CADILLAC ATS 2018 Owner's Guide

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marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert
as the lane marking is crossed. The
system will not assist or alert if it
detects that you are actively steering.
Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 223 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 224.
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, SBZA will detect moving
vehicles in the next lane over in the
vehicle's side blind zone area. When
this happens, the SBZA display will
light up in the corresponding outside
side mirror and will flash if the turn
signal is on.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0221.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside mirror and will
flash if the turn signal is on. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is
included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0221
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0221.
Surround Vision
If equipped, views around the vehicle
appear in the infotainment display to
aid with parking and low-speed
maneuvers.
See “Surround Vision ”under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211. Front Vision Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in front
of the vehicle appears on the
infotainment display to aid with
parking and low-speed maneuvers.
See
“Front Vision Camera ”under
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC shows a view of the
area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system shows a
triangle with an arrow on the
infotainment display to warn of traffic
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your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Park Assist
If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Park Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering, DIC
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
press
Oto enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0211.
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets:
.
Inside the front storage area below
the climate control system
. Inside the center console
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0115.
Sunroof
If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active to operate
the sunroof and power sunshade.
See Ignition Positions 0184 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0188.

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1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Switch
Comfort Stop :The sunroof has a
comfort stop feature that stops the
sunroof from opening fully. Press and
release
g(1) to open the sunroof
to the comfort stop position.
Vent : Press and hold
g(1) to vent
the sunroof. Press and hold
D(1) to
close the vent. Express-open/Express-close :
From
the comfort stop position, press and
release
D(1) again to express-open
the sunroof. If the sunshade is not
fully open when the comfort stop
feature is pressed the second time, the
sunshade will open fully. Press again
to stop the movement. Press and
release
g(1) to express-close the
sunroof. Press again to stop the
movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press
and hold
D(1) to open the sunroof.
The sunshade will automatically open
approximately 38 cm (15 in). Release
to stop the movement. Press and hold
g(1) to close the sunroof. Release
to stop the movement. Sunshade Switch
Express-open/Express-close :
Press
and release the front or rear of
Q(2)
to express-open or express-close the
sunshade. If the sunroof is opened,
the sunshade will express-close within
a short distance of the opened
sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press
and hold the front or rear of
Q(2) to
open or close the sunshade to the
desired position.
The sunroof/sunshade has an
automatic reversal system. See Sunroof
0 50.

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Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system also turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off TCS, press and release
gon the center stack.icomes
on in the instrument cluster and a
DIC message may display.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold
g,
until
iandgcome on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display. .
Press and release
gagain to turn
on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0196.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0179. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
need to be inflated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 281.
Fuel (LFX 3.6L V6 Engine)
Regular Unleaded Fuel
Use only Regular 87 octane —(R+M)/
2 — or higher unleaded gasoline in
your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is recommended. Do not use
gasoline with an octane rating lower
as it will result in reduced
performance and lower fuel economy.

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SeeRecommended Fuel (LFX 3.6L
V6 Engine) 0226 orRecommended Fuel
(LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine) 0226.
Fuel (LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo
V6 Engine)
Premium Required
Use premium 93 octane —(R+M)/2 —
unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline is
recommended. Unleaded gasoline with
a 91 octane rating may be used, but it
will reduce performance and fuel
economy.
See Recommended Fuel (LFX 3.6L
V6 Engine) 0226 orRecommended Fuel
(LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine) 0226.
E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0139. 2. Press and hold SEL to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows: 1. Using the DIC buttons, display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the
DIC. See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0139.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0246.

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Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible:
.Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them off
when not required.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
. Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip. .
Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New Cadillac owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
Program.
See Roadside Service 0343.

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . 45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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There is a key inside the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter that
is used for locking/unlocking thedriver door and for locking the rear
seatbacks so they cannot be folded.
See
Rear Seats 065.
To remove the key, press the button
on the side of the RKE transmitter,
and pull the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
See your dealer if a new key is needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked out
of the vehicle. See Roadside Service
0 343.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may
remotely unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview 0352.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0349.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range:
. Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. .
Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement ”later in
this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your dealer
or a qualified technician for
service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows for
vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation ”following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 27.

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Q:Press to lock all doors. The turn
signal indicators may flash and/or the
horn may sound on the second press
to indicate locking. See Vehicle
Personalization 0147.
If the driver door is open when is
pressed and Open Door Anti-Lockout
is enabled, all doors will lock and then
the driver door will immediately
unlock. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147
If the passenger door is open when
Q
is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 041. If equipped with remote mirror
folding, pressing and holding
Qfor
one second will fold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147.
K:Press to unlock the driver door or
all doors depending on the vehicle
personalization settings. See Vehicle
Personalization 0147. When remotely
unlocking the vehicle at night, the
headlamps and back-up lamps will
come on for about 30 seconds to light
your approach to the vehicle. The turn
signal indicators may flash to indicate
unlocking. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 041.
If equipped with remote mirror
folding, pressing and holding
Kfor
one second will unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147. If equipped with remote windows,
press and hold
Kto open the
windows from outside the vehicle,
if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization
0 147.
/:If equipped, press and releaseQand then immediately press and hold
/for at least four seconds to start
the engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See Remote
Vehicle Start 034.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press and hold
7for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn
signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7is pressed again or the
vehicle is started.
X: Press twice quickly to release the
trunk.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows the
doors and trunk to be locked and
unlocked without pressing the RKE

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transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the trunk or door being opened.
The button is on the outside door
handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/
unlock press from the driver door. See
Vehicle Personalization0147.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 060.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
. It has been more than five seconds
since the first lock/unlock button
press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been opened
and all doors are now closed. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the door handle, pressing the lock/
unlock button on a passenger door
handle will unlock all doors. Pressing
the lock/unlock button will cause all
doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has been opened
and all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle
several seconds after all doors are
closed, if the vehicle is off and at least
one RKE transmitter has been
removed or none remain in the
interior.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors
may lock with the RKE transmitter