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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Black plate (1,1)
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-39

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  • Page 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (1,1) 2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Safety Belts .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (2,1) 2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual Cruise Control ....9-43 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Driver Assistance Systems .

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (3,1) Introduction available in the region, or due to Danger, Warnings, and changes subsequent to the printing Cautions of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation...
  • Page 4 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 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 labels that use symbols instead of...
  • Page 5 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (5,1) Introduction : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start...
  • Page 6 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (6,1) Introduction NOTES...

  • Page 7: In Brief

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-11 Lane Departure Mirror Adjustment .

  • Page 8: Instrument Panel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 9 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-12. 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10. 11. Hood Release (Out of View). See Hood on page 10-4. 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on Driver Information Center (DIC) page 6-1.

  • Page 10: Initial Drive Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 16. Head-Up Display (HUD) on 22. Shift Lever. See Automatic Initial Drive page 5-35 (If Equipped). Transmission on page 9-28. Information 17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 23.
  • Page 11 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors, depending on the If equipped with remote start, the vehicle personalization settings.
  • Page 12 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief Use the key in the front driver Canceling a Remote Start door. The key cylinder is To cancel a remote start, do any of covered by a cap.
  • Page 13 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief Trunk Windows The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.

  • Page 14: Seat Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief Raise or lower the seat by Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment moving the rear of the control up or down. Power Seats If available, raise or lower the...

  • Page 15: Memory Features

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief Press and hold the control up or Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features down to increase or decrease seatback bolster support, if available. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-5.

  • Page 16: Heated Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-10 In Brief See Memory Seats on page 3-7 and Heated Seats Press to heat the Vehicle Personalization on driver or passenger seat cushion page 5-52.

  • Page 17: Head Restraint Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-11 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Head Restraint Safety Belts Children (LATCH System) on Adjustment page 3-50. Do not drive until the head restraints...
  • Page 18 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-12 In Brief 2. Press one of the four arrows to Steering Wheel 3. Pull or push the steering wheel move the mirror. closer or away from you.
  • Page 19 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-13 To change the dome lamp settings, Reading Lamps Press the lamp lens to turn the rear press the following: passenger reading lamps on or off.
  • Page 20 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-14 In Brief Turn the control to the following Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: Move the lever up to INT for positions: intermittent wipes, then turn INT band up for more : Turns off the exterior lamps.
  • Page 21 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls 8. AC (Air Conditioning) 9. Defrost For vehicles with one of these systems, it controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. 10. Rear Window Defogger 11.
  • Page 22 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-16 In Brief 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 23: Vehicle Features

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features From the Settings menu, press the : Press to seek the next station MENU knob to select Manage or track. Favorites. The Manage Favorites...
  • Page 24 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-18 In Brief Setting the Clock Steering Wheel Controls : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to See Clock (Base Radio) on...

  • Page 25: Cruise Control

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-19 SEL: Press to select a highlighted Cruise Control +RES: Press the control up briefly menu option. to resume to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or : Press to go to the next or press and hold to accelerate.
  • Page 26 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-20 In Brief SEL: Press to open a menu or : Press to disengage cruise select a menu item. Press and hold control without erasing the set to reset values on certain screens.

  • Page 27: Side Blind Zone

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-21 Lane Departure Side Blind Zone Ultrasonic Parking Assist Warning (LDW) Alert (SBZA) If equipped, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the...
  • Page 28 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-22 In Brief Active Emergency The vehicle has two accessory power outlets: Braking System Inside the front storage bin If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise below the climate control Control (ACC) it also has the system.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-23 Press and release again to Express Open/Express Close: Performance and Press the rear or front of the turn traction control back on. Maintenance...

  • Page 30: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-24 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor The low tire pressure warning light The oil life system should be reset may come on in cool weather when...

  • Page 31: Driving For Better Fuel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 5/20/13 In Brief 1-25 When road and weather Be careful not to reset the oil life See Engine Oil Life System on conditions are appropriate, use display accidentally at any time page 10-11.
  • Page 32 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 5/20/13 1-26 In Brief NOTES...

  • Page 33: Windows

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Windows Trunk ......2-16 Windows .

  • Page 34: Keys And Locks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 35 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not Remote Keyless Entry working correctly, see your (RKE) System dealer or a qualified technician for service.
  • Page 36 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows night, the headlamps and back-up If the driver door is open when lamps will come on for about pressed, all doors lock except the...

  • Page 37: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation Keyless Unlocking/Locking from (Remote Start): For vehicles the Driver Door with this feature, press and Some vehicles have the Keyless...
  • Page 38 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Two lock/unlock button presses Passive Locking were used to unlock all doors. If equipped with Keyless Access, Any vehicle door has opened this feature will lock the vehicle and all doors are now closed.
  • Page 39 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Passive locking will then remain When the replacement transmitter is To start the vehicle: programmed to this vehicle, all disabled until on the interior door 1.
  • Page 40 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/ STOP button. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

  • Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote If equipped, this feature allows the starters. For example, some laws...
  • Page 42 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Starting the Engine Using Remote The engine will shut off after The vehicle's ignition must be Start changed to ON/RUN/START and...

  • Page 43: Door Locks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 The transmitter is in the vehicle. Door Locks Warning (Continued) The hood is not closed. Warning The hazard warning flashers Young children who get into are on.
  • Page 44 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access unlocks that door; press again 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and within five seconds to unlock all remove.
  • Page 45 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the Inside the Vehicle back of the cap (8) between the On the rear doors, push down on seal (5) and the metal base (6).

  • Page 46: Power Door Locks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all This feature delays the actual doors are closed. If a door is...

  • Page 47: Automatic Door Locks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection This feature can be manually overridden with the driver door open The doors will lock automatically...

  • Page 48: Safety Locks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Doors Press to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The indicator light in the switch will Trunk illuminate when activated.

  • Page 49: Index

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Press the touch pad on the rear Trunk Lock Release Warning (Continued) of the trunk above the license plate when all doors are If the vehicle must be driven with unlocked.
  • Page 50 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Reach inward through the Emergency Trunk Release There is a glow-in-the-dark opening to locate the emergency emergency trunk release handle on Handle trunk release handle.

  • Page 51: Vehicle Security

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 With a door open, press Vehicle Security Off: Alarm system is Disarmed. on the interior of the door. On Solid: Vehicle is secured This vehicle has theft-deterrent during the delay to arm the system.

  • Page 52: Immobilizer Operation

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door is opened without Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper first unlocking with the RKE...
  • Page 53 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The immobilization system is RKE transmitter will start the If the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter, your disarmed when the pushbutton start vehicle.

  • Page 54: Exterior Mirrors

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror Convex Mirrors The vehicle may have a driver exterior automatic dimming mirror that will automatically adjust for the Caution glare of headlamps behind.

  • Page 55: Folding Mirrors

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Folding Mirrors Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors (Rear Window Defogger): Power Folding Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Press to heat the mirrors. See Dual Automatic Climate Control...

  • Page 56: Windows

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows Warning Warning Children could be seriously Never leave a child, a helpless injured or killed if caught in the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, path of a closing window.
  • Page 57 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 The power window switches on the Express Window Anti-Pinch driver door control all the windows. Feature Each passenger door has a switch If any object is in the path of the that controls only that window.
  • Page 58 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch The anti-pinch feature can be To program: overridden when the ignition is in Override 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or ON/RUN/START.

  • Page 59: Sun Visors

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Window Lockout Roof Press to activate the window lockout. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when Sunroof activated. If equipped with a sunroof, the...
  • Page 60 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 5/20/13 2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Open/Express Close: Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the second detent and release to express open or express close the sunroof.
  • Page 61 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-21 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .

  • Page 62: Seats And

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the Warning outboard seating positions. With head restraints that are not...
  • Page 63 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints To lower the head restraint, press The head restraints can be adjusted Rear Seats the button located on the side of the forward or rearward. To adjust the...

  • Page 64: Front Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints push the head restraint down. Front Seats Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure Power Seat Adjustment that it is locked in place.

  • Page 65: Lumbar Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: To adjust the seatback, see Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-6. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control To adjust the lumbar support, see forward or rearward.

  • Page 66: Thigh Support Adjustment

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints Thigh Support Reclining Seatbacks Warning Adjustment 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 67: Memory Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Warning (Continued) To save positions to the 1 and 2 buttons: For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the 1.
  • Page 68 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints Manually Recalling Memory If something has blocked the driver Depending upon the Auto Memory Positions Recall feature enabled in the vehicle seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may stop.
  • Page 69 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints If the driver door is already Remove the obstruction; then press Easy Exit recall automatically open, press on the RKE and hold the appropriate manual...

  • Page 70: Heated Front Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to...

  • Page 71: Rear Seats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats To fold the seatback: When it is cold outside, the Folding the Seatback heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote start.
  • Page 72 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-12 Seats and Restraints 3. Fold the seatback forward. Warning Repeat Steps 2 3 to fold the other seatback, if desired. A safety belt that is improperly...

  • Page 73: Rear Seat

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-13 A red tab near the seatback Rear Seat Safety Belts lever retracts when the seatback Pass-Through Door This section of the manual is locked in place.
  • Page 74 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-14 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you wear a safety belt, you Warning (Continued) and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because...

  • Page 75: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why How to Wear Safety Belts There are important things to know should I have to wear safety about wearing a safety belt properly.

  • Page 76: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-16 Seats and Restraints Wear the lap part of the belt low Lap-Shoulder Belt Warning and snug on the hips, just All seating positions in the vehicle touching the thighs.
  • Page 77 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-17 If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged.
  • Page 78 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
  • Page 79 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Guides To install a comfort guide to the...
  • Page 80 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-20 Seats and Restraints Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.

  • Page 81: Safety Belt Use During

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Make sure the shoulder portion crash. For pregnant women, as for of the belt is on the shoulder anyone, the key to making safety and not falling off of it.

  • Page 82: Safety System Check

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-22 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder Replacing Safety Belt light is working. See Safety Belt System Parts after a Now and then, check that the safety Reminders on page 5-15.

  • Page 83: Airbag System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-23 A roof-rail airbag for the front After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System outboard passenger and the safety belts may not be necessary.
  • Page 84 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-24 Seats and Restraints For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG Here are the most important things Warning (Continued) is on the lower part of the to know about the airbag system: instrument panel.
  • Page 85 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, a crash. Always wear a safety force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag belt, even with airbags.

  • Page 86: Where Are The Airbags

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-26 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions.
  • Page 87 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The roof-rail airbags for the driver, Warning front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers If something is between an are in the ceiling above the side occupant and an airbag, the windows.

  • Page 88: When Should An Airbag

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-28 Seats and Restraints crash is likely to be in time for the Frontal airbags may inflate at Warning (Continued) different crash speeds depending on airbags to inflate and help restraint the occupants.

  • Page 89: What Makes An Airbag

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Knee airbags are designed to inflate Seat-mounted side impact airbags In any particular crash, no one can are not designed to inflate in frontal...

  • Page 90: How Does An Airbag

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-30 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See after are designed to help contain the Restrain? an Airbag Inflates?
  • Page 91 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The parts of the airbag that come The vehicle has a feature that may Warning into contact with you may be warm, automatically unlock the doors, turn but not too hot to touch.

  • Page 92: Passenger Sensing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-32 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing In many crashes severe enough to Warning and diagnostic module which inflate the airbag, windshields are records information after a broken by vehicle deformation.
  • Page 93 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-33 The passenger sensing system Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat.
  • Page 94 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-34 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front system has turned off the front...
  • Page 95 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-35 For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Warning children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger...
  • Page 96 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-36 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint Also make sure the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an following the directions restraint is not trapped under the...
  • Page 97 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-37 2. Remove any additional material passenger sensing system maintain Warning from the seat, such as blankets, the passenger airbag status. cushions, seat covers, seat...

  • Page 98: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-38 Seats and Restraints A wet seat can affect the is on the seat. If the passenger Warning performance of the passenger frontal airbag and passenger sensing system.

  • Page 99: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle has a Warning passenger sensing system for the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle front outboard passenger position,...

  • Page 100: Airbag System Check

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-40 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has rollover roof-rail Replacing Airbag System Caution airbags, see Different Size Tires Parts after a Crash and Wheels on page 10-64 for If an airbag covering is damaged, additional important information.

  • Page 101: Child Restraints

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-41 If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service.
  • Page 102 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-42 Seats and Restraints Does the lap belt fit low and This applies belt force to the Warning snug on the hips, touching the child's pelvic bones in a crash.

  • Page 103: Infants And Young

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Warning Warning Never allow a child to wear the Children can be seriously injured safety belt with the shoulder belt or strangled if a shoulder belt is behind their back.
  • Page 104 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-44 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young Warning children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by Never hold an infant or a child appropriate child restraints.
  • Page 105 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-45 For most basic types of child Warning restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing Children who are up against, a child restraint, be sure it is...

  • Page 106: Child Restraint Systems

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-46 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support.
  • Page 107 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

  • Page 108: Where To Put The Restraint

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-48 Seats and Restraints To help reduce the chance of Keep in mind that an unsecured Where to Put the child restraint can move around in a...
  • Page 109 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Child restraints and booster seats Warning Warning (Continued) vary considerably in size, and some may fit in certain seating positions A child in a rear-facing child better than others.

  • Page 110: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-50 Seats and Restraints Wherever a child restraint is restraint to the anchors in the Booster seats use the vehicle s installed, be sure to secure the child vehicle.
  • Page 111 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-51 The LATCH anchorage system can Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
  • Page 112 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-52 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor.
  • Page 113 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if...

  • Page 114: System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint Warning Warning Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child Children can be seriously injured restraint to a single anchor.
  • Page 115 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-55 If you need to secure more than one seating position does not have Caution lower anchors, secure the child child restraint in the rear seat, see...
  • Page 116 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-56 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.3. Route, attach, and tighten recommends that the top tether the top tether according to be attached, attach and tighten...

  • Page 117: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Replacing LATCH System If the vehicle has the LATCH system If the child restraint has the LATCH and it was being used during a...
  • Page 118 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-58 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.

  • Page 119: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-59 If the child restraint system has and forth. When the child In addition, the vehicle has a a lock-off mechanism, use it to...
  • Page 120 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-60 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH Warning Warning (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child...
  • Page 121 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Seats and Restraints 3-61 You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
  • Page 122 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 5/20/13 3-62 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint system has If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see If the a lock-off mechanism, use it to secure the vehicle safety belt.

  • Page 123: Storage

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Storage Storage Storage Instrument Panel Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box .

  • Page 124: Glove Box

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Storage Keep the storage area closed when Cupholders not in use. There are two cupholders in the Touch the bottom of the climate front center console.

  • Page 125: Armrest Storage

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Storage Armrest Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs Rear Armrest Pull the armrest down and lift the Front Armrest cover to access the storage area. Push the button and lift to access the storage area.

  • Page 126: Roof Rack System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Storage Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the To prevent damage or loss of cargo rack can be used to load items. when driving, check to make sure...
  • Page 127 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Tachometer ....5-12 Traction Control System ®...
  • Page 128 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls Compass Messages ..5-40 Transmission Messages ..5-51 Controls Cruise Control Messages ..5-40 Vehicle Reminder Door Ajar Messages .

  • Page 129: Instruments And Controls

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Steering Wheel Controls (End Call): Press to decline an closer or away from you. incoming call, or end a current call.

  • Page 130: Heated Steering Wheel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Horn (Next or Previous): Press the five-way control up or Press on the steering wheel pad down to go to the next or previous to sound the horn.
  • Page 131 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly door is opened or within 10 minutes, move the wiper lever down.
  • Page 132 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Wiper Arm Assembly Protection is reached. When the windshield Control): Move the windshield wiper lever is released, additional When using an automatic car wash, wipes may occur depending on how wiper lever to INT.

  • Page 133: Clock (Base Radio)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls Clock (Base Radio) Clock (Uplevel Radio) 3. Press to go back to the previous menu. The infotainment system controls Setting the Time are used to access the time and...

  • Page 134: Power Outlets

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls On the rear of the center floor To set the clock display: Caution console. 1. Press the SETTINGS screen Lift the cover to access the button and press Time and Date.

  • Page 135: Indicators

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function.

  • Page 136: Instrument Cluster

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...
  • Page 137 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Cluster Application Displays Navigation Settings If there is no active route, a Press SEL while the Settings The cluster has three interactive compass will be displayed.

  • Page 138: Speedometer

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Odometer Trip Odometer The speedometer shows the The odometer shows how far the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in kilometers per...

  • Page 139: Fuel Gauge

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Gauge When the indicator nears empty, the Caution low fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel left, but the vehicle If the engine is operated with the should be refueled soon.

  • Page 140: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-14 Instruments and Controls The gauge moves a little while Engine Coolant If the pointer approaches the turning a corner or speeding up. warning area, or the shaded...

  • Page 141: Safety Belt Reminders

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-15 If the gauge pointer reaches the Passenger Safety Belt warning area or the shaded Reminder Light thermostat symbol at the far end of...

  • Page 142: Airbag Readiness Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-16 Instruments and Controls This cycle continues several times if Airbag Readiness Light Warning the passenger remains or becomes This light shows if there is an...

  • Page 143: Passenger Airbag Status

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Passenger Airbag Status check. Then, after several more If, after several seconds, both status seconds, the status indicator will indicator lights remain on, or if there...

  • Page 144: Charging System Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-18 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light When this light comes on, or is The malfunction indicator lamp flashing, the Driver Information comes on when the vehicle is...
  • Page 145 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunctions often are indicated by This light comes on during a Caution the system before any problem is malfunction in one of two ways: apparent.
  • Page 146 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-20 Instruments and Controls If the light continues to flash, find a The following may correct an changed into gear, misfiring, safe place to stop and park the...

  • Page 147: Brake System Warning

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass designed to evaluate critical inspection if: emission control systems during Maintenance Programs normal driving. This can take...

  • Page 148: Parking Brake Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on, there Parking Brake Light Warning is a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away.

  • Page 149: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Service Electric Parking If this light stays on, there is a Antilock Brake System problem with the Electric Parking Brake Light (ABS) Warning Light...

  • Page 150: Lane Departure Warning

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-24 Instruments and Controls the engine again to reset the Lane Departure Warning See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system. If the ABS light stays on, on page 9-73.

  • Page 151: Traction Off Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Traction Off Light If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, limited. Adjust driving accordingly.

  • Page 152: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-26 Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on, have Engine Coolant Caution the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Temperature Warning If the system is working normally,...

  • Page 153: Tire Pressure Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Tire Pressure Light A Driver Information Center (DIC) Engine Oil Pressure Light tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on Caution page 5-50.

  • Page 154: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-28 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced...

  • Page 155: High-Beam On Light

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-29 High-Beam On Light Automatic High-Beam Light Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the This light comes on when the automatic high-beam headlamps are high-beam headlamps are in use.

  • Page 156: Lamps On Reminder

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-30 Instruments and Controls Lamps On Reminder Cruise Control Light Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light in the Driver Information This light comes on when the...

  • Page 157: Information Displays

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Information Displays SEL (Select): Press the center to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on Driver Information certain screens.
  • Page 158 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-32 Instruments and Controls 4. Press SEL while an item is Trip 1 and Trip 2: The Trip display Average Fuel Economy: The Average Fuel Economy display...
  • Page 159 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Average Speed: The Average Compass: The Compass display Speed Warning: The Speed shows the direction the vehicle is Warning display allows the driver to...
  • Page 160 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-34 Instruments and Controls Oil Life: The Oil Life display shows Remember, the Oil Life display must Tire Pressure: The Tire Pressure display shows the approximate an estimate of the oil's remaining be reset after each oil change.

  • Page 161: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Head-Up Display (HUD) Caution Warning If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may If the HUD image is too bright or...
  • Page 162 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-36 Instruments and Controls Phone Use the following settings to adjust the HUD. Navigation (Image Adjustment): Press Collision Alert down or lift up to center the HUD Cruise Control image.
  • Page 163 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-37 The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed.
  • Page 164 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-38 Instruments and Controls HUD Troubleshooting Check that: Nothing is covering the HUD lens. HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright. Navigation View: This display...

  • Page 165: Vehicle Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC This message is displayed when indicate the status of the vehicle or...

  • Page 166: Brake System Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-40 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages RELEASE PARKING BRAKE SERVICE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed if the This message is displayed when BRAKE FLUID LOW...

  • Page 167: Door Ajar Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-41 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CRUISE SET TO XXX Door Ajar Messages TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the DOOR OPEN cruise control speed is set. See...

  • Page 168: Engine Cooling System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-42 Instruments and Controls TRUNK OPEN When the coolant temperature ENGINE OVERHEATED returns to normal, the air TURN VEHICLE OFF This message will display along with conditioning compressor turns back a symbol when the trunk is open.

  • Page 169: Engine Oil Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL Engine Power Messages On some vehicles, this message CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED...

  • Page 170: Fuel System Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-44 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART FUEL LEVEL LOW NO REMOTE KEY WAS This message is displayed when...

  • Page 171: Lamp Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-45 REPLACE BATTERY IN AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Object Detection System REMOTE KEY ON/OFF Messages This message displays when the This message is displayed when the...
  • Page 172 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-46 Instruments and Controls This can occur under the following FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED This message could be due to the conditions: camera being blocked. Cleaning the...
  • Page 173 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-47 This can occur under the following SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE FRONT CAMERA conditions: COLLISION PREP If this message remains on after The radar is not clean. Keep the...

  • Page 174: Ride Control System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-48 Instruments and Controls SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM Ride Control System AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE Messages This message displays if there is a...

  • Page 175: Airbag System Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-49 SERVICE TRACTION Airbag System Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING CONTROL This message displays if there is a SERVICE AIRBAG problem with the power steering...

  • Page 176: Starting The Vehicle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-50 Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle TURN STEERING WHEEL TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE START VEHICLE AGAIN Messages This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See...

  • Page 177: Transmission Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-51 If a tire pressure message appears SHIFT DENIED TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE on the DIC, stop as soon as you ENGINE This message displays when using can.

  • Page 178: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-52 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Speed Messages Vehicle To access the personalization menu: Personalization SELECTED SPEED LIMIT 1. On the Home page, turn the EXCEEDED MENU knob to highlight Settings Use the audio system controls to and press the MENU knob.
  • Page 179 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Remote Locking, Unlocking, 4. Press to select the desired Auto Fan Max Speed Starting feature setting. This feature will set the maximum Return to Factory Settings auto fan speed.
  • Page 180 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-54 Instruments and Controls Pollution Control Auto Defog Collision/Detection Systems When on, this feature will This will turn auto defog on or off. Select the Collision/Detection...
  • Page 181 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Auto Collision Preparation Collision Alert and Automatic Side Blind Zone Alert Braking capabilities of the Auto This feature will turn on or off the This allows the Side Blind Zone Collision Preparation feature.
  • Page 182 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-56 Instruments and Controls Auto Memory Recall Select Off, On - Driver and Rain Sense Wipers Passenger, On - Driver or On - This allows the Auto Memory Recall This allows the Rain Sense Wipers Passenger.
  • Page 183 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Lighting Auto High Beam Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out This allows the Auto High Beam to When on, this feature will keep the Select the Lighting menu and the be turned on or off.
  • Page 184 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-58 Instruments and Controls Remote Locking, Unlocking, Remote Unlock Light Feedback Relock Remotely Unlocked Doors Starting When on, the exterior lamps will When on, if the doors are unlocked...
  • Page 185 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Passive Door Unlock Return to Factory Settings Clear All Private Data (If Equipped) This allows passive unlocking to be This allows selection to clear all...
  • Page 186 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 5/20/13 5-60 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 187 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Courtesy Lamps .
  • Page 188 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting Turn the control to the following Automatic High-Beam System Turning On and Enabling Automatic High Beams positions: If equipped, this system turns the (Off): Turns off the exterior...
  • Page 189 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting The turn signal lever is moved The high-beam headlamps remain The high beams may not turn off forward to the high-beam on, under the automatic control,...

  • Page 190: Exterior Lamps Off

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting Your vehicle's windshield is dirty, You may need to manually disable Headlamp High/ cracked, or obstructed by or cancel the high-beam headlamps Low-Beam Changer something that blocks the view by turning the low-beam headlamps of the light sensor.

  • Page 191: Flash-To-Pass

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting Flash-to-Pass Daytime Running The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other Lamps (DRL) This feature allows the high-beam lamps will not be on. headlamps to be used to signal the...

  • Page 192: Adaptive Forward Lighting (Afl)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting When it is bright enough outside, Adaptive Forward the headlamps will turn off or may Lighting (AFL) change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). On vehicles with the AFL system,...

  • Page 193: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed.

  • Page 194: Interior Lighting

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting Interior Lighting (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten Instrument Panel or dim the lights. Illumination Control The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting.

  • Page 195: Reading Lamps

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition There are reading lamps on the out of the OFF position, or by...

  • Page 196: Battery Power Protection

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 6-10 Lighting The exterior lamps and dome lamp Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Battery remain on for a set amount of time, Saver The battery saver feature is then automatically turn off.
  • Page 197 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-13 System USB Port .

  • Page 198: Infotainment System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in See Defensive Driving on page 9-3. Theft-Deterrent Feature features intended to help with this The vehicle has Retained ®...

  • Page 199: Overview

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System Press and hold to display Overview the screen clock. Infotainment System Overview Press to mute the system. The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate Press again to unmute.
  • Page 200 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System Press and hold to quickly 5. MENU 9. PHONE reverse through a track. Press to access the menu See Bluetooth (Overview) Release the button to return...

  • Page 201: Home Page

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System Home Page PHONE: Select the PHONE screen Valet Mode: icon to display the Phone main 1. Type a four-digit code on the Home Page Features page.
  • Page 202 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System While a station is highlighted, Radio: See Radio Setup later in Audible Touch Feedback: Select press the MOVE screen button. this section. Audible Touch Feedback to turn The screen button will change feedback Off or On.
  • Page 203 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System The options are On and Off. volume, Turn the MENU knob to See Assistance Systems for Parking increase or decrease startup or Backing on page 9-59.

  • Page 204: Software Updates

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System Select Cancel or Confirm. English and Metric Unit Radio Conversion Press BACK to go back to the last menu. AM-FM Radio To change the display units between...
  • Page 205 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 3. Press the MENU knob to select. speakers. The middle position Station List: Select to display balances the sound between the a list of AM or FM stations.
  • Page 206 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-10 Infotainment System The options are On and Off. DSP Modes: If equipped with a Centerpoint creates a surround ® Bose Surround Sound System, it sound from nearly any audio...

  • Page 207: Radio Reception

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-11 Turn the MENU knob to highlight Storing Radio Station Presets From the Settings menu press the and press the MENU knob to select...

  • Page 208: Diversity Antenna System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-12 Infotainment System during the night. Static can also Diversity Antenna System occur when things like storms and FM signals only reach about 16 to The AM-FM antenna is a hidden power lines interfere with radio 65 km (10 to 40 mi).

  • Page 209: Audio Players

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-13 Insert only one disc at a time. Audio Players When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality Keep the loading slot free of...
  • Page 210 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-14 Infotainment System Press and hold to fast reverse ® Playing an Audio CD If a Blu-ray Disc or DVD disc is through a track. Release the...
  • Page 211 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-15 The road is very rough. Try the Auto Volume: If equipped, this DSP Modes: If equipped with a disc again when the road is ®...

  • Page 212: Usb Port

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-16 Infotainment System Maximum number of folders: If the CD is not playing correctly, for No Folder eight folders with 255 files per any other reason, try a known When the CD only contains folder.
  • Page 213 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-17 (Play/Pause) USB MP3 Player and USB Drives Auto Volume: If equipped, see Playing an Audio CD. The USB MP3 players and USB (Shuffle) ®...
  • Page 214 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-18 Infotainment System When connecting an iPod on ® Playing from an iPod The iPod battery recharges which firmware from other automatically while the vehicle is on.
  • Page 215 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-19 Tone Settings: Select to adjust Browse iPod Media 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, and press to select an artist Use the following to browse: Fade, and EQ (Equalizer).

  • Page 216: Sd Card Reader

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-20 Infotainment System Genres: Songs: SD Card Reader 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight This vehicle has an SD card reader...

  • Page 217: Auxiliary Jack

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-21 Playing Music from the SD Card Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable AUX Menu from the auxiliary device to the An SD Card is played the same way Press the MENU knob to display the auxiliary input jack.

  • Page 218: Phone

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-22 Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer) Settings: Phone To minimize driver distraction, If equipped, this feature adjusts the before driving, and with the vehicle pre-defined EQ modes. See EQ...
  • Page 219 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-23 If the cell phone has voice Vehicles with a Bluetooth system Bluetooth Controls dialing capability, learn to use can use a Bluetooth-capable cell...

  • Page 220: Bluetooth

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-24 Infotainment System MENU: Turn to scroll through the Noise: The system may not Bluetooth Audio Quality phone menu, including Contact, recognize voice commands if there...
  • Page 221 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-25 Infotainment Controls PAIR: Press the area just above Pairing Information the chrome bar and below the PAIR Up to five cell phones can be MENU: Turn to scroll through any screen button to pair a device.
  • Page 222 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-26 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone or Device 5. Locate the device named Your 2. Turn the MENU knob and press to select Manage Phones. Vehicle in the list on the cell 1.
  • Page 223 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-27 Connecting to a Different Phone Contacts: Turn the MENU knob to When a cell phone supports the highlight Contacts and press to phone book feature, the Phone 1.
  • Page 224 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-28 Infotainment System 3. Turn the Menu knob to highlight Making a Call Accepting a Call the letter group and press to To accept a call, do one of the To make a call: select.

  • Page 225: Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-29 Accepting a Call Waiting Call Ending a Call 2. Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the To accept a call waiting call, do one To end a call, do one of the KEYPAD screen button.
  • Page 226 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-30 Infotainment System Pairing 5. Locate the device named SGM Listing All Paired and Connected Phones in the list on the cell phone. A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone...
  • Page 227 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-31 3. Say Delete. The system asks 3. Say Change phone. Delete: This command is used to for which phone to delete. delete individual name tags.
  • Page 228 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-32 Infotainment System Using the Digit Store Command Using the Delete Command Listing Stored Numbers If an unwanted number is The list command will list all the 1.
  • Page 229 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-33 Digit Dial: This command allows a Calling 911 Emergency To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say phone number to be dialed by 1.
  • Page 230 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-34 Infotainment System Using the Re-dial Command Call Waiting Three-Way Calling Call waiting must be supported on Three-way calling must be 1. Press . The system responds...
  • Page 231 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-35 Transferring a Call To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth To access contacts stored in the cell System from a Cell Phone phone: Audio can be transferred between...

  • Page 232: Agreements

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-36 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Trademarks and (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely.
  • Page 233 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-37 Schedule I: Gracenote EULA This application or device may OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY contain content belonging to Gracenote Terms of Use Gracenote s providers.
  • Page 234 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-38 Infotainment System provide. You agree that Gracenote Gracenote reserves the right to GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL delete data from the Gracenote WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR may enforce its rights under this...
  • Page 235 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-39 Map End User License not for service bureau, timesharing Restrictions or other similar purposes. Except as Agreement Except where you have been otherwise set forth herein, you...
  • Page 236 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-40 Infotainment System Warning particular purpose, usefulness, use WRITTEN ADVICE OR or results to be obtained from this INFORMATION PROVIDED BY This Data may contain inaccurate or...
  • Page 237 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-41 CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some subject matter hereof, and States, Territories, and Countries do supersedes in their entirety any and...
  • Page 238 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-42 Infotainment System Government End Users appropriate with the following ADDRESS: Notice of Use, and be treated in If the Data is being acquired by or...
  • Page 239 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Infotainment System 7-43 END USER NOTICE The marks of companies displayed by this product to indicate business locations are the marks of their respective owners. The use of such...
  • Page 240 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 5/20/13 7-44 Infotainment System NOTES...

  • Page 241: Climate Controls

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 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 242 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls 6. SYNC (Synchronized operation. If the air delivery mode or English units can be changed to fan setting is manually adjusted, the Temperature) metric units through the instrument auto indicator turns off and the cluster.
  • Page 243 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls SYNC (Synchronized and the fan can be controlled (Bi-Level): Air is divided Temperature): Press SYNC to manually. Press AUTO to return to between the instrument panel link all climate zone settings to automatic operation.
  • Page 244 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls A/C (Air Conditioning): Press humidity is detected, the climate (Recirculation): Press to control system may adjust to to turn the air conditioning on alternate between recirculating air or off.
  • Page 245 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls The upper region of gridlines on the Sensors (Driver and Passenger rear window are antenna lines and Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press are not intended to heat when the to heat the driver or defogger is activated.
  • Page 246 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls The climate control system uses Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) the sensor information to adjust The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the the temperature, fan speed, heating, cooling, and ventilation.
  • Page 247 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls 5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning) Climate Control Status Screen 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) 7. Air Delivery Mode Control Climate Control Touch Screen...
  • Page 248 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls Automatic Operation For automatic operation: (Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls): The The system automatically controls 1. Press AUTO. temperature can be adjusted the fan speed, air delivery, air 2.
  • Page 249 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls Manual Operation Air Delivery Mode Control: Press (Floor): Air is directed to the the CLIMATE touch screen button to floor outlets, with some air to the (Fan Control): select climate control.
  • Page 250 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 8-10 Climate Controls Press AUTO to return to automatic Auto Defog: The climate control (Recirculation): Press to operation and the air conditioner system may have a sensor to alternate between recirculating air runs as needed.
  • Page 251 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls 8-11 The rear window defogger turns The upper gridlines on the rear (Driver and Passenger window are antenna lines and are off automatically after about Heated Seats, If Equipped): 10 minutes.

  • Page 252: Air Vents

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 8-12 Climate Controls Sensors Air Vents Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel. Move the slats (2) to change the direction of the airflow.

  • Page 253: Maintenance

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Climate Controls 8-13 Operation Tips Maintenance Service Clear away any ice, snow, This vehicle may have the new or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment...
  • Page 254 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 8-14 Climate Controls 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 255 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes New Vehicle Break-In ..9-19 Antilock Brake Operating Ignition Positions ... . 9-20 System (ABS) .

  • Page 256: Driving Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Systems Filling the Tank ....9-77 Driving Information...

  • Page 257: Driving And Operating

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Watch the road. Do not read, Stop or park the vehicle to tend Defensive Driving take notes, or look up to children. Defensive driving means always...

  • Page 258: Control Of A Vehicle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering include: Braking, steering, and accelerating Variable Effort Steering Keep enough distance between...
  • Page 259 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of Electric Power Steering Normal use of the power steering the curve before accelerating assist should return when the The vehicle has electric power gently into the straightaway.

  • Page 260: Off-Road Recovery

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Acceleration Skid too much Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about throttle causes the driving one-eighth of a turn, until the wheels to spin.

  • Page 261: Track Events And Competitive

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Slow down and adjust your Remember: Antilock brakes help Caution driving according to weather avoid only the braking skid. conditions. Stopping distance During a first time track or...
  • Page 262 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating Install a heavy duty fan. This For vehicles equipped with front Caution requires electrical changes to Brembo brake systems: the vehicle. Contact your dealer.

  • Page 263: Driving On Wet Roads

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle Hydroplaning Warning and the age of the brake fluid is Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water over a month old or unknown, can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes.

  • Page 264: Highway Hypnosis

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-10 Driving and Operating Keep windshield wiping Keep your eyes moving scan Warning equipment in good shape. the road ahead and to the sides. Keep the windshield washer fluid...

  • Page 265: Winter Driving

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-11 Stay in your own lane. Do not Wet ice can occur at about 0°C The Antilock Brake System (ABS) swing wide or cut across the (32°F) when freezing rain begins to...
  • Page 266 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-12 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Adjust the climate control vehicle unless there is help nearby.

  • Page 267: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to forward gear, spinning the wheels Warning arrive, now and then when you run as little as possible. To prevent...

  • Page 268: Vehicle Load Limits

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-14 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information Warning Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any...
  • Page 269 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-15 A vehicle-specific Tire and There is also important loading Determine the combined Loading Information label is information on the Certification weight of the driver and attached to the vehicle's center label.
  • Page 270 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-16 Driving and Operating Determine the combined See Trailer Towing (With weight of luggage and cargo V6 Engine) on page 9-84 or being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 271 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-17 Available Cargo Weight = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 113 kg (250 lbs). 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
  • Page 272 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-18 Driving and Operating Certification Label tells the gross weight capacity of Warning the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Do not load the vehicle any...

  • Page 273: New Vehicle Break-In

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-19 If you put things inside the Starting and Warning (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, Operating tools, packages, or anything Never stack heavier else...

  • Page 274: Ignition Positions

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-20 Driving and Operating Avoid downshifting to brake or Ignition Positions The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) slow the vehicle when the transmitter must be in the vehicle engine speed will exceed for the system to operate.
  • Page 275 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-21 If the vehicle is in P (Park), the If the vehicle must be shut off in an 4. Set the parking brake. See...

  • Page 276: Starting The Engine

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-22 Driving and Operating ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber See Starting the Engine on Starting the Engine page 9-22. The ignition will then Indicator Light): This mode Move the shift lever to P (Park) or allows you to use some electrical remain in ON/RUN.
  • Page 277 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-23 The idle speed will go down as If the battery in the RKE Caution transmitter needs replacing, a the engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately DIC message displays.

  • Page 278: Retained Accessory

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-24 Driving and Operating pressed for many seconds, 2. If the engine does not start after engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and cranking will be stopped after...

  • Page 279: Shifting Into Park

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-25 Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) Engine Running Use this procedure to shift into Do not leave the vehicle when the...

  • Page 280: Shifting Out Of Park

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-26 Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with If torque lock does occur, the If the vehicle has an uncharged the engine running, the vehicle must...

  • Page 281: That Burn

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-27 If unable to shift out of P (Park): Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) 1. Fully release the shift lever button. The exhaust system leaks Warning due to corrosion or damage.

  • Page 282: Automatic Transmission

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission Never park the vehicle with the It is better not to park with the engine running in an enclosed engine running.
  • Page 283 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-29 Make sure the shift lever is fully in Warning Caution P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an electronic shift...
  • Page 284 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-30 Driving and Operating Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or N (Neutral): In this position, the Caution more, push the accelerator all engine does not connect with the the way down.

  • Page 285: Manual Mode

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-31 While in Sport Mode, the vehicle Manual Mode monitors driving behavior, and Driver Shift Control (DSC) automatically enables Performance Shift Features when spirited driving is detected.
  • Page 286 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-32 Driving and Operating To use DSC using the shift lever: Tap Shift To use DSC using the tap shift controls: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) to M (Manual 1.

  • Page 287: System (Abs)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-33 To cancel Tap Shift Mode, hold The transmission will only allow Brakes the (+) upshift control for shifting into gears appropriate for two seconds.
  • Page 288 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-34 Driving and Operating ABS can change the brake pressure Using ABS to each wheel, as required, faster Do not pump the brakes. Just hold than any driver could. This can help...

  • Page 289: Parking Brake (Manual)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-35 Parking Brake (Manual) If the parking brake is not released Caution when you begin to drive, the brake system warning light will be on and...

  • Page 290: Parking Brake (Electric)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-36 Driving and Operating Parking Brake (Electric) The system has a red parking brake The red parking brake status light status light and an amber parking will flash and then stay on once the brake warning light.
  • Page 291 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-37 If the EPB is applied while the EPB Release Caution vehicle is moving, the vehicle will To release the EPB: decelerate as long as the switch is Driving with the parking brake on held up.

  • Page 292: Brake Assist

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-38 Driving and Operating If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle control module increases brake vehicle from rolling, either forward or is pulling a trailer, see Driving pressure at each corner of the rearward, during vehicle drive off.

  • Page 293: Ride Control Systems

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-39 Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak activates when the It is recommended to leave both systems on for normal driving vehicle senses a difference between...
  • Page 294 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-40 Driving and Operating Flash when StabiliTrak is Turning the Systems Off comes on and stays on: activated. and On 1. Stop the vehicle. Turn on and stay on when either system is not working.

  • Page 295: Driver Mode Control

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-41 To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, Driver Mode Control Caution press and hold the button until Driver Mode Control attempts to add...
  • Page 296 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-42 Driving and Operating The Tour and Sport modes will feel acceleration. The steering will similar on a smooth road. Select a change to provide more precise new setting whenever driving control.

  • Page 297: Limited-Slip Rear Axle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-43 Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle...
  • Page 298 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-44 Driving and Operating +RES (Resume/Accelerate): To decrease speed to the next Press the control up briefly to 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the resume to make the vehicle resume...
  • Page 299 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-45 When the cruise control has been Increasing Speed While Cruise The speedometer reading can be Control is at a Set Speed set to the desired speed, the cruise...
  • Page 300 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-46 Driving and Operating To decrease the vehicle speed in Passing Another Vehicle While you might have to step on the larger increments, briefly press Using Cruise Control...

  • Page 301: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-47 Erasing Speed Memory If a vehicle is detected in your path, Warning ACC can apply acceleration or The cruise control set speed is...
  • Page 302 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-48 Driving and Operating Warning Warning (Continued) Adaptive Cruise Control will not Visibility is low, such as in detect or brake for children, fog, rain, or snow conditions.
  • Page 303 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-49 +RES (Resume/Accelerate): ACC will not set at a speed less (Cancel): Press to disengage Press the control up briefly to than 25 km/h (16 mph), although it...
  • Page 304 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-50 Driving and Operating Press and hold +RES up until To begin using ACC again, press the desired set speed appears +RES up briefly on the steering on the display, then release it.
  • Page 305 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-51 To decrease the vehicle speed in The speedometer reading can be Selecting the Follow Distance smaller increments, press SET displayed in either English or metric When a slower moving vehicle is down to the first detent.
  • Page 306 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-52 Driving and Operating Since each gap setting corresponds Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a Vehicle to a following time (Far, Medium, or Near), the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed.
  • Page 307 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-53 ACC automatically slows the vehicle Stationary or Very Slow-Moving ACC Automatically Disengages Objects down and adjusts vehicle speed to ACC may automatically disengage...
  • Page 308 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-54 Driving and Operating Notification to Resume ACC When the vehicle ahead drives Warning away, press RES+ or the ACC will maintain a follow gap accelerator pedal to resume...
  • Page 309 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-55 ACC Override Curves in the Road Warning If using the accelerator pedal while Warning ACC is active, a DIC warning On curves, ACC may respond to...
  • Page 310 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-56 Driving and Operating ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp.
  • Page 311 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-57 Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Ending ACC Cleaning the Sensing System When Towing a Trailer There are three ways to...

  • Page 312: Driver Assistance Systems

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-58 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Warning Warning (Continued) Systems Do not rely on the Driver Work at all driving speeds. This vehicle may have features that Assistance Systems.

  • Page 313: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-59 Audible or Safety Alert Seat Assistance Systems for When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Parking or Backing...
  • Page 314 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-60 Driving and Operating Warning The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other object located outside the camera's field of view, below the bumper, or under the vehicle.
  • Page 315 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-61 A warning triangle may display on Use caution while backing up when Warning towing a trailer, as the RCTA the RVC screen to show where the...
  • Page 316 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-62 Driving and Operating When an object is first detected in The Backing Warning System will beep once from the rear when a the rear, one beep will be heard...
  • Page 317 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-63 Pressing the brake pedal after the Warning (Continued) Warning vehicle comes to a stop will release the Rear Automatic Braking. If the...
  • Page 318 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-64 Driving and Operating Turning the Features On or Off The Rear Vision Camera (RVC), the Warning parking assist symbols, guidance lines, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert...

  • Page 319: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (65,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-65 Assistance Systems for Seat when approaching a vehicle Warning directly ahead too quickly. FCA also Driving provides a visual alert if following FCA is a warning system and another vehicle much too closely.
  • Page 320 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (66,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-66 Driving and Operating FCA can be disabled through Collision Alert Warning vehicle personalization. See the Auto Collision Preparation portion FCA does not provide a warning...
  • Page 321 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (67,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-67 Tailgating Alert Selecting the Alert Timing The vehicle-ahead indicator will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely.
  • Page 322 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (68,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-68 Driving and Operating The chosen setting will remain until Unnecessary Alerts includes Intelligent Brake it is changed and will affect the Assist (IBA) and the Automatic...

  • Page 323: System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (69,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-69 Warning Warning Warning (Continued) IBA may increase vehicle braking ACP is an emergency crash Complete attention is always in situations when it may not be...

  • Page 324: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (70,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-70 Driving and Operating Automatic Braking Warning Warning In some imminent front-end crash situations, if the driver has not Automatic Braking may Using the Automatic Collision...
  • Page 325 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (71,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-71 This zone starts at approximately Warning the middle of the vehicle and goes back approximately 5 m (16 ft). SBZA does not alert the...
  • Page 326 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (72,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-72 Driving and Operating SBZA can be disabled through SBZA may not always alert the vehicle personalization. See driver to vehicles in the side blind Collision/Detection Systems under zone, especially in wet conditions.

  • Page 327: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (73,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-73 If the SBZA displays do not light up a turn signal. LDW uses a camera Warning when vehicles are in the blind zone sensor to detect the lane markings.
  • Page 328 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (74,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-74 Driving and Operating How the System Works If LDW is on, the LDW indicator Warning (Continued) will appear green if the system The LDW camera sensor is on the...
  • Page 329 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (75,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-75 When the System Does Not Lane markings may not be detected Warning (Continued) on curves, highway exit ramps, Seem to Work Properly or hills;...

  • Page 330: Recommended Fuel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (76,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-76 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of Seasonal Fuels Caution Use summer and winter fuels in the Use the recommended fuel for appropriate season. Driving or Do not use fuel containing proper vehicle maintenance.

  • Page 331: Fuel Additives

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (77,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-77 Fuel Additives Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) Gasoline should contain detergent Warning Do not reenter the vehicle additives that help prevent engine while pumping fuel.
  • Page 332 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (78,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-78 Driving and Operating To open the fuel door, push the Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a rearward center edge in and release and it will open.

  • Page 333: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (79,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-79 Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Place the nozzle inside the fill refueling, do not remove the...

  • Page 334: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (80,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-80 Driving and Operating Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Shift the transmission to a lower and Towing Tips gear if the transmission shifts...
  • Page 335 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (81,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-81 During the trip, check occasionally Warning Warning (Continued) to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer...
  • Page 336 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (82,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-82 Driving and Operating Backing Up When turning with a trailer, make Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift wider turns than normal. Do this so...
  • Page 337 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (83,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-83 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance when Trailer place, release the regular brakes Towing until the chocks absorb the load.

  • Page 338: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (84,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-84 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing (With It depends on how the rig is used. Weight of the Trailer Tongue For example, speed, altitude, road V6 Engine)

  • Page 339: Trailer Towing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (85,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Driving and Operating 9-85 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Towing Equipment Tires Hitches Be sure the vehicle's tires are Use the correct hitch equipment. inflated to the upper limit for cold See your dealer or a hitch dealer for tires.

  • Page 340: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (86,1) CRC - 5/20/13 9-86 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Conversions and The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything Always attach chains between the Add-Ons electrical to the vehicle, see vehicle and the trailer.

  • Page 341: Vehicle Care

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-23 Back-Up Lamps ... . 10-32 Brakes .

  • Page 342: General Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for High-Speed Wheel Replacement ..10-65 General Information Operation ....10-51 Tire Chains .

  • Page 343: Vehicle Checks

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-3 Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. resulting from modifications or the Before attempting to do your own...

  • Page 344: Hood

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-4 Vehicle Care Hood To close the hood: Before closing the hood, be sure all To open the hood: filler caps are on properly. Then, bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) of the closed position.

  • Page 345: Engine Compartment Overview

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 2.5L L4 Engine...
  • Page 346 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 4. Engine Compartment Fuse 7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Block on page 10-35.
  • Page 347 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-7 3.6L V6 Engine...

  • Page 348: Engine Oil

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-8 Vehicle Care Check the engine oil level 1. Windshield Washer Fluid 7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine regularly and maintain the Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on Oil on page 10-8.
  • Page 349 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-9 See Engine Compartment Overview 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it Caution on page 10-5 for the location of the with a paper towel or cloth, then engine oil dipstick.
  • Page 350 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-10 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment Overview approved certification mark. This Viscosity Grade on page 10-5 for the location of the certification mark indicates that the SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine oil fill cap.

  • Page 351: Engine Oil Life System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Additives/Engine properly dispose of clothing or rags include engine revolutions, engine containing used engine oil. See the temperature, and miles driven.
  • Page 352 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-12 Vehicle Care be changed at least once a year How to Reset the Engine Oil 2. Press SEL on the DIC controls and at this time the system must be...

  • Page 353: Automatic Transmission

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-13 If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Automatic Transmission procedure is difficult, this should be SOON message is not on, the done at the dealer. Contact the Fluid system is reset.
  • Page 354 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-14 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the air 1. Open the hood. See Hood on cleaner/filter: page 10-4. Cleaner/Filter 2.

  • Page 355: Cooling System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature.

  • Page 356: Engine Coolant

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-16 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant Warning Warning (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is a...
  • Page 357 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-17 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean Caution drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. This mixture: Warning If improper coolant mixture, Gives freezing protection down...
  • Page 358 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-18 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by Check to see if coolant is visible in If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: putting it in the trash, pouring it on the coolant surge tank.
  • Page 359 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-19 If no problem is found, check to see Warning Caution if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but...
  • Page 360 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-20 Vehicle Care Turn the pressure cap slowly 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. This...

  • Page 361: Engine Overheating

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-21 Engine Overheating Caution Caution The vehicle has an indicator to warn If the pressure cap is not tightly Running the engine without of the engine overheating.
  • Page 362 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-22 Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off Warning (Continued) the road, shift to P (Park) or...

  • Page 363: Washer Fluid

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-23 Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Caution What to Use Do not use engine coolant When windshield washer fluid is (antifreeze) in the windshield needed, be sure to read the washer.

  • Page 364: Brakes

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-24 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Caution (Continued) Warning can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Fill the washer fluid tank only The brake wear warning sound applied.

  • Page 365: Brake Fluid

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-25 Brake Pedal Travel and tested with top-quality brake Brake Fluid parts. When parts of the braking See your dealer if the brake pedal...
  • Page 366 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-26 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake After work is done on the brake Warning hydraulic system can also cause hydraulic system, make sure the a low fluid level.

  • Page 367: Battery

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-27 Warning Caution (Continued) If brake fluid is spilled on the With the wrong kind of fluid in the vehicle's painted surfaces, brake hydraulic system, the the paint finish can be brakes might not work well.
  • Page 368 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-28 Vehicle Care After a power loss, such as Warning Warning disconnecting the battery or removing the maxi fuses in the Do not use a match or flame near...

  • Page 369: Function Check

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-29 Vehicle Storage 1. Before starting this check, be Automatic Transmission sure there is enough room Shift Lock Control Infrequent Usage: Remove the around the vehicle.

  • Page 370: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-30 Vehicle Care 3. With the engine off, turn the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement ignition on, but do not start the vehicle facing downhill.

  • Page 371: Windshield Replacement

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-31 4. Remove the wiper blade. Headlamp Aiming Allowing the wiper blade arm to Headlamp aim has been preset and touch the windshield when no should need no further adjustment.

  • Page 372: Bulb Replacement

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-32 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge LED Lighting (HID) Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps. For the proper type of replacement For replacement of any LED lighting bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on assembly, contact your dealer.

  • Page 373: License Plate Lamp

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-33 To replace one of these bulbs: License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket 1. Reach under the rear fascia and 2. Bulb locate the back-up lamp 3.

  • Page 374: Replacement Bulbs

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-34 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System...

  • Page 375: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-35 Windshield Wipers breakers. This greatly reduces the Engine Compartment chance of damage caused by Fuse Block If the wiper motor overheats due to electrical problems.
  • Page 376 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-36 Vehicle Care Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
  • Page 377 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-37 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Passenger Wiper Control Relay Power Seat Not Used Wiper Speed Relay Body Control Not Used...
  • Page 378 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-38 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Sunroof AIR Solenoid Relay Coolant Pump Relay Front Wiper Washer Air Conditioning AOS Display/MIL Rear Washer Relay...

  • Page 379: Block

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-39 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block Vacuum Pump Horn Relay Relay The instrument panel fuse block is Cooling Fan in the end of the driver side of the...
  • Page 380 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-40 Vehicle Care 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 381 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-41 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Spare Spare Display Electric Steering Spare Heated Steering Column Lock Wheel Spare Data Link...

  • Page 382: Block

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-42 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse The vehicle may not be equipped Circuit Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Block Breakers features shown. Retained Accessory...
  • Page 383 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-43 Number Usage Not Used Left Window Body Control Module 8 A/C Inverter Passive Entry Passive Start Battery 1 Body Control Module 4 Heated Mirrors...
  • Page 384 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-44 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Trailer Connector Not Used OnStar (If Canister Vent Radio/DVD Equipped) Body Control Not Used Right Window Module 2...

  • Page 385: Wheels And Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-45 Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Not Used Overloading the tires can Tires Battery Regulated cause overheating as a Every new GM vehicle has Voltage Control result of too much flexing.

  • Page 386: All-Season Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-46 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) High-Speed Operation on page 10-51 for inflation pressure Overinflated tires are more Improperly repaired tires...

  • Page 387: Winter Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-47 Consider installing winter tires on roads is expected. See your dealer Winter tires with the same speed the vehicle if frequent driving on...
  • Page 388 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-48 Vehicle Care Run-flat tires can be driven on with When driving on a deflated run-flat Warning tire, avoid potholes and other road no air pressure. There is no need to...

  • Page 389: Summer Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-49 These sensors contain batteries that Summer Tires Tire Pressure are designed to last for 10 years This vehicle may come with high Tires need the correct amount of under normal driving conditions.
  • Page 390 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-50 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading comfort. Never load the vehicle Caution (Continued) Information label on the with more weight than it was vehicle indicates the original designed to carry.

  • Page 391: Tire Pressure For

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-51 Remove the valve cap from the Return the valve caps on the Warning (Continued) tire valve stem. Press the tire valve stems to keep out dirt and gauge firmly onto the valve to moisture and prevent leaks.

  • Page 392: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-52 Vehicle Care Vehicles with 225/40RF18 88W and Tire Pressure Monitor Each tire, including the spare 255/35RF18 90W size tires require (if provided), should be checked...
  • Page 393 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-53 Accordingly, when the low tire Your vehicle has also been of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or pressure telltale illuminates, you...

  • Page 394: Operation

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-54 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor For additional information and details about the DIC operation and Operation displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-31.
  • Page 395 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-55 The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and light and DIC message should tire pressure condition but it go off after the road tire is...
  • Page 396 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-56 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are If the TPMS is not functioning ignition cycle. The sensors are missing or damaged. The properly it cannot detect or signal a...
  • Page 397 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-57 3. Make sure the Tire Pressure info The horn sounds twice to signal 9. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the display option is turned on.

  • Page 398: Tire Inspection

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-58 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection Anytime unusual wear is or other damage that cannot noticed, rotate the tires as soon...
  • Page 399 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-59 Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See...

  • Page 400: When It Is Time For New

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-60 Vehicle Care Lightly coat the center of the Warning wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the...

  • Page 401: Buying New Tires

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-61 The rubber in tires ages over time. Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires This also applies to the spare tire, Tires age when stored normally...
  • Page 402 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-62 Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec GM recommends replacing worn Warning system considers over a tires in complete sets of four. dozen critical specifications that...
  • Page 403 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-63 Vehicles that have a tire Warning Warning pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Using bias-ply tires on the Never drive faster than the speed...

  • Page 404: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-64 Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheel Alignment and Tire Warning Wheels Balance If different sized wheels are used, If wheels or tires are installed that...

  • Page 405: Wheel Replacement

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (65,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-65 Wheel Replacement Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Caution nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor Replace any wheel that is bent, System (TPMS) sensors with new...

  • Page 406: Tire Chains

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (66,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-66 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains Warning Warning Warning Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause Replacing a wheel with a used...

  • Page 407: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (67,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-67 If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires conditions.

  • Page 408: Jump Starting

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (68,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-68 Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a Jump Starting Warning curve, acts much like a skid and For more information about the may require the same correction as...
  • Page 409 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (69,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-69 Warning Caution Batteries can hurt you. They can Ignoring these steps could result be dangerous because: in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the They contain acid that can vehicle warranty.
  • Page 410 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (70,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-70 Vehicle Care The jump start positive post (1) and Caution Caution negative post (2) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump If the other vehicle does not have If any accessories are left on or start.
  • Page 411 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (71,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-71 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning An electric fan can start up even Be sure the battery has enough Fans or other moving engine when the engine is not running water.

  • Page 412: Towing The Vehicle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (72,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-72 Vehicle Care 8. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) grounding point for...

  • Page 413: Recreational Vehicle

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (73,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-73 Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed Carefully open the cover in the front Recreational Vehicle car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck...
  • Page 414 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (74,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-74 Vehicle Care What is the distance that will be Dinghy Towing Caution traveled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how If the vehicle is towed with all four long they can tow.

  • Page 415: Appearance Care

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (75,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-75 Dolly Towing 2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly. Appearance Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Manual) on...
  • Page 416 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (76,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-76 Vehicle Care If using an automatic car wash, Caution Caution follow the car wash instructions. The windshield wiper and rear window Do not use petroleum-based, Avoid using high-pressure wiper, if equipped, must be off.
  • Page 417 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (77,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-77 Finish Care Occasional hand waxing or mild To keep the paint finish looking polishing should be done to remove new, keep the vehicle garaged or Application of aftermarket clearcoat residue from the paint finish.
  • Page 418 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (78,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-78 Vehicle Care Use a cleaning solution Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Do not use any of the following on approved for aluminum. Some lamp covers: Lenses and Emblems cleaners are highly acidic or Abrasive or caustic agents.
  • Page 419 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (79,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-79 thoroughly when cleaning the Tires Caution blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to a buildup of vehicle wash/wax clean the tires.
  • Page 420 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (80,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-80 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and Caution Caution Chassis Components Chrome wheels and other chrome To avoid surface damage, do not Visually inspect the front and rear...

  • Page 421: Interior Care

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (81,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-81 Underbody Maintenance Original manufacturer replacement Interior Care parts will provide the corrosion At least twice a year, Spring and To prevent dirt particle abrasions,...
  • Page 422 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (82,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-82 Vehicle Care Do not heavily saturate the Your dealer may have products for To prevent damage, do not clean upholstery when cleaning. the interior using the following cleaning the interior.
  • Page 423 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (83,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-83 Cleaning the windshield with water Fabric/Carpet/Suede 2. Remove excess moisture by during the first three to six months gently wringing until water does...
  • Page 424 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (84,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-84 Vehicle Care If the soil is not completely brush to remove dirt that could Instrument Panel, Leather, removed, it may be necessary to scratch the surface. Then use the...
  • Page 425 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (85,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Vehicle Care 10-85 Care of Safety Belts Caution (Continued) Caution Keep belts clean and dry. Use of air fresheners may cause removers. Do not use cleaners...

  • Page 426: Floor Mats

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (86,1) CRC - 5/20/13 10-86 Vehicle Care Floor Mats replacing, it is recommended Removing and Replacing the that GM certified floor mats be Floor Mats purchased. Non-GM floor mats Warning may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals.

  • Page 427: Service And Maintenance

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the scheduled Maintenance maintenance in this section. We Caution recommend having your dealer perform these services.
  • Page 428 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 11-2 Service and Maintenance The maintenance schedule is for The proper replacement parts, Warning vehicles that: fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and...

  • Page 429: Maintenance Schedule

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Engine cooling system Maintenance Your dealer has trained service inspection. Visual inspection of technicians who will perform this Schedule hoses, pipes, fittings, and work and reset the system.
  • Page 430 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 11-4 Service and Maintenance Tire inflation pressures check. Steering and suspension Restraint system component See Tire Pressure on inspection. Visual inspection for check. See Safety System page 10-49.
  • Page 431 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Service and Maintenance 11-5 At Each Fuel Stop Once a Year Check the hold open ability of the gas strut. Contact your Engine oil level check. See See Starter Switch Check on dealer if service is required.
  • Page 432 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 11-6 Service and Maintenance First Service After Every First Service After Every First Service After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles 160 000 km/100,000 Miles 240 000 km/150,000 Miles...

  • Page 433: Lubricants, And Parts

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Service and Maintenance 11-7 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 434 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Non-Limited Slip Gear DEXRON MTF 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88863089). Differential) Rear Axle (Limited Slip Differential) DEXRON LS Gear 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88862624).

  • Page 435: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number...

  • Page 436: Maintenance Records

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 5/20/13 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
  • Page 437 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 438 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 5/20/13 11-12 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 439: Technical Data

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the left side of the vehicle. It can be...
  • Page 440 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 12-2 Technical Data Paint information. Engine Identification Service Parts Production options and special Identification Label The eighth character in the VIN equipment. is the engine code. This code...

  • Page 441: Vehicle Data

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Technical Data 12-3 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-7 for more information.
  • Page 442 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 12-4 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank 62.5 L 16.5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
  • Page 443 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Technical Data 12-5 Vehicle Top Speed Vehicle Top Speed Metric English 2.5L L4 Engine 240 km/h 149 mph 3.6L V6 Engine 240 km/h 149 mph...

  • Page 444: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 12-6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.6L V6 Engine 2.5L L4 Engine...

  • Page 445: Customer Information

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Customer Information Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any Information purpose with or without fee is Libcurl and Unzip...
  • Page 446 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 5/20/13 13-2 Customer Information WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP. All This software is provided as is, rights reserved. without warranty of any kind,...
  • Page 447 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Customer Information 13-3 2. Redistributions in binary form library versions must be plainly 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use marked as such and must not be...
  • Page 448 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 5/20/13 13-4 Customer Information THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED Except as contained in this notice, For the purposes of this copyright and license, Info-ZIP is defined as AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
  • Page 449 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Customer Information 13-5 This software is provided as is, 2. Redistributions in binary form and dynamic, shared, or static library versions must be plainly without warranty of any kind, (compiled executables) must express or implied.

  • Page 450: Privacy

    Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 5/20/13 13-6 Customer Information 4. Info-ZIP retains the right to use Vehicle Data Some modules may also store data the names Info-ZIP, Zip, about how the vehicle is operated,...
  • Page 451 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 5/20/13 Customer Information 13-7 The EDR is designed to record data This data can help provide a better manufacturer, other parties, such as related to vehicle dynamics and...
  • Page 452 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-6335741) - 2014 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 5/20/13 13-8 Customer Information Infotainment System Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the RFID technology is used in some...
  • Page 453 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Air Filter, Passenger Airbags (cont'd) Servicing Airbag-Equipped Compartment ....8-13 Accessories and Air Vents .
  • Page 454 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Assistance Systems for Braking ......9-4 Parking and Backing .
  • Page 455 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Card Reader Cleaning Cooling System ....10-15 SD ......7-20 Exterior Care .
  • Page 456 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Door Driving (cont'd) Engine Vehicle Load Limits ...9-14 Ajar Messages ....5-41 Air Cleaner/Filter .
  • Page 457 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Entry Lighting ....6-9 Fluid Fuses Equipment, Towing ... . 9-85 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 458 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (6,1) INDEX General Information Headlamps (cont'd) High Intensity Discharge Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Ignition Positions ....9-20 Towing .
  • Page 459 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lighting On Reminder ....5-30 Adaptive Forward ....6-6 Key and Lock Messages .
  • Page 460 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Lights (cont'd) Loss of Control ....9-6 Messages Low Fuel Warning ... .5-28 Low Fuel Warning Light .
  • Page 461 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Messages (cont'd) Overheating, Engine ..10-21 Transmission ....5-51 Overview, Infotainment New Vehicle Break-In .
  • Page 462 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Passenger Compartment Air Pregnancy, Using Safety Rearview Mirrors Filter ......8-13 Belts .
  • Page 463 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Replacing Safety Belt Securing Child System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-22 Restraints ....3-57, 3-59 Safety Belts .
  • Page 464 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX Shift Lock Control Function Starting the Vehicle System (cont'd) Infotainment ... . . 13-8, 7-1 Check, Automatic Messages .
  • Page 465 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (13,1) INDEX i-13 Tires (cont'd) Traction Pressure Light ....5-27 Control System (TCS)/ Updates ®...
  • Page 466 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2014 - CRC - 5/20/13 Black plate (14,1) i-14 INDEX Vehicle Ahead Indicator ..5-24 Wheels Vehicle Care Alignment and Tire Tire Pressure ....10-49 Balance .

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