Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Break-In - Cadillac ATS 2014 Owner's Manual

9-16 Driving and Operating
Warning
Things inside the vehicle can
strike and injure people in a
sudden stop or turn, or in a
crash.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In the
cargo area, put them as
far forward as possible.
Try to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
Warning (Continued)
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in the vehicle.
Secure loose items in
the vehicle.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.
(Continued)
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first
2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this
vehicle. Parts have a break-in
period and performance will be
better in the long run.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm.
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow.
Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.