air CADILLAC ATS 2014 Owner's Manual

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2014 Cadillac ATS Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-43
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31 Climate Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-48
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-72

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Introduction iii
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, the CADILLAC
Crest and Wreath, and CADILLAC
ATS are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on your specific
vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or
due to changes subsequent to the
printing of this owner manual.
Please refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of
the features found on your vehicle.For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name
“General
Motors of Canada Limited” for
Cadillac Motor Car Division
wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
savant:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warnings, and
Cautions
{Danger
Text marked{Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 22839997 B Second Printing©2013 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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iv Introduction
{Warning
Text marked{Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
{Caution
Text marked{Caution provides
information that may indicate a
hazard that could result in injury
or death. It could also result in
possible damage to the vehicle.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
*: This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information. Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
G:Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil
!: Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®(if equipped)
$: Brake System Warning Light
I:Certified Technician
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
H:Flammable
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses

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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-9.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-6.
3. Cruise Control on page 9-37.
Adaptive Cruise Control on
page 9-40 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9-53 (If
Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel on
page 5-3.
Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5-25.
5. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3. 7.
Infotainment on page 7-1.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-4.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Base) on page 8-1 or
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Uplevel) on page 8-5.
10. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-6.
11. Hood Release (Out of View). SeeHood on page 10-4.
12. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-16.
13. Parking Assist Button. See Driver Assistance Systems on
page 9-48.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) on page 9-60.
14. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Manual Mode
on page 9-26. 15. Electric Parking Brake (If
Equipped, Automatic
Transmission). See Parking
Brake (Electric) on page 9-30
or Parking Brake (Manual) on
page 9-32.
16. Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 5-28 (If Equipped).
17. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
18. Horn on page 5-3.
19. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 9-16.
20. Heated Front Seats on
page 3-8 (If Equipped).
21. Storage Bin. See Instrument
Panel Storage on page 4-1.
22. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-24 or
Manual Transmission on
page 9-28 (If Equipped).

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In Brief 1-9
Safety Belts
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.Safety Belts on page 3-11.
.How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly on page 3-12.
.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-13.
.Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on
page 3-40.
Passenger Sensing
System
United States
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No
other airbag is affected by the
passenger sensing system. See
Passenger Sensing System on
page 3-26. The passenger airbag status
indicator lights on the overhead
console are visible when the vehicle
is started. See
Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator on page 5-15.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror.

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In Brief 1-13
Climate Controls
For vehicles with one of these systems, it controls the heating, cooling, and
ventilation.
Base
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
4. Air Delivery Mode Control
5. OFF (Fan) 6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
7. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
8. AC (Air Conditioning)
9. Defrost 10. Rear Window Defogger
11. Recirculation

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1-16 In Brief
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system
and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
SeeBluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) on page 7-21 orBluetooth
(Voice Recognition) on page 7-26 or
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-20.
Steering Wheel Controls
If equipped with audio steering
wheel controls, some audio controls
can be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
g: Press to talk or interact with
OnStar®and Bluetooth®. See
OnStar Overview on page 14-1 and
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on
page 7-21 orBluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7-26 or
Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-20.
c: Press to decline an incoming
call, or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system.
SorT: Press the five-way control
to the left or right to go to the
previous or next area in the display
or to the previous or next menu.
yorz: Press the five-way
control up or down to go up or down
in a list. Press to go up or down
a page.

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2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Press
v{to activate the safety
locks on the rear doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated. The rear door power windows are
also disabled. See
Power Windows
on page 2-22.
Press
v {again to deactivate the
lockout switch.
If an inside rear door handle is
being pulled at the same time the
safety lock is deactivated, only that
door will remain locked and the
indicator light may flash. Release
the handle, then press the safety
lock twice to deactivate the safety
locks.
Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or
liftgate. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See“Climate
Control Systems” in the
Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust on
page 9-23.
Trunk Lock Release
To open the trunk the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park).
.Press|on the driver door.
.Pression the RKE
transmitter.
.Press the touch pad on the rear
of the trunk above the license
plate when all doors are
unlocked. If equipped with Keyless Access,
the trunk may also be opened while
the vehicle is locked by pressing the
touch pad on the rear of the trunk
above the license plate while the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the rear of the vehicle.
If the vehicle is ever without power,
the trunk area can still be accessed
through the rear seat pass-through
door, if equipped.
1. Fold the rear armrest down and
open the pass-through door. See
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door
on page 3-11.
2. Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency
trunk release handle. See
“Emergency Trunk Release
Handle” following.
3. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open
the trunk.
By folding the rear seat, if equipped:
1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3-9.

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Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-4
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Rear SeatPass-Through Door . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-18
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-21
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-30
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-31
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Infants and Young
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-37
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-38
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-48