Cadillac 2013 ATS User Manual

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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12
2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-43
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-49
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-50
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-75

Cadillac 2013 ATS Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2013 ATS
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the instrument panel layout and components.

Initial Drive Information

Basic information for starting and operating the vehicle for the first time.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, locks, and keyless entry system operation.

Vehicle Security

Windows

Operation of power windows, including express features and anti-pinch.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper installation and adjustment of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Details on power seat adjustment, lumbar, thigh support, and heated seats.

Safety Belts

Proper use, care, and pretensioners for safety belts.

Airbag System

Explains airbag types, inflation, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and securing child restraints for different age groups.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Details on steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, and compass.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Information on Driver Information Center (DIC) and Head-Up Display (HUD).

Vehicle Messages

Explains various messages displayed on the DIC and their meanings.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of exterior lamps, including controls, headlamps, and signals.

Infotainment System

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

Information on Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and call management.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of base and uplevel automatic climate control systems.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on distracted driving, defensive driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

Drive Systems

Brakes

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance Systems

Overview of systems assisting with driving, parking, and collision avoidance.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Electrical System

Wheels and Tires

Details on tire types, maintenance, replacement, and safety.

Jump Starting

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended maintenance intervals for owner checks and services.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services