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Cadillac ATS 2015 User Manual

Cadillac ATS 2015
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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2015 - crc - 6/2/14
2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-40
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
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 . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-21
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-43
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-66
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-54
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59

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Cadillac ATS 2015 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCadillac
ModelATS 2015
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Explains hazard levels associated with warnings and dangers.

Caution

Defines caution as indicating hazards that could result in property or vehicle damage.

Symbols

Explains the use of symbols instead of text for vehicle components and labels.

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the instrument panel and its components.

Initial Drive Information

Brief overview of important features for initial driving.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Information on vehicle access, locks, and windows.

Seat Adjustment

Power Seats

Instructions on how to adjust power seats forward, backward, and height.

Lumbar Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting lumbar and bolster support for the seatback.

Reclining Seatbacks

Instructions on how to recline or raise the seatback.

Safety Belts

Safety Belt Use

Guidelines for using safety belts properly, including during pregnancy.

Safety System Check

How to check safety belts, buckles, and anchorages for proper function.

Safety Belt Care

Instructions on cleaning and maintaining safety belts.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Information on dome and reading lamps in the interior.

Dome Lamps

How to operate the dome lamp settings (OFF, DOOR, ON).

Reading Lamps

How to manually turn reading lamps on or off.

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Operation of exterior lamp controls on the turn signal lever (Off, Auto).

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

Conditions under which DRLs automatically turn on.

Automatic Headlamp System

How the automatic headlamp system operates based on light sensors.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Details on Dual Automatic Climate Control Systems (Base and Uplevel).

Air Vents

How to adjust air vents to control airflow direction and control.

Maintenance

Information on passenger compartment air filter and service.

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Operation of the automatic transmission, including Driver Shift Control.

Manual Mode

Using Driver Shift Control (DSC) or tap shift for manual gear selection.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

Overview of infotainment system functions like radio, phone, and navigation.

Steering Wheel Controls

How to operate the infotainment system using steering wheel controls.

Cruise Control

How to use cruise control for maintaining vehicle speed.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

System that helps avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

System that aids drivers in avoiding lane change crashes with vehicles in blind spots.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Parking Assist

How parking assist sensors help with parking and avoiding objects.

Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System

System to help avoid or reduce harm from backing crashes.

Active Emergency Braking System

Systems providing braking boost or automatic braking to avoid or lessen crashes.

Power Outlets

Sunroof

Operation of the sunroof, including express open/close and vent features.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control

Systems to help limit wheel spin and maintain control in difficult conditions.

Tire Pressure Monitor

System that alerts to low tire pressure conditions.

Engine Oil Life System

System that indicates when to change engine oil and filter.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on keys, remote keyless entry, and locking mechanisms.

Door Locks

How to lock and unlock vehicle doors manually and automatically.

Trunk

Procedures for opening the trunk and accessing the emergency release.

Vehicle Security

Details on the vehicle alarm and immobilizer systems.

Exterior Mirrors

Information on power, folding, and heated exterior mirrors.

Interior Mirrors

How to adjust the rearview mirror and its auto-dimming feature.

Windows

Operation of power windows, including express features.

Roof

Information on the sunroof operation and features.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper installation and adjustment of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

How to adjust front seats, including power, lumbar, and thigh support.

Rear Seats

Information on rear seat folding and pass-through access.

Safety Belts

How to use safety belts properly and system checks.

Airbag System

Details on airbag types, inflation, and system servicing.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing infants and children in appropriate restraints.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Overview of storage areas like instrument panel and glove box.

Instrument Panel Storage

How to access instrument panel storage and its features.

Glove Box

Instructions on opening and locking the glove box.

Cupholders

Location and description of cupholders.

Armrest Storage

Accessing storage in the front and rear armrests.

Additional Storage Features

Information on cargo tie-downs for securing loads.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, and wiper operations.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

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

Information Displays

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

Vehicle Messages

Explanations of various messages displayed by the vehicle's systems.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Controls for exterior lamps, including automatic headlamps and signals.

Interior Lighting

Operation of instrument panel illumination, dome, and reading lamps.

Lighting Features

Entry lighting, exit lighting, and battery power protection features.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the infotainment system's functions and manual.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Details on Dual Automatic Climate Control Systems (Base and Uplevel).

Air Vents

How to adjust air vents to control airflow direction and control.

Maintenance

Information on passenger compartment air filter and service.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Advice on defensive driving, distraction, and road conditions.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Brakes

Information on ABS, parking brake, and brake assist systems.

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control systems.

Cruise Control

Operation of standard and adaptive cruise control features.

Driver Assistance Systems

Systems that help avoid crashes or reduce damage while driving.

Fuel

Recommended fuel types and procedures for filling the tank.

Trailer Towing

Guidelines and tips for towing a trailer safely.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Importance of maintenance, accessories, and modifications.

Vehicle Checks

Procedures for performing owner maintenance and checks.

Headlamp Aiming

Information on headlamp aim adjustment.

Bulb Replacement

How to replace various vehicle bulbs.

Electrical System

Information on fuses, circuit breakers, and wiring.

Wheels and Tires

Tire types, maintenance, and rotation.

Tire Pressure

Importance and method of checking tire pressure.

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)

Operation of the TPMS and malfunction indicator.

Tire Inspection

How to inspect tires for wear and damage.

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

Importance of proper alignment and balancing.

Wheel Replacement

Guidelines for replacing vehicle wheels.

If a Tire Goes Flat

What to do if a tire blows out or goes flat.

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump-starting a vehicle.

Towing the Vehicle

Procedures and precautions for towing a disabled vehicle.

Appearance Care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle's interior and exterior.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of regular maintenance for vehicle condition and performance.

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for various vehicle components.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Specific fluid, lubricant, and replacement part recommendations.

Maintenance Records

How to record service history and retain receipts.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and labels.

Engine Specifications

Details on engine horsepower, torque, and spark plug gap.

Vehicle Top Speed

Information on the vehicle's maximum speed capabilities.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Diagrams illustrating engine drive belt configurations.

Customer Information

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Explanation of RFID technology used in vehicle functions.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

How vehicle performance data is recorded and privacy concerns.

Event Data Recorders

Information about the vehicle's Event Data Recorder (EDR).

Infotainment System

Details on data storage and deletion for the infotainment system.

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