Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Run-In; Ignition Positions - Cadillac 2013 ATS Owner's Manual

9-14 Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Run-In

Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2 414 km
(1 500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a running-in period and
performance will be better in the
long run.
For the first 2 414 km (1 500 mi):
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm.
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow.
Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.
Do not let the engine labour.
Never lug the engine in high
gear at low speeds. With a
manual gearbox, shift to the next
lower gear. This rule applies at
all times, not just during the
running-in period.
Check engine oil with every
refuelling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher than normal during the
first 2 414 km (1 500 mi).
New brake linings also need a
running-in period. Avoid braking
hard during the first 322 km
(200 mi). This is recommended
every time brake linings are
replaced.

Ignition Positions

The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with pushbutton
start.
Pressing the button cycles it through
three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY,
ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the
Engine/OFF.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the
pushbutton start is not working, the
vehicle may be near a strong radio
aerial signal causing interference to