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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Pedestrian Protection

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . 5-42

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

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Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-30

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33

Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-44

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-63

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25

Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52

Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-54

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57

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Page 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (1,1) 2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .
Page 2 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (2,1) 2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-1 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts .
Page 3: Using This Manual
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Refer to the purchase Danger documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the Danger indicates a hazard with a features. high level of risk which will result Keep this manual in the vehicle for in serious injury or death.
Page 4 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (4,1) Introduction A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses safety symbol which means Do Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp Main/Dipped-Beam Not, Do not do this, or Do not let that may be found on the vehicle Changer...
Page 5 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief In Brief Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . 1-12 Performance and Maintenance Climate Controls ... . . 1-13 Traction Control/Electronic Transmission .
Page 6: Instrument Panel
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 7 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. 16. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-27 (If Equipped). 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on 8.
Page 8: Initial Drive Information
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief Initial Drive Press again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. Information : Press twice quickly to release This section provides a brief the boot.
Page 9: Door Locks
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief Use the key in the front driver 3. Press the brake pedal and select door. The key cylinder is the ON/RUN/START ignition covered by a cap. See Door mode to drive the vehicle.
Page 10: Seat Adjustment
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief Boot Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2-21. Seat Adjustment Power Seats Saloon Shown, Coupé...
Page 11 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief Raise or lower the seat by Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seat Backrests moving the rear of the control up or down. If available, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
Page 12: Memory Features
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief Memory Features See Rear Seats on page 3-10. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Heated Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
Page 13: Mirror Adjustment
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems See Head Restraints on page 3-2 The vehicle has power folding on page 3-47 and Power Seat Adjustment on mirrors. See Folding Mirrors on page 3-4.
Page 14 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/2/14 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel To set the power tilt wheel memory position, see Memory Seats on Adjustment page 3-6. Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is in the overhead console.
Page 15: Exterior Lighting
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief 1-11 DOOR: The lamp comes on when Saloon Exterior Lighting a door is opened. The rear reading lamps are over the ON: Turns the lamp on. rear passenger doors.
Page 16: Windscreen Wiper/Washer
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/2/14 1-12 In Brief 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move : Turns on the headlamps the stalk down. For several wipes, together with the parking lamps and hold the stalk down.
Page 17 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls Transmission This system controls the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual gearbox.
Page 18: Vehicle Features
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/2/14 1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control the next 5 km/h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer, press +RES up to the second detent. Infotainment System SET : Press the control down See the infotainment manual for briefly to set the speed and activate...
Page 19: Forward Collision Alert (Fca) System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief 1-15 Forward Collision Alert The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively (FCA) System steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel.
Page 20: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/2/14 1-16 In Brief Rear Vision Parking Assist reversing crashes when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). If the Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking Assist system detects the vehicle is (RPA) uses sensors on the rear reversing too fast to avoid a crash...
Page 21: Power Outlets
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/2/14 In Brief 1-17 To turn off both Traction Control Power Outlets Performance and and StabiliTrak, press and Maintenance The accessory power outlets can be hold until illuminate used to plug in electrical equipment, in the instrument cluster.
Page 22: Engine Oil Life System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/2/14 1-18 In Brief When road and weather stop as soon as possible and inflate change the engine oil and filter. The conditions are appropriate, use the tyres to the recommended oil life system should be reset to cruise control.
Page 23: Keys And Locks
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-18 Windows Power Mirrors .
Page 24: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not To remove the key, press the button working correctly, see your near the bottom of the transmitter, dealer or a qualified technician and pull the key out.
Page 25 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door is open when (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. When pressed and Unlocked Door Anti remotely unlocking the vehicle at Lock Out is enabled through the night, the headlamps and reversing...
Page 26 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the doors are unlocked, the Keyless Access Operation fuel door is unlocked. Some vehicles have the Keyless (Remote Start): If equipped, Access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access press and release...
Page 27 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking/Locking from doors may lock with the RKE Programming Transmitters to the Passenger Doors transmitter inside the vehicle. Do the Vehicle not leave the RKE transmitter in an When the doors are locked and the Only RKE transmitters programmed...
Page 28 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows START YOUR VEHICLE when you 3. With the vehicle in P (Park), Replace the battery if the REPLACE try to start the vehicle. See Key and N (Neutral) or Neutral, press the BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Lock Messages on page 5-34.
Page 29 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start.
Page 30 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The RKE transmitter range may be The engine will shut off after Cancelling a Remote Start less while the vehicle is running. 10 minutes unless a time To cancel a remote start, do any of extension is done or the ignition...
Page 31 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. Inside the Vehicle Warning (Continued) Two remote vehicle starts or a On the rear doors, push down on start with an extension have the door lock knob to lock the door Young children who get into...
Page 32 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the To replace the cap: open position.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off. When is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open,...
Page 34: Lockout Protection
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection locking is requested for all doors to Press to activate the safety remain locked. When this feature is locks on the rear doors. The If the vehicle is in ACC/ off, the Delayed Door Lock menu indicator light in the switch will...
Page 35 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Doors Boot Lock Release Warning (Continued) Boot Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting.
Page 36 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with Keyless Access, To access by the folding the rear Caution the boot may also be opened while seat, if equipped: the vehicle is locked by pressing the 1.
Page 37: Vehicle Security
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured will bypass the 30-second delay during the delay to arm the system. and immediately arm the alarm This vehicle has theft-deterrent system.
Page 38 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of Condition To disarm the alarm system or turn the vehicle, such as a change in...
Page 39: Anti-Theft Locking System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Inclination, and Intrusion Operation under Remote Keyless The vehicle is automatically Entry (RKE) System Operation on immobilised when the vehicle is Sensors Disable Switch page 2-2.
Page 40: Exterior Mirrors
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle. If the transmitter is ever If the ignition modes will not change Exterior Mirrors damaged, you may not be able to with the other transmitter, your start your vehicle.
Page 41: Power Mirrors
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Power Mirrors Exterior Automatic Dimming Folding Mirrors Mirror Power Folding Mirrors If equipped, the driver side exterior automatic dimming mirror will automatically adjust for the glare of headlights behind.
Page 42: Heated Mirrors
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows They are accidentally manually Interior Mirrors Windows folded or unfolded. They do not stay in the unfolded Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning position.
Page 43: Power Windows
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The vehicle aerodynamics are On coupé models, the window will designed to improve fuel economy lower to a predetermined position. performance. This may result in a Press the switch again to lower the pulsing sound when either rear window fully.
Page 44 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows auto-reverse. The window will return In this mode, the window can close 4. Continue holding the switch up to normal operation after the on an object in its path.
Page 45: Sun Visors
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Roof Open/Close: Press the rear or Press to activate the window front of the switch (1) to the first lockout. The indicator light in the detent and hold to open or close the switch will illuminate when Sunroof...
Page 46 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/2/14 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system.
Page 47: Table Of Contents
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .
Page 48: Seats And
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To raise or lower the head restraint, top of the restraint is at the same press the button located on the side height as the top of the occupant's of the head restraint, and pull up or...
Page 49: Front Seats
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints head restraint after the button is Front Seats released to make sure that it is locked in place. Easy Entry Seat The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable.
Page 50: Power Seat Adjustment
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the seat by To move the seat forward, press Power Seat Adjustment moving the rear of the control up and hold the front of the switch (1) or down.
Page 51: Lumbar Adjustment
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Thigh Support Reclining Seat Backrests Adjustment To adjust the lumbar and bolster To adjust the seatback: support: If equipped, pull up on the lever. Tilt the top of the control Then pull or push on the support to Press and hold the control...
Page 52: Memory Seats
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
Page 53 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 2. Press and release SET. A beep Depending upon the Auto Memory Releasing "1," "2," or before the will sound. Recall feature enabled in the vehicle stored positions are reached stops personalisation menu, memory "1"...
Page 54: Heated Front Seats
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints To activate the recall when the Easy Exit recall automatically recalling again by opening the transmission is in P (Park) and On - activates when one of the following driver door and pressing At Ignition On is selected in the...
Page 55 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints If available, the buttons are near the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats Warning (Continued) climate controls on the centre stack. When it is cold outside, the heated To operate, the ignition must be in seats can be turned on heat, such as a blanket, cushion,...
Page 56: Rear Seats
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To fold the seatback: Folding the Seat Backrest Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 57: Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Raising the Seat Backrest To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Pass-Through Door 1. Lift the seatback up. Make sure Warning the centre safety belt and latch do not get behind the seat.
Page 58: Safety Belts
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.
Page 59: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all regions, the safety belts makes such good law requires wearing safety sense. belts.
Page 60: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 61 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 If the webbing locks in the catch 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. To make the lap part tight, pull plate before it reaches the buckle until it clicks.
Page 62 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints Automatic Seat Belt Tightening The system will not activate if the Traction Control/Electronic Stability System Control system is not functioning If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise properly.
Page 63 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 pretensioners can also help tighten To install: the safety belts in a side crash or a roll-over event. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and possibly other parts of the seat belt system will...
Page 64: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Warning (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest. These parts be removed from the guide.
Page 65: Safety System Check
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 A pregnant woman should wear a crash. They can rip apart under Replacing Safety Belt lap-shoulder belt, and the lap impact forces. If a belt is torn or System Parts after a portion should be worn as low as frayed, get a new one right away.
Page 66: Airbag System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System Saloon models may have the belt assemblies inspected or following airbags: The vehicle has the following replaced.
Page 67 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 the risk of injury from the force of an Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things...
Page 68: Where Are The Airbags
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-22 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 69 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Warning (Continued) or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 70: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The vehicle also has a seat position direction of the impact, and how sensor that enables the sensing Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down.
Page 71: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-25 rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many will inflate when either side of the types of collisions, primarily Restrain? vehicle is struck or if the sensing...
Page 72 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-26 Seats and Restraints be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may Warning (Continued) from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn airbags.
Page 73: Passenger Sensing System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-27 The vehicle has a crash sensing outboard passenger frontal airbag and diagnostic module which and knee airbag should be allowed records information after a to inflate or not.
Page 74 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-28 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is and knee airbag anytime the system Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front senses that a person of adult size is outboard passenger airbag and sitting properly in the front outboard airbag.
Page 75 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-29 3. Remove any additional items happens, adjust the head Warning from the seat such as blankets, restraint. See Head Restraints cushions, seat covers, seat on page 3-2.
Page 76 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-30 Seats and Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in A thick layer of additional material, Warning the front outboard passenger seat, such as a blanket or cushion, but the off indicator is lit, it could be or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger...
Page 77: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Liquid pooled on the seat that Warning Warning (Continued) has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger Stowing of articles under the can still inflate during improper sensing system will turn on the passenger seat or between the...
Page 78: Airbag System Check
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-32 Seats and Restraints overhead console, front sensors, sensing system from properly Caution side impact sensors, or airbag turning off the passenger airbag(s). wiring. See Passenger Sensing System on If an airbag covering is damaged, page 3-27.
Page 79: Child Restraints
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Child Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning Older Children protect you and your Safety procedures must always passenger(s) in a crash, resulting be observed when disposing of in serious injury or even death.
Page 80 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-34 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Page 81: Infants And Young Children
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children.
Page 82 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-36 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning tightened around a child's neck, Never hold an infant or a child the only way to loosen the belt is while riding in a vehicle.
Page 83 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-37 For most basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing the front outboard seat, always A young child's hip bones are still a child restraint, be sure it is move the front passenger seat as...
Page 84: Child Restraint Systems
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides...
Page 85: Where To Put The Restraint
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Securing the Child within the crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint properly secured in the vehicle.
Page 86 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-40 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the Warning child restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able Do not use a rearward facing to access adjacent safety belt child restraint on a seat protected assemblies or ISOFIX anchors for...
Page 87 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-41 ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Sedan) Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Front Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger...
Page 88 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-42 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Size Class and Seat B1 - ISO/F2X: Forward-facing child D - ISO/R2: Rear-facing child Device: restraint system for smaller children restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.
Page 89 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Saloon) Seating Positions Mass Group Front Rear Left Rear Right Rear Centre Passenger Outboard Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg Group 0 + Up to 13 kg...
Page 90 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-44 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Coupe) Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Front Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger...
Page 91 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Front Rear Left Rear Centre Rear Right Passenger Passenger Passenger Passenger IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.
Page 92 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-46 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Installation Suitability (Coupe) Seating Positions Mass Group Front Rear Left Rear Right Passenger Outboard Outboard Group 0 Up to 10 kg Group 0 + Up to 13 kg Group I...
Page 93: Isofix Child Restraint
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-47 ISOFIX Child Restraint No more than two ISOFIX child Restraint Systems Suitability table restraint systems can be installed by IUF. See Where to Put the Systems on the rear seats at the same time, Restraint on page 3-39.
Page 94 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-48 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the ISOFIX system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in...
Page 95: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-49 5. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags.
Page 96 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-50 Seats and Restraints When using the lap-shoulder belt to 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) secure the child restraint in this the lap and shoulder portions of position, follow the instructions that the vehicle's safety belt through...
Page 97 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-51 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions.
Page 98: Pedestrian Protection System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-52 Seats and Restraints Vehicle speed at impact is less Pedestrian Protection Warning than 22 km/h (14 mph) or System greater than 50 km/h (31 mph). After the bonnet has lifted, the The vehicle impacts a small Your vehicle is equipped with a...
Page 99 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Temporary Bonnet Repair Caution Warning If the rear of the bonnet is raised, the bonnet may be repositioned After the pedestrian protection You or others could be injured temporarily if a towing service is not system has deployed, see your...
Page 100 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 9/2/14 3-54 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning Do not drive the vehicle if the Safety procedures must always bonnet is not securely latched at be observed when disposing of both rear corners.
Page 101: Storage Compartments
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Storage Storage Storage To access, press on the cover and release. There is an accessory Compartments power outlet inside. See Power Outlets on page 5-6. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments .
Page 102: Glove Box
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Storage Touch the bottom of the climate Armrest Storage control system panel again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Page 103: Additional Storage Features
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads inside the boot.
Page 104 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Storage NOTES...
Page 105 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Rear Fog Lamp Light ..5-24 Indicator ....5-13 Lamps On Reminder .
Page 106: Controls
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages ..5-39 Controls Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Security Messages ..5-40 Service Vehicle Messages .
Page 107: Steering Wheel Controls
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls To set the power tilt wheel memory The steering wheel takes about position, see Memory Seats on three minutes to be fully heated. page 3-6.
Page 108 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls Move the windscreen wiper lever Clear snow and ice from the wiper Rainsense out of the INT position to blades and windscreen before using For vehicles with Rainsense, a deactivate Rainsense.
Page 109: Headlamp Washer
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls is reached. When the windscreen Pull the wiper lever toward you and 3. Press to go back to the wiper lever is released, additional hold briefly to activate.
Page 110: Power Sockets
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls Power Sockets turning RAP back on. If the problem When adding electrical equipment, continues, the issue could be within ensure that you follow the proper The accessory power outlets can be your device.
Page 111 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 230 Volt If equipment is connected using The power outlet is not designed for more than 150 watts or a system the following and may not work Alternating Current fault is detected, a protection circuit...
Page 112: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 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 113: Instrument Cluster
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster...
Page 114: Speedometer
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-10 Instruments and Controls Cluster Application Displays Audio Info Pages: Press SEL while Info Pages is highlighted to select the While the Audio application page is The cluster has three interactive items to be displayed in the DIC displayed, press SEL to enter the...
Page 115: Mileometer
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Mileometer When the ignition is on, the fuel Caution gauge indicates about how much The odometer shows how far the fuel is left in the tank. If the engine is operated with the vehicle has been driven, in either There is an arrow near the fuel...
Page 116: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-12 Instruments and Controls The gauge takes a few seconds too hot. Pull off the road, stop the If the driver safety belt is buckled, to stabilise after the ignition is vehicle, and turn off the engine as neither the light nor the chime turned on and goes back to...
Page 117: Airbag Readiness Light
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the passenger safety belt is If there is a problem with the airbag fastened, neither the chime nor the system, a Driver Information Centre light comes on.
Page 118: Charging System Light
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-14 Instruments and Controls light either the on or off symbol to let a check to show the light is working. Warning you know the status of the front It should go out when the engine is outboard passenger frontal airbag started.
Page 119 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-15 are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction.
Page 120 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-16 Instruments and Controls To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an could allow fuel to evaporate into the vehicle: emission control system the atmosphere.
Page 121: Brake System Warning Light
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Emissions Inspection and is not on while the vehicle is in Brake System Warning ON/RUN or Service Only Mode. Maintenance Programs Light See your dealer for assistance in Depending on where you live, your verifying proper operation of the...
Page 122: Service Electric Parking Brake Light
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on and stays on, Parking Brake Light Service Electric Parking there is a basic braking system Brake Light problem.
Page 123: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-19 If a message displays in the Driver If the ABS light is the only light on, downshift is recommended. The Information Centre (DIC), see Brake the vehicle has regular brakes, but number displayed with the arrow System Messages on page 5-31.
Page 124: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-20 Instruments and Controls ® This light is amber and flashes as a Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert, to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed.
Page 125: Traction Control System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on Caution and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively The engine coolant temperature working.
Page 126: Tyre Pressure Light
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-22 Instruments and Controls Tyre Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS.
Page 127: Low Fuel Warning Light
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Main-Beam On Light This light is near the fuel gauge and The security light should come on This light comes on when the comes on briefly when the ignition is briefly as the engine is started.
Page 128: Adaptive Forward Lighting
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-24 Instruments and Controls Adaptive Forward Rear Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Lighting (AFL) Light This light comes on when the rear The cruise control light is white fog lamps are in use.
Page 129: Information Displays Driver Information
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Information Displays 4. Press SEL while an item is : Press to move between highlighted to select or deselect the interactive display zones in the that item.
Page 130 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-26 Instruments and Controls range estimate is based on an vehicle has right now and changes Turn Arrow: Shows the next average of the vehicle's fuel frequently as driving conditions manoeuvre when using route economy over recent driving history...
Page 131: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-27 page. If the selected speed limit is Maintenance Schedule. See Blank Page: The Blank Page exceeded, a pop-up warning is Scheduled Maintenance on display allows for no information to displayed and a chime may sound.
Page 132 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-28 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Caution Low Fuel If you try to use the HUD image Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be as a parking aid, you may cleared by using the steering wheel misjudge the distance and...
Page 133 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-29 HUD Views (Image Adjustment): Press down or lift up to centre the HUD There are four views in the HUD. image. The HUD image can only be Some vehicle information and adjusted up and down, not side vehicle messages or alerts may be...
Page 134 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-30 Instruments and Controls HUD is adjusted to the proper Performance View: This display height. gives the speedometer reading (in English or metric units), rpm Polarised sunglasses are reading, transmission positions, and not worn.
Page 135: Vehicle Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and TRANSPORT MODE ON Charging Messages This message is displayed when the Messages displayed on the DIC vehicle is in transport mode. Some indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE features can be disabled while in...
Page 136: Compass Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-32 Instruments and Controls RELEASE PARKING BRAKE Compass Messages This can occur under the following conditions: This message is displayed if the Dashes may be displayed if the The radar is not clean.
Page 137: Door Ajar Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-33 SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE message may also be displayed if conditioning compressor turns back the vehicle starts to move. Close the on. The vehicle can continue to be CONTROL door completely.
Page 138: Engine Oil Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-34 Instruments and Controls damage. This message clears when before filling to the recommended next time the vehicle is driven. The the engine has cooled to a safe level.
Page 139: Lamp Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Transmitter Battery under Remote NUMBER OF KEYS AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL Keyless Entry (RKE) System PROGRAMMED ON/OFF Operation on page 2-2. This message displays when This message is displayed when the NO REMOTE KEY WAS programming new keys to the...
Page 140 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-36 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering Object Detection System braking functions of the Auto with the radar object detection or Collision Preparation feature. Some Messages camera performance.
Page 141 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-37 LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF REAR AUTO BRAKE AND SERVICE AUTOMATIC PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE COLLISION PREP This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind This message displays when If this message displays, take the Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane...
Page 142 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-38 Instruments and Controls Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) TAKE STEERING and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) features will not work. Take the If LKA does not detect active driver features.
Page 143: Safety Belt Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-39 See All-Wheel Drive on page 9-25. SERVICE SUSPENSION TRACTION CONTROL ON SYSTEM This message may display when the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE Traction Control System (TCS) has This message displays when there This message displays if a problem...
Page 144: Security Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE AUTOMATIC SERVICE PEDESTRIAN Starting the Vehicle SEATBELT TIGHTENING PROTECTION SYSTEM Messages SYSTEM This message displays when there PRESS BRAKE TO START is a problem with the pedestrian If this message displays, take the VEHICLE...
Page 145: Tyre Messages
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-41 start, turn the steering wheel the The low tyre pressure warning light SHIFT DENIED other way, and try starting the will also come on. See Tyre This message displays when using vehicle again.
Page 146: Vehicle Reminder
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle Messages Personalisation WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Use the audio system controls to WITH CARE This message may display when the access the personalisation menus...
Page 147: Instruments And Controls
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-43 Personalisation Menus Language (Language) Radio The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Select and the following may be available: the available language(s).
Page 148 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-44 Instruments and Controls Audible Touch Feedback Audio Cue Volume Auto Fan Max Speed This allows Audible Touch If equipped, this feature adjusts the This feature will set the maximum Feedback to be turned on or off.
Page 149 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Collision Alert and Active Select Off or On. Emergency Braking features. See Lane Change Alert Comfort and Convenience Active Emergency Braking System Alert Type on page 9-52.
Page 150 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-46 Instruments and Controls Reverse Tilt Mirror Easy Exit Options Lighting When on, both the driver and This feature automatically recalls Select and the following may passenger mirrors will tilt downward the current driver's previously stored display:...
Page 151 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Remote Door Unlock Select Left-Hand Traffic or Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Right-Hand Traffic. On some Relock Remotely Unlocked When on, this feature will keep the vehicles select Left-Hand Traffic, Doors driver door from locking when the...
Page 152 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-48 Instruments and Controls Ringtones Remote Door Unlock Passive Door Unlock Voice Mail Numbers This allows selection of which doors This allows passive unlocking to be will unlock when pressing the unlock turned on or off and selects what Pair New Device...
Page 153 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Display Turn Display Off Return to Factory Settings Select to turn the display off. Press Select and the following may Select and the following may anywhere on the display area or any display: display:...
Page 154 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/2/14 5-50 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 155: Exterior Lamp Controls
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting .
Page 156 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting The system detects a preceding Turning On and Enabling (Parking Lamps): Turns on the vehicle's tail lamps. IntelliBeam parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. The outside light is bright To enable the automatic main beam enough that main beam...
Page 157: Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting Your vehicle is loaded such that The main beams may not turn off the front end points upward, automatically if the system cannot causing the light sensor to aim detect other vehicle's lamps high and not detect headlamps because of any of the following:...
Page 158: Daytime Running
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting If the headlamps are in Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the main-beam mode, they will go to headlamps when driving through a System dipped beam.
Page 159: Adaptive Forward
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting Lights On with Wipers the transmission is in R (Reverse). The dipped beam headlamps must AFL is not immediately operable be on to adjust the headlamp level. If the windscreen wipers are after starting the vehicle;...
Page 160: Hazard Lights
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting Hazard Lights 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 161: Rear Fog Lamps
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting Rear Fog Lamps Interior Lighting panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted. Instrument Panel Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when any door is opened and the dome...
Page 162: Reading Lamps
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting To change the dome lamp settings, The front reading lamps are in the Lighting Features press: overhead console. OFF: Turns the lamp off, even Entry Lighting Press to turn the lamps on when a door is open.
Page 163: Exit Lighting
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Lighting This feature can be changed. See Battery Power Protection If the exterior lamps are left on, they Vehicle Locator Lights under turn off when the vehicle power is The battery saver feature is Vehicle Personalisation on turned off.
Page 164 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/2/14 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 165: Infotainment System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for Introduction information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 166 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 167: Climate Controls
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the Dual Automatic Climate Control heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Page 168 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls Climate Control Touch Screen The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate The fan, air delivery mode, A/C control buttons on the faceplate are mode, driver and passenger adjusted.
Page 169 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls 2. Set the temperature. Allow the driver and passenger temperatures climate control system, press and system time to stabilise. Then can also be adjusted by pressing hold the fan down button or touch adjust the temperature as the controls on the touch screen.
Page 170 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls operation. To turn Auto Demist off or (Demist): Clears the windows of (Recirculation): Press to on, see "Climate and Air Quality" mist or moisture. Air is directed to alternate between recirculating air under Vehicle Personalisation on the windscreen, side windows and...
Page 171 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls demister turns on automatically Sensors (Driver and Passenger when the interior temperature is cold Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press and the outside temperature is to heat the driver or about 4°C (40°F) and below.
Page 172: Air Vents
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from air inlets at the centre and on the side of the base of the windscreen that instrument panel.
Page 173: Maintenance
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls Maintenance Service During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper All vehicles have a label equipment. Venting refrigerants Passenger Compartment underbonnet that identifies the directly to the atmosphere is harmful Air Filter refrigerant used in the vehicle.
Page 174 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 175 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting out of Park ..9-19 Cruise Control Parking ..... . 9-19 Cruise Control .
Page 176: Driving And Operating
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Driving Information Braking General Towing Braking action involves perception Information ....9-62 Defensive Driving time and reaction time.
Page 177: Steering
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating power brake assist but it will be steering but steering will be stiffer See specific vehicle steering used when the brake is applied. than normal at slow speeds.
Page 178: Off-Road Recovery
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids allows steering while braking. one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tyre contacts the existing conditions, and by not...
Page 179: Track Events And Competitive Driving
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Requires a 600 W fan in addition The front, if equipped with AWD, acceleration, or braking, to the production option V03. and rear axle fluid temperatures including reducing vehicle speed may be higher than when driving in...
Page 180: Driving On Wet Roads
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating Before racing, replace existing Driving on Wet Roads Warning (Continued) brake fluid with a qualified racing Rain and wet roads can reduce brake fluid from a sealed happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your container.
Page 181: Hill And Mountain Roads
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating Overtake with caution. Stay in your own lane. Do not Warning swing wide or cut across the Keep windscreen wiping centre of the road. Drive at equipment in good condition.
Page 182 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating Drive with caution, whatever the Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) condition. Accelerate gently so Being stuck in snow can be a traction is not lost. Accelerating too serious situation.
Page 183: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Warning (Continued) it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the For more information about Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when right to clear the area around the...
Page 184: Vehicle Load Limits
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-10 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tyre and Loading Information Warning Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight the vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry.
Page 185 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-11 Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is A vehicle-specific Tyre and Load Limit 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) Loading Information label is = 650 lbs.) attached to the vehicle's centre Locate the statement The...
Page 186 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs).
Page 187 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined fuel, and cargo. Never exceed If you put things inside the weight of the driver, passengers, the GVWR for the vehicle or the vehicle - like suitcases, tools, and cargo should never exceed Gross Axle Weight Rating...
Page 188: Starting And Operating
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-14 Driving and Operating Avoid driving at any one Starting and Warning (Continued) constant speed, fast or slow. Operating Avoid downshifting to brake or Never stack heavier slow the vehicle when the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Run-In...
Page 189: Ignition Positions
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-15 Ignition Positions to the Keyless Access system. See The vehicle may have an electric Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) steering column lock. The lock is System Operation on page 2-2.
Page 190: Starting The Engine
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-16 Driving and Operating 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, See Starting the Engine on This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, page 9-16.
Page 191 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting Procedure (Keyless Caution Caution Access) 1. With the Keyless Access Do not try to shift to P (Park) if Cranking the engine for long system, the RKE transmitter the vehicle is moving.
Page 192: Retained Accessory
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-18 Driving and Operating starts briefly but then stops Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle with the again, do the same thing. This Engine Running (Automatic Use this procedure to shift into clears the extra petrol from the Transmission)
Page 193: Shifting Out Of Park
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-19 If you have to leave the vehicle with Shifting out of Park 4. Press the shift lever button. the engine running, the vehicle must 5.
Page 194: Parking Over Things That Burn
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-20 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Always apply parking brake. See remove it. Turn the steering wheel Warning Parking Brake or Electric Parking until the steering wheel lock is felt Engine exhaust contains carbon Brake.
Page 195: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running.
Page 196 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-22 Driving and Operating ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of N (Neutral): In this position, the Warning P (Park), ease pressure on the shift engine does not connect with the lever and push the shift lever all the wheels.
Page 197: Manual Mode
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-23 Manual Mode Caution (Continued) Caution Driver Shift Control (DSC) repairs would not be covered by Spinning the tyres or holding the the vehicle warranty. Be sure the vehicle in one place on a hill Caution engine is not running at high...
Page 198 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-24 Driving and Operating Vehicles with DSC may either use Tap Shift 2. Pull the control toward you to the shift lever or the tap shift shift.
Page 199: Drive Systems
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-25 revolutions per minute (rpm). The Shift Indicator Drive Systems transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower or higher gear All-Wheel Drive if the engine rpm is too high or too low.
Page 200: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-26 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS.
Page 201: Parking Brake (Manual)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-27 Parking Brake (Manual) Parking Brake (Electric) Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts.
Page 202 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-28 Driving and Operating The system has a red handbrake continuously, then the EPB is only normal, and is done to periodically status light and an amber partially applied or there is a check the correct operation of the handbrake warning light.
Page 203: Brake Assist
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-29 power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely Caution conditions where the driver has stops and holds the vehicle in a quickly and forcefully applied the complete standstill on a grade, HSA Driving with the parking brake on...
Page 204: Ride Control Systems
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-30 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. Traction Control/ If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control...
Page 205 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-31 The button for TCS and StabiliTrak If TCS is limiting wheel spin when comes on and stays on: is on the centre console, behind the button is pressed, the system 1.
Page 206: Driver Mode Control
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-32 Driving and Operating Driver Mode Control Tour Mode Use for normal city and highway Driver Mode Control attempts to add driving to provide a smooth, a sportier feel, provide a more soft ride.
Page 207: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-33 Snow/Ice Mode Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control Use when more traction is needed Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle With cruise control, a speed of during slippery conditions.
Page 208 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-34 Driving and Operating ® If the StabiliTrak system begins to 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the (On/Off): Press to turn the limit wheel spin while using cruise speedometer, press SET down to system on and off.
Page 209 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-35 To increase vehicle speed in To decrease the vehicle speed in Resuming a Set Speed larger increments, briefly press larger increments, briefly press If the cruise control is set at a +RES up to the second detent.
Page 210: Adaptive Cruise Control
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-36 Driving and Operating Press applying the SET switch will result If a vehicle is detected in your path, in cruise control set to the current ACC can apply acceleration or Erasing Speed Memory vehicle speed.
Page 211 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-37 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) vehicle ahead. Keep the when vehicles suddenly slow or entire front of the vehicle stop ahead, or enter your lane. clean.
Page 212 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-38 Driving and Operating SET (Set/Coast): Press the Select the set speed desired for The ACC indicator displays in the control down briefly to set the speed instrument cluster and Head-Up cruise.
Page 213 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-39 To increase vehicle speed in Press and hold SET down until Increasing Speed While ACC is at larger increments, press +RES the desired lower speed is a Set Speed up to the second detent.
Page 214 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-40 Driving and Operating Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Approaching and Following a Press on the steering wheel to Collision Alert (FCA) System on Vehicle adjust the following gap. When page 9-49.
Page 215 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-41 lamps will come on. The automatic ACC Automatically Disengages traffic before proceeding. In braking may feel or sound different addition, the left and right sides of ACC may automatically disengage than if the brakes were applied the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three...
Page 216 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-42 Driving and Operating ACC Override Warning Warning (Continued) If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, a warning message If ACC has stopped the vehicle, accelerates up to the set speed, on the DIC and in the HUD will and if ACC is disengaged, turned...
Page 217 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-43 ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp bend. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the bend is too sharp.
Page 218: Driver Assistance Systems
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-44 Driving and Operating Press Do Not Use ACC on Hills and Driver Assistance When Towing a Trailer Systems Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is This vehicle may have features that erased from memory if work together to help avoid crashes...
Page 219: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Reversing
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-45 Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Under many conditions, these beeping.
Page 220 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-46 Driving and Operating within a zone 25 cm (10 in) high off Warning the ground and below bumper level. These detection distances may be The RVC system does not display shorter during warmer or humid children, pedestrians, bicyclists, weather.
Page 221 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-47 Beeps for Front Parking Assist are Warning higher pitched than for Rear Parking Assist. The Reversing Warning System Reversing Warning and Rear only operates at speeds greater Automatic Braking than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Page 222 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-48 Driving and Operating may automatically brake hard to a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) stop to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by a reversing crash. Automatic Braking, always check Braking system.
Page 223: Assistance Systems For Driving
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-49 from the back of the vehicle do not The parking assist symbols or (SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA), move further back when a trailer is guidance lines can be turned on or and/or the Active Emergency towed.
Page 224 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-50 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning (Continued) FCA is a warning system and or ice, or if the windscreen is does not apply the brakes. When damaged.
Page 225 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-51 Collision Alert When this Collision Alert occurs, the Selecting the Alert Timing brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration.
Page 226: System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-52 Driving and Operating alert will occur. Consider traffic and the front of the vehicle where radar continue to be applied as needed. weather conditions when selecting IBA will automatically disengage sensors are located, may correct the alert timing.
Page 227 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-53 happens, Automatic Braking may Warning Warning (Continued) engage the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle at a stop. ACP is an emergency crash Complete attention is always To release the EPB, press the EPB preparation feature and is not...
Page 228: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-54 Driving and Operating the Lane Change Alert system, read Warning Warning (Continued) the entire Lane Change Alert section before using this feature. Using the Automatic Collision changing lanes may result in Preparation System while towing injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Page 229 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-55 approximately between LCA can be disabled through 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the vehicle personalisation. See ground. The Side Blind Zone Alert Collision/Detection Systems under (SBZA) warning area starts at Vehicle Personalisation on...
Page 230: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-56 Driving and Operating of the vehicle. Attached objects may If the LCA displays do not light up of the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) also interfere with the detection of when vehicles are in the blind zone system, read the entire LKA section vehicles.
Page 231 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-57 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Detect lanes on winding or The LKA system does not Using LKA while towing a trailer hilly roads. continuously steer the vehicle.
Page 232: Fuel
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-58 Driving and Operating Roads with poor lane markings, approaches a detected lane marking Fuel such as two-lane roads. without using a indicator in that Use the recommended fuel for direction.
Page 233: Fuel Additives
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-59 vehicle until the fuel is at one-half Some petrol, mainly high octane Filling the Tank tank or less, then refuel with the racing petrol, can contain an current seasonal fuel.
Page 234 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-60 Driving and Operating To open the fuel filler flap, push and Saloon Cap Type Fuel System Warning (Continued) release the rearward centre edge of the flap. Fuel can spray out if the fuel Be careful not to spill fuel.
Page 235 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-61 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Coupé Capless Fuel System Filling the Tank with a Portable clockwise until it clicks once. Make Fuel Can (Coupé) sure the cap is fully installed.
Page 236: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-62 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) General Towing Remove the container from fire and you or others could be the vehicle, boot, or pickup badly burned and the vehicle Information bed before filling.
Page 237: Conversions And Add-Ons
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Driving and Operating 9-63 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty.
Page 238 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 9/2/14 9-64 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 239 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Engine Compartment Fuse Lock Control Function Block ..... 10-26 Check .
Page 240: General Information
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ..10-49 General Information Damage to vehicle components Tyre Chains ....10-50 resulting from modifications or the For service and parts needs, visit If a Tyre Goes Flat .
Page 241: Vehicle Care
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Caution work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own Even small amounts of about how to service the vehicle contamination can cause damage...
Page 242: Bonnet
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-4 Vehicle Care Bonnet To close the bonnet: Before closing the bonnet, be sure To open the bonnet: all filler caps are on properly. Then, bring the bonnet from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) of the closed position.
Page 243: Engine Compartment Overview
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 244: Engine Oil
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-6 Vehicle Care 1. Windscreen Washer Fluid Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine page 10-16.
Page 245 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (7,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-7 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Selecting the Right Engine Oil Caution with a clean paper towel or cloth, Selecting the right engine oil then push it back in all the way.
Page 246: Engine Oil Life System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (8,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never Caution dispose of oil by putting it in the Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground, Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 247: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (9,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-9 Change the oil as soon as possible See REMAINING OIL LIFE under Change the fluid and filter at the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). Driver Information Centre (DIC) on intervals listed in Scheduled It is possible that, if driving under...
Page 248: Cooling System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (10,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-10 Vehicle Care release loose dust and dirt. If the Warning filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is required. Operating the engine with the air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ cleaner/filter off can cause you or filter:...
Page 249: Engine Coolant
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (11,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-11 What to Use Warning Caution (Continued) Warning Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some hot.
Page 250 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (12,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-12 Vehicle Care Gives boiling protection up to Never dispose of engine coolant by If coolant is visible but the coolant 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the refuse, pouring it on level is not at or above the COLD temperature.
Page 251 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (13,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-13 DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant Warning (Continued) Warning surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge for the proper coolant mixture. You can be burned if you spill tank pressure cap, is cool before With plain water or the wrong...
Page 252: Engine Overheating
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (14,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-14 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank 4. With the coolant surge tank Check the level in the surge tank pressure cap from the top pressure cap off and the surge top and bottom chambers when the chamber when the cooling...
Page 253 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (15,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-15 running. If it is not, do not continue If the overheat warning is displayed Warning (Continued) to run the engine. Have the vehicle with no sign of steam: serviced.
Page 254: Washer Fluid
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (16,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-16 Vehicle Care If there is no sign of steam, idle the Adding Washer Fluid Caution (Continued) engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still to freeze and damage the displayed, turn off the engine until it washer fluid tank and other...
Page 255: Brake Fluid
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (17,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-17 proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-3. The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as means that soon the brakes will complete sets.
Page 256: Battery
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (18,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-18 Vehicle Care hydraulic system fixed, since a What to Add Caution (Continued) leak means that sooner or later Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid the brakes will not work well.
Page 257 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (19,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-19 replacement number shown on the After a power loss, such as Warning (Continued) original battery label when a new disconnecting the battery or battery is needed.
Page 258 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (20,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-20 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant 1. Fill Plug black, negative (-) cable from the 2. Drain Plug battery or use a battery trickle To get an accurate reading, the charger.
Page 259: Starter Switch Check
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (21,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-21 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Warning Function Check Park Brake and P (Park)
Page 260: Wiper Blade Replacement
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (22,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-22 Vehicle Care pressure from the regular brake To replace the windscreen wiper 4. Remove the wiper blade. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is blade: Allowing the wiper blade arm to held by the parking brake only.
Page 261: Headlamp Aiming
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (23,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-23 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp alignment has been For the proper type of replacement preset and should need no further bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Warning adjustment.
Page 262: Back-Up Lamps
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (24,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-24 Vehicle Care Back-Up Lamps 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 5. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise. Number Plate Lamp Bulb Assembly 1.
Page 263: Replacement Bulbs
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (25,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-25 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Electrical System Headlamp Wiring the bulb socket (1). An electrical overload may cause 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in straight into the bulb socket and...
Page 264: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (26,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-26 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Caution Breakers Fuse Block Spilling liquid on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The underbonnet fuse block is on component on the vehicle may protected from short circuits by a the passenger side of the engine...
Page 265 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (27,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-27 Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Body Control Module 6 Not Used Driver Power Seat Not Used Headlamp Washer Relay Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used...
Page 266 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (28,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-28 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used AFS AHL/ Fuel Heater Pedestrian Headlamp Washer AIR Solenoid Relay Protection Not Used Washer Passenger Window Antilock Brake Switch Rear Washer Relay...
Page 267: Block
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (29,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-29 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block AIR Solenoid Right Main Intensity Discharge The instrument panel fuse block is Transmission Headlamp in the end of the driver side of the Control Module/ instrument panel.
Page 268 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (30,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-30 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 with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place.
Page 269 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (31,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-31 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Spare Spare Spare Electric Steering Spare Spare Column Lock Spare Front Heater, Spare Ventilation, and Air Spare Conditioning Blower Heater, Ventilation, Sensing Diagnostic...
Page 270: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (32,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-32 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Page 271 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (33,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-33 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Rear Driver Control Electric Parking Rear Heated Seats Module Brake Semi-Active Left Window Not Used Damping System Body Control Boot Release Transfer Case...
Page 272: Wheels And Tyres
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (34,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-34 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tyres Number Usage Warning (Continued) Memory Seat Tyres and a serious crash. See Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Body Control page 9-10.
Page 273: All-Season Tyres
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (35,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-35 See Tyre Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tyres on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tyres on page 10-35. page 10-38 for inflation pressure Worn or old tyres can adjustment for high-speed...
Page 274: Run-Flat Tyres
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (36,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-36 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tyres of the (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km Warning same size, load range and (25 mi). As soon as possible, speed rating as the original contact the nearest authorised GM If the low tyre warning light...
Page 275: Summer Tyres
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (37,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-37 normal driving conditions. See your on ice or snow covered roads is Caution (Continued) dealer for wheel or sensor expected. See Winter Tyres on replacement.
Page 276: Tyre Pressure For High-Speed Operation
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (38,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-38 Vehicle Care example of the Tyre and Remove the valve cap from the Tyre Pressure for Loading Information label, see tyre valve stem. Press the tyre High-Speed Operation Vehicle Load Limits on gauge firmly onto the valve to...
Page 277: Tyre Pressure Monitor System
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (39,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-39 Vehicles with P225/45R17 and Tyre Pressure Monitor tyres of a different size than the size 225/40R18 92V size tyres require indicated on the vehicle placard or System inflation pressure adjustment when tyre inflation pressure label, you...
Page 278: Tyre Pressure Monitor Operation
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (40,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-40 Vehicle Care responsibility to maintain correct telltale after replacing one or more tyre pressure, even if under-inflation tyres or wheels on your vehicle to has not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or illumination of the TPMS low tyre alternate tyres and wheels allow the...
Page 279 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (41,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-41 about the DIC operation and The TPMS can warn about a low Tyre Loading Selection displays see Driver Information tyre pressure condition but it does Equipped Centre (DIC) on page 5-25.
Page 280 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (42,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-42 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the...
Page 281 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (43,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-43 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Use the five-way DIC control on 8. Proceed to the passenger side following order: driver side front the right side of the steering front tyre, and repeat the tyre, passenger side front tyre,...
Page 282: Tyre Inspection
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (44,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-44 Vehicle Care The tyre has a puncture, cut, Tyre Inspection Anytime unusual wear is or other damage that cannot noticed, rotate the tyres as soon We recommend that the tyres, be repaired well because of as possible, check for proper...
Page 283 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (45,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-45 Adjust the front and rear tyres to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tyre and Loading Information label after the tyres have been rotated. See Tyre Pressure on page 10-37 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-10.
Page 284: When It Is Time For New Tyres
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (46,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-46 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New The rubber in tyres ages over time. Warning This also applies to the spare tyre, Tyres if the vehicle has one, even if it is Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the never used.
Page 285: Buying New Tyres
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (47,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-47 slow ageing. This area should be GM's exclusive TPC Spec all four tyres should wear out at free of grease, petrol, or other system considers over a dozen about the same time.
Page 286: Different Size Tyres And Wheels
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (48,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-48 Vehicle Care speed capability when using Vehicles that have a tyre Warning (Continued) winter tyres with a lower speed pressure monitoring system rating. could give an inaccurate a crash or other vehicle damage.
Page 287: Wheel Alignment And Tyre Balance
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (49,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-49 brakes, rollover airbags, traction Wheel Alignment and If the wheel leaks air, replace it. control, electronic stability control, Some aluminium wheels can be Tyre Balance or All-Wheel Drive, the performance repaired.
Page 288: Tyre Chains
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (50,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-50 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Warning Warning a crash. Always use the correct Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel tightened wheel nuts can cause Replacing a wheel with a used nuts for replacement.
Page 289: If A Tyre Goes Flat
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (51,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-51 Drive slowly and follow the cable If a Tyre Goes Flat The vehicle has no spare tyre, no manufacturer's instructions. If the tyre changing equipment and no It is unusual for a tyre to blow out cables contact the vehicle, stop and place to store a tyre.
Page 290: Jump Starting
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (52,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-52 Vehicle Care Jump Starting 4. Discharged Battery Negative Caution Grounding Point For more information about the The jump start positive post (1) and Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on negative post (2) are on the battery in costly damage to the vehicle...
Page 291 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (53,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-53 2. Position the two vehicles so that Warning Warning they are not touching. 3. Apply the parking brake firmly An electric fan can start up even Fans or other moving engine and put the shift lever in when the engine is not running...
Page 292: Towing The Vehicle
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (54,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-54 Vehicle Care 9. Start the engine in the vehicle Towing the Vehicle Caution with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at Improper use of the tow eye can Caution least four minutes.
Page 293 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (55,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-55 Is the vehicle ready to be wheels on the ground. Dolly towing towed? Just as preparing the is towing the vehicle with two vehicle for a long trip, make sure wheels on the ground and two the vehicle is prepared to be...
Page 294 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (56,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-56 Vehicle Care The vehicle was not designed to be Use the following procedure to dolly Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive towed with all four wheels on the tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from Vehicles) ground.
Page 295: Appearance Care
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (57,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-57 Appearance Care Caution Caution (Continued) Exterior Care Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle products can be obtained from with all four wheels on the your dealer. Follow all Locks ground, or even with only two of manufacturer directions regarding...
Page 296 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (58,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-58 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty.
Page 297 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (59,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-59 Aftermarket appearance caps or The bright metal mouldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are vehicle are aluminium or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and illuminated, due to excessive steel.
Page 298 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (60,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-60 Vehicle Care Windscreen and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windscreen Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-4. with glass cleaner.
Page 299: Interior Care
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (61,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-61 silicone grease on weatherstrips Finish Damage Caution (Continued) with a clean cloth will make them Quickly repair minor chips and last longer, seal better, and not stick scratches with touch-up materials automatic car wash that uses or squeak.
Page 300 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (62,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-62 Vehicle Care Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster.
Page 301 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (63,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-63 Coated Mouldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colourfastness 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Coated mouldings should be before using a commercial colourfast cloth with water.
Page 302 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (64,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-64 Vehicle Care Caution Caution Caution Do not attach a device with a Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would...
Page 303: Floor Mats
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (65,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Vehicle Care 10-65 Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for The driver side floor mat is held in proper floor mat usage. place by button-type retainers. Keep belts clean and dry.
Page 304 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (66,1) CRC - 9/2/14 10-66 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 305: Service And Maintenance
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance It is essential that your vehicle receives the maintenance outlined Engine Oil Change on the following pages to retain the safety, reliability and performance Change the engine oil and filter General Information...
Page 306 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 11-2 Service and Maintenance Steering and suspension Bonnet/Boot lid/Tailgate/Liftglass Inspection Every 15 000 km or inspection. Visual inspection for Support Gas Strut Service: 1 Year damaged, loose, or missing Visually inspect gas strut, Engine coolant level check.
Page 307 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Additional Maintenance Every or delivery service. During any Additional Maintenance Every maintenance, if a power washer 30 000 km or 2 Years 96 000 km is used to clean mud and dirt In addition to the items listed under...
Page 308: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, And Parts
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 11-4 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 309: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Bonnet Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668) or lubricant meeting Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Key Lock Cylinders, Bonnet and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
Page 310 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 11-6 Service and Maintenance NOTES...
Page 311: Technical Data
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification The Vehicle Identification Number may be embossed on the instrument panel, visible through the Vehicle Identification windscreen, or in the engine Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) compartment on the right-hand body...
Page 312: Engine Identification
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 12-2 Technical Data Paint information. Engine Identification Service Parts Production options and special Identification Label The eighth character in the VIN is equipment. the engine code. This code This label, on the load floor under Do not remove this label from the identifies the vehicle's engine,...
Page 313 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (3,1) CRC - 9/2/14 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 11-4 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 314 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (4,1) CRC - 9/2/14 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 2.0L L4 Engine 203 kW (272 hp)@ (260 lb ft) 0.75 0.90 mm (0.030 5 500 min @1800 5500 min 0.035 in)
Page 315: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (5,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 316 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (6,1) CRC - 9/2/14 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 317: Customer Information
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (1,1) CRC - 9/2/14 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Customer Information other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Copies of the Information original Declarations of Conformity Radio Frequency can be obtained on our website. Identification (RFID) Declaration of Conformity Customer Information...
Page 318: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-8087694) - 2015 - Black plate (2,1) CRC - 9/2/14 13-2 Customer Information Vehicle reactions in particular Vehicle Data When using the vehicle, situations driving situations (e.g., inflation may occur in which this technical Recording and of an airbag, activation of the data related to other information stability regulation system).
Page 319 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (1,1) INDEX All-Wheel Drive ..9-25, 10-20 Airbag System (cont'd) Passenger Sensing Anti-theft Accessories and System ..... .3-27 Locking System .
Page 320 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Child Restraints High Intensity Discharge Infants and Young Battery ..... . . 10-18 (HID) Lighting .
Page 321 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Coolant Door Dual Automatic Climate Engine ..... . .10-11 Ajar Messages .
Page 322 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Engine (cont'd) Fuel (cont'd) Gauge ......5-11 Coolant Temperature Features Warning Light .
Page 323 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (5,1) INDEX General Information Headlamps (cont'd) Instrument Panel Main-Beam On Light ..5-23 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Storage Area .
Page 324 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lighting Lights (cont'd) Exterior Lighting Battery Adaptive Forward ....6-5 Traction Control System ®...
Page 325 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Malfunction Indicator Lamp ..5-14 Messages (cont'd) Vehicle Reminder ... . .5-42 Manual Mode ....9-23 Object Detection System Memory Features .
Page 326 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Parking or Reversing Replacing Airbag System ..3-32 Assistance Systems ..9-45 Replacing Safety Belt Radio Frequency Passenger Airbag Status System Parts after a Crash .
Page 327 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Side Blind Zone Securing Child Restraints ....3-47, 3-49 Alert (SBZA) ....9-54 Safety Belts .
Page 328 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Sun Visors ..... 2-23 Traction Tyres (cont'd) Rotation .
Page 329 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Security ..... .2-15 Alignment and Tyre Speed Messages .
Page 330 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - CRC - 9/2/14 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX NOTES...