Cadillac 2014 ATS User Manual

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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6014430) - 2014 - CRC - 8/19/13
2014 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
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 Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-47
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-34
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-50
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-74

Cadillac 2014 ATS Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2014 ATS
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Performance and Maintenance

Information on traction control, tire pressure, and engine oil life system.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on keys, remote keyless entry system, remote vehicle start, and door locks.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper safety belt usage, including lap-shoulder belts and seat belt pretensioners.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag locations, inflation, and safety precautions for occupants.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing children and infants in appropriate restraints and LATCH system usage.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

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

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

List and explanation of various vehicle messages displayed on the DIC.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Details on dual automatic climate control systems, including base and uplevel controls.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on safe driving practices, including distracted driving and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Information and warnings regarding engine exhaust and carbon monoxide exposure.

Automatic Transmission

Details on automatic transmission operation, manual mode, and shifting procedures.

Manual Transmission

Brakes

Explanation of the antilock brake system (ABS), brake assist, and parking brakes.

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Instructions on using cruise control, adaptive cruise control, and their features.

Driver Assistance Systems

Overview of systems that help avoid crashes, including parking and driving assistance.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Electrical System

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled maintenance tasks for owner checks and services at different intervals.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts for vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Data

Approximate capacities and specifications for various vehicle fluids and components.

Customer Information

Customer Information Procedure

Reporting Safety Defects

Information on reporting safety defects to the U.S. government, Canadian government, and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the comprehensive in-vehicle system connecting to advisors for various services.

OnStar Services

Description of services like Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics.