for ...

  • Page 222

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-4 driving and operating if the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake a...

  • Page 223

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-5 . Antilock brake system (abs) allows steering while braking. 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 a...

  • Page 224

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-6 driving and operating . Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Remember: antilock brakes help avoid...

  • Page 225

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-7 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 axle lubricant should be replaced...

  • Page 226

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-8 driving and operating . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See tires on page 10‑42. . Turn off cruise control. Highway hypnosis always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sl...

  • Page 227

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-9 . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter driving driving on snow or ice drive carefully when the...

  • Page 228

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-10 driving and operating { warning snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousn...

  • Page 229

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-11 { warning if the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as l...

  • Page 230

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-12 driving and operating tire and loading information label label example 1. Number of occupant seating positions 2. Maximum vehicle capacity weight 3. Size of the original equipment tires 4. Recommended cold tire inflation pressu...

  • Page 231

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-13 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “xxx” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount...

  • Page 232

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-14 driving and operating 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 = 113 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 1. Veh...

  • Page 233

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-15 fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the gvwr for the vehicle, or the gross axle weight rating (gawr) for either the front or rear axle. And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “steps for dete...

  • Page 234: Starting And

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-16 driving and operating starting and operating new vehicle break-in follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in ...

  • Page 235

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-17 the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interferen...

  • Page 236

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-18 driving and operating 4. Set the parking brake. See parking brake (electric) on page 9‑30 or parking brake (manual) on page 9‑33. { warning turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and st...

  • Page 237

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-19 starting the engine place the transmission in the proper gear. Automatic transmission move the shift lever to p (park) or n (neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the vehicl...

  • Page 238

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-20 driving and operating the vehicle has a computer-controlled cranking system. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the start button is pressed, and then released when the engine begins cranking...

  • Page 239

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-21 to use the engine coolant heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is clipped to the diagonal brace on the passenger side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug ...

  • Page 240

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-22 driving and operating leaving the vehicle with the engine running (automatic transmission) { warning it can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out...

  • Page 241

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-23 to shift out of p (park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Turn the ignition to on/run. 3. Release the parking brake. See parking brake (electric) on page 9‑30 or parking brake (manual) on page 9‑33. 4. Press ...

  • Page 242: Engine Exhaust

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-24 driving and operating engine exhaust { warning engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (co) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to co can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehic...

  • Page 243: Automatic

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-25 automatic transmission p (park): this position locks the rear wheels. Use this position when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { warning it is dangerous to get out of the vehicle ...

  • Page 244

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-26 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 (neutral) when the vehicle is being towed...

  • Page 245

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-27 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 gear. 2. Move the shift lever forw...

  • Page 246: Manual Transmission

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-28 driving and operating the transmission will only allow shifting into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower or higher gea...

  • Page 247: Drive Systems

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-29 { warning if you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Notice: if yo...

  • Page 248

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-30 driving and operating if driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is a...

  • Page 249

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-31 the vehicle may have an electric parking brake (epb). The switch for the epb is on the center console for vehicles with a manual transmission, or on the left side of the instrument panel for vehicles with ...

  • Page 250

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-32 driving and operating the vehicle may automatically apply the epb in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the epb system. If the epb fails to...

  • Page 251

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-33 parking brake (manual) to set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See brake sys...

  • Page 252: Ride Control Systems

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-34 driving and operating hill start assist (hsa) this vehicle has a hill start assist (hsa) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either ...

  • Page 253

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-35 if d comes on and stays on, reset the system: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. If d still comes on and stays on at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see y...

  • Page 254

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-36 driving and operating stabilitrak ® system the vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called stabilitrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficul...

  • Page 255

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-37 manual transmission tcs/ stabilitrak button shown, automatic transmission tcs/ stabilitrak button similar stabilitrak off light tcs off light stabilitrak and traction control can be turned off if needed by...

  • Page 256

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-38 driving and operating press the mode button on the center console to make a mode selection. The first press of the button will show the current mode. Subsequent presses will scroll though the available modes. The tour and sport...

  • Page 257: Cruise Control

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-39 cruise control { warning cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dange...

  • Page 258

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-40 driving and operating +res (resume/accelerate): press the control up briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), pres...

  • Page 259

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-41 the speedometer reading can be displayed in either english or metric units. See instrument cluster on page 5‑9. The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Reducing speed while cruise control ...

  • Page 260

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-42 driving and operating adaptive cruise control for vehicles with adaptive cruise control (acc), it allows the driver to select the cruise control set speed and following gap. Read this entire section before using this system. Th...

  • Page 261

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-43 ] (on/off): press to turn the system on or off. +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...

  • Page 262

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-44 driving and operating the acc indicator displays in the instrument cluster and head-up display (hud). When the acc is active, the indicator will be lit green. Be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather ...

  • Page 263

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-45 . Press and hold set– down until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments, press set− down to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle g...

  • Page 264

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-46 driving and operating when any of these conditions occur, the collision alert symbol on the hud will flash on the windshield. Either eight beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the safety alert seat will pulse five ...

  • Page 265

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-47 the acc active symbol will not be displayed when acc is no longer active. Notification to resume acc acc will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that veh...

  • Page 266

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-48 driving and operating 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 5‑32. Acc will resume operation when...

  • Page 267

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-49 when following a vehicle and entering a curve, acc may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear. Acc may detect a vehicle tha...

  • Page 268: Driver Assistance

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-50 driving and operating ending acc there are three ways to disengage acc: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press * . . Press ] . Erasing speed memory the cruise control set speed is erased from memory if ] is pressed or if th...

  • Page 269

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-51 warning (continued) under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system. . Work at a...

  • Page 270

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-52 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 under the vehicle. Perceived dista...

  • Page 271

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-53 use caution while backing up when towing a trailer, as the rcta detection zones that extend out from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. With urpa, as the vehicle back...

  • Page 272

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-54 driving and operating { warning the backing warning system only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects below the bumper or that are too close or...

  • Page 273

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-55 turning the features on or off the x button to the left of the steering wheel is used to turn on or off the front and rear parking assist, rear automatic braking, and backing warning system at the same tim...

  • Page 274

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-56 driving and operating fca detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle has adaptive cruise control (acc), it can detect vehicles to distances of...

  • Page 275

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-57 collision alert with head-up display without head-up display when your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the red lights, or the collision alert symbol on the hud, will flash on the windshield...

  • Page 276

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-58 driving and operating consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the fca timing setting ...

  • Page 277

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-59 { warning acp is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes. Do not rely on acp to brake the vehicle. Acp may not: . Respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians, or animals. ....

  • Page 278

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-60 driving and operating { warning using the automatic collision preparation system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Turn the system off when towing a trailer. Side blind zone alert ...

  • Page 279

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-61 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. When the vehicle is moving forwar...

  • Page 280

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-62 driving and operating fcc information see radio frequency statement on page 13‑21 for information regarding part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and industry canada standards rss-gen/210/220/310. Lane de...

  • Page 281

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-63 when the vehicle is started, the ldw indicator on the instrument cluster will come on briefly. If ldw is on, the ldw indicator will appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking while the...

  • Page 282: Fuel

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-64 driving and operating fuel use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline adv...

  • Page 283

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-65 if this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the eng...

  • Page 284

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-66 driving and operating however, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet u.S. Environmental protection agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems...

  • Page 285

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-67 we encourage the use of e85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in e85 is a “renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations ...

  • Page 286

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-68 driving and operating filling the tank { warning fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island....

  • Page 287

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-69 nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See exterior care on page 10‑81. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks once. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The...

  • Page 288: Towing

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-70 driving and operating towing general towing information only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. ...

  • Page 289

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-71 towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig befo...

  • Page 290

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-72 driving and operating when towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing a...

  • Page 291

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-73 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 of the trailer tongue. . The total ...

  • Page 292

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-74 driving and operating after loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer. Total ...

  • Page 293: Conversions And

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 driving and operating 9-75 conversions and add-ons add-on electrical equipment notice: some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your...

  • Page 294: Notes

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 9-76 driving and operating 2 notes.

  • Page 295: Vehicle Care

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-1 vehicle care general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 california proposition 65 warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 california perchlorate materials requirements . . . . 10-3 acces...

  • Page 296: General Information

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-2 vehicle care tire inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 when it is time for new tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 buying new tires . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 297

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-3 california proposition 65 warning most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust,...

  • Page 298: Vehicle Checks

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-4 vehicle care vehicle checks doing your own service work { warning it can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and co...

  • Page 299

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-5 hood to open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the...

  • Page 300

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-6 vehicle care engine compartment overview 2.0l l4 engine.

  • Page 301

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-7 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10‑23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10‑26. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10‑17. 4. ...

  • Page 302

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-8 vehicle care 2.5l l4 engine.

  • Page 303

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-9 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10‑23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10‑26. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10‑17. 4. ...

  • Page 304

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-10 vehicle care 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 305

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-11 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See washer fluid on page 10‑23. 2. Positive (+) battery terminal. See battery on page 10‑26. 3. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap. See cooling system on page 10‑17. 4...

  • Page 306

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-12 vehicle care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to add engine oil if the oil is below the cross...

  • Page 307

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-13 cold temperature operation: in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29°c (−20°f), an sae 0w-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engin...

  • Page 308

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-14 vehicle care when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A change engine oil soon message comes on. See engine oil messages on page 5‑35. Change the oil as so...

  • Page 309

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-15 if the change engine oil soon message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure. Automatic transmission fluid how to check automatic transmissio...

  • Page 310

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-16 vehicle care how to check and add fluid visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the min (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. The brake/ hydraulic clutch fluid system should be...

  • Page 311

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-17 { warning operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when worki...

  • Page 312

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-18 vehicle care 3.6l v6 lfx engine 1. Engine coolant surge tank and pressure cap 2. Engine cooling fans (out of view) { warning an electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and ca...

  • Page 313

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-19 warning (continued) mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water an...

  • Page 314

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-20 vehicle care if no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: how to add coolant to the coolant surge tank notice: this vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure...

  • Page 315

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-21 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. Turn the pressure cap slowly cou...

  • Page 316

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-22 vehicle care engine overheating the vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See roadside service (mexico)...

  • Page 317

    Black plate (23,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-23 if it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to p (park) or n (neutral) for an automatic transmission or neutral for a manual transmission, and let the engine idle. If the overheat warning no longer displays, ...

  • Page 318

    Black plate (24,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-24 vehicle care brakes this vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard...

  • Page 319

    Black plate (25,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-25 brake fluid the brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with dot 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See engine compartment overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the reservoir. There are ...

  • Page 320

    Black plate (26,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-26 vehicle care always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. { warning with the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/clutch hydrau...

  • Page 321

    Black plate (27,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-27 vehicle storage { warning batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See jump starting on page 10‑75 for tips on working around a battery without ...

  • Page 322

    Black plate (28,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-28 vehicle care to get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to rai...

  • Page 323

    Black plate (29,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-29 automatic transmission shift lock control function check { warning when you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this...

  • Page 324

    Black plate (30,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-30 vehicle care . To check the p (park) mechanism's holding ability: with the engine running, shift to p (park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper blad...

  • Page 325: Headlamp Aiming

    Black plate (31,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-31 headlamp aiming headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dea...

  • Page 326

    Black plate (32,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-32 vehicle care back-up lamps 1. Back-up bulb socket 2. Back-up lamp assembly to replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp assembly. 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclo...

  • Page 327: Electrical System

    Black plate (33,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-33 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1). 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly. 6. Push the lamp assemb...

  • Page 328

    Black plate (34,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-34 vehicle care fuses and circuit breakers the wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical proble...

  • Page 329

    Black plate (35,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-35 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 used 13 passenger power seat 14 bo...

  • Page 330

    Black plate (36,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-36 vehicle care number usage 15 passive entry/ passive start 16 not used *17 headlamp washer 18 not used 19 antilock brake system pump 20 antilock brake system valve *21 air pump 22 not used 23 wiper control relay 24 wiper speed ...

  • Page 331

    Black plate (37,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-37 number usage *54 air solenoid 55 transmission control module/ spare *56 headlamp low relay 57 headlamp high relay 58 starter 59 starter relay 60 run/crank relay *61 vacuum pump relay 62 air conditioning control re...

  • Page 332

    Black plate (38,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-38 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 panel, and press the cover into place...

  • Page 333

    Black plate (39,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-39 number usage 1 not used 2 data link connector 3 not used 4 not used 5 heater, ventilation, and air conditioning control 6 electric steering column lock 8 battery 9 heated steering wheel 10 not used 11 logistics sh...

  • Page 334

    Black plate (40,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-40 vehicle care rear compartment fuse block the rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown..

  • Page 335

    Black plate (41,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-41 number usage 1 not used 2 left window 3 body control module 8 4 not used 5 passive entry passive start battery 1 6 body control module 4 7 heated mirrors 8 amplifier 9 rear window defogger 10 not used 11 trailer c...

  • Page 336: Wheels And Tires

    Black plate (42,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-42 vehicle care number usage 42 memory seat module 43 body control module 3 44 not used 45 battery regulated voltage control 46 engine control module battery 47 not used 48 not used 49 trailer module wheels and tires tires every ...

  • Page 337

    Black plate (43,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-43 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 pressure. . Worn or old tires can cause a ...

  • Page 338

    Black plate (44,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-44 vehicle care winter tires this vehicle was not, originally, equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequen...

  • Page 339

    Black plate (45,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-45 (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km (25 mi). As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized gm or run-flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement. When driving on a deflated run-flat tire, av...

  • Page 340

    Black plate (46,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-46 vehicle care (2) tpc spec (tire performance criteria specification) : original equipment tires designed to gm's specific tire performance criteria have a tpc specification code molded onto the sidewall. Gm's tpc specifications...

  • Page 341

    Black plate (47,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-47 tire designations tire size the following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (1) passenger (p-metric) tire : the united states version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter p as the first...

  • Page 342

    Black plate (48,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-48 vehicle care belt : a rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead : the tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the ti...

  • Page 343

    Black plate (49,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-49 maximum load rating : the load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum loaded vehicle weight : the sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and ...

  • Page 344

    Black plate (50,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-50 vehicle care utqgs (uniform tire quality grading standards) : a tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using...

  • Page 345

    Black plate (51,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-51 for additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry, and an example of the tire and loading information label, see vehicle load limits on page 9‑11. How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle...

  • Page 346

    Black plate (52,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-52 vehicle care vehicles with p225/45r17 and 225/40r18 92v size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Set the cold inflation pressure to 280 kpa (41 psi). ...

  • Page 347

    Black plate (53,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-53 when the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of repl...

  • Page 348

    Black plate (54,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-54 vehicle care for additional information and details about the dic operation and displays see driver information center (dic) on page 5‑26. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is fir...

  • Page 349

    Black plate (55,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-55 . The tpms sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the dic message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching pro...

  • Page 350

    Black plate (56,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-56 vehicle care 4. Use the five-way dic control on the right side of the steering wheel to scroll to the tire pressure screen under the dic info page. See driver information center (dic) on page 5‑26. 5. Press and hold the sel bu...

  • Page 351

    Black plate (57,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-57 . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Tire rotation if the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 0...

  • Page 352

    Black plate (58,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-58 vehicle care use this rotation pattern when rotating tires of the same size installed on all four wheel positions. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include it in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tire...

  • Page 353

    Black plate (59,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-59 when it is time for new tires factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is ...

  • Page 354

    Black plate (60,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-60 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 handling, traction control, and tire p...

  • Page 355

    Black plate (61,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-61 { warning using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires wit...

  • Page 356

    Black plate (62,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-62 vehicle care uniform tire quality grading quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: treadwear 200 traction aa temperature a the following i...

  • Page 357

    Black plate (63,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-63 assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature – a, b, c the temperature grades a...

  • Page 358

    Black plate (64,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-64 vehicle care { warning using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of control, causing a crash. A...

  • Page 359

    Black plate (65,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-65 used replacement wheels { warning replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels,...

  • Page 360

    Black plate (66,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-66 vehicle care if a tire goes flat if the vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no need to stop on the side of the road to change a flat tire. See run-flat tires on page 10‑44. { warning special tools and procedures are required ...

  • Page 361

    Black plate (67,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-67 warning (continued) changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for ...

  • Page 362

    Black plate (68,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-68 vehicle care { warning storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store t...

  • Page 363

    Black plate (69,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-69 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister release button (under sealant/air hose) tire ...

  • Page 364

    Black plate (70,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-70 vehicle care 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister release button (under sealant/air hose) when using the tire se...

  • Page 365

    Black plate (71,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-71 9. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (3) will initially show a high pressure while the compres...

  • Page 366

    Black plate (72,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-72 vehicle care 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (5) and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed on th...

  • Page 367

    Black plate (73,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-73 1. Selector switch (sealant/air or air only) 2. On/off button 3. Pressure gauge 4. Pressure deflation button 5. Tire sealant canister 6. Sealant/air hose (clear) 7. Air only hose (black) 8. Power plug 9. Canister ...

  • Page 368

    Black plate (74,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-74 vehicle care 8. Press and turn the selector switch (1) clockwise to the air only position. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the tire with air only. 10. Inflate the tire to t...

  • Page 369: Jump Starting

    Black plate (75,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-75 removal and installation of the sealant canister to remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button (9). 3. Pull up and remove the canister. 4. Replace with a new cani...

  • Page 370

    Black plate (76,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-76 vehicle care notice: ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehi...

  • Page 371

    Black plate (77,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-77 { 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 a match near a battery can cause ...

  • Page 372: Towing

    Black plate (78,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-78 vehicle care notice: if the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always connect and remove t...

  • Page 373

    Black plate (79,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-79 are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device k...

  • Page 374

    Black plate (80,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-80 vehicle care dolly towing (rear-wheel-drive vehicles) 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 instructions. 2...

  • Page 375: Appearance Care

    Black plate (81,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-81 appearance care exterior care locks locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See recommended fluids and lubricants. Washing ...

  • Page 376

    Black plate (82,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-82 vehicle care do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur. Notice: machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finis...

  • Page 377

    Black plate (83,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-83 weatherstrips apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips once a year. Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be...

  • Page 378

    Black plate (84,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-84 vehicle care underbody maintenance use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop. Sheet metal ...

  • Page 379

    Black plate (85,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-85 to prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . Never use a brush with stiff bri...

  • Page 380

    Black plate (86,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-86 vehicle care to clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water or club soda. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet. 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until...

  • Page 381

    Black plate (87,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 vehicle care 10-87 notice: soaking or saturating leather, especially perforated leather, as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry n...

  • Page 382

    Black plate (88,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 10-88 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 acceleration and/or increased stopping distan...

  • Page 383: Service And

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-1 service and maintenance general information general information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 cadillac premium care maintenance cadillac premium care maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 maintenance ...

  • Page 384

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-2 service and maintenance your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and t...

  • Page 385: Cadillac Premium

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-3 cadillac premium care maintenance your vehicle comes with the cadillac premium care maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 km (...

  • Page 386

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-4 service and maintenance engine oil change when the change engine oil soon message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system ...

  • Page 387

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-5 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. See exterior care on page 10‑81. . Check restraint system components. See safety syst...

  • Page 388

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-6 service and maintenance additional required services maintenance schedule additional required services - normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500m...

  • Page 389

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-7 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - normal (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy t...

  • Page 390

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-8 service and maintenance maintenance schedule additional required services - severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 108000km/6...

  • Page 391: Special Application

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-9 footnotes — maintenance schedule additional required services - severe (1) or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy t...

  • Page 392: Additional

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-10 service and maintenance additional maintenance and care your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance servic...

  • Page 393

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-11 hoses hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is ...

  • Page 394

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-12 service and maintenance wheel alignment wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle handlin...

  • Page 395

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-13 recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts recommended fluids and lubricants usage fluid/lubricant engine oil use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper sae vis...

  • Page 396

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-14 service and maintenance usage fluid/lubricant rear axle (limited slip differential) dexron ls gear 75w-90 (gm part no. 88862624, in canada 88862625). Rear axle (all-wheel drive) gear dexron mtf 75w-90 (gm part no. 88863089). C...

  • Page 397

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-15 maintenance replacement parts replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part gm part number acdelco part number engine air cleaner/filte...

  • Page 398: Maintenance Records

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-16 service and maintenance maintenance records after the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all mainten...

  • Page 399

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 service and maintenance 11-17 date odometer reading serviced by maintenance stamp services performed.

  • Page 400: Notes

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 11-18 service and maintenance 2 notes.

  • Page 401: Technical Data

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 technical data 12-1 technical data vehicle identification vehicle identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 service parts identification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 vehicle data capacit...

  • Page 402: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 12-2 technical data vehicle data capacities and specifications the following approximate capacities are given in metric and english conversions. See recommended fluids and lubricants on page 11‑13 for more information. Application ca...

  • Page 403

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 technical data 12-3 application capacities metric english fuel tank 62.5 l 16.5 gal transfer case – awd 0.8 l 0.8 qt rear axle (with limited slip) 1.0 l 1.0 qt transmission fluid (pan removal and filter replacement) 6-speed automatic...

  • Page 404

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 12-4 technical data engine drive belt routing 2.0l and 2.5l l4 engines 3.6l v6 engine.

  • Page 405: Customer

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-1 customer information customer information customer satisfaction procedure (u.S. And canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 customer satisfaction procedure (mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 customer...

  • Page 406

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-2 customer information step two: if after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the u.S., call the cadillac customer assistance center ...

  • Page 407

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-3 step three — canadian owners: in the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in steps one and two, general motors of canada limited wants you to be...

  • Page 408

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-4 customer information however, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur. If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means...

  • Page 409

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-5 canada general motors of canada limited canadian cadillac customer care centre, mail code: ca1-163-005 1908 colonel sam drive oshawa, ontario l1h 8p7 www.Gm.Ca 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (for text telepho...

  • Page 410

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-6 customer information online owner center online owner experience (u.S.) my.Cadillac.Com the cadillac online owner experience is a one-stop resource that allows interaction with cadillac and keeps important vehicle-specific infor...

  • Page 411

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-7 gm mobility reimbursement program (u.S. And canada) this program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand ...

  • Page 412

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-8 customer information this service is limited to the transfer of the vehicle to the repair facility. . Emergency fuel delivery: delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock-out service: se...

  • Page 413

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-9 existing roadside assistance program guidelines. If the costs exceed the amount authorized for these services, you must pay the difference at the time of service. Roadside assistance will coordinate hotel ac...

  • Page 414

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-10 customer information . Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar, armed forces or police actions which prevent timely delivery of assistance services. . Food service, beverages, telephone calls, or other extra costs. Accommodation cos...

  • Page 415

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-11 . Odometer reading, vehicle identification number (vin), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage services are provided up to 6 years/ 110 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever come...

  • Page 416

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-12 customer information cadillac technician roadside service (u.S. Only) cadillac's exceptional roadside service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every cadillac owner in the united states with the advantag...

  • Page 417

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-13 scheduling service appointments (u.S. And canada) when the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service co...

  • Page 418

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-14 customer information public transportation or fuel reimbursement if the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of your dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by ...

  • Page 419

    Black plate (15,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-15 collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of genuine gm parts can help maintain the gm new vehicle limited warranty...

  • Page 420

    Black plate (16,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-16 customer information if a crash occurs if there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you ...

  • Page 421

    Black plate (17,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-17 service publications ordering information service manuals service manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. ...

  • Page 422: Reporting Safety

    Black plate (18,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-18 customer information reporting safety defects reporting safety defects to the united states government if you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediat...

  • Page 423: Vehicle Data

    Black plate (19,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-19 reporting safety defects to general motors in addition to notifying nhtsa (or transport canada) in a situation like this, notify general motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: cadillac customer assistance ...

  • Page 424

    Black plate (20,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-20 customer information these data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: edr data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no dat...

  • Page 425

    Black plate (21,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 customer information 13-21 infotainment system if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and ot...

  • Page 426: Notes

    Black plate (22,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 13-22 customer information 2 notes.

  • Page 427: Onstar

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 onstar 14-1 onstar onstar overview onstar overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar services emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 navigation . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 428: Onstar Services

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 14-2 onstar press the onstar emergency button > to get a priority connection to an emergency advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency. . Be a good samaritan or respond to an amber alert. . Get crisis assistance and evac...

  • Page 429

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 onstar 14-3 using voice commands during a planned route cancel route 1. Press = . System responds: “onstar ready,” then a tone. Say “cancel route.” system responds: “do you want to cancel directions?” 2. Say “yes.” system responds: “...

  • Page 430

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 14-4 onstar connections onstar hands-free calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the onstar remotelink mobile app. For coverage maps, see www.Onstar...

  • Page 431: Onstar Additional

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 onstar 14-5 onstar mobile app download the onstar remotelink mobile app to select apple, android and blackberry devices to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle (if equipped) or unlock it; or to c...

  • Page 432

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 14-6 onstar onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discha...

  • Page 433

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 onstar 14-7 onstar personal identification number (pin) a pin is needed to access some of the onstar services, like remote door unlock and stolen vehicle assistance. You will be prompted to change the pin the first time when speaking...

  • Page 434

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 14-8 onstar vehicle and power issues onstar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and gps satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate...

  • Page 435

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 onstar 14-9 unzip: this is version 2005-feb-10 of the info-zip copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.Info-zip.Org/pub/infozip/ license.Html indefinitely. Copyright (c) 1990-20...

  • Page 436

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 14-10 onstar 3. Altered versions–including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions–must be plainly marked as such and must no...

  • Page 437

    Black plate (1,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 index i-1 a accessories and modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 accessory power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 active emergency braking system . . . . . . . . 1-20, 9-58 adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . 9-42 a...

  • Page 438

    Black plate (2,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 i-2 index automatic door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 headlamp system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25 transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . 10-15 automatic transmissi...

  • Page 439

    Black plate (3,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 index i-3 chains, tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 charging system light . . . . . . . . 5-15 check engine light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16 ignition transmission lock . . . . . . . . 10-29 child restraints ...

  • Page 440

    Black plate (4,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 i-4 index door ajar messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-34 delayed locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 power locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 rear seat...

  • Page 441

    Black plate (5,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 index i-5 extender, safety belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 exterior lamp controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1 exterior lamps off reminder . . . 6-4 exterior lighting battery saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 f featu...

  • Page 442

    Black plate (6,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 i-6 index h halogen bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 6-6 head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 headlamps adaptive forwa...

  • Page 443

    Black plate (7,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 index i-7 l labeling, tire sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-45 lamps courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 daytime running (drl) . . . . . . . 6-4 dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 exterior ...

  • Page 444

    Black plate (8,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 i-8 index m maintenance records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16 maintenance schedule recommended fluids and lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13 malfunction indicator lamp . . . . 5-16 manual mode . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 445

    Black plate (9,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 index i-9 onstar ® navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 onstar ® overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 onstar ® security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 ordering service publications . . . . . . . . 13-17 outlets power . . . . ...

  • Page 446

    Black plate (10,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 i-10 index rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 automatic dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 reclining seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 recommended fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-64 recomm...

  • Page 447

    Black plate (11,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 index i-11 seats (cont'd) power adjustment, front . . . . . . 3-3 rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 reclining seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 securing child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4...

  • Page 448

    Black plate (12,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 i-12 index t tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 text telephone (tty) users . . . 13-5 theft-deterrent systems . . . . . . . 2-18 immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 thigh support adjustment . ....

  • Page 449

    Black plate (13,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 index i-13 v vehicle alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 canadian owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iii control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 identification number (vin) . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 450: Notes

    Black plate (14,1) cadillac ats owner manual - 2013 - crc - 10/5/12 i-14 index 2 notes.