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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Black plate (1,1)
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-43
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-66
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

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  • Page 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (1,1) 2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (2,1) 2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Maintenance Schedule ..11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts .
  • Page 3 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (3,1) Introduction This manual describes features that Danger, Warnings, and may or may not be on the vehicle Cautions because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle,...

  • Page 4: Index

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle Caution indicates a hazard that labels that use symbols instead of and what they mean.
  • Page 5 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (5,1) Introduction : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 6 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (6,1) Introduction NOTES...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Infotainment System ..1-14 Steering Wheel Controls ..1-14 Cruise Control .

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 9 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-9. 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. 15. Electric Parking Brake (If Equipped). See Parking Brake 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on 8.

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief 25. Instrument Panel Storage on Initial Drive page 4-1 (If Equipped). Information 26. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-5. This section provides a brief...
  • Page 11 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief From the inside, to lock a rear Canceling a Remote Start : Press twice quickly to release door, if equipped, push down on the trunk.
  • Page 12 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief unlocking all doors. See Remote The power window switches on the From the inside, press . The Keyless Entry (RKE) System driver door control all the windows.

  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4. page 3-5. Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seat:...

  • Page 14: Memory Features

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief Memory Features See Rear Seats on page 3-10. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Heated Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.

  • Page 15: Mirror Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief Lower Anchors and Tethers for See Head Restraints on page 3-2 The vehicle has power folding Children (LATCH System) on and Power Seat Adjustment on mirrors.
  • Page 16 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Reading Lamps Adjustment There are reading lamps on the Dome Lamp overhead console and over the rear The dome lamp is in the overhead passenger doors.

  • Page 17: Exterior Lighting

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief 1-11 For more information on interior : Turns on the parking lamps lighting, see Instrument Panel including all lamps, except the Illumination Control on page 6-6.
  • Page 18 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/2/14 1-12 In Brief Climate Controls 11. Recirculation For vehicles with one of these systems, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Base 1. Driver and Passenger 6.
  • Page 19 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief 1-13 Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission.

  • Page 20: Vehicle Features

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/2/14 1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent. Infotainment System...
  • Page 21 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief 1-15 Forward Collision Alert The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively (FCA) System steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel.

  • Page 22: Rear Vision

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/2/14 1-16 In Brief Rear Vision Parking Assist crashes. If the system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking...
  • Page 23 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief 1-17 Power Outlets manually opened. Press and hold the rear of the switch (2) to close the The accessory power outlets can be sunroof vent.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/2/14 1-18 In Brief To turn off both Traction Performance and tires. If the warning light comes on, Control and StabiliTrak, press stop as soon as possible and inflate...

  • Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/2/14 In Brief 1-19 When road and weather to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system can also be reset conditions are appropriate, use...
  • Page 26 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/2/14 1-20 In Brief NOTES...

  • Page 27: Windows

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-18 Windows Power Mirrors .

  • Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.
  • Page 29 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle personalization. See unlocking. Memory seat positions Unlocked Door-Anti Lockout under may be recalled when unlocking the Vehicle Personalization on vehicle. See Memory Seats on page 5-40.
  • Page 30 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle using the RKE transmitter. being opened. If the vehicle has this See Remote Vehicle Start on feature, there will be a button on the page 2-7.
  • Page 31 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If other electronic devices interfere Keyless Trunk Opening the Passenger Doors with the RKE transmitter signal, the Press the touch pad on the trunk...
  • Page 32 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Vehicle with a Low Battery Replacement Transmitter Battery Caution When the vehicle is started, if the transmitter battery is weak or if...
  • Page 33 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. Press the button on the side of Remote Vehicle Start the transmitter near the bottom This feature allows the engine to be and pull the key out.
  • Page 34 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not During the remote start, the The vehicle's ignition must be use the remote start feature. The...
  • Page 35 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control Inside the Vehicle Warning (Continued) system malfunction. On the rear doors, push down on The engine coolant temperature...
  • Page 36 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the To replace the cap: open position.

  • Page 37: Power Door Locks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off.

  • Page 38: Automatic Door Locks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks with the driver door open, all the Safety Locks doors will lock and only the driver (Sedan Only)

  • Page 39: Doors

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Doors Press again to deactivate the Warning (Continued) lockout switch. Trunk Adjust the climate control If an inside rear door handle is...
  • Page 40 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the touch pad on the rear Trunk Lock Release 3. Pull the release handle toward of the trunk above the license...

  • Page 41: Vehicle Security

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Emergency Trunk Release following exposure to light. Pull the Vehicle Security release handle to open the trunk Handle This vehicle has theft-deterrent from the inside.
  • Page 42 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System during the delay to arm the system.

  • Page 43: Immobilizer Operation

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 How to Detect a Tamper The immobilization system is When trying to start the vehicle, the disarmed when the pushbutton start...

  • Page 44: Exterior Mirrors

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows the vehicle. To program additional Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors transmitters, see Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle under Convex Mirrors Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2.

  • Page 45: Folding Mirrors

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 They are accidentally manually Exterior Automatic Dimming Folding Mirrors folded or unfolded. Mirror Power Folding Mirrors They do not stay in the unfolded The vehicle may have a driver position.

  • Page 46: Interior Mirrors

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows If equipped with memory seats, the Interior Rearview Mirrors passenger and/or driver mirror tilts Warning...

  • Page 47: Power Windows

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The vehicle aerodynamics are On coupe models, the window will designed to improve fuel economy lower to a predetermined position. performance. This may result in a...
  • Page 48 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows auto-reverse. The window will return In this mode, the window can close 4. Continue holding the switch up to normal operation after the on an object in its path.

  • Page 49: Roof

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Roof Open/Close: Press the rear or Press to activate the window front of the switch (1) to the first lockout. The indicator light in the...
  • Page 50 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/2/14 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system.
  • Page 51 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .

  • Page 52: Seats And

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same...

  • Page 53: Easy Entry Seat

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is locked in place. Easy Entry Seat The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.

  • Page 54: Power Seat Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the seat by To move the seat forward, press Power Seat Adjustment moving the rear of the control up and hold the front of the switch (1) or down.

  • Page 55: Lumbar Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Adjustment To adjust the lumbar and bolster To adjust the seatback: support: If equipped, pull up on the lever.

  • Page 56: Memory Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
  • Page 57 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 2. Press and release SET. A beep Depending upon the Auto Memory 1, 2, or before the stored will sound. Recall feature enabled in the vehicle...

  • Page 58: Heated Front Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints To activate the recall when the Easy Exit recall automatically recalling again by opening the transmission is in P (Park) and On -...
  • Page 59 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints the highest setting and one for the Warning (Continued) lowest. If the heated seats are on high, the level may automatically be heat, such as a blanket, cushion, lowered after approximately cover, or similar item.

  • Page 60: Rear Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints The heated seats will not turn on Rear Seats To fold the seatback: during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle Folding the Seatback personalization menu.
  • Page 61 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seatback To raise a seatback: 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the center safety belt and latch do not get behind the seat. Push...

  • Page 62: Rear Seat

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Safety Belts Warning (Continued) Pass-Through Door This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.

  • Page 63: Properly

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all regions, the safety belts makes such good law requires wearing safety sense.
  • Page 64 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-14 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 65 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull If the webbing locks in the latch 3. Push the latch plate into the the belt across you.
  • Page 66 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it also has the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-35.
  • Page 67 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Driver Information Center (DIC). See Rear Safety Belt Comfort To install: Safety Belt Messages on page 5-38. Guides Other safety belt functions are not...
  • Page 68 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3.

  • Page 69: Safety Belt Use During

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a crash. They can rip apart under guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap impact forces.

  • Page 70: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced.
  • Page 71 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Sedan models may have the the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) following airbags: inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

  • Page 72: Where Are The Airbags

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with...
  • Page 73 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-23 The driver knee airbag is below the Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, steering column. The front outboard Side Similar...

  • Page 74: When Should An Airbag

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down.

  • Page 75: What Makes An Airbag

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The vehicle also has a seat position rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag sensor that enables the sensing will inflate when either side of the...

  • Page 76: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-26 Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may types of collisions, primarily...

  • Page 77: Passenger Sensing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-27 other parts. The service manual Warning (Continued) for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. concealed damage that could The vehicle has a crash sensing...
  • Page 78 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-28 Seats and Restraints outboard passenger frontal airbag The passenger sensing system is Warning (Continued) and knee airbag should be allowed designed to turn off the front to inflate or not.
  • Page 79 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-29 and knee airbag anytime the system 3. Remove any additional items Warning senses that a person of adult size is from the seat such as blankets,...
  • Page 80 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-30 Seats and Restraints happens, adjust the head If a person of adult size is sitting in Warning restraint. See Head Restraints the front outboard passenger seat, on page 3-2.

  • Page 81: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Liquid pooled on the seat that A thick layer of additional material, Warning has not soaked in may make it such as a blanket or cushion,...

  • Page 82: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-32 Seats and Restraints overhead console, front sensors, sensing system from properly Warning (Continued) side impact sensors, or airbag turning off the passenger airbag(s). wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on can still inflate during improper page 3-27.

  • Page 83: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Child Restraints Caution Warning (Continued) Older Children If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly.
  • Page 84 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-34 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the...

  • Page 85: Infants And Young

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
  • Page 86 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-36 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning tightened around a child s neck, Never hold an infant or a child the only way to loosen the belt is while riding in a vehicle.
  • Page 87 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-37 For most basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing the front outboard seat, always...

  • Page 88: Child Restraint Systems

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat...

  • Page 89: Where To Put The Restraint

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child within the restraint is not properly secured in...
  • Page 90 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-40 Seats and Restraints Never put a rear-facing child seat in Depending on where you place the Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to...

  • Page 91: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat The following explains how to attach be secured with the LATCH system, a child restraint with these...
  • Page 92 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-42 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).

  • Page 93: System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-43 To assist in locating the lower The outboard lower anchors are the instructions that come with the anchors, each seating position with...
  • Page 94 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-44 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Caution anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH belts to secure the restraint,...
  • Page 95 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-45 secure the restraints. Some 2. If the child restraint manufacturer If the position you are using restraints also use another vehicle recommends that the top tether has an adjustable head anchor to secure a top tether.

  • Page 96: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-46 Seats and Restraints 3. Before placing a child in the If the vehicle has the LATCH system safety belt and it uses a top tether,...
  • Page 97 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-47 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run 5. If the child restraint has a top the lap and shoulder portions of...

  • Page 98: Securing Child Restraints

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints This vehicle has airbags. A rear...
  • Page 99 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-49 the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored.
  • Page 100 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/2/14 3-50 Seats and Restraints 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the...

  • Page 101: Storage

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Storage Storage Storage To access, press on the cover and release. There is an accessory Compartments power outlet inside. See Power Outlets on page 5-5. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments .

  • Page 102: Armrest Storage

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Storage Touch the bottom of the climate Armrest Storage control system panel again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.

  • Page 103: Additional Storage Features

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Rear Armrest Pull the armrest down and lift the cover to access the storage area. The cargo tie-downs can be used to...
  • Page 104 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 Storage NOTES...

  • Page 105: Instruments And Controls

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Adaptive Forward Lighting Indicator ....5-13 (AFL) Light .

  • Page 106: Controls

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages ..5-38 Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Safety Belt Messages ..5-38 while driving.

  • Page 107: Horn

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls The steering wheel takes about Clear snow and ice from the wiper three minutes to be fully heated. blades and windshield before using them.

  • Page 108: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls Move the windshield wiper lever Rainsense is reached. When the windshield out of the INT position to wiper lever is released, additional For vehicles with Rainsense, a deactivate Rainsense.

  • Page 109: Clock (Uplevel Radio)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 3. Press the MENU knob to go to 2. Press Set Time and press + or 2. Press Clock Display and press to increase or decrease hours, OFF or ON to turn the clock the next option.
  • Page 110 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls devices are disconnected or if Always unplug electrical equipment Caution Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is when not in use and do not plug in turned off and then back on.

  • Page 111: Indicators

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls indicator light turns off. To reset the Warning Lights, check the section that explains what circuit, unplug the item and plug it to do. Waiting to do repairs can be...

  • Page 112: Instrument Cluster

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...

  • Page 113: Speedometer

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls Cluster Application Displays Audio Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the While the Audio application page is The cluster has three interactive...

  • Page 114: Odometer

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-10 Instruments and Controls Odometer When the ignition is on, the fuel Caution gauge indicates about how much The odometer shows how far the fuel is left in the tank.

  • Page 115: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-11 The gauge takes a few seconds If the pointer approaches the If the engine coolant has to stabilize after the ignition is...

  • Page 116: Airbag Readiness Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-12 Instruments and Controls This cycle may continue several the passenger remains or becomes times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is becomes unbuckled while the moving.

  • Page 117: Passenger Airbag Status

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-13 If there is a problem with the airbag light either the on or off symbol to let Warning system, a Driver Information Center you know the status of the front (DIC) message may also come on.

  • Page 118: Indicator Lamp

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-14 Instruments and Controls a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment.
  • Page 119 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Avoid hard accelerations. to determine if the fuel cap has Caution (Continued) been left off or improperly Avoid steep uphill grades. installed. A loose or missing fuel...

  • Page 120: Brake System Warning

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-16 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board cause stalling after start-up, emission system test equipment will Diagnostics) system determines stalling when the vehicle is likely connect to the vehicle's Data...

  • Page 121: Parking Brake Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-17 vehicle. For normal braking problem with the electric parking Warning performance, both circuits need to brake system or another system. be working.

  • Page 122: Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-18 Instruments and Controls parking brake system to work at a If the light comes on while driving, Lane Keep Assist (LKA) reduced level. The vehicle can still...

  • Page 123: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on This light comes on briefly while StabiliTrak OFF Light page 9-55. starting the engine. If it does not,...

  • Page 124: Traction Control System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-20 Instruments and Controls Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on Caution and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively The engine coolant temperature working.

  • Page 125: Tire Pressure Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.

  • Page 126: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-22 Instruments and Controls ® Low Fuel Warning Light The security light should come on IntelliBeam Light briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

  • Page 127: Lamps On Reminder

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-23 This light comes on solid when The cruise control light is white Information Displays there is a problem with the AFL when the cruise control is on and system.
  • Page 128 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-24 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SEL while an item is range estimate is based on an : Press the five-way control average of the vehicle's fuel...
  • Page 129 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-25 that the vehicle has right now and Turn Arrow: Shows the next Cruise Set Speed: Shows the changes frequently as driving maneuver when using route speed the cruise control or Adaptive conditions change.

  • Page 130: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-26 Instruments and Controls accidentally at any time other than Head-Up Display (HUD) Caution when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until...
  • Page 131 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Lane Departure (Image Adjustment): Press Low Fuel down or lift up to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be...
  • Page 132 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-28 Instruments and Controls HUD Views There are four views in the HUD. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view.

  • Page 133: Vehicle Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Windshield and HUD lens are Performance View: This display Vehicle Messages clean. gives the speedometer reading (in Messages displayed on the DIC...

  • Page 134: Battery Voltage And

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-30 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Charging Messages This message is displayed when the This message is displayed if the vehicle is in transport mode.

  • Page 135: Compass Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Compass Messages This can occur under the following SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE conditions: CONTROL Dashes may be displayed if the The radar is not clean. Keep the...

  • Page 136: Engine Cooling System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-32 Instruments and Controls message may also be displayed if conditioning compressor turns back damage. This message clears when the vehicle starts to move. Close the on.

  • Page 137: Engine Power Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-33 before filling to the recommended next time the vehicle is driven. The Transmitter Battery under Remote level. If the oil is not low and this...

  • Page 138: Lamp Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-34 Instruments and Controls NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Object Detection System PROGRAMMED ON/OFF Messages This message displays when This message is displayed when the...
  • Page 139 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Heavy rain or snow is interfering braking functions of the Auto LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF with the radar object detection or Collision Preparation feature. Some This message indicates that the camera performance.
  • Page 140 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-36 Instruments and Controls REAR AUTO BRAKE AND SERVICE AUTOMATIC Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP features. This message displays when...
  • Page 141 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-37 and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) TAKE STEERING SERVICE TRACTION features will not work. Take the CONTROL If LKA does not detect active driver vehicle to your dealer.

  • Page 142: Airbag System Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-38 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages Security Messages SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays if there is a SERVICE AIRBAG THEFT ATTEMPTED problem with the vehicle. Take the...

  • Page 143: Tire Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-39 the steering wheel while starting the This message also displays LEFT Transmission Messages vehicle to unlock the steering FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT SERVICE TRANSMISSION column.

  • Page 144: Vehicle Reminder

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-40 Instruments and Controls transmission fluid temperature high VEHICLE OVERSPEED Vehicle can cause damage to the vehicle. This message displays when the Personalization Stop the vehicle and let it idle to vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h allow the transmission to cool.
  • Page 145 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-41 Radio 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Valet Mode (If Equipped) Vehicle Settings and press the Vehicle This will lock the infotainment MENU knob.
  • Page 146 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-42 Instruments and Controls Maximum Startup Volume Collision/Detection Systems Bose Audio Pilot Audio Cue Volume Comfort and Convenience This feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle.
  • Page 147 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Select Off or On. Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Go Notifier This feature will give a reminder that Auto Rear Defog...
  • Page 148 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-44 Instruments and Controls Rain Sense Wipers Auto Mirror Folding Rain Sense Wipers Auto Memory Recall When on, the outside rearview This allows the Rain Sense Wipers mirrors will automatically fold or feature to be turned on or off.
  • Page 149 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Power Door Locks Select Off or On. Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of Select Power Door Locks and the...
  • Page 150 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-46 Instruments and Controls Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Bluetooth Voice Mail Numbers If equipped and turned on, this This feature displays the voice mail Select and the following may feature will turn the heated seats on number for all connected phones.
  • Page 151 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Select Short or Long. Calibrate Touchscreen Return to Factory Settings Select to calibrate the touchscreen, Audio Feedback Speed Select and the following may then follow the prompts.
  • Page 152 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/2/14 5-48 Instruments and Controls NOTES...

  • Page 153: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-7 Exit Lighting .
  • Page 154 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting The system detects a preceding Turning On and Enabling (Parking Lamps): Turns on the vehicle's taillamps. IntelliBeam parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps.

  • Page 155: Exterior Lamps Off

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting Your vehicle is loaded such that The high beams may not turn off turn the high beams on. To return to the front end points upward,...

  • Page 156: Daytime Running

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting stay on as long as the lever is The DRL turn off when the There is a light sensor on top of the held there. Release the lever to instrument panel.

  • Page 157: Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting not operating, these lamps turn off. Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Move the exterior lamp control to Signals to disable this feature. Adaptive Forward...

  • Page 158: Interior Lighting

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting The turn and lane-change signal Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the can be turned off manually by lowest level to which the displays moving the lever back to its original will automatically be adjusted.

  • Page 159: Reading Lamps

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting To change the dome lamp settings, Reading Lamps Lighting Features press: There are reading lamps on the OFF: Turns the lamp off, even Entry Lighting overhead console and over the rear when a door is open.

  • Page 160: Exit Lighting

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 Lighting This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection Vehicle Locator Lights under The battery saver feature is Vehicle Personalization on designed to protect the vehicle's page 5-40.

  • Page 161: Introduction

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
  • Page 162 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Infotainment System NOTES...

  • Page 163: Climate Controls

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control If equipped with this system, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation.
  • Page 164 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls 11. Recirculation passenger settings are adjusted, the light will not come on. Press temperatures are unlinked and the select recirculation; press it again to Automatic Operation SYNC indicator turns off.
  • Page 165 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls To change the current mode, select temperatures below freezing may Pressing this button cancels one of the following: also prevent the air conditioner from automatic recirculation.
  • Page 166 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger Sensors Caution (Continued) REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear defogger grid and affect the window defogger on or off. An...
  • Page 167 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Touch Screen Controls 1.
  • Page 168 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The climate control status screen 2. Set the temperature. Allow the appears briefly when the climate system time to stabilize. Then...
  • Page 169 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls driver and passenger temperatures climate control system, press and (Defog): Clears the windows of can also be adjusted by pressing hold the fan down button or touch fog or moisture.
  • Page 170 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls operation. To turn Auto Defog off or turns on automatically when the (Recirculation): Press to on, see Climate and Air Quality interior temperature is cold and the...

  • Page 171: Air Vents

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control The climate control system uses the Air Vents Operation: If equipped with the sensor information to adjust the Adjustable air vents are in the...

  • Page 172: Maintenance

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 8-10 Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment base of the windshield that could...
  • Page 173 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/2/14 Climate Controls 8-11 During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment. Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also...
  • Page 174 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/2/14 8-12 Climate Controls NOTES...

  • Page 175: Driving And Operating

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 Cruise Control Shifting out of Park ..9-20 Cruise Control .

  • Page 176: Driving Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Trailer Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-61...

  • Page 177: Defensive Driving

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Warning between you and the driver in include: front of you. Keep enough distance between Taking your eyes off the road too Focus on the task of driving.
  • Page 178 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of The amount of steering effort If the steering wheel is turned until it the curve before accelerating...

  • Page 179: Off-Road Recovery

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the...

  • Page 180: Competitive Driving

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Install a heavy duty fan. This Remember: Antilock brakes help competitive driving. See requires electrical changes to avoid only the braking skid. Recommended Fluids and the vehicle.

  • Page 181: Driving On Wet Roads

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Before racing, replace existing Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) brake fluid with a qualified racing Rain and wet roads can reduce brake fluid from a sealed...

  • Page 182: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Other Rainy Weather Tips Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and Besides slowing down, other wet transmission. weather driving tips include: loss of steering.

  • Page 183: Winter Driving

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Allow greater following distance on Warning any slippery road and watch for Driving on Snow or Ice slippery spots. Icy patches can...

  • Page 184: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-10 Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator...

  • Page 185: Vehicle Load Limits

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-11 the vehicle out after a few tries, it Tire and Loading Information Warning (Continued) might need to be towed out. If the...
  • Page 186 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-12 Driving and Operating pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Loading Information label shows Load Limit 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) the number of occupant seating = 650 lbs.)
  • Page 187 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-13 See Trailer Towing (Sedan With Subtract Occupant Weight Available Cargo Weight = V6 Engine) on page 9-64 or @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 113 kg (250 lbs).
  • Page 188 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-14 Driving and Operating Refer to the vehicle's Tire and the vehicle, called the Gross Warning (Continued) Loading Information label for Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). specific information about the...

  • Page 189: Starting And Operating

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-15 Check engine oil with every Starting and Warning (Continued) refueling and add if necessary. Operating Oil and fuel consumption may be Put things in the cargo higher than normal during the area of the vehicle.
  • Page 190 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-16 Driving and Operating The vehicle has an electronic If the vehicle is in P (Park), the 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). keyless ignition with pushbutton...

  • Page 191: Starting The Engine

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-17 If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, See Starting the Engine on Caution and must be shut off while driving, page 9-17. The ignition will then press and hold the ENGINE START/ remain in ON/RUN.

  • Page 192: Retained Accessory

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-18 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure (Keyless starts briefly but then stops Caution Access) again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from 1. With the Keyless Access Cranking the engine for long the engine.

  • Page 193: Shifting Into Park

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-19 Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle must...

  • Page 194: Shifting Out Of Park

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-20 Driving and Operating Shifting out of Park 4. Press the shift lever button. Engine Exhaust 5. Move the shift lever. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system.

  • Page 195: Automatic Transmission

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running.
  • Page 196 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-22 Driving and Operating from P (Park) with the ignition in ON/ ice, or sand without damaging the Warning RUN/START. If you cannot shift out transmission. See If the Vehicle Is of P (Park), ease pressure on the Stuck on page 9-10.

  • Page 197: Manual Mode

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-23 Downshifting the transmission in a short period when no spirited Caution driving is detected. See Driver Mode slippery road conditions could result in skidding;...
  • Page 198 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-24 Driving and Operating 3. To cancel DSC, move the shift 2. Pull the control toward you to lever back to D (Drive). shift. Pull the left control to...

  • Page 199: System (Abs)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-25 revolutions per minute (rpm). The Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it transmission will not automatically becomes necessary to slam on the...

  • Page 200: Parking Brake (Manual)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-26 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake (Manual) Caution leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on...

  • Page 201: Parking Brake (Electric)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking Brake (Electric) The system has a red parking brake continuously, then the EPB is only status light and an amber parking partially applied or there is a brake warning light.

  • Page 202: Brake Assist

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-28 Driving and Operating normal, and is done to periodically speed in emergency driving Caution check the correct operation of the conditions. This feature uses the EPB system.

  • Page 203: Ride Control Systems

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-29 sufficient enough to activate HSA. Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the This feature is designed to prevent driver in keeping the vehicle on the the vehicle from rolling, either intended path.
  • Page 204 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-30 Driving and Operating The button for TCS and StabiliTrak comes on and stays on: is on the center console, behind the 1. Stop the vehicle.

  • Page 205: Driver Mode Control

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-31 If TCS is limiting wheel spin when Driver Mode Control button is pressed, the system Driver Mode Control attempts to add will not turn off until the wheels stop a sportier feel, provide a more spinning.

  • Page 206: Limited-Slip Rear Axle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-32 Driving and Operating Tour Mode Snow/Ice Mode Cruise Control Use for normal city and highway Use when more traction is needed With cruise control, a speed of driving to provide a smooth, during slippery conditions.
  • Page 207 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-33 automatically disengages. See 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the (On/Off): Press to turn the Traction Control/Electronic Stability speedometer, press SET down to system on and off.
  • Page 208 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-34 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in To decrease the vehicle speed in Resuming a Set Speed larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press If the cruise control is set at a +RES up to the second detent.

  • Page 209: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-35 Press applying the SET switch will result If ACC is controlling your vehicle in cruise control set to the current speed when the Traction Control Erasing Speed Memory vehicle speed.
  • Page 210 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-36 Driving and Operating (On/Off): Press to turn the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) system on or off. A white cruise control indicator comes on. Visibility is low, such as in you should be ready to take fog, rain, or snow conditions.
  • Page 211 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-37 4. Remove foot from the To begin using ACC again, press (Follow Distance Gap): Press +RES up briefly on the steering accelerator.
  • Page 212 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-38 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in Reducing Speed While ACC is at a The speedometer reading can be small increments, press +RES Set Speed displayed in either English or metric up to the first detent.
  • Page 213 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-39 back your vehicle will follow a When this condition occurs, the If this symbol is not displaying, ACC vehicle detected ahead. Consider...
  • Page 214 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-40 Driving and Operating No traffic or other objects are If stopped for more than Warning (Continued) being detected. two minutes or if the driver door is opened and the driver safety belt is There is a fault in the system.
  • Page 215 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-41 Warning Warning Warning Leaving the vehicle without The ACC will not automatically On curves, ACC may respond to placing it in P (Park) can be...
  • Page 216 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-42 Driving and Operating When following a vehicle and Other Vehicle Lane Changes Do not use ACC when driving on entering a curve, ACC may not steep hills or when towing a trailer.

  • Page 217: Driver Assistance

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-43 Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) The camera sensor on the Systems windshield behind the rearview Under many conditions, these...

  • Page 218: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-44 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an beeping.
  • Page 219 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-45 within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off Warning the ground and below bumper level. These detection distances may be The RVC system does not display...
  • Page 220 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-46 Driving and Operating Alert Seat will pulse five times. may automatically brake hard to a Warning Beeps for Front Parking Assist are stop to help avoid or reduce the higher pitched than for Rear Parking harm caused by a backing crash.
  • Page 221 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-47 from the back of the vehicle do not Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) move further back when a trailer is towed. Automatic Braking, always check Braking system.

  • Page 222: Driving

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-48 Driving and Operating The parking assist symbols or (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), Warning guidance lines can be turned on or and/or the Active Emergency...
  • Page 223 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-49 Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Collision Alert Warning (Continued) or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a...
  • Page 224 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-50 Driving and Operating Continue to apply the brake pedal Selecting the Alert Timing alert will occur. Consider traffic and as needed. Cruise control may be...

  • Page 225: System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-51 front of the vehicle where radar continue to be applied as needed. Warning sensors are located, may correct IBA will automatically disengage the issue.

  • Page 226: Alert (Sbza)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-52 Driving and Operating happens, Automatic Braking may Warning (Continued) Warning engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. Complete attention is always...

  • Page 227: Lane Change Alert

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-53 the Lane Change Alert system, read and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Warning (Continued) the entire Lane Change Alert Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) section before using this feature.
  • Page 228 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-54 Driving and Operating LCA can be disabled through or object extending out to either side vehicle personalization. See of the vehicle. Attached objects may Collision/Detection Systems under...

  • Page 229: Warning (Ldw)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-55 If the LCA displays do not light up Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Warning (Continued) when vehicles are in the side blind If equipped, LKA may help avoid...
  • Page 230 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-56 Driving and Operating approaches a detected lane marking Warning (Continued) Warning without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide an If LKA only detects lane markings...

  • Page 231: Fuel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-57 Roads with poor lane markings, Fuel vehicle until the fuel is at one-half such as two-lane roads. tank or less, then refuel with the Use the recommended fuel for current seasonal fuel.

  • Page 232: Fuel Additives

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-58 Driving and Operating Some gasolines, mainly high octane every engine oil change or every Warning (Continued) racing gasolines, can contain an 15 000 km, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 233 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-59 when the vehicle doors are locked. Warning Press on the RKE transmitter to unlock. If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the To remove the fuel cap, turn it nozzle.

  • Page 234: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-60 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Gas Can (Coupe) If a coupe vehicle runs out of fuel damage the fuel tank and...

  • Page 235: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-61 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 2 414 km (1500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine,...
  • Page 236 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-62 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer.
  • Page 237 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (63,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-63 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged.
  • Page 238 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (64,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-64 Driving and Operating The total weight on your 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and vehicle's tires. apply the parking brake and shift brake system.

  • Page 239: Towing Equipment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (65,1) crc - 6/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-65 Ask your dealer for trailering on the Tire and Loading Information information or advice. label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-11. Make sure not to go over...

  • Page 240: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (66,1) crc - 6/2/14 9-66 Driving and Operating exhaust can get into the vehicle. Conversions and See Engine Exhaust on Add-Ons page 9-20. Safety Chains Add-On Electrical Always attach chains between the Equipment vehicle and the trailer.

  • Page 241: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Engine Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function Block ..... 10-29 Check .

  • Page 242: General Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ..10-51 General Information not covered under the terms of the Tire Chains ....10-53...

  • Page 243: Vehicle Checks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts Hood and list the mileage and the date of To open the hood: any service work performed.
  • Page 244 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-4 Vehicle Care 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle. 3. Lift the hood.

  • Page 245: Engine Compartment Overview

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.5L L4 Engine...
  • Page 246 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on page 10-19. 2. Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See Battery on page 10-22. 3. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
  • Page 247 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine...

  • Page 248: Engine Oil

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-8 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine page 10-19.
  • Page 249 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-9 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution (Continued) with a clean paper towel or cloth, Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way.

  • Page 250: Engine Oil Life System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the Caution environment. If you change your Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil.
  • Page 251 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-11 necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE How to Reset the Engine Oil changed. It cannot be reset OIL SOON message comes on. See accurately until the next oil Life System Engine Oil Messages on page 5-32.

  • Page 252: Automatic Transmission

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-12 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Fluid The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine compartment on the driver How to Check Automatic side of the vehicle.

  • Page 253: Cooling System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-13 4. Remove the screws (3) on top of Caution the engine air cleaner/filter housing. If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt 5. Lift the filter cover housing away...

  • Page 254: Engine Coolant

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-14 Vehicle Care Warning Caution (Continued) Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
  • Page 255 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-15 Gives boiling protection up to What to Use Never dispose of engine coolant by 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on temperature.
  • Page 256 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-16 Vehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant Warning (Continued) level is not at or above the COLD surge tank, but be sure the cooling...
  • Page 257 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-17 1. Remove the coolant surge tank 4. With the coolant surge tank Warning pressure cap from the top pressure cap off and the surge...

  • Page 258: Engine Overheating

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-18 Vehicle Care Check the level in the surge tank Caution Warning (Continued) top and bottom chambers when the cooling system has cooled down. Running the engine without...

  • Page 259: Washer Fluid

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-19 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid Caution temperature and to the highest What to Use fan speed. Open the windows as Do not use engine coolant necessary.

  • Page 260: Brakes

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-20 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates performance expected can change can cause a brake squeal when the in many other ways if the wrong...
  • Page 261 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-21 There are only two reasons why the When the brake fluid falls to a low Warning brake fluid level in the reservoir level, the brake warning light comes might go down: on.

  • Page 262: Battery

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-22 Vehicle Care replacement number shown on the Caution Warning (Continued) original battery label when a new battery is needed. Using the wrong fluid can When working around a vehicle s...

  • Page 263: Starter Switch Check

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-23 After a power loss, such as Extended Storage: Remove the 3. Try to start the engine in each disconnecting the battery or black, negative ( ) cable from the gear.

  • Page 264: Park Brake And P (Park)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-24 Vehicle Care 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in ready to apply the regular brake vehicle facing downhill.

  • Page 265: Headlamp Aiming

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-25 3. With the latch open, pull the Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement wiper blade down toward the Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement windshield far enough to release should need no further adjustment.

  • Page 266: High Intensity Discharge (Hid) Lighting

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-26 Vehicle Care High Intensity Discharge Back-Up Lamps 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. (HID) Lighting 5. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise.

  • Page 267: License Plate Lamp

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-27 License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket Replacement Bulbs 2. Bulb Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly Exterior Lamp Number To replace one of these bulbs: Back-Up Lamp 1.

  • Page 268: Overload

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-28 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off.

  • Page 269: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-29 Engine Compartment Caution Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The underhood fuse block is on the component on the vehicle may passenger side of the engine damage it.
  • Page 270 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-30 Vehicle Care Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Body Control Module 6 Not Used Driver Power Seat Not Used Headlamp Washer Relay Not Used...
  • Page 271 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-31 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used AFS AHL/ Fuel Heater Pedestrian Headlamp Washer AIR Solenoid Relay Protection Not Used Washer Passenger Window...

  • Page 272: Block

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-32 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block AIR Solenoid Right High Intensity Discharge The instrument panel fuse block is Transmission Headlamp in the end of the driver side of the Control Module/ instrument panel.
  • Page 273 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-33 To install the end cover, insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips...
  • Page 274 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J Case Usage Fuses Spare Spare Spare Electric Steering Spare Column Lock Spare Spare Data Link Front Heater,...

  • Page 275: Block

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-35 Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
  • Page 276 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-36 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Rear Driver Control Electric Parking Rear Heated Seats Module Brake Semi-Active Left Window Not Used Damping System...

  • Page 277: Wheels And Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-37 Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Memory Seat Tires and a serious crash. See Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Body Control page 9-11.

  • Page 278: All-Season Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-38 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-38.

  • Page 279: Run-Flat Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-39 Use only radial ply tires of the (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km Warning same size, load range, and (25 mi). As soon as possible,...

  • Page 280: Summer Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-40 Vehicle Care normal driving conditions. See your on ice or snow covered roads is Caution (Continued) dealer for wheel or sensor expected. See Winter Tires on replacement.

  • Page 281: Tire Pressure For

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-41 example of the Tire and Loading Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for Information label, see Vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation Load Limits on page 9-11.

  • Page 282: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-42 Vehicle Care Vehicles with P225/45R17 and Tire Pressure Monitor tires of a different size than the size 225/40R18 92V size tires require indicated on the vehicle placard or...

  • Page 283: Operation

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-43 responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle to...
  • Page 284 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-44 Vehicle Care pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and additional information and details tire pressure condition but it does...
  • Page 285 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-45 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio...
  • Page 286 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-46 Vehicle Care 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection the right side of the steering front tire, and repeat the...

  • Page 287: Tire Rotation

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-47 The tire has a puncture, cut, alignment. See When It Is Time Use this rotation pattern if the or other damage that cannot...

  • Page 288: When It Is Time For New

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-48 Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to When It Is Time for New Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation Tires pressure on the Tire and off and cause an accident.

  • Page 289: Buying New Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-49 The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other the overall performance of the This also applies to the spare tire,...
  • Page 290 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-50 Vehicle Care information on proper tire Warning Warning rotation. However, if it is necessary to replace only one Using bias-ply tires on the Never drive faster than the speed...

  • Page 291: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-51 The Tire and Loading basis. Consider an alignment check Warning if there is unusual tire wear or the Information label indicates the vehicle is significantly pulling to one...
  • Page 292 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-52 Vehicle Care Each new wheel should have the Caution Warning same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, and offset, and The wrong wheel can also cause Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly...

  • Page 293: Tire Chains

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-53 Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) Warning suspension, or other vehicle tire chains only where legal and parts. The area damaged by the only when necessary.

  • Page 294: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-54 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat The vehicle has no spare tire, no Jump Starting tire changing equipment, and no It is unusual for a tire to blow out For more information about the place to store a tire.
  • Page 295 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-55 4. Discharged Battery Negative 2. Position the two vehicles so that Caution they are not touching. Grounding Point The jump start positive post (1) and 3.
  • Page 296 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-56 Vehicle Care 6. Connect the other end of the red Warning Warning (Continued) positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the good An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that battery.

  • Page 297: Towing The Vehicle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-57 Towing the Vehicle Caution Caution If the jumper cables are Improper use of the tow eye can Caution connected or removed in the cause vehicle damage.
  • Page 298 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-58 Vehicle Care Is the vehicle ready to be wheels on the ground. Dolly towing towed? Just as preparing the is towing the vehicle with two...

  • Page 299: Appearance Care

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-59 should be used. If an all-wheel-drive 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Appearance Care vehicle must be towed, a trailer See Parking Brake (Manual) on should be used.
  • Page 300 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-60 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) melting agents, road oil and tar, tree that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 301 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-61 The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it.
  • Page 302 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-62 Vehicle Care Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended...
  • Page 303 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (63,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-63 silicone grease on weatherstrips Caution Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses or squeak.

  • Page 304: Interior Care

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (64,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-64 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster.
  • Page 305 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (65,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-65 Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned.
  • Page 306 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (66,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-66 Vehicle Care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution Caution (Continued) hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage.

  • Page 307: Floor Mats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (67,1) crc - 6/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-67 Use the following guidelines for Caution Warning proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor Use of air fresheners may cause Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
  • Page 308 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (68,1) crc - 6/2/14 10-68 Vehicle Care Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove. 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor...

  • Page 309: Service And Maintenance

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance the vehicle in good condition, see Caution your dealer.

  • Page 310: Maintenance Schedule

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 11-2 Service and Maintenance Rotation of New Tires Maintenance Warning (Continued) Tire rotation is not recommended if Schedule the vehicle has different size tires If in doubt, see your dealer to on the front and rear wheels.
  • Page 311 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection (or system whenever the oil is changed. inspection for wear, cracking, every 12 months, whichever See Engine Oil Life System on or contamination and windshield occurs first).
  • Page 312 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 11-4 Service and Maintenance Exhaust system and nearby heat Sunroof track and seal Engine air cleaner filter shields inspection for loose or inspection, if equipped. See replacement or every 20 000 km/ damaged components.
  • Page 313 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) crc - 6/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Engine drive belts inspection for or delivery service. See fraying, excessive cracks, Automatic Transmission Fluid on or obvious damage (or every page 10-12.

  • Page 314: Lubricants, And Parts

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) crc - 6/2/14 11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 315: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) crc - 6/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241). Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No.
  • Page 316 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) crc - 6/2/14 11-8 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22905714 Passenger Side 45 cm (17.7 in)

  • Page 317: Maintenance Records

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) crc - 6/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-9 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.
  • Page 318 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) crc - 6/2/14 11-10 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 319: Technical Data

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine,...

  • Page 320: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-6 for more information.
  • Page 321 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) crc - 6/2/14 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 2.5L L4 Engine 151 kW@ 6300 rpm @4400 rpm 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037...

  • Page 322: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) crc - 6/2/14 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.5L L4 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine...

  • Page 323: Customer Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) crc - 6/2/14 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Information Radio Frequency Privacy Identification (RFID) The vehicle has a number of Customer Information RFID technology is used in some...

  • Page 324: Event Data Recorders

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) crc - 6/2/14 13-2 Customer Information Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a GM will not access this data or better understanding of the share it with others except: with the...
  • Page 325 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Appearance Care Airbag System (cont'd) What Makes an Airbag Exterior ..... 10-59 Accessories and Inflate? .
  • Page 326 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Child Restraints Headlamps ....10-25 Infants and Young Battery .
  • Page 327 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Coolant Door Dual Automatic Climate Engine ..... . 10-14 Ajar Messages .
  • Page 328 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fuel (cont'd) Gauge ......5-10...
  • Page 329 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (5,1) INDEX General Information Heated Introduction ..... . . iii Service and Maintenance .
  • Page 330 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lighting Lights (cont'd) Messages ....5-34 Adaptive Forward .
  • Page 331 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Messages (cont'd) Security ..... .5-38 Maintenance New Vehicle Break-In .
  • Page 332 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Parking Privacy Replacement Parts Brake ....9-26, 9-27 Vehicle Data Recording .
  • Page 333 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Signals, Turn and Security Light ......5-22 Lane-Change .
  • Page 334 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Symbols ......iv...
  • Page 335 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Vehicle Care Windows ..... . 2-20 Tire Pressure .
  • Page 336 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX NOTES...

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