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  • Cadillac ATS - page 1

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2013 Cadillac A TS Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2013 Cadillac A TS Owner Manual M Wheels and T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-73 T owing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Informa ...

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    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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, CADILLAC, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and A TS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, it ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 4

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 iv Introduction Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. W arning or Caution ...

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    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Introduction v V ehicle 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 Conditioning Refrigerant Oil ! : Antilock Brake ...

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    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

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    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Loc ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

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    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-3 1. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 9 . 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . T urn and Lane-Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 6 . 3. Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 37 . Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 40 (If Equipped). Forward Collision A ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 10

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-4 In Brief 23. T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 33 . StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 34 . Electric Parking Brake. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9 ‑ 29 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9 ‑ 31 . 24. MODE Button. See Driver Mode Control on page 9 ‑ 36 . ...

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    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-5 See Keys on page 2 ‑ 1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 . Remote V ehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the V ehicle 1. Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter . 2. Immediately ...

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    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-6 In Brief From the inside, press Q or K . The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. See Power Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 1 1 . T runk T o open the trunk remotely , press | from inside the vehicle or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , or push the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 13

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-7 . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . If available, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 . Lumbar Adjustment T o adjust the lumbar a ...

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-8 In Brief seat and outside mirrors. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is plac ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 15

    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-9 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 1 1 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 13 . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 ‑ 14 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 16

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-10 In Brief 3. Move the selector switch to ) to deselect the mirror . The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 19 . Interior Mirrors Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Manual Rearview ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 17

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-1 1 DOOR: The lamp comes on when a door is opened. ON: Turns the lamp on. Reading Lamps There are reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors. These lamps come on when any door is opened. T o manually turn the reading lamps on or off: Press m ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 18

    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/W asher With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ST ART , move the lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more freque ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 19

    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-13 Base 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 4. Air Delivery Mode Control 5. OFF (Fan) 6. SYNC (Synchronized T emperature) 7. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 8. AC (Air Conditioning) 9. Defrost 10. Rea ...

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    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-14 In Brief Uplevel 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature 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 Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on p ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 21

    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-15 V ehicle 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: Press to select a menu. MEDIA: Press to change the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 22

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-16 In Brief SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. For more information refer to: . www .siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). . w ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 23

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-17 S or T : Press the five-way control to the left or right to go to the previous or next area in the display or to the previous or next menu. y or z : Press the five-way control up or down to go up or down in a list. Press to go up or down a page. SEL: Press to select a ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 24

    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-18 In Brief Infotainment System See the CUE infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped). Driver Information Center ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 25

    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-19 amber and flashing. In addition, the driver seat will pulse or beeps will sound. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9 ‑ 59 . Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If available, SBZA will alert the driver to vehicles in the vehicle's side blind zone. When the syste ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 26

    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-20 In Brief Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet. See Power Outlets on page 5 ‑ 6 . Universal Remote System This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and h ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 27

    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-21 Express Open/Express Close: Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the second detent and release to express open or express close the sunroof. V ent Feature: Press and hold the front of the switch (2) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade must be manually opened. Pr ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 28

    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-22 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 29

    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 In Brief 1-23 The oil life system can also be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition on with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on, the system is reset. See Engine Oil Life ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 30

    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1-24 In Brief Roadside Service and OnStar (U.S. and Canada) If the vehicle has an active OnStar subscription, contact OnStar and the vehicle ’ s current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar advisor to assess the situation, contact Roadside Service, and relay the exact location ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 31

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s .......................... 2 - 1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote V ehicle Start ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows This key , inside the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , is used for the driver door and glove box. T o remove the key , press the button near the bottom of the transmitter , and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 33

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact the performance of the transmitter . With Remote ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 34

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows On some models, pressing and holding K will open all of the windows. / (Remote Start): For vehicles with this feature, press and release Q and then immediately press and hold / for at least two seconds to start the engine from outside the vehicle using t ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 35

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors 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 a passenger door handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock butto ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 36

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 10 . Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver door handle, then turn the key counterclockwise to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. The Driver Informa ...

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    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 2. W ait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE ST ART BUTTON T O LEARN and then press the ST ART/ STOP button. The DIC display will again show REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE W AIT . 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time a ...

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. 3. With the vehicle in P (Park), N (Neutral) or , Neutral, press the brake pedal and the ST ART/ STOP button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Battery Replacement Notice: When replac ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 39

    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view . Check local regulations for any requirements. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 40

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flashers ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 41

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 . Use the key in the front doors. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. 1. Door Handle 2. Cap 3. Slot 4. Key T o access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position. 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) on the bottom of the ca ...

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    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 41 . Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The doors will autom ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 43

    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Press v { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. The rear door power windows are also disabled. See Power Windows on page 2 ‑ 20 . Press v { again to deactivate the lockout sw ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 44

    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows T runk Lock Release T o open the trunk, press | from inside the vehicle or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , or push the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. With the keyless access system, if the vehicle is locked, ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 45

    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Emergency T runk 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 release handle is only intended to aid a person trap ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 46

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Arming the System 1. Close all doors, the trunk, and the hood. 2. Lock the vehicle using the transmitter or the power door lock switch. The indicator light on the instrument panel should come on and stay on for about 30 seconds. 3. After 30 seconds, or ...

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    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC/ ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ RUN/ST ART mode and a valid transmitter is present in the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 48

    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { CAUTION A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance ...

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    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 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 original position. Power Folding Mirrors 1. If the vehicl ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 50

    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror , the mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 51

    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ST ART , or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 20 . The power window switches on the driver door control all the w ...

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    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, the front power windows may need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle ba ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 53

    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Roof Sunroof For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY , or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP), to operate the sunroof. See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 16 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ ...

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    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES ...

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    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 . . . . 3-4 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { W ARNING 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 restraints for all occupants are installed and a ...

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    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. T ry to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not de ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 58

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o 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 front part of the seat cushion by moving the front ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 59

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise. { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 60

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-6 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats If available, 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. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 61

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recal ...

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-8 Seats and Restraints control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by opening the driver door and pressing K on the RKE transmitter . If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Easy Exi ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 63

    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-9 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 the off setting. The indicator lights ne ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 64

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-10 Seats and Restraints T o fold the seatback: 1. Disconnect the rear safety belt mini-latch using a key in the slot on the mini-buckle, and let the belt retract. 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 65

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 T o raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the seat. Push the seatback rearward to lock it in place. A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 66

    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-12 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continue d) are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained ...

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    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there ar ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 68

    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-14 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear center seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see “ Folding the Seatback ” under Rear Seats on page 3 ...

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    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-15 4. T o make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 70

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-16 Seats and Restraints properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. T o install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 71

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-17 W ARNING (Continue d) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on th ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 72

    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-18 Seats and Restraints use it for securing child seats. T o wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender . Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, r ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 73

    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-19 New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 74

    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-20 Seats and Restraints the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not we ...

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    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-21 W ARNING (Continue d) vehicle. T o read how , see Older Children on page 3 ‑ 32 or Infants and Y oung Children on page 3 ‑ 34 . There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster , which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag e ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 76

    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-22 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door . The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row ...

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    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's head and chest. Ho ...

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    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-24 Seats and Restraints Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to inflate on th ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 79

    Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-25 several minutes. For location of the airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3 ‑ 21 . The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflate ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 80

    Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-26 Seats and Restraints crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. . The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See V ehic ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 81

    Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag inflates. { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag i ...

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    Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-28 Seats and Restraints 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, depending upon the person ’ s seating posture and body ...

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    Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-29 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 properly in the seat. Use the following steps to ...

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    Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-30 Seats and Restraints 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 passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 85

    Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-31 diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 86

    Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-32 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING 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 crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. ...

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    Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees ...

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    Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-34 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING 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 not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 89

    Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-35 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. Every time infants and young children ride in ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 90

    Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-36 Seats and Restraints 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 should take into consideration not only the child&apos ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 91

    Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the re ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 92

    Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING 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 properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety b ...

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    Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-39 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 child riding in a booster seat; and children, who ar ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 94

    Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-40 Seats and Restraints 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 child is in it. Lower Anchors and T ethers for Chi ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 95

    Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-41 T op T ether 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 the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 96

    Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-42 Seats and Restraints T o 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. T o assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover . The ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 97

    Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-43 W ARNING (Continue d) belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { W ARNING Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one chil ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 98

    Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-44 Seats and Restraints 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the to ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 99

    Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint post ...

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    Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 38 . In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system wh ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 101

    Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-47 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Y ou will be using the lap-shoulder belt to s ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 102

    Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-48 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpfu ...

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    Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-49 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. ...

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    Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 3-50 Seats and Restraints 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpfu ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 105

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo T ie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Roof Rack System Roof Rack ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 4-2 Storage T ouch the bottom of the climate control system panel again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove Box T o open the glove box, lift up on the lever . Use the key to lock and unlock it. The glove box may have a compact disc player and MP3 connection inside. A ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 107

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 { W ARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattr ...

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    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 4-4 Storage 2 NOTES ...

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    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/W asher . . . . . 5-3 Head ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 110

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-2 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-39 Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 Service V ehicle Messages . . . 5-39 Starting the V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 T ire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 T ransmission Me ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 111

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-3 c (End Call): Press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system. S or T (Previous or Next): Press to go to the previous or next menu option. y or z (Next or Previous): Press the five-way control up ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 112

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-4 Instruments and Controls INT : (Intermittent Wipes): Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lever d ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 113

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-5 With Rainsense, if the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow , the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield. The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the ve ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 114

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-6 Instruments and Controls Clock Setting the Time T o set the time: 1. Select Settings from the Home Page and select T ime. 2. T urn the MENU knob to increase or decrease the hour . 3. Press MENU to go to the next option. Press / BACK to go to the last menu and save the changes. T ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 115

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-7 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning 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 warning lights and gauges could prevent injury . W ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 116

    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-8 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar ...

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    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-9 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 the different displays. The left and right zones dis ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 118

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-10 Instruments and Controls possible, it is set at zero and a label is put on the driver door to show the old mileage reading. T rip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and r ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 119

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge Metric English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. While driving under normal operating conditions, if the needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Pull off the road, sto ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 120

    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-12 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a passenger safety belt reminder light near the passenger airbag status indicator . See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 26 . When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 121

    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 26 for important safety information. The passenger airbag status indicator is in the overhead console. United States Canada and Mex ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 122

    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-14 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If the light stays on, or comes on whi ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 123

    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-15 smoothly . This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 124

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-16 Instruments and Controls If one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. See Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 62 . If none of the above have made the light turn off, your deale ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 125

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. If the w ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 126

    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-18 Instruments and Controls If this light stays on, there is a problem with the electric parking brake system or another system on the vehicle that is causing the parking brake system to work at a reduced level. The vehicle can still be driven, but should be taken to a dealer as ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 127

    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-19 See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9 ‑ 59 . Forward Collision Alert (FCA) W arning Light For vehicles with the Forward Collision Alert system, this light in the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays green when a vehicle is detected ahead. Th ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 128

    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-20 Instruments and Controls See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 33 and StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 34 . T raction Control System (TCS)/StabiliT rak ® Light The StabiliT rak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the e ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 129

    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or mor ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 130

    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-22 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel W arning Light This light is near the fuel gauge and comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on as a check to show it is working. It also comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added. If it does not, ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 131

    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . This light comes on solid when there is a problem with the AFL system. It flashes when ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 132

    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-24 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 systems. The controls for the DIC are on the right ...

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    Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-25 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 an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over ...

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    Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-26 Instruments and Controls Speed W arning: The Speed W arning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. T o set the Speed Warning, press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by press ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 135

    Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-27 For vehicles with HUD, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. This includes the speedometer reading, rpm reading, transmission position, compass heading, audio/phone information, and T urn-by-T urn Na ...

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    Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-28 Instruments and Controls The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel. T o adjust the HUD image so that items are properly displayed: 1. Adjust the driver seat to a comfortable position. 2. Start the engine. 3. Adjust the HUD controls. Use the following settings to adj ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 137

    Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-29 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. Metric English Navigation View: This display includes ...

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    Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-30 Instruments and Controls outside lighting. However , the HUD brightness control can still be adjusted as needed. The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display . This is normal and will change when the angle of the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 139

    Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY SA VER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 140

    Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-32 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Messages ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARIL Y UNA V AILABLE This message displays when attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC system does not need service. This can occur under the follow ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 141

    Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-33 ENGINE OVERHEA TED — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. The engine coolant temperature warning light will also be on. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OVE ...

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    Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-34 Instruments and Controls speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 143

    Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-35 AUTOMA TIC LIGHT CONTROL ON/OFF This message is displayed when the exterior lamp control is in AUTO and the lights have turned on or off. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 ‑ 5 . XXX TURN INDICA TOR F AILURE When one of the turn signals is out, ...

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    Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-36 Instruments and Controls FORW ARD COLLISION ALERT OFF This message displays when the Forward Collision Alert has been turned off. FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the camera is blocked. Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview ...

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    Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), Active Emergency Braking System, Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing, and/or Lane Departure W arning (LDW) system may not work. Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repa ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 146

    Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-38 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If the vehicle has the All-Wheel-Drive (A WD) system, this message displays when there is a temporary condition making the A WD system unavailable. The vehicle will run in 2WD. This could be caused by: . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 147

    Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. T ake the vehicle to your dealer for service. Security Messages THEFT A TTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. ...

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    Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-40 Instruments and Controls This message also displays LEFT FRONT , RIGHT FRONT , LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5 ‑ 21 . If a tire pressure message appear ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 149

    Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-41 V ehicle Speed Messages SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed. See "Speed Warning" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 24 . VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED This mess ...

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    Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-42 Instruments and Controls Auto Fan Max Speed This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed. Press MENU when Auto Fan Max Speed is highlighted. T urn and press the MENU knob to select Low , Medium, or High. Press BACK to go back to the last menu. Air Conditioning Mode This al ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 151

    Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Press MENU when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted. T urn and press the MENU knob to select Off or On. Press BACK to go back to the last menu. Collision/Detection Systems Select the Collision/Detection Systems menu and the following will be displayed (if e ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 152

    Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-44 Instruments and Controls Side Blind Zone Alert This allows the Side Blind Zone Alert feature to be turned on or off. Press MENU when Side Blind Zone Alert is highlighted. T urn and press the MENU knob to select Off or On. Press BACK to go back to the last menu. Comfort and Con ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 153

    Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press MENU when Chime V olume is highlighted. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the volume between 0 and 63. Press BACK to go back to the last menu. Personalization by Driver This allows the Personalization by Driver feature to be turned on or off. Press ME ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 154

    Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press MENU when Left or Right Hand Traffic is highlighted. T urn and press the MENU knob to select Left Hand Traffic or Right Hand Traffic . On some vehicles select Left Hand T raffic, Right Hand Traffic, or Automatic (GPS). Press BACK to go back to th ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 155

    Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-47 (automatic transmission) or at 13 km/h (8 mph) (manual transmission). Press MENU when Auto Door Lock is highlighted. T urn and press the MENU knob to select Off or On. Press BACK to go back to the last menu. Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of wh ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 156

    Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-48 Instruments and Controls Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors When on, if the doors are unlocked from the RKE transmitter and a door is not opened, the doors will automatically relock. Press MENU when Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors is highlighted. T urn and press the MENU knob to se ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 157

    Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle. Press MENU when Clear All Private Data is highlighted. T urn and press the MENU knob to select Cancel or Continue. Press BACK to go back to the last menu. R ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 158

    Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-50 Instruments and Controls also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Universal Remote system buttons be erased for security purposes. See “ Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons ” later in this section. When programming a garage door , park outside ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 159

    Black plate (51,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-51 . If the Universal Remote system indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then turns to a constant light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4 – 6. It may be helpful to have another person assist with the remaini ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 160

    Black plate (52,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 5-52 Instruments and Controls If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the “ Programming the Universal Remote System ” procedures, regardless of where you live, replace Step 2 under “ Programming the Univer ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 161

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 162

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 6-2 Lighting and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission vehicles. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. ; (Parking Lamps): T urns on the parking lamps together with the following: . Sidemarker Lamps . T ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 163

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Lighting 6-3 . The outside light is bright enough that high-beam headlamps are not required. . The vehicle's speed drops below 20 km/h (12 mph). . The turn and lane-change lever is moved forward to the high-beam position or the Flash-to-Pass feature is used. See Headlamp High/L ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 164

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 6-4 Lighting Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Push the turn and lane change lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. T o return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release. This indicator light turns on ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 165

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 , otherwise the headlamps will come on when they ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 166

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 6-6 Lighting Hazard W arning Flashers | (Hazard W arning Flashers): Press this button on the center stack to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy . T ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 167

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 brighten or dim the lights. Courtesy Lamps The court ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 168

    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 169

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 O v e r v i e w ...................... 7 - 3 Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Software Updates . . . . . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 170

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 when the vehicle is parked. Before driving: . Bec ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 171

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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. F A V (Favorite Pages) . Press to scroll through the favorite pages for each source. 2. O (Power/V olume) . Press ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 172

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-4 Infotainment System . For AM, FM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped), press to seek to the previous strong station. 4. 6 (Seek Next/Fast Forward) . Press to seek the next track. . Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Play ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 173

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-5 PHONE: Select the PHONE screen icon to display the Phone main page. See “ PHONE ” in this section. NA V : Select the NA V screen icon to display the last T urn-by-T urn maneuver if a destination was downloaded. See Navigation on page 14 ‑ 2 . SETTINGS: ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 174

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-6 Infotainment System . Press the MENU knob to grab the station tab. Turn the MENU knob and the station tab will follow the path to the desired location. Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the DROP screen button to relocate the station. Number of Favorites Shown: T ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 175

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-7 Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings and the following list may display: Restore V ehicle Settings: This option will restore factory vehicle personalization settings. Select Restore V ehicle Settings. A screen displays stating all vehi ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 176

    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-8 Infotainment System 4. T urn the MENU knob to highlight either AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped) and press the MENU to select. Press the RADIO faceplate button to display the active radio source. Press the MENU knob and the following radio settings may display: T one Settings: . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 177

    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-9 . Rear: Adjusts the audio to give the rear seat occupants the best possible sound quality . . Centerpoint®: T urns on Bose Centerpoint® surround technology . Centerpoint creates a surround sound from nearly any audio source; existing CD collection, satellit ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 178

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-10 Infotainment System variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service. See www .siriusxm.com or call 1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In Canada, see www .siriusxmradio.ca or call ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 179

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-1 1 interference, some static can occur , especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfer ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 180

    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players CD Player The player can be used for CD and MP3 audio. With the vehicle on, insert a disc into the slot, label side up. Press the MEDIA button to select CD as a source. The system is capable of playing: . Most audio CDs . CD-R . CD-RW . MP3 or ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 181

    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-13 to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track starts from the beginning. . Press and hold to fast reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays. u or 6 (Seek Next/Fast Forward): While o ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 182

    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-14 Infotainment System Error Messages If Disc Error displays and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: . The disc has an invalid or unknown format. . The disc is very hot. T ry the disc again when the temperature returns to normal. . The road is ver ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 183

    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-15 USB Port Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device or Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) device can be connected to the USB port. The USB ports are in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin. USB MP3 Player and USB Drives . Th ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 184

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-16 Infotainment System . iPod touch® (1st and 2nd generation) There may be problems with operation and function in the following situations: . When connecting an iPod on which a more recent version of the firmware is installed than is supported by the infotainment system. . When ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 185

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-17 Browse iPod Media Use the following to browse: Playlists: 1. T urn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the playlists stored on the iPod. 2. T urn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the play ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 186

    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-18 Infotainment System Set up any SD card while the vehicle is in P (Park). 1. Plug the SD card into the port. 2. Press the MEDIA button to select the SD device. If an SD card has already been connected, but a different source is currently active, press the MEDIA screen button re ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 187

    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-19 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 systems can interact with many cell phones, allowing: ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 188

    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-20 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 T alk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition. c (End Call): Pre ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 189

    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-21 MUTE MIC: Press the area just above the chrome bar and below MUTE MIC to mute the current call. KEYP AD: Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the KEYP AD screen button to access the keypad screen. T urn the MENU knob to highlight a digit and p ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 190

    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-22 Infotainment System system recognizes the new connected phone after the pairing process is complete. 6. If the phone prompts to accept connection or allow phone book download, select always accept and allow . The phone book may not be available if not accepted. 7. Repeat steps ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 191

    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-23 T o make a call using the Phone Book menu: 1. T urn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button, or press the PHONE button on the faceplate. 2. T urn the MENU knob to highlight Contacts and press to select. 3. T urn the Menu knob to highligh ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 192

    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-24 Infotainment System Accepting a Call Waiting Call T o accept a call waiting call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the SWITCH screen button. . Select g . Declining a Call Waiting Call T o decline a call waiting call, do one of the f ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 193

    Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-25 Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 194

    Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-26 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone T o connect to a different cell phone, the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all available cell phones were paired. This may need to be repeated depending on how many cell phones h ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 195

    Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-27 Using the “ Delete ” Command 1. Press g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Delete. ” 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. Using the “ Delete All Name T ags ” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 196

    Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-28 Infotainment System T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Digit Dial. ” 3. Say each digit, one at a time. After each digit is entered, the system ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 197

    Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-29 T ransferrin g a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after t ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 198

    Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-30 Infotainment System T rademarks 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 Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. “ Made for iP ...

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    Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Infotainment System 7-31 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 Radio System or that support the SiriusXM websi ...

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    Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 7-32 Infotainment System 2 NOTES ...

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    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 202

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 8-2 Climate Controls 1 1. 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 desired temperature. When the indicator light is on or AUTO is displayed on the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 203

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Climate Controls 8-3 T o change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. - (Def ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 204

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 8-4 Climate Controls turning off. At higher vehicle speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously . The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “ Climate and Air Quality ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 41 . When Auto Rear Defog is s ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 205

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Climate Controls 8-5 Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control Buttons 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 206

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 8-6 Climate Controls Climate Control T ouch Screen The fan, air delivery mode, A/C mode, and SYNC settings can be controlled by pressing CLIMA TE on the infotainment home screen or the climate button in the touch screen application tray . A selection can then be made on the front cl ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 207

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Climate Controls 8-7 SYNC (Synchronized T emperature): Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. Adjust the driver side temperature control to change the linked temperature. When the passenger settings are adjusted, the SYNC button is d ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 208

    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 8-8 Climate Controls Quality Control, see “ Climate and Air Quality ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 41 . @ (Recirculation): Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air . The indicator light on the button is lit when re ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 209

    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Climate Controls 8-9 Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely . The system uses the driver's previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. S ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 210

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 8-10 Climate Controls Move the slats (2) to change the direction of the airflow . Additional air vents are beneath the windshield and the driver side and passenger side door windows. These are fixed and cannot be adjusted. Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow , or leaves from ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 211

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Climate Controls 8-1 1 Service This vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant, R1234yf. This refrigerant has a significantly reduced global warming impact on the environment, compared to the traditional automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a label u ...

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    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 8-12 Climate Controls 2 NOTES ...

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    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-62 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-62 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-62 Fuel Additi ...

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    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking 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 more information on using that system, including ...

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    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 assist but it will be used when the brake is applie ...

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    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 accelerator and then, if there is nothing in t ...

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    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-6 Driving and Operating . T ry 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 only the braking skid. Racing or Other Competit ...

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    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-7 Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water . { W ...

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-8 Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires ...

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    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-9 T ry not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the br ...

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    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-10 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continue d) For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9 ‑ 23 . Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm th ...

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    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry . This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. T wo labels on the vehicle ...

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    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-12 Driving and Operating There is also important loading information on the Certification label. It tells you the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR) for the front and rear axle. See “ Certification Label ” later in this section. Steps ...

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    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-13 Example 1 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Example 2 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 ...

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    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-14 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Label Example A vehicle-specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar ( ...

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    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-15 W ARNING (Continue d) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. . Secure loose items in the vehicle. . Do not leave a ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 228

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-16 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Pressing the button cycles it through three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY , ON/RUN/ST ART , and Stopping the Engine/OFF . The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 229

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-17 If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency: 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly . This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done whi ...

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    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-18 Driving and Operating The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will not be able to be driven. The engine will not start in Service Only Mode. Push the button again to turn the vehicle off. Starting the Engine Place the transmission i ...

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    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-19 If the battery in the keyless access transmitter needs replacing, a DIC message displays. The vehicle can still be driven. See “ Starting the V ehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery ” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 . Th ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 232

    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-20 Driving and Operating T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn 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 it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 233

    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-21 Leaving the V ehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic T ransmissi on) { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not full ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 234

    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-22 Driving and Operating T o shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY . 3. Release the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9 ‑ 29 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9 ‑ 31 . 4. Press the shift lever butto ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 235

    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-23 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING 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 vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 236

    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-24 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. Use this position when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) wit ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 237

    Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-25 is already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Y ou can also use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { W ARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehic ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 238

    Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-26 Driving and Operating T o 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 forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. 3. T o ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 239

    Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-27 Manual T ransmission If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the shift lever is located on the center console between the front seats. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing on the ac ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 240

    Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-28 Driving and Operating Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive V ehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions. Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System ( ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 241

    Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-29 suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. Y ou might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate, ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 242

    Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-30 Driving and Operating EPB Apply The EPB can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the EPB switch. Once fully applied, the parking brake status light will be on. While the brake is being applied, the status light will flash ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 243

    Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-31 EPB release may take a longer period of time than normal when this light is on. Continue to hold the switch until the parking brake status light is off. If the light is on, see your dealer . Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 244

    Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-32 Driving and Operating brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up o ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 245

    Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-33 Ride Control Systems T raction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has TCS, which limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. On a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels ar ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 246

    Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-34 Driving and Operating Manual T ransmission TCS/ StabiliT rak Button Shown, Automatic T ransmission TCS/ StabiliT rak Button Similar TCS Off Light TCS can be turned off by pressing and releasing g . When TCS is turned off, i comes on and the system will not limit wheel spin. Dr ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 247

    Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-35 TCS/StabiliT rak Light When the stability control system activates, d flashes on the instrument cluster . This also occurs when traction control is activated. A noise may be heard or vibration may be felt in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to st ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 248

    Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-36 Driving and Operating on in the instrument cluster . When StabiliT rak is turned off, the system will not assist with directional control of the vehicle or limit wheel spin. Driving should be adjusted accordingly . Press and release g again to turn both systems back on. If cru ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 249

    Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-37 throttle input, and vehicle lateral acceleration. The steering will change to provide more precise control. If the vehicle has MagneRide, the suspension will change to provide better cornering performance. Snow/Ice Mode Use when more traction is needed du ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 250

    Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-38 Driving and Operating If the StabiliTrak® system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 34 or T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 33 . When road conditions allow the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 251

    Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-39 Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press +RES up briefly on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Increasing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already acti ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 252

    Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-40 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to end cruise control: . Step lightly on the brake pedal (manual and automatic transmissions). . Press the clutch pedal to the floor (manual transmissions). . Press * . . Press J . Erasing Speed Memory The cruise ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 253

    Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-41 W ARNING (Continue d) Do not use Adaptive Cruise Control when: . On winding and hilly roads or when the sensors are blocked by snow , ice, or dirt. The system may not detect a vehicle ahead. Keep the entire front of the vehicle clean. . Visibility is low ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 254

    Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-42 Driving and Operating ACC will not set at a speed less than 40 km/h (25 mph), although it can be resumed when driving at lower speeds. T o set ACC: 1. Press ] . 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press and release the SET – control on the steering wheel. 4. Remove foot from ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 255

    Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-43 . T o increase vehicle speed in larger increments, press +RES up to the second detent. For each press, the vehicle goes 5 km/h (5 mph) faster . When it is determined that there is no vehicle in front of your vehicle slower than the set speed, then the veh ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 256

    Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-44 Driving and Operating Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9 ‑ 53 . Alerting the Driver If ACC is engaged, driver action may be required when: . ACC cannot apply sufficient braking because of approaching a vehicle too rapidly . . A temporary ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 257

    Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-45 W ARNING (Continue d) appears due to a vehicle ahead changing lanes. Y our vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash. Use caution when using ACC. Y our complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 258

    Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-46 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 ‑ 30 . ACC will resume operation when the accelerator pedal is not being pressed. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 259

    Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-47 ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC may occasionally provide an alert and/or braking that is considered unnecessary . It could respond to vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 260

    Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-48 Driving and Operating Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the back of the rearview mirror and the radar sensors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow , ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly . For cleaning in ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 261

    Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-49 Audible or Safety Alert Seat Some driver assistance features alert the driver of obstacles by beeping. T o change the volume of the warning chime, see “ Comfort and Convenience ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 41 . If equipped with the S ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 262

    Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-50 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be farther or closer than they appear . The area displayed is limited and objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display . A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show where the Ul ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 263

    Black plate (51,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-51 Beeps for Front Parking Assist are higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist. V ehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) have the Backing W arning System, which is designed to help avoid backing crashes. The system can warn of rear objects when backin ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 264

    Black plate (52,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-52 Driving and Operating Pressing the brake pedal after the vehicle comes to a stop will release the Rear Automatic Braking. If the brake pedal is not pressed within two seconds after the stop, the electric parking brake is set. When it is safe, pressing the accelerator pedal fir ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 265

    Black plate (53,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-53 (SBZA), and/or the Active Emergency Braking System can help to avoid a crash or reduce crash damage. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System The FCA system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing alert on the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 266

    Black plate (54,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-54 Driving and Operating { W ARNING FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow , or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on wind ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 267

    Black plate (55,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-55 Selecting the Alert Timing With Adaptive Cruise Control Without Adaptive Cruise Control Press the collision alert/following gap button on the steering wheel to set the FCA timing to Far, Medium, Near , or on some vehicles, Off. The first button press show ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 268

    Black plate (56,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-56 Driving and Operating Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) IBA may activate when the brake pedal is applied quickly by providing a boost to braking based on the speed of approach and distance to a vehicle ahead. Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time is norm ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 269

    Black plate (57,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-57 Automatic Braking Automatic Braking applies the brakes, even if the driver has not applied the brakes, in many imminent front-end crash situations to help reduce crash damage. It may even help avoid some crashes at very low speeds. Automatic Braking may s ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 270

    Black plate (58,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-58 Driving and Operating SBZA Detection Zones The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (1 1 ft). This zone starts at each side mirror and goes back approximately 5 m (16 ft). The height of the zone is approximately betw ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 271

    Black plate (59,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-59 SBZA may not operate when the SBZA sensors in the left or right corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow , ice, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions, see "W ashing the V ehicle" under Exterior Care on pa ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 272

    Black plate (60,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-60 Driving and Operating W ARNING (Continue d) departing the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marker . Even with LDW , always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane, or vehicle damage, injury , or death could occur . Alwa ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 273

    Black plate (61,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-61 { W ARNING If the LDW camera sensor is blocked by dirt, snow , or ice, or if the headlamps are not cleaned or properly aimed, or if the windshield is dirty or damaged, it may not detect the lanes ahead. LDW may not help avoid a crash under these condition ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 274

    Black plate (62,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-62 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has a 2.5L L4 engine or a 3.6L V6 engine, use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, mig ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 275

    Black plate (63,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-63 T o check the fuel availability , ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving. Fuel Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additiv ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 276

    Black plate (64,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-64 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 62 . We ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 277

    Black plate (65,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-65 Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. . T urn off the engine when refueling. . Keep ...

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    Black plate (66,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-66 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 78 . When replacing ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 279

    Black plate (67,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-67 T owing General T owing 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 . Read the entire section before towing a trailer ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 280

    Black plate (68,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-68 Driving and Operating T owing 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 before setting out for the open road. Before starting ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 281

    Black plate (69,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-69 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 at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicl ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 282

    Black plate (70,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-70 Driving and Operating T railer T owing (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 weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight of ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 283

    Black plate (71,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-71 proper . If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer . T otal Weight on Y our V ehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on th ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 284

    Black plate (72,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 9-72 Driving and Operating 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 dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-o ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 285

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 286

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 When It Is Time for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Buying New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Different Size T ires and Wheels . ...

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    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive appli ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 288

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-4 V ehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle on page 3 ‑ 30 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance R ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 289

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine ...

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    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-6 V ehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 21 . 2. Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10 ‑ 24 . 3. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 15 . 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block o ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 291

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-7 2.5L L4 Engine ...

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-8 V ehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 21 . 2. Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10 ‑ 24 . 3. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 15 . 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block o ...

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    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-9 3.6L V6 Engine ...

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    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-10 V ehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 21 . 2. Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10 ‑ 24 . 3. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 15 . 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 295

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 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-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 296

    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-12 V ehicle Care Cold T emperature 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 engine at extremely low temperatures. When s ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 297

    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-13 be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Y our dealer has trained service people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly over the course of an oil drain interval and keep ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 298

    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-14 V ehicle Care The vehicle is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick. There is a special procedure for checking and changing the transmission fluid. Because this procedure is difficult, this should be done at the dealer . Contact the dealer for additional inform ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 299

    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-15 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 3 . If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change. How to I ...

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    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-16 V ehicle Care 2.0L L4 L TG Engine 1. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2.5L L4 LCV Engine 1. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) 3.6L V6 LFX Engine 1. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pre ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 301

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-17 { W ARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you c ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 302

    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-18 V ehicle Care Notice: If improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be covered by the warr ...

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    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-19 { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or ...

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    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-20 V ehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge tank service port cap open, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the co ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 305

    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-21 W ARNING (Continue d) engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 306

    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-22 V ehicle Care Notice . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water . . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. W ater can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer syste ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 307

    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-23 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts o ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 308

    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-24 V ehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid The brake/clutch fluid can be checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake/clutch fluid reservoir . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake/ clutch hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. A ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 309

    Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-25 After a power loss, such as disconnecting the battery or removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution fuse block, the following steps must be performed to calibrate the electronic throttle control. If this is not done, the engine will not run properly . 1. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 310

    Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-26 V ehicle Care How to Check Lubricant 1. Fill Plug 2. Drain Plug T o 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 r ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 311

    Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-27 when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer for service. Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 312

    Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-28 V ehicle Care . T o check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only . . T o check the P (Park) me ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 313

    Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-29 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary , see your dealer . Bulb Replacement For the proper type of re ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 314

    Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-30 V ehicle Care Back-Up Lamps 1. Back-Up Bulb Socket 2. Back-Up Lamp Assembly T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp assembly . 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out of the lamp ass ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 315

    Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-31 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove. 3. T urn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly (3 ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 316

    Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-32 V ehicle Care Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off. Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 317

    Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-33 Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 318

    Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-34 V ehicle Care Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Body Control Module 6 5 Not Used 6 Driver Power Seat 7 Not Used *8 Headlamp W asher Relay 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 1 1 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Passenger Power Seat 14 Body Control Module 5 15 Passive Entry/ Passive S ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 319

    Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-35 Number Usage 41 Fuel Heater *42 AIR Solenoid Relay 43 W asher 44 Rear W asher Relay 45 Front W asher Relay 46 Not Used 47 Instrument Panel Body Ignition 48 Fuel System Control Module Ignition 49 Heated Steering Wheel *50 Steering Column Lock *51 Coolant Pump *52 ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 320

    Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-36 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrument panel. T o access the fuses, remove the end panel by gently prying with a plastic tool near each clip, beginning at the point shown. T o install the en ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 321

    Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-37 Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Data Link Connector 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 5 Heater , V entilation, and Air Conditioning Control 6 Electric Steering Column Lock 8 Battery 9 Heated Steering Wheel 10 Not Used 1 1 Logistics Shunt 1 12 SDM/AOS 13 Cluster/HUD/ICS/ Steering ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 322

    Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-38 V ehicle Care Number Usage 14 Radio/Heater , V entilation, and Air Conditioning 16 Not Used 17 Accessory Power Outlet 1 18 Accessory Power Outlet 2 19 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Amplifier 21 Not Used 22 Logistics Shunt 2 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Not Used 27 RAP Relay 28 Fro ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 323

    Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-39 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 1 1 T railer Connector 12 OnStar (If Equipped) 13 Right Windo ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 324

    Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-40 V ehicle Care Number Usage 14 Electric Parking Brake 15 Not Used 16 T runk Release 17 Run Relay 18 Logistics Relay 19 Logistics Fuse 20 Rear Window Defogger Relay 21 Mirror Window Module 22 Not Used 23 Canister V ent 24 Body Control Module 2 25 Rear Vision Camera 26 Not Used ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 325

    Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-41 Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 326

    Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-42 V ehicle Care and weather conditions. Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. Original equipment all-season tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code, w ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 327

    Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-43 W ARNING (Continue d) the low tire warning light is displayed. Drive cautiously and check the tire pressures as soon as possible. Run-flat tires can be driven on with no air pressure. There is no need to stop on the side of the road to change the tire. Continue ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 328

    Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-44 V ehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a part ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 329

    Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-45 resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 ‑ 60 . (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an e ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 330

    Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-46 V ehicle Care steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforci ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 331

    Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-47 Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximu ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 332

    Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-48 V ehicle Care T readwear Indicators : Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 ‑ 57 . UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) : A tire info ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 333

    Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-49 The T ire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 334

    Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-50 V ehicle Care W ARNING (Continue d) driven at high speeds, make sure the tires are rated for high-speed operation, in excellent condition, and set to the correct cold tire inflation pressure for the vehicle load. V ehicles with P225/45R17 and 225/ 40R18 92V size tires require ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 335

    Black plate (51,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-51 not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with t ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 336

    Black plate (52,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-52 V ehicle Care inflated to the correct inflation pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed. For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 24 . The low tire pressure warning light ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 337

    Black plate (53,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-53 . 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 process. See "TPMS Sensor Matching Process" ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 338

    Black plate (54,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-54 V ehicle Care 4. Under the Settings menu select Display Options and then T ire Pressure using the five-way DIC control on the right side of the steering wheel. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 24 . 5. Press and hold the SEL button located in the center of the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 339

    Black plate (55,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-55 . 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 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 340

    Black plate (56,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-56 V ehicle Care Use this rotation pattern when rotating tires of the same size installed on all four wheel positions. If the vehicle has a compac t spare tire, do not include it in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the T ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 341

    Black plate (57,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-57 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. T readwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. T readwear indicators appear ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 342

    Black plate (58,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-58 V ehicle 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 pressure monitoring performance. GM's TP ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 343

    Black plate (59,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-59 { W ARNING 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 with the wheels on the vehicle. If the vehicle tire ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 344

    Black plate (60,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-60 V ehicle 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: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 345

    Black plate (61,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-61 straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the gen ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 346

    Black plate (62,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-62 V ehicle Care { W ARNING 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. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and w ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 347

    Black plate (63,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-63 Used Replacement Wheels { W ARNING 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, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Cha ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 348

    Black plate (64,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-64 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Special tools and procedures are required to service a run-flat tire. If these special tools and procedures are not used, injury or vehicle damage may occur . Always be sure the proper tools and procedures, as described in the service manual, are used ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 349

    Black plate (65,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-65 3. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 4. T urn off the ignition. 5. Inspect the flat tire. If this vehicle has a tire sealant kit and the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 350

    Black plate (66,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-66 V ehicle Care If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a spare tire or tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm ( ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 351

    Black plate (67,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-67 There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See “ Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister ” following. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Sea ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 352

    Black plate (68,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-68 V ehicle Care 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 ‑ 72 . 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) and the power plug (8). 3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 353

    Black plate (69,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-69 The pressure gauge (3) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. T urn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. Notice: If the recommended p ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 354

    Black plate (70,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-70 V ehicle Care 19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to Steps 1 – 1 1 under “ Using the T ire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a T ire (Not Punctured). ” If the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below the rec ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 355

    Black plate (71,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-71 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Button 5. T ire Sealant Canister 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning fl ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 356

    Black plate (72,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-72 V ehicle Care excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation button (4) until the proper pressure reading is reached. This option is only functional when using the air only hose (7). 1 1. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. Be care ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 357

    Black plate (73,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-73 3. T urn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove it. 4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. T o store the tire sealant and compressor kit, reverse the steps. Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 24 . I ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 358

    Black plate (74,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-74 V ehicle Care The jump start positive post (1) and negative post (2) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start. The jump start positive post (3) and the negative grounding point (4) for the discharged battery are on the passenger side of the vehicle. The posi ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 359

    Black plate (75,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-75 W ARNING (Continue d) add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water an ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 360

    Black plate (76,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-76 V ehicle Care T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier . A wheel lift tow truck could damage the vehicle. Consult your ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 361

    Black plate (77,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-77 Dinghy T owing Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. The vehicle was n ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 362

    Black plate (78,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-78 V ehicle Care 4. Put the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or in 1 (First) for a manual transmission. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly . 6. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 363

    Black plate (79,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-79 exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after , to remove all cleaning agents completely . If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 364

    Black plate (80,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-80 V ehicle Care Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or paper towel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a mild detergent. W ash the windshield thoroughly when cleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax treatments may cause wiper stre ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 365

    Black plate (81,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-81 check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks. Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weathe ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 366

    Black plate (82,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-82 V ehicle Care remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time. Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior . Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior , maintain ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 367

    Black plate (83,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-83 Fabric/Carpet/Suede Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment. If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming, only use it on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the foll ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 368

    Black plate (84,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-84 V ehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather , Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more thorough cleaning, use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with a mild soap solution. Notice: Soaking or satura ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 369

    Black plate (85,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-85 Floor Mats { W ARNING 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 distance which can cause a crash and injury . Make sur ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 370

    Black plate (86,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 10-86 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 371

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1 ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 372

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. Notice: Damage caused by improper maintenance can lead to costly repair ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 373

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Y our 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 (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. Cadillac Prem ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 374

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance for more than a year . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Y our trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 375

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 ‑ 27 . . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 376

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance ...

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    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 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 traffic, areas with poor air quality , or area ...

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance ...

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    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 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 traffic, areas with poor air quality , or area ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 380

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is recommended that your ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 381

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 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 needed. Lamps Properly working headlamps, ta ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 382

    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-12 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 handling, or unusual tire wear . . Y our dealer has the ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 383

    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 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 viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is r ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 384

    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 385

    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Compartment Air Filter Particle Filter 13356916 — Accessory – Odor and Particle Filter 13356914 — Spark Plugs 2.0L L4 Engine 12626906 41-1 16 2.5L L4 Engine 12627160 41-1 15 3.6L V6 Engine 126225 ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 386

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-16 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 maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 387

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

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    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance 2 NOTES ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 389

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 13 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Re ...

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    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English Fuel T ank 62.5 L 16.5 gal T ransfer Case – A WD 0.8 L 0.8 qt T ransmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6-Speed Automatic 6.0 L 6.4 qt Wheel Nut T orque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When a ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 392

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L and 2.5L L4 Engines 3.6L V6 Engine ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 393

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and C a n a d a ) .................... 1 3 - 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-4 ...

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 at 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, call the Canadian Ca ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 395

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge medi ...

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    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 13-4 Customer Information If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: STEP ONE Explain your case to your dealer service agent, service manager , dealer sales agent, or sales manager , depending on your case ...

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    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Service: 1-800-882- ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 398

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 information in one place. Membership Benefits E (V ehi ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 399

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the veh ...

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 : Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked o ...

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    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Customer Information 13-9 . *T rip Interruption : This service is provided if you are prevented from further usage of your vehicle while traveling and it is not possible for the nearest Cadillac dealership to repair the vehicle the same day , requiring the vehicle to stay at the dea ...

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    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 13-10 Customer Information Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance does not cover or reimburse services for the following: . Events caused by fraud or bad faith by the driver . . V ehicle immobilization situations due to a major force or unforeseen circumst ...

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    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Customer Information 13-1 1 Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada) U.S.: 1-800-224-1400. Canada: 1-800-882-1 1 12. T ext T elephone (TTY) Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438. Service is available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . Calling for Service When calling Roadside Service, have t ...

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    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 13-12 Customer Information responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty . . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery . . T rip Interruption Benefits and Service: If your trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, ...

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    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Customer Information 13-13 Roadside Service. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility . Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, ...

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    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 13-14 Customer Information Public T ransportation 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 original receipts and can only be up to the ...

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    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 V ehicle Limited W arranty . Recycled original equipment parts may a ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 408

    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 in danger , or you are instructed to move it by a ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 409

    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give addition ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 410

    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Ad ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 411

    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P .O. Box 3316 ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 412

    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 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 data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving co ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 413

    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 Customer Information 13-21 Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS ‐ GEN/210/220/310. Operation is subject to the foll ...

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    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 13-22 Customer Information 2 NOTES ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 415

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 416

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 14-2 OnStar Push 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 evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency With A ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 417

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System responds: “ OK, request completed ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 418

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 1. Push = . System responds: “ OnStar ready . ” 2. Say “ Call. ” System responds: “ Please say the name or number to call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the area code. System responds: “ OK calling. ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 419

    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. I ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 420

    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 14-6 OnStar network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar service. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. OnStar service may not work if the O ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 421

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information. Languages The vehicle can be programmed to respond in French or Spanish. Push | and ask an Advisor . Advisors can speak French or Spanish. Potential Issues Some OnStar services are disabled after five d ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 422

    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 14-8 OnStar Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www .onstar .com. Privacy-sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured. Third parties may unlawfully ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 423

    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 OnStar 14-9 Johnny Lee, Onno van der Linden, Igor Mandrichenko, Steve P . Miller , Sergio Monesi, Keith Owens, George Petrov , Greg Roelofs, Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury , Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, Christian Spieler , Cosmin T ruta, Antoine V erheijen, Paul von Behren, Rich ...

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    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 14-10 OnStar 2 NOTES ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 425

    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Active Emergency Braking System . . . . . . . . 1-19, 9-55 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . 9-40 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 426

    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 i-2 INDEX Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Exterior Lighting B ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 427

    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 INDEX i-3 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1, 8-5 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Cluster , Instrument . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 428

    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-8 If the V ehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 V ehicle Load Li ...

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    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 INDEX i-5 Front Seats Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63 E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 i-6 INDEX High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-49 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 9-8 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 431

    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 INDEX i-7 Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Brake System W arning . . . . . . . 5-17 Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Engine Co ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 432

    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 i-8 INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Manual Rearview . ...

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    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 INDEX i-9 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 9-20 Seat ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 434

    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 i-10 INDEX Rotation, T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Run-Flat T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42 Running the V ehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 435

    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 INDEX i-1 1 Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Start V ehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-26 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Starting the V ehicle Messsages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39 S ...

  • Cadillac ATS - page 436

    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 i-12 INDEX T owing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 9-67 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-67 Recreational V ehicle . . . . . . . . 10-76 T railer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70, 9-71 V ehicle . . . . . ...

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    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 INDEX i-13 W W arning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 9-59 W arning Light Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 W ...

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    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12 i-14 INDEX 2 NOTES ...

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Игорь

Есть ли русский язык на дисплее. если есть как его установить?