Racing Or Other Competitive; Driving On Wet Roads - Cadillac 2013 ATS Owner's Manual

Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.
Racing or Other
Competitive Driving
Competitive driving may affect the
vehicle warranty. See the warranty
book before using the vehicle for
competitive driving.
Notice: Low oil levels can
damage the engine. If using the
vehicle for competitive driving,
the engine may use more oil than
it would with normal use. Check
the oil level often during
competitive driving.
Keep the level at or near 1 L (1
qt) above the upper mark that
shows the proper operating
range on the engine oil dipstick.
A 600 W fan in addition to the
production option V03.
RON 104 premium fuel must be
used with colder spark plugs.
See your dealer.
Notice: Low oil levels can
damage the engine. If using the
vehicle for competitive driving,
the engine may use more oil than
it would with normal use. Check
the oil level often during
competitive driving.
For vehicles equipped with front
Brembo brake systems:
Performance/racing brake pads
are required prior to racing or
closed track driving. Vehicles
with option code JE2 have
performance brake pads.
Before racing, replace existing
brake fluid with a qualified racing
brake fluid from a sealed
container. Brake fluid with a dry
boiling point >279°C (534°F) is
qualified. If racing brake fluid is
used, replace it with GM
approved brake fluid before
driving on public roads. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants.
Do not use silicone-based fluids.
Driving and Operating
If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle
and the age of the brake fluid is
over a month old or unknown,
replace the brake fluid before
racing/closed track driving.
The rear axle lubricant should be
replaced with new lubricant.
Additional cooling capacity is
also required for continuous
competitive driving.

Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep-standing or flowing water.
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