Cadillac ATS 2014 Specifications page 6

mechanical limited-slip differential, high-capacity engine cooling system and 18-inch summer-
performance tires. MRC is a real-time damping system that delivers more precise body motion
control. It "reads" the road and can change damping every millisecond.
Selectable driver mode settings are standard on ATS. With FE3-equipped vehicles, the modes
allow the driver to select different ranges of damping for Magnetic Ride Control, including a
competitive mode in "Sport" that also adjusts the transmission shift algorithm and the
intervention of the stability control and traction control systems.
All ATS models come with a premium electric, variable-assist power steering gear from ZF
Steering Systems. It is designed to deliver excellent response and on-center characteristics,
while also saving fuel because engine power isn't directly required to assist gear movement –
as is the case with conventional hydraulic systems.
The steering gear has great torsional stiffness and lower operating friction, which enhance the
steering feel with almost perfect linear response. Additionally, the steering column and
intermediate shaft feature stiff, direct-acting and low-friction ball bearing designs. That means
there is almost no "lash" in the entire steering system, for a more immediate and connected-to-
the-road feel for the driver.
Four-wheel disc brakes – with patented rotor coating protection and auto-dry functionality – are
standard on all models, with Brembo performance brakes available on the standard model and
included on the Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections. They are matched with a four-
channel ABS system that is integrated with standard StabiliTrak stability control and full-function
traction control.
ATS safety features
ATS provides standard NHTSA 5-Star all-around and overall crash safety ratings, the highest
safety ratings available.
In addition, Cadillac provides available advanced safety in the based on Cadillac's "control and
alert" strategy that employs advanced technologies – including radar, cameras and ultrasonic
sensors – to help prevent crashes. The safety features bolster driver vision and awareness of
road hazards, and can even assist to help the driver avert potential crashes. In certain
situations, Cadillac's advanced crash-avoidance systems, such as automatic braking, can pre-
fill and automatically apply braking in response to potential hazards.
Among the most sophisticated of the features is Front and Rear Automatic Braking. It relies on
radar, camera and ultrasonic technology to help the driver prevent front and rear low-speed
collisions via a progression of alerts that extend to complete braking, if necessary.