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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14

In Brief

1-13

LO:

Use for slow wipes.

INT:

Move the windshield wiper

lever to INT. Turn the

INT band

up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes. If equipped
with Rainsense, turn the

INT

band to adjust the sensitivity. To turn
the Rainsense feature on or off, see

“

Rain Sense Wipers

”

under

Vehicle

Personalization on page 5-44

OFF:

Use to turn the wipers off.

1X :

For a single wipe, briefly move

the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.

Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.

See

Windshield Wiper/Washer on

page 5-4

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

Summary of Contents for 2015 ATS

Page 1: ...2k15cadillac_ats_22866699B ai Color Black Spine Size NEEDED Est 66 inch 09 17 14 NO RECYCLABLE LOGO ON BACK COVERS FOR CADILLAC ONLY CADILLAC 2013 12 14 11 ...

Page 2: ... 1 Controls 5 2 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 9 Information Displays 5 25 Vehicle Messages 5 32 Vehicle Personalization 5 44 Universal Remote System 5 52 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 OnStar System 7 19 Phone 7 20 Settings 7 31 Trademarks and License Agreements 7 33 Clima...

Page 3: ...tenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance 11 3 Maintenance Schedule 11 3 Special Application Services 11 9 Additional Maintenance and Care 11 10 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 13 Maintenance Records 11 16 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Reporting Safety Defects 13 12 Vehi...

Page 4: ...tions features applications that may not be available in your region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features 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 o...

Page 5: ...on indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage 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 ind...

Page 6: ... 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 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Heated Steering Wheel j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure O Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Re...

Page 7: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 8: ...ontrols 1 13 Transmission 1 14 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 1 15 Radio s 1 15 Satellite Radio 1 15 Portable Audio Devices 1 16 Bluetooth 1 16 Steering Wheel Controls 1 16 Cruise Control 1 17 Driver Information Center DIC 1 18 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 18 Lane Keep Assist LKA 1 18 Lane Change Alert LCA 1 18 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 19 Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA System 1 19 Par...

Page 9: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 10: ...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 See Hood 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 49 Lane Keep Assist LKA on page 9 60 If Equipped 14 Tap Shift Controls If Equip...

Page 11: ...s a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle For more detailed information refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle With Remote Start Shown Without Similar Q Press to l...

Page 12: ...de to drive the vehicle Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do any of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 9 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually From the outside if the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access press the button on the door handle whe...

Page 13: ...r or press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk above the license plate after unlocking all doors See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 and Trunk on page 2 14 Windows Sedan Shown Coupe Similar The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 21 The power ...

Page 14: ...r lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down If available raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment To adjust the lumbar and bolster support Press and hold the control forward or rearward to increase or decrease lumbar support Press and hold the control up or down to incre...

Page 15: ...e mirrors See Memory Seats on page 3 6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 Second Row Seats On some models the rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space See Rear Seats on page 3 10 Heated Seats Uplevel Buttons Shown Base Buttons Similar If available the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack To operate the ignition must be in ON RUN START Press J M or z L to...

Page 16: ... little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position See Head Restraints on page 3 2 and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly Safety Belts on page 3 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 13 Lap Shoulder Belt on page 3 14 Lower Anchors and Teth...

Page 17: ...Mirrors Adjustment Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view behind the vehicle Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2 21 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror the mirror...

Page 18: ...ing wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving To set the power tilt wheel memory position see Memory Seats on page 3 6 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp The dome lamp is in the overhead console To change the dome lamp settings press the following OFF Turns the lamp off even when a door is open DOOR The lamp comes on when a door is opened ON Turns the la...

Page 19: ...terior lamps The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode In Canada the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P Park on automatic transmission vehicles and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission vehicles AUTO Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on outside lighti...

Page 20: ...n the wipers off 1X For a single wipe briefly move the lever down For several wipes hold the lever down n L Pull the lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers See Windshield Wiper Washer on page 5 4 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 ...

Page 21: ...ger 8 Recirculation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System Base on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System Uplevel on page 8 5 Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control DSC or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the tap shift controls on the back of t...

Page 22: ...be stored including radio stations and media To display the favorites page press the FAV button on the radio faceplate Continue pressing the FAV button to toggle through the remaining visible favorite pages See Manage Favorites in Radio Setup under Home Page on page 7 4 Setting the Clock See Clock Base Radio on page 5 6 or Clock Uplevel Radio on page 5 6 Satellite Radio Vehicles with a SiriusXM sa...

Page 23: ...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 See Bluetooth Infotainment Controls on page 7 22 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition on page 7 26 or Bluetooth Overview on page 7 20 Steering Wheel Controls If equipped...

Page 24: ...e Control J Press to turn the system on and off A white cruise control indicator appears in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on RES If there is a set speed in memory press the control up briefly to resume to that speed or hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed To increase speed by 1 km h or 1 mph press RES up to the first detent To increase...

Page 25: ...or V when a vehicle is detected ahead This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses the driver seat See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 54 Lane Keep Assist LKA If equipped LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures I...

Page 26: ...ath while in R Reverse In addition beeps will sound or the driver seat will pulse See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 49 Parking Assist If equipped Rear Parking 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 display a warning triangle on the Rear Vision Camera screen ...

Page 27: ...e front storage bin below the climate control system On the rear of the center floor console Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet See Power Outlets on page 5 7 Universal Remote System If equipped this system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Read the inst...

Page 28: ...witch 2 and release to express close the vent Manually open the sunshade See Sunroof on page 2 24 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control Electronic Stability Control The traction control system limits wheel spin The system is on when the vehicle is started The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions The system is on when the vehicle ...

Page 29: ...cle 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 on page 10 49 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CH...

Page 30: ...ter Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible 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 Ke...

Page 31: ...Brief OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive in vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency Security Navigation Connection and Diagnostic Services OnStar services may require a paid subscription See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 32: ...rors 2 20 Power Mirrors 2 20 Folding Mirrors 2 21 Heated Mirrors 2 21 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 21 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 21 Manual Rearview Mirror 2 21 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 21 Windows Windows 2 22 Power Windows 2 22 Sun Visors 2 24 Roof Sunroof 2 24 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous ...

Page 33: ...ck the vehicle See OnStar Overview on page 14 1 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 12 If there is a decrease in the 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 tr...

Page 34: ...locking 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 Memory seat positions may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle See Remote Lock Unlock Start under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 Pressing K will disarm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System on pag...

Page 35: ...iver Door 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 opened and all doors are now closed Keyless Unlocking Locking from the Passenger Doors When the doors are locked and ...

Page 36: ...mming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can...

Page 37: ...e follow this procedure to program up to eight transmitters This feature is not available in Canada This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with you 1 Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter 2 Remove the key lock cylinder cap See Door Locks on page 2 10 Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder ...

Page 38: ...4 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to exit programming mode 8 Return the vehicle key back into the transmitter Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal the DIC may display a message when you try to start the vehicle See ...

Page 39: ...MOTE KEY message displays in the DIC 1 Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out 2 Separate the two halves of the transmitter using a flat tool inserted into the bottom center of the transmitter Do not use the key slot 3 Remove the old battery Do not use a metal object 4 Insert the new battery on the back housing positive side facing down Replace with a C...

Page 40: ... use the remote start feature The vehicle may run out of fuel The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System on page 2 2 Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1 Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter 2 Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn sig...

Page 41: ... occur The ignition is in any mode other than OFF The transmitter is in the vehicle The hood is not closed The hazard warning flashers are on There is an emission control system malfunction The engine coolant temperature is too high The oil pressure is low Two remote vehicle starts or a start with an extension have already been used The vehicle is not in P Park Door Locks Warning Unlocked doors ca...

Page 42: ...smitter the key cylinder on the driver front door or the key cylinder on the passenger front door if equipped The key cylinder is covered with a cap Keyless Access If equipped use the Keyless Access system to lock and unlock the door When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the driver door handle press the lock unlock button When unlocking from the driver door the fi...

Page 43: ...the cap 8 between the seal 5 and the metal base 6 3 Move the cap forward and press to snap the cap in place 4 Release the door handle Power Door Locks Q Lock Press to lock the doors The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated K Unlock Press to unlock the doors Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed I n ...

Page 44: ...e 13 km h 8 mph for manual transmissions the doors will lock To unlock the doors Press an unlock switch on a door For vehicles with an automatic transmission shift the transmission into P Park For vehicles with a manual transmission turn the vehicle off The power door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 Lockout Protection If th...

Page 45: ...ws 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...

Page 46: ...age 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 Press X twice quickly on 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...

Page 47: ...cess by the folding the rear seat if equipped 1 Fold down the rear seatback See Rear Seats on page 3 10 2 Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle 3 Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk Emergency Trunk Release Handle Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie down or anchor point when securing items in th...

Page 48: ...the interior Q 3 After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm and the indicator light will begin to slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30 second delay and immediately arm the alarm system The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key If the driver door is opened without first unlocking wit...

Page 49: ... alarm has been activated a message will appear on the DIC See Security Messages on page 5 41 Power Sounder and Inclination Sensor In addition to the standard theft deterrent system features this system may also have a power sounder and inclination sensor The power sounder provides an audible alarm which is distinct from the vehicle s horn It has its own power source and can sound an alarm if the ...

Page 50: ...tion off and try again If the vehicle will not change ignition modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START OFF and the RKE transmitter appears to be undamaged try another transmitter Or you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console See Key and Lock Messages on page 5 36 If the ignition modes will not change with the other transmitter your vehicle needs service If...

Page 51: ...ove 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 3 Move the selector switch to to deselect the mirror Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped the driver side exterior automatic dimming mirror will automatically adjust for the glare of headlamps behind Memory Mirrors The vehicle may have exterior memory mir...

Page 52: ...e seen when parallel parking The mirror s return to the original position when The vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse or remains in R Reverse for about 30 seconds The ignition is turned off The vehicle is driven in R Reverse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear vi...

Page 53: ...w or the sunroof if equipped Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout switch to prevent operation of the windows See Keys on page 2 1 Sedan Shown Coupe Similar The power windows only oper...

Page 54: ...ide Warning If express override is activated the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before you use express override make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path The anti pinch feature can be overridden when the ignition is in ON RUN START Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position The win...

Page 55: ... light in the switch will illuminate when activated The rear door safety locks are also disabled See Safety Locks Sedan Only on page 2 14 Press v again to deactivate the lockout switch If the indicator light flashes the feature may not be working properly Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you or move it to the side to help reduce glare To use the lighted mirror lift the cover Roof Sunroof If equipp...

Page 56: ...s and hold the rear of the switch 2 to close the sunroof vent Anti Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing the anti pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction The sunroof then retracts away from the object Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sun...

Page 57: ...Black plate 26 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 2 26 Keys Doors and Windows 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 58: ...acing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 20 Airbag System Airbag System 3 21 Where Are the Airbags 3 23 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 25 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 26 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 26 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 26 Passenger Sensing System 3 28 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 32 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 33 Airbag System ...

Page 59: ...ion reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted To raise or lower the head restraint press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button Pull and push on the head restrai...

Page 60: ... Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place Rear outboard head restraints are not removable Front Seats Easy Entry Seat Coupe 1 Seat Adjustment Switch 2 Foldin...

Page 61: ...n sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Power Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the seat by moving t...

Page 62: ... decrease lumbar support Press and hold the control up or down to increase or decrease seatback bolster support if available Thigh Support Adjustment If equipped pull up on the lever Then pull or push on the support to lengthen or shorten Release the lever to lock in place Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward...

Page 63: ...n The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Memory Seats If memory equipped the 1 2 SET and B Exit buttons on the driver door are used to manua...

Page 64: ...rake set if manual transmission press and release 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Placing the ignition in OFF LOCK before the stored positions are reached stops the recall Automatically Recalling Memory Positions Auto Memory Recall The Auto Automatic Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the current driver s previously stored 1 or 2 position when entering t...

Page 65: ...rrors to the memory positions stored to the B Exit button See Storing Memory Positions listed previously See also Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 Easy Exit recall automatically activates when one of the following occurs The vehicle is turned off and the driver door is opened within a short time The vehicle is turned off with the driver door open Obstructions If something has blocked the drive...

Page 66: ...se a burn or may damage the seat Uplevel Buttons Shown Base Buttons Similar If available the buttons are near the climate controls on the center stack To operate the ignition must be in ON RUN START Press J M or z L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and...

Page 67: ...ts will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 9 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback On some vehicles either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still ...

Page 68: ...the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To raise a seatback 1 Lift the seatback up Make sure the center safety belt and latch do not get trapped behind the seat Push the seatback rearward to lock it in place A red tab nea...

Page 69: ...n be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas Continued Warn...

Page 70: ... so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces the law requires ...

Page 71: ...ces The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash Warning You can be seriously injured or even killed by not wearing your safety belt properly Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to become loose or twisted Never wear the shoulder belt under both arms or behind your back Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a ...

Page 72: ...elt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch p...

Page 73: ... safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt On sedan models it may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the safety be...

Page 74: ...functions are not affected by the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen they are part of the safety belt assembly They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or rear crash if the thr...

Page 75: ...d insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plastic guide on the front Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder Contin...

Page 76: ...upants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant...

Page 77: ...f a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5 13 Keep safety belts clean and dry See Safety Belt Care on page 3 20 Safety Belt Care Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bleach or dye safety belts It may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety b...

Page 78: ...A seat mounted side impact airbag for the driver A seat mounted side impact airbag for the front outboard passenger A roof rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver A roof rail airbag for the front outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard passenger Sedan models may have the following airbags Seat mounted side impact airbags...

Page 79: ...icle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person Warning Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Do not sit unnecessarily close to any airbag as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or leaning forward Safet...

Page 80: ...ctrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 14 Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel The driver knee airbag is below the steering column The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below...

Page 81: ...e rear seatback closest to the door Warning If something is between an occupant and an airbag the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury Continued Warning Continued or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering whe...

Page 82: ...or deformable narrow or wide Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers in rear impacts or in many side impacts In addition the vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags Advanced technology frontal airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity Knee airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal impacts Knee airbags are not designed to infla...

Page 83: ...rbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s body Rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows The rollover capable roof rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in ...

Page 84: ...stem after the airbags inflate The feature may also activate without airbag inflation after an event that exceeds a predetermined threshold You can lock the doors and turn off the interior lamps and turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features Warning A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle such as the f...

Page 85: ...ble during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 15 The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system wor...

Page 86: ...etter to secure the child restraint in a rear seat The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger airbag and knee airbag if The front outboard passenger seat is unoccupied The system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint A front outboard passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time There is a critical problem with the ai...

Page 87: ... been installed and the on indicator is lit 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Remove the child restraint from the vehicle 3 Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets cushions seat covers seat heaters or seat massagers 4 Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints Front Passenger Seat on page 3 50...

Page 88: ...and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Warning If the front outboard passenger airbag is turned off for an adult sized occupant the airbag will not be able to inflate and help protect that person in a crash resulting in an increased risk of Continued Warning Continued serious injury or even death An adult sized occupant should not ride in...

Page 89: ...nd passenger knee airbag are turned on the on indicator will be lit If the passenger seat gets wet dry the seat immediately If the airbag readiness light is lit do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 14 for important safety information The on indicator may be lit if an object such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other e...

Page 90: ...utboard passenger position which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of th...

Page 91: ...ed airbag system may not work properly and may not Continued Warning Continued protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See your dealer for ...

Page 92: ...he length of the trip If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s ...

Page 93: ...tal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says...

Page 94: ...ren who are not restrained properly can strike other people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms A...

Page 95: ... restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition ther...

Page 96: ...y structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Seat A rear facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a c...

Page 97: ...the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 42 Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to t...

Page 98: ...he airbag deploys Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forwar...

Page 99: ...make installation of a child restraint easier In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments LATCH compatible rear facing and forward facing child seats can be properly installed using either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle s safety belts Do not use both the safety belts and the LATCH anchorage system to secure a rear facing or forward facin...

Page 100: ...ild restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment 2 on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the t...

Page 101: ...een the seatback and the seat cushion To assist in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover The outboard lower anchors are behind the vertical openings in the seat trim The top tether anchors are behind the rear seat on the filler panel Open the covers to access the anchors Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where th...

Page 102: ...traint and the instructions in this manual Warning To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured Warning Children can be seriously injured or stra...

Page 103: ...aints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual ...

Page 104: ...tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and around the headrest or head restraint po...

Page 105: ...em see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 42 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 42 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a ...

Page 106: ... the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle check if the correct buckle is being used Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock ...

Page 107: ...traint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position If the top tether is attached to a t...

Page 108: ... to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 28 for additional information If the child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 42 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if ...

Page 109: ...he restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tigh...

Page 110: ... repeat Steps 5 and 6 7 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indic...

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Page 112: ...cts in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage To access press on the cover and release There is an accessory power outlet inside See Power Outlets on page 5 7 If equipped with storage behind the climate control system touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to ope...

Page 113: ... may have a compact disc player inside Armrest Storage Front Armrest Press the button and lift to access the storage area There is a USB port SD card reader and if equipped an auxiliary jack inside See USB Port on page 7 15 SD Card Reader on page 7 18 and Auxiliary Jack on page 7 18 Rear Armrest Pull the armrest down and lift the cover to access the storage area Additional Storage Features Cargo T...

Page 114: ...arking Brake Light 5 19 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 20 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 5 20 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 21 Traction Off Light 5 21 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 21 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 22 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Tire Pressure Light 5 23 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 23 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 23 Security Light 5 24 High Beam On Light...

Page 115: ... Remote System 5 52 Universal Remote System Programming 5 52 Universal Remote System Operation 5 54 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel If equipped the control is on ...

Page 116: ...ainment system S or T Previous or Next 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 y or z Next or Previous Press the five way control up or down to go up or down in a list Press to go up or down a page SEL Select Press to select a highlighted menu option C or B Next or Previous Favorite Press to go to the next or...

Page 117: ...ee Lights On with Wipers under Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 4 OFF Use to turn the wipers off 1X Mist For a single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down For several wipes hold the wiper lever down Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement on...

Page 118: ...nse windshield wipers With Rainsense if the transmission is in N Neutral and the vehicle speed is very slow the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N Neutral or the vehicle speed has increased n L Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and acti...

Page 119: ...ermine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again See Compass Messages on page 5 33 for the messages that may be displayed for the compass Clock Base Radio Setting the Time To set the time 1 Select Settings from the Home Page and select Set Time 2 Turn the MENU knob to increase or decrease the hour 3 Press the MENU knob to go to the next option Press S BACK to go to the last menu an...

Page 120: ...back to the previous menu 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 bin below the climate control system On the rear of the center floor console Lift the cover to access the accessory power outlet Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible wi...

Page 121: ... maximum limit of 150 watts An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when the ignition is in ON RUN START equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet and no system fault is detected The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK OFF or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet If equipment is connected us...

Page 122: ...ing lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or when o...

Page 123: ...ate 10 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 5 10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 124: ...change the audio source Phone While the Phone application page is displayed press SEL to enter the Phone menu In the Phone menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls select from favorites or scroll through contacts If there is an active call mute the phone or switch to handset operation Settings Press SEL while the Settings application page is displayed to enter the Settings menu Unit...

Page 125: ...ition is on the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on When the indicator nears empty the low fuel light comes on There still is a little fuel left but the vehicle should be refueled soon Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge...

Page 126: ...vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle may continue several times if the ...

Page 127: ...reminder light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensor s passenger sensing system the pretensioners the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag S...

Page 128: ...nger airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag If after several seconds both status indicator lights remain on or if there are no l...

Page 129: ...the vehicle is placed in ON RUN for Key Access or Service Only Mode for Keyless Access as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer See Ignition Positions on page 9 16 If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required Malfunctions...

Page 130: ...s still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required The following may correct an emission control system malfunction For vehicles without the capless fuel system check that the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on ...

Page 131: ...teering wheel See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if The malfunction indicator lamp is on while the engine is running or the malfunction indicator lamp is not on while the vehicle is in ON RUN or Service Only Mode See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp The OBD II On Board Diagnostics system determines t...

Page 132: ...ve the vehicle towed for service Parking Brake Light Metric English This light comes on when the parking brake is applied If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released or while driving there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake system or another system A message may also display in the Driver Information Center DIC See Brake System Messages on page 5 33 If the light d...

Page 133: ...ice A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady If the ABS light is the only light on the vehicle has regular brakes but the antilock brakes are not functioning If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on the vehicle s antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes See your dealer for service See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 18 an...

Page 134: ...ion Control System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS StabiliTrak button This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off If the TCS is off wheel spin is not limited Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 34 StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not...

Page 135: ... warning light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 34 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off Caution The engine coolant tem...

Page 136: ... on there may be a problem with the TPMS If the problem is not corrected the light will come on at every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 50 Engine Oil Pressure Light Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Check the oil level ...

Page 137: ...ns off If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation on page 2 18 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 6 3 IntelliBeam Light This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system if equipped is enabled See Exterior Lamp Controls on ...

Page 138: ...s set and active See Cruise Control on page 9 38 Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light in the Driver Information Center DIC comes on when the Adaptive Cruise Control if equipped is active See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 41 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster The displays sho...

Page 139: ...e vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph Trip 1 and Trip 2 Base Cluster Trip 1 or Trip 2 and Average Fuel Economy Uplevel Cluster Shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active The average fuel economy shows the appr...

Page 140: ...SEL while this display is active Timer This display can be used as a timer To start the timer press SEL while this display is active The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset To stop the timer press SEL briefly while this display is active and the timer is running To reset the timer to zero press and hold SEL while this display is active Compass Base C...

Page 141: ...en changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change To reset the engine oil life system press and hold SEL for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 Tire Pressure Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal kPa or in pounds per square inch psi If the pressure is low the valu...

Page 142: ... selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement is changed through the instrument cluster See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 and Settings under Instrument Cluster on page 5 10 HUD Display on the Vehicle Windshield The HUD may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts Speed Tachometer Audio Phone Navigation Collision Alert Cruise Con...

Page 143: ... display off The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display This is normal Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see HUD Views There are four views in the HUD Some vehicle info...

Page 144: ...ppearing in the instrument cluster may also display in any HUD view Metric English Navigation View This display includes the information in speed view along with Turn by Turn Navigation information The compass heading is displayed when navigation routing is not active Navigation Turn by Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view Metric English Performance Vie...

Page 145: ...ction can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SEL The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle content Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE...

Page 146: ...ake Electric on page 9 30 or Parking Brake Manual on page 9 32 SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system When this message is displayed the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal This is normal under these conditions Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE PA...

Page 147: ...ler SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING This message may display if Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is engaged holding the vehicle at a stop and the driver attempts to exit the vehicle Put the vehicle in P Park before exiting Door Ajar Messages DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open If the vehicle has been shifted out of P Park a DOOR OPEN message will also be di...

Page 148: ...e the engine oil be sure to reset the oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 25 Engine Oil on page 10 10 and Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL On some vehicles this message...

Page 149: ...T THEN START YOUR VEHICLE This message displays when trying to start the vehicle if an RKE transmitter is not detected The transmitter battery may be weak See Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 NO REMOTE DETECTED PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART This message displays when attempting to turn off the vehicle and the RKE transmitter i...

Page 150: ...rk as well The vehicle does not need service AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been turned off See Active Emergency Braking System on page 9 56 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED This message displays when the Active Emergency Braking System has been set to the Alert setting This setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Au...

Page 151: ... LANE KEEPING ASSIST UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Lane Keep Assist LKA and Lane Departure Warning LDW system is temporarily unavailable The LKA system does not need service This message could be due to the camera being blocked Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue REAR AUTO BRAKE PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the Parking ...

Page 152: ... use this system to help you park See your dealer for service SERVICE REAR AUTO BRAKE AND PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the parking and backing features of the Driver Assistance System Do not use this system to help park or back the vehicle See your dealer for service SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message remains on after continued driving the vehicle needs s...

Page 153: ...L DRIVE This message displays if a problem occurs with the All Wheel Drive AWD system The vehicle will run in 2WD This could be caused by An electronics problem Worn out or overheated clutch plates Various electrical issues The system may need service See your dealer SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system See Traction Control Electronic Stabilit...

Page 154: ...ys take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System if equipped Security Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE POWER STEERING This message d...

Page 155: ... See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 50 TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low This message also displays LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire The low tire pressure warning light will also come on See Tire Pressure Light on page 5 23 If a tire pressure message appears on the D...

Page 156: ...n to cool This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible Vehicle Speed Messages SELECTED SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED This message is displayed when the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed See Speed Warning under Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 25 VEHICLE SPEED...

Page 157: ...e MENU knob CUE Infotainment System Audio System Controls To access the personalization menu 1 Press SETTINGS on the Home page on the infotainment system display 2 Press the desired feature to display a list of available options 3 Press to select the desired feature setting 4 Press the Back screen button to return to the previous menu Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may be a...

Page 158: ...er on page 7 31 Manage Settings Press and the following may display Audio Volume Limit Teen Driver Speed Limiter Teen Driver Speed Warning Audio Volume Limit This allows a maximum radio volume to be set Select Off or On Teen Driver Speed Limiter If equipped this allows the maximum speed limit of the vehicle to be set Select Off or On Teen Driver Speed Warning This allows a warning to be set when a...

Page 159: ...ose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology under Infotainment System Settings in the infotainment manual Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level the volume is adjusted to this level To set the maximum startup volume select or to increase or decrease Audio Cue Volume If equipped this feature adjusts th...

Page 160: ...th Forward Collision Alert as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature are available The Alert setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature Some last second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting but it is much less likely to be triggered by most driving conditions Off disables a...

Page 161: ...verse Tilt Mirror When on driver passenger or both driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R Reverse See Reverse Tilt Mirrors on page 2 21 Select Off On Driver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Rain Sense Wipers This allows the feature to be turned on or off Select Disabled or Enabled Lighting Select and the following may display Vehicle Locator Lights ...

Page 162: ...eat Seats Passive Door Unlock Passive Door Lock Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Off or Flash Lights Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter Select Off Lights and Horn Lights Only or Horn Onl...

Page 163: ...ice Management Select to connect to a different phone source disconnect a phone or delete a phone Ringtones Press to change the ring tone for the specific phone The phone does not need to be connected to change the ring Voice Mail Numbers This feature displays the voice mail number for all connected phones To change the voice mail number select EDIT or press the EDIT button Type in a new number th...

Page 164: ...and the following may display Guidance Lines Rear Park Assist Symbols Guidance Lines Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 49 Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 49 Return to Factory Settings Select and the following may display Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Ra...

Page 165: ...ave another person assist with the programming process Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated See Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons later in this section To program a garage door opener park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver Clear all ...

Page 166: ...door moves when the button is pressed then programming is complete There is no need to complete Steps 4 6 If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move a second button press may be required For a second time press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds If the light stays on or the garage door moves programming is complete If the indicator light blinks rapi...

Page 167: ...the signal during programming If the programming did not work replace Step 2 under Programming the Universal Remote System with the following Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system The Universal Remote system indicator light will ...

Page 168: ...ming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons 1 Press and hold any one of the buttons Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the button proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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Page 170: ... Illumination Control 6 6 Courtesy Lamps 6 7 Dome Lamps 6 7 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 8 Exit Lighting 6 8 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 6 8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions O Off Turns off the exterior lamps The knob returns to the AUTO...

Page 171: ...tomatic high beam system with the turn signal lever in the neutral position turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO The blue high beam on light appears on the instrument cluster when the high beams are on Driving with IntelliBeam The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km h 25 mph There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield which automatically controls the system K...

Page 172: ...ehicle s windshield is dirty cracked or obstructed by something that blocks the view of the light sensor Your vehicle s windshield is covered with ice dirt haze or other obstructions Your vehicle is loaded such that the front end points upward causing the light sensor to aim high and not detect headlamps and taillamps You are driving on winding or hilly roads You may need to manually disable or ca...

Page 173: ... DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system turns on the low beam headlamps at a reduced brightness For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge HID headlamps there is a dedicated DRL The DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met The ignition is on The exterior lamp control is in AUTO The light sensor determines it is daytime The parking brake is release...

Page 174: ... and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO the headlamps parking lamps and other exterior lamps come on The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed When the wipers are not operating these lamps turn off Move the exterior lamp control to P or to disable this feature Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL On vehicles with the AFL system the headlamps pivot horizontally to provide g...

Page 175: ...d lane change signal can be turned off manually by moving the lever back to its original position If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on a signal bulb might be burned out Replace any burned out bulbs If a bulb is not burned out check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10 32 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The brig...

Page 176: ...e dome lamp settings press OFF Turns the lamp off even when a door is open DOOR The lamp comes on when a door is opened ON Turns the lamp on Reading Lamps There are front and rear reading lamps These lamps come on when any door is opened The front reading lamps are in the overhead console Press m or n to turn the lamps on or off Sedan The rear reading lamps are over the rear passenger doors Press ...

Page 177: ...late lamps and exterior door handle lamps come on at night or in areas with limited lighting when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time then automatically turn off The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp contr...

Page 178: ...7 22 Bluetooth Voice Recognition 7 26 Settings Teen Driver 7 31 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 7 33 Introduction Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems Read the following pages to become familiar with these features Warning Taking your eyes off the road f...

Page 179: ...nd screen buttons Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving on page 9 3 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory Power RAP ...

Page 180: ...urn the audio on or off Press and hold to clear the screen and display the time Press to mute the system Press again to unmute Turn the knob to adjust the volume 3 7 Seek Previous Fast Reverse Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track If the track has been playing for less than five seconds it seeks the previous track If longer than five seconds the current track starts from ...

Page 181: ...ONE See Bluetooth Infotainment Controls on page 7 22 or Bluetooth Voice Recognition on page 7 26 or Bluetooth Overview on page 7 20 10 S BACK Press to return to the previous screen in a menu On a page accessed directly by a faceplate button or Home Page screen button press S BACK to go to the previous menu Home Page Home Page Features The infotainment system displays a Home Page that makes it easy...

Page 182: ... Enter to go to the confirmation screen 3 Re enter the four digit code Select LOCK to lock the system This will also lock the vehicle storage locations if equipped 4 Type the four digit code to unlock the system Press S BACK to go back to the previous menu Radio See Radio Setup later in this section Vehicle See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44 Display Press the MENU knob to turn the display on...

Page 183: ...e desired volume Press S BACK to go back to the previous menu Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology If Equipped While turned ON AutoPilot detects ambient noise and vehicle speed to continuously monitor and adjust many aspects of the audio signal so that your music will sound the same at a set volume level The options are ON and OFF This feature is most effective at lower radio volume setti...

Page 184: ...on will restore factory vehicle personalization settings Select Restore Vehicle Settings A screen displays stating all vehicle customization settings will be restored to the factory settings Select Cancel or Continue Press S BACK to go back to the last menu Clear All Private Data This option clears all private information from the vehicle Select Clear All Private Data Select Cancel or Continue Pre...

Page 185: ...knob to select Turn the MENU knob left for more sound from the left speakers or right for more sound from the right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the left and right speakers Fade Turn the MENU knob to highlight Press the MENU knob to select Turn the MENU knob to the left for more sound from the front speakers and to the right for more sound from the rear speakers The midd...

Page 186: ... all seating positions Driver Adjusts the audio to give the driver the best possible sound quality Rear Adjusts the audio to give the rear seat occupants the best possible sound quality Centerpoint Turns on Bose Centerpoint surround technology Centerpoint creates a surround sound from nearly any audio source existing CD collection satellite radio and audio players Options for SiriusXM Only XM View...

Page 187: ...iusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound A service fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service See www siriusxm com or call 1 866 635 2...

Page 188: ...loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage such as making or receiving phone calls charging or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the radio Unplug the phone or turn it off if this happens Backglass Antenna The AM FM antenna is integrated with the rear window defogger in the rear window Do not scratch the inside surface or damage the li...

Page 189: ... playing Most audio CDs CD R CD RW MP3 or unprotected WMA formats When playing any compatible recordable disc the sound quality can be reduced due to disc quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded or the way the disc has been handled There can be increased skipping difficulty in recording tracks difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and eje...

Page 190: ...st Forward While on the CD main page press just above the chrome bar and below the u Press to seek to the next track Press and hold to fast forward through a track Release the button to return to playing speed Elapsed time displays j r Pause Play Pauses and plays content while on the CD main page Press just above the chrome bar and below pause play to pause Press again to resume Z Shuffle Press ju...

Page 191: ... road is very rough Try the disc again when the road is smoother The disc is dirty scratched wet or upside down The air is very humid Try the disc again later There was a problem while burning the disc The label is caught in the CD player If Disc Player Error displays it could be for one of the following reasons The player temperature is too high There are load or eject errors If the CD is not pla...

Page 192: ...port The USB port is in the center console under the armrest and if equipped in the storage behind the climate control system See Instrument Panel Storage on page 4 1 When connecting a non Apple device to the USB port in the center console the message This USB port only supports Apple Devices will appear Connect the device to the other port to initiate playback Both ports are capable of charging d...

Page 193: ...re supports the following iPod models iPod nano 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th generation iPod with video 5 0 and 5 5 iPod classic 6th generation iPod touch 1st and 2nd generation There may be problems with operation and function in the following situations When connecting an iPod on which a more recent version of the firmware is installed than is supported by the infotainment system When connecting an iPod ...

Page 194: ...ith a Bose Surround Sound System this feature adjusts the DSP modes See DSP Modes in AM FM Radio on page 7 8 Browse iPod Media Use the following to browse Playlists 1 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the playlists stored on the iPod 2 Turn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select a playlist name to view a list of all songs in the playlist 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight an...

Page 195: ... iPad Follow the same instructions as stated earlier for using an iPod SD Card Reader This vehicle has an SD card reader in the center console Set up any SD card while the vehicle is in P Park 1 Plug the SD card into the reader 2 Press the MEDIA button to select the SD device If an SD card has already been connected but a different source is currently active press the MEDIA screen button repeatedl...

Page 196: ...Select to adjust Bass Midrange Treble Balance Fade and EQ Equalizer See Tone Settings under Playing an Audio CD Auto Volume If equipped see Playing an Audio CD Bose AudioPilot If equipped this feature can be turned on or off See Bose AudioPilot in AM FM Radio on page 7 8 EQ Equalizer Settings If equipped this feature adjusts the pre defined EQ modes See EQ Equalizer Settings in AM FM Radio on page...

Page 197: ... cell phones allowing Placement and receipt of calls in a hands free mode Sharing of the cell phone s address book or contact list with the vehicle To minimize driver distraction before driving and with the vehicle parked Become familiar with the features of the cell phone Organize the phone book and contact lists clearly and delete duplicate or rarely used entries If possible program speed dial o...

Page 198: ...ress to end a call reject a call or cancel an operation Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system Infotainment System Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls see Overview on page 7 3 MENU Turn to scroll through the phone menu including Contact Recent Calls Keypad and Bluetooth Devices Press to select an entry and dial when appropriate Ho...

Page 199: ... vehicle before it can be used See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls can be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if available SeeOnStar Overview on page 14 1 Pairing Information Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is mov...

Page 200: ...and allow The phone book may not be available if not accepted 7 Repeat steps 1 6 to pair additional phones or devices Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1 To list all paired devices turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE screen button 2 Turn the MENU knob and press to select Manage Phones Deleting a Paired Phone 1 From the Home Page turn the MENU knob then press to select the PHONE...

Page 201: ...e If the phone prompts to allow phone book download during the pairing process select Always Accept and Allow The phone book may not be available if not accepted When a cell phone supports the phone book feature the Contacts and Recent Calls menus are automatically available The Contacts menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call The Recent Calls menu allows y...

Page 202: ...a Call When an incoming call is received the infotainment system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle Accepting a Call To accept a call do one of the following Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the ANSWER screen button Press g on the steering wheel controls Declining a Call To decline a call do one of the following Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the IG...

Page 203: ...p while you are in a voice recognition menu Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used See your cell phone manufacturer s user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone If a Bluetooth phone is not connected calls can be made using OnStar Hands Free Calling if available See OnStar Overview o...

Page 204: ...The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth 3 Say Delete The system asks for which phone to delete 4 Say the name of the phone to delete Connecting to a Different Phone To connect to a different cell phone the Bluetooth system looks for the next available cell phone in the order in which all available cell phones were paired This may need to be repeated depending on how many cell ...

Page 205: ...r the last digit has been entered say Store and then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number Using the Delete Command 1 Press g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Delete 3 Say the name tag you want to delete Using the Delete All Name Tags Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands Free Calling Directory and the Destinations D...

Page 206: ...f an unwanted number is recognized by the system say Correction at any time to clear the last number To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system say Verify at any time 1 Press g The system responds Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Digit Dial 3 Say each digit one at a time After each digit is entered the system repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone After the last digit has been e...

Page 207: ...ll phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON RUN START To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle 1 Press g 2 Say Transfer Call To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call ...

Page 208: ...ted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system it will be retained indefinitely This includes all phone pairing information For information on how to delete this information see Deleting a Paired Phone Settings Teen Driver If equipped Teen Driver allows keys to be programmed with customizable vehicle settings It limits some vehicle features and prevents some systems such as Park Assist if equipped fro...

Page 209: ...nger registered and a confirmation displays For Pushbutton Start System Once Key Registration is selected the system detects whether there is a transmitter key in the transmitter pocket which is in the center console storage area or on the side of the steering wheel column See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 If no transmitter key is detected a message displays indicating to p...

Page 210: ...hicle features such as Park Assist if equipped cannot be turned off when the Teen Driver setting is in use Delete Report Card Data The Report Card continues to save data for all trips until the data is deleted using the PIN To delete Report Card data Select Reset from the Report Card screen Select Clear All Teen Keys PIN from the Teen Driver menu Forgotten PIN See your dealer to reset the PIN Trad...

Page 211: ...ed to copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM Satellite Radio System or that support the SiriusXM website the Online Service or any of its content Furthermore the AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights incl...

Page 212: ...ce Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 10 Service 8 10 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Base If equipped with this system it controls the heating cooling and ventilation 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...

Page 213: ... off The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted w orx Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger Press to increase or decrease the temperature Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature SYNC Synchronized Temperature Press SYNC to link all climate zone settings to the driver setti...

Page 214: ...the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster Automatic Air Recirculation When the AUTO indicator light is on the air is automatically recirculated as needed to help quickly cool the inside of the vehicle Recirculation Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air The indicator light on the button is lit when recirculation mode is a...

Page 215: ...adio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty M or L Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat See Heated Front Seats on page 3 9 Remote Start Climate Control Operation If equipped with the remote vehicle start feature the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely T...

Page 216: ...ns 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 5 AUTO Automatic Operation 6 Defrost 7 Rear Window Defogger 8 Recirculation Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Air Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays 3 Fan Control 4 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 5 AC Mode Air Conditioning 6 Climate Control Select...

Page 217: ...een the system is in full automatic operation If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings For automatic operation 1 Press AUTO 2 Set the temperature Allow the system time to stabilize Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort ...

Page 218: ...the direction of the airflow The selected air delivery mode button is lit Pressing any of the air delivery buttons cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually Press AUTO to return to automatic operation To change the current mode select one of the following Y Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is divided between ...

Page 219: ...Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on The upper gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on They help to clear fog or frost from the surface ...

Page 220: ... See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 9 The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside Sensors The solar sensor monitors the solar heat The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature fan speed recirculation and air delivery mode for best comfort If the sensor is covered the automatic climate control system may not work properly Air Vents Adjustable air vent...

Page 221: ... dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Do not attach any devices to the air vent slats This restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air vents Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance See ...

Page 222: ...ontrols 8 11 During service all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation combustion frostbite or other health based concerns I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 223: ...Black plate 12 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 8 12 Climate Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 224: ...er Things That Burn 9 23 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 23 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 24 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 24 Manual Mode 9 26 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission 9 28 Drive Systems All Wheel Drive 9 29 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 29 Parking Brake Electric 9 30 Parking Brake Manual 9 32 Brake Assist 9 33 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 33 Ride Control Syst...

Page 225: ...al governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction Become familiar with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phone...

Page 226: ...h drinking and driving is a global tragedy Warning Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a dr...

Page 227: ...ving slowly there may be a problem with the system You will still have power steering but steering will be stiffer than normal at slow speeds See your dealer for service Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering It does not have power steering fluid Regular maintenance is not required If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction the vehicle can be steered but ...

Page 228: ...ring wheel to go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle s three control systems Braking Skid wheels are not rolling Steering or Cornering Skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force Acceleration Skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin Defensive drivers avoid most ...

Page 229: ...normal use Check the oil level often during competitive driving The front if equipped with AWD and rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than when driving in severe conditions Drain and refill with new fluid after the first racing or competitive driving event and then after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 Caution During a fir...

Page 230: ...quipped with front Brembo brake systems Performance racing brake pads are required prior to racing or closed track driving Vehicles with option code Y4Q have performance brake pads Before racing replace existing brake fluid with a qualified racing brake fluid from a sealed container Brake fluid with a dry boiling point 279 C 534 F is qualified If racing brake fluid is used replace it with GM appro...

Page 231: ...g it has little or no contact with the road There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down other wet weather driving tips include Allow extra following distance Pass with caution Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled Have good tires with p...

Page 232: ...when freezing rain begins to fall resulting in even less traction Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand Drive with caution whatever the condition Accelerate gently so traction is not lost Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick so there is even less traction If equipped Traction Control shoul...

Page 233: ...nd to bring in fresh air Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 9 23 To save fuel run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehi...

Page 234: ...ly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 75 Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much w...

Page 235: ...4 For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 40 and Tire Pressure on page 10 47 There is also important loading information on the Certification label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement T...

Page 236: ... determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Trailer Towing Sedan With V6 Engine on page 9 71 or Trailer Towing Sedan With L4 Engine on page 9 72 or Trailer Towing Coupe on page 9 72 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occu...

Page 237: ... attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar The label tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if there is a heavy load it should be spread out See Steps for ...

Page 238: ...ed Warning Continued Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle Secure loose items in the vehicle Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break In Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km 1 500 mi of driving th...

Page 239: ...ping the Engine OFF The Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate If the pushbutton start is not working the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the Keyless Access system See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 To shift out of P Park the vehicle must be in ON RUN START and the brake pedal must be ap...

Page 240: ... pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop Shift to P Park with an automatic transmission or Neutral with a manual transmission Turn t...

Page 241: ...ssing and holding the button for more than five seconds will place the vehicle in Service Only Mode The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON RUN START but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The engine will not start in Service Only Mode Push the button again to turn the vehicle off Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear Caution If you add electr...

Page 242: ... cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you press the ENGINE START STOP button for up to a maximum of 15 seconds Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to allow the cranking motor to cool down W...

Page 243: ...trical utility receptacle that is protected by a ground fault detection function An ungrounded outlet could cause an electric shock Use a weatherproof heavy duty 15 amp rated extension cord if needed Failure to use the recommended extension cord in good operating condition or using a damaged heater or extension cord could make it Continued Warning Continued overheat and cause a fire property damag...

Page 244: ... 30 or Parking Brake Manual on page 9 32 2 Move the shift lever into P Park by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF 4 Take the Remote Keyless Access RKE transmitter with you Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running Automatic Transmission Warning It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the...

Page 245: ...y need to be pushed uphill by another vehicle to relieve the parking pawl pressure so you can shift out of P Park Shifting out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system The shift lock release is designed to prevent movement of the shift lever out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN START and the brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always func...

Page 246: ...vehicle is pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 68 Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Engine Exhaust Warning Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled Exposure to CO can cause un...

Page 247: ...d area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission on page 9 21 and Engine Exhaust on page 9 23 If the vehicle has a manual transmission see Pa...

Page 248: ...ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park on page 9 22 Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Rever...

Page 249: ...ng under Loss of Control on page 9 5 Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place While in Sport Mode the vehicle monitors driving behavior and autom...

Page 250: ...tap shift controls 1 Move the shift lever to the left from D Drive to M Manual Mode The transmission will be in Manual Mode and will hold the current gear 2 Pull the control toward you to shift Pull the left control to downshift and the right control to upshift 3 To cancel DSC move the shift lever back to D Drive Tap Shift Mode can also be used temporarily while driving in D Drive Pull either the ...

Page 251: ...ch pedal and shift into 1 First Slowly let up on the clutch pedal while pressing on the accelerator pedal After a complete stop if it is hard to shift into 1 First let up on the clutch pedal then press it back down and shift into 1 First 2 Second Press the clutch pedal and let up on the accelerator pedal then shift into 2 Second Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal while accelerating 3 Third 4 F...

Page 252: ...d be damaged Drive Systems All Wheel Drive Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS This vehicle has ABS an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid When the vehicle begins to drive away ABS checks itself A momentary motor or clicking noi...

Page 253: ...updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pu...

Page 254: ... and then stay on once the EPB is fully applied If the red parking brake status light flashes continuously then the EPB is only partially applied or there is a problem with the EPB A DIC message will display Release the EPB and try to apply it again If the light does not come one or keeps flashing have the vehicle serviced Do not drive the vehicle if the red parking brake status light is flashing ...

Page 255: ...e The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive away Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied to preserve parking brake lining life The EPB can also be used to prevent roll back for vehicles with a manual transmission taking off on a hill When no roll back is desired an applied EPB will allow both feet to be used for the clutc...

Page 256: ... the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates The brake assist feature will auto...

Page 257: ...StabiliTrak begins to limit wheel spin cruise control will disengage Cruise control may be turned back on when road conditions allow Both systems come on automatically when the vehicle is started and begins to move The systems may be heard or felt while they are operating or while performing diagnostic checks This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle It is recommended to...

Page 258: ...rak Button Similar The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console behind the shift lever Caution Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off The vehicle driveline could be damaged To turn off only TCS press and release the g button The Traction Off light i displays in the instrument cluster and the appropriate DIC message displays See Ride Control System Messages on ...

Page 259: ... different weather conditions or terrain This system simultaneously changes the software calibration of various sub systems Depending on the option package available features and mode selected the suspension steering and powertrain will change calibrations to achieve the desired mode characteristics If the vehicle is equipped with MagneRide selecting the various Driver Modes adjusts the ride of th...

Page 260: ...n will change to provide better cornering performance Snow Ice Mode Use when more traction is needed during slippery conditions The transmission will use 2 Second gear instead of 1 First gear when accelerating from a stop The vehicle will upshift normally when the vehicle is moving When selected the Snow Ice mode indicator will display in the DIC This feature is not intended for use when the vehic...

Page 261: ...e is deactivated if the clutch is pressed for several seconds If the StabiliTrak system begins to limit wheel spin while using cruise control the cruise control automatically disengages See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 34 If a collision alert occurs when cruise control is activated cruise control is disengaged See Forward Collision Alert FCA System on page 9 54 When road...

Page 262: ...or appears green on the instrument cluster and a cruise set speed message appears on the Head Up Display HUD if equipped Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied or is pressed the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km h 25 mph or more briefly press RES up to the f...

Page 263: ...d When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise speed While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise control briefly applying the SET control will result in cruise control set to the current vehicle speed Using Cruise Control on Hills How well cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed l...

Page 264: ...lectronic Stability Control on page 9 34 When road conditions allow ACC to be safely used the ACC can be turned back on ACC will not engage if the TCS or StabiliTrak is disabled Warning ACC has limited braking ability and may not have time to slow the vehicle down enough to avoid a collision with another vehicle you are following This can occur when vehicles suddenly slow or stop ahead or enter yo...

Page 265: ...on the speedometer press SET down to the second detent Cancel Press to disengage ACC without erasing the set speed from memory Follow Distance Gap Press to select a following gap time or distance setting for ACC of Far Medium or Near Setting Adaptive Cruise Control If cruise control is on when not in use the cruise on off control could get pressed and cruise control could become active when not de...

Page 266: ...ake because it is overridden A warning message will appear on the Driver Information Center DIC and the Head Up Display HUD See Cruise Control Messages on page 5 33 Press and hold RES up until the desired set speed appears on the display then release it To increase vehicle speed in small increments press RES up to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes 1 km h 1 mph faster To increase veh...

Page 267: ...Near When pressed the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and HUD The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed Since each gap setting corresponds to a following time Far Medium or Near the following distance will vary based on vehicle speed The faster the vehicle speed the further back your vehicle will follow a vehicle detected ahead Consider traffic and weath...

Page 268: ...react to stopped or slow moving vehicles ahead of you For example the system may not brake for a vehicle it has never detected moving This can occur in stop and go traffic or when a vehicle suddenly appears due to a vehicle ahead changing lanes Your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash Use caution when using ACC Your complete attention is always required while driving and you should be rea...

Page 269: ...play indicating to shift to P Park before exiting the vehicle See Vehicle Messages on page 5 32 Warning If ACC has stopped the vehicle and if ACC is disengaged turned off or canceled the vehicle will no longer be held at a stop The vehicle can move When ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop always be prepared to manually apply the brakes Warning Leaving the vehicle without placing it in P Park can ...

Page 270: ...icle Give extra attention in curves and be ready to use the brakes if necessary Select an appropriate speed while driving in curves ACC may operate differently in a sharp curve It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp When following a vehicle and entering a curve ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will no...

Page 271: ...pecially when towing a trailer If the brakes are applied the ACC disengages Ending ACC There are three ways to disengage ACC Step lightly on the brake pedal Press Press J Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if J is pressed or if the ignition is turned off Cleaning the Sensing System The camera sensor on the windshield behind the rearview mirror and the radar sen...

Page 272: ... with enough time to avoid a crash Work under poor visibility or bad weather conditions Work if the detection sensor is not cleaned or is covered by ice snow mud or dirt Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes Audible or Safety Alert Seat Some driver assistance features alert the drive...

Page 273: ... the bumper do not display A warning triangle may display on the RVC screen to show where the Rear Parking Assist RPA has detected an object This triangle changes from amber to red and increases in size the closer the object Warning The RVC system does not display children pedestrians bicyclists crossing traffic animals or any other object located outside the camera s field of view below the bumpe...

Page 274: ...ing Assist system As the object gets closer more bars light up and the bars change color from yellow to amber to red When an object is first detected in the rear one beep will be heard from the rear or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse two times When an object is very close 0 6 m 2 ft in the vehicle rear or 0 3 m 1 ft in the vehicle front five beeps will sound from the front or rear d...

Page 275: ...king crashes Do not wait for the automatic braking to apply This system is not designed to replace driver braking and only works in R Reverse when an object is detected directly behind the vehicle It may not brake or stop in time to avoid a crash It will not brake for objects when the vehicle is moving at very low speeds It does not detect children pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects below t...

Page 276: ...s towed Turning the Features On or Off The X button to the left of the steering wheel is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA Rear Automatic Braking and Backing Warning System at the same time The indicator light next to the button comes on when the features are on and turns off when the features have been disabled Turn off parking assist and Rear ...

Page 277: ...ing or stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly or when following a vehicle too closely FCA may not provide a warning with enough time to help avoid a crash FCA does not warn of pedestrians animals signs guardrails bridges construction barrels or other objects Be ready to take action and apply the brakes For more information see Defensive Driving on page 9 3 FCA can be disabled with the FCA steering whee...

Page 278: ...out Head Up Display When your vehicle approaches another detected vehicle too rapidly the red FCA display will flash on the windshield Also eight high pitched beeps will sound from the front or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times When this Collision Alert occurs the brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief mild deceleration Con...

Page 279: ...alerts are normal operation and the vehicle does not need service Cleaning the System If the FCA system does not seem to operate properly cleaning the outside of the windshield in front of the rearview mirror and cleaning the front of the vehicle where radar sensors are located may correct the issue Active Emergency Braking System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has the Acti...

Page 280: ...ensor performance is limited Complete attention is always required while driving and you should be ready to take action and apply the brakes and or steer the vehicle to avoid crashes Brake Preparation When quickly approaching a vehicle ahead Brake Preparation reduces brake response time by having the brake system prepared for driver braking to occur more rapidly Automatic Braking If ACP detects it...

Page 281: ...de mirror display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side the display will flash as an extra warning not to change lanes Since this system is part of the Lane Change Alert system read the entire Lane Change Alert section before using this feature Lane Change Alert If equipped the LCA system is a lane ...

Page 282: ...n signals Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started both outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating When the vehicle is moving forward the left or right side mirror display will light up if a vehicle is detected in the next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone If the turn signal is activated in ...

Page 283: ...s of the vehicle see your dealer If the LCA displays do not light up when vehicles are in the side blind zone or rapidly approaching this zone and the system is clean the system may need service Take the vehicle to your dealer When LCA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off the Lane Change Alert On option will not be available on the personalization menu Radio Frequency In...

Page 284: ... markings on one side of the road it will only assist or provide an LDW alert when approaching the lane on the side where it has detected a lane marking Even with LKA and LDW you must steer the vehicle Always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane or vehicle damage injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensors clea...

Page 285: ...cted by Close vehicles ahead Sudden lighting changes such as when driving through tunnels Banked roads Roads with poor lane markings such as two lane roads If the LKA system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible cleaning the windshield may help LKA assistance and or LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks shadows cracks in the road temporary or construction lane markings...

Page 286: ...r and winter fuels in the appropriate season The fuels industry automatically modifies the fuel for the appropriate season If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for long periods of time driving or starting could be affected Drive the vehicle until the fuel is at one half tank or less then refuel with the current seasonal fuel Prohibited Fuels Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethano...

Page 287: ...bility in the country where driving Never use leaded gasoline fuel containing methanol manganese or any other fuel not recommended Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Fuel Additives To keep fuel systems clean TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is recommended See Fuel on page 9 62 If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available one bottle of Fuel Syst...

Page 288: ... by additives would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty Filling the Tank Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death To help avoid injuries to you and others read and fol...

Page 289: ...an Cap Type Fuel System The cap is behind the fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks once Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly...

Page 290: ...less fuel system Warning Attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system This could cause a fire and you or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged 3 Remove and clean the funnel adapter and return it to the storage location Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning Filling a portable fuel container while it is i...

Page 291: ...sabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 75 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 75 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing Do not tow a trailer during the first 2 414 km 1500 mi to prevent damage to...

Page 292: ...fety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirrors If the trailer has electric brakes start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes work During the trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you wou...

Page 293: ...hen towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmissio...

Page 294: ...to do with weight Weight of the trailer Weight of the trailer tongue Total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more than 454 kg 1 000 lb But even that can be too heavy It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all importa...

Page 295: ...res Be sure the vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires These numbers can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Trailer Towing Sedan With L4 Engine The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Trailer Towing Coup...

Page 296: ...d adjusted and maintained properly Because the vehicle has antilock brakes do not tap into the vehicle s brake system If this is done both brake systems will not work well or at all Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty Always check with your dealer before...

Page 297: ...Black plate 74 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 9 74 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 298: ...Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check 10 27 Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 10 27 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 28 Windshield Replacement 10 28 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 29 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 29 Halogen Bulbs 10 29 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 29 LED Lighting 10 29 Back Up Lamps 10 30 License Plate Lamp 10 30 Replacement Bulbs 10 31 Electrical Sys...

Page 299: ...Compressor Kit 10 64 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 71 Jump Starting Jump Starting 10 72 Towing the Vehicle Towing the Vehicle 10 75 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 75 Appearance Care Exterior Care 10 78 Interior Care 10 82 Floor Mats 10 85 General Information For service and parts needs visit your dealer You will receive genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people ...

Page 300: ...ies or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are design...

Page 301: ...damage to vehicle systems Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids reservoir caps or dipsticks Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle 3 Lift the hood To close the hood Before closing the hood be ...

Page 302: ...Black plate 5 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview 2 0L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 303: ...olant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 10 16 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 32 5 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 16 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 10 10 7 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 10 10 8 Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 15 9 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 10 23 and Hydraulic Clutch ...

Page 304: ...Black plate 7 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 Vehicle Care 10 7 2 5L L4 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 305: ...olant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 10 16 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 32 5 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 16 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 10 10 7 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 10 10 8 Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 15 9 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page 10 23 and Hydraulic Clutch ...

Page 306: ...Black plate 9 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 Vehicle Care 10 9 3 6L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 307: ...proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in...

Page 308: ... that you have an oil level above the operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location...

Page 309: ...r good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cle...

Page 310: ...Engine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change To reset the system 1 Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 25 When remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display Se...

Page 311: ...he manual transmission fluid level A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss If a leak occurs take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for the proper fluid to use Hydraulic Clutch For vehicles with a manual transmission it is not necessary to regularly check brake clutch fluid unless there is a le...

Page 312: ...r filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains covered with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the air cleaner filter 2 0L L4 LTG Engine Shown 2 5L L4 LCV Engine and 3 6L V6 LFX Engine Similar 1 Remove the four screws and lift the cover out of the assembly 2 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner fil...

Page 313: ...Pressure Cap 2 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View 2 5L L4 LCV Engine 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View 3 6L V6 LFX Engine 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View Warning An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury Keep hands clothing and tools away f...

Page 314: ...he vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low If there is a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 10 20 What to Use Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system ...

Page 315: ...nd your health Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when the engine is running It is also normal to see bubbles entering the surge tank through the small hose Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling ...

Page 316: ...rous Plain water and other liquids can boil before the proper coolant mixture will The coolant warning system is set Continued Warning Continued for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX...

Page 317: ...level inside the coolant surge tank top chamber may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the surge tank top chamber until the level reaches the bottom of the fill neck 5 Replace the surge tank pressure cap tightly and close the surge tank service port cap Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may oc...

Page 318: ...urn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when the engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop the engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If a...

Page 319: ...dshield washer fluid is needed be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for reservoir locatio...

Page 320: ...roperly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake pads should be replaced as complete sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a ...

Page 321: ... or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake clutch hydraulic system Checking Brake Fluid The brake clutch fluid can be checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake clutch fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above MIN If it is not have the brake clutch hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak After wor...

Page 322: ...tery is needed Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling After a power loss such as disconnecting the battery or removing the maxi fuses in the power distribution fuse block the following steps must be performed to calibrate the electronic throttl...

Page 323: ...icate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant 1 Fill Plug 2 Drain Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole on the transfer case some lubricant will need to be added Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole Use care not to overtighten the fill plug What t...

Page 324: ...this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle It should be parked on a level surface 2 Apply the parking brake Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the ignition on but do not start the engine Without a...

Page 325: ...rts on page 11 15 To replace the windshield wiper blade 1 Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield 2 Lift up on the latch in the middle of the wiper blade where the wiper arm attaches 3 With the latch open pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to release it from the J hooked end of the wiper arm 4 Remove the wiper blade Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch ...

Page 326: ...ing Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting Warning The high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage If you try to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have you...

Page 327: ...ounterclockwise and pulling straight out of the lamp assembly 2 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Install the new bulb in the bulb socket 5 Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise License Plate Lamp Lamp Assembly Bulb Assembly 1 Bulb Socket 2 Bulb 3 Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs 1 Push the lamp assembly 3 toward the center of the vehicle 2 Pull the lamp assembly down to remove...

Page 328: ... of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems Fuses and circuit breakers protect power devices in the vehicle Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced the same amperage fuse can be borrowed Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible Headlamp...

Page 329: ...ng Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location if a fuse goes out Replace the fuse as soon as possible To identify and check fuses circuit breakers and relays see Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 32 Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10 35 and Rear Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 38 Engine Compartment Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is on the pa...

Page 330: ...Care 10 33 Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Body Control Module 6 5 Not Used 6 Driver Power Seat 7 Not Used 8 Headlamp Washer Relay 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Passenger Power Seat 14 Body Control Module 5 15 Passive Entry Passive Start I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 331: ...Pedestrian Protection 30 Passenger Window Switch 31 Body Control Module 7 32 Sunroof 33 Front Wiper 34 AOS Display MIL Ignition 35 Rear Electrical Center Ignition 36 Spare PT Fuse 37 Oxygen Sensor 38 Ignition Coils Injectors 39 Ignition Coils Injectors Spare 40 Engine Control Module Number Usage 41 Fuel Heater 42 AIR Solenoid Relay 43 Washer 44 Rear Washer Relay 45 Front Washer Relay 46 Not Used 4...

Page 332: ...Left High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Number Usage 65 Right High Intensity Discharge Headlamp 66 Headlamp High Left Right 67 Horn 68 Horn Relay 69 Cooling Fan 70 Aero Shutter 71 Transmission Control Module Ignition 72 Engine Control Module Ignition 73 Brake Vacuum Pump 74 Not Used Optional Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side of the instrume...

Page 333: ... To install the end cover insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel and press the cover into place The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 334: ...e 16 Spare 17 Spare Item Usage 18 Spare 19 Spare 20 Spare 21 Spare 22 Sensing Diagnostic Module Automatic Occupant Sensing 23 Radio DVD Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control 24 Display 25 Heated Steering Wheel 26 Wireless Charger 27 Steering Wheel Controls 28 Spare 29 Spare 30 Spare Item Usage 31 Spare 32 Spare 33 Front Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower CB1 Retained Accessor...

Page 335: ...07477 2015 crc 9 15 14 10 38 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 336: ...14 Electric Parking Brake 15 Not Used 16 Trunk Release 17 Run Relay 18 Logistics Relay 19 Logistics Fuse 20 Rear Window Defogger Relay 21 Mirror Window Module 22 Not Used 23 Canister Vent 24 Body Control Module 2 25 Rear Vision Camera 26 Front Ventilated Seats 27 SBZA LDW EOCM 28 Trailer Sunshade Number Usage 29 Rear Heated Seats 30 Semi Active Damping System 31 Transfer Case Control Module 32 The...

Page 337: ...rmation refer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout Continued Warning Continued and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury C...

Page 338: ...lded onto the sidewall Original equipment all season tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code which will be MS Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or performance as wint...

Page 339: ... possible Run flat tires can be driven on with no air pressure There is no need to stop on the side of the road to change the tire Continue driving however do not drive too far or too fast Driving on the tire may not be possible if there is permanent damage To prevent permanent damage keep speed below 80 km h 50 mph With a light load the vehicle can be driven up to 100 km 60 mi with a moderate loa...

Page 340: ...vered roads is expected See Winter Tires on page 10 41 Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall The examples show a typical passenger tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire Example 1 Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the T...

Page 341: ... For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10 58 7 Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size 1 Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first cha...

Page 342: ...pect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline...

Page 343: ...a cold tire can be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied ...

Page 344: ... 16 in of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 56 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on pa...

Page 345: ...carry and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort Never load the vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to Check Check the tires once a month or more How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gauge to check the tire pressure Proper tire inflation cannot be de...

Page 346: ... adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km h 100 mph or higher Set the cold inflation pressure to 280 kPa 41 psi Vehicles with 225 40RF18 88W and 255 35RF18 90W size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km h 100 mph or higher Set the cold inflation pressure to 300 kPa 44 psi Return the tires to the recommended cold tire inflation press...

Page 347: ...combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS...

Page 348: ...an early indicator that the air pressure is getting low and needs to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehicle shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 for an example of the Tire and Loading Information label and its location Also see...

Page 349: ...atching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully See your dealer for service Replacement tires or wheels do not match the original equipment tires or wheels Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prev...

Page 350: ...er Information Center DIC on page 5 25 4 Use the five way DIC control on the right side of the steering wheel to scroll to the Tire Pressure screen under the DIC info page See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 25 5 Press and hold the SEL button in the center of the five way DIC control The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displa...

Page 351: ... cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation If the vehicle has non directional tires they should be rotated every 12 000 km 7 500 mi See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3 Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires The first rotation is the most important Anytime unusual wear is noticed rotate the tires as soon as possible check for proper tir...

Page 352: ... 11 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 50 Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come Continued Warning Continued off and cause an accide...

Page 353: ...s molded into one side of the tire sidewall The first two digits represent the week 01 52 and the last two digits the year For example the third week of the year 2010 would have a four digit DOT date of 0310 Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on a parked vehicle Park a vehicle that will be stored for at least a month in a cool dry clean area away from direct sunlight to slow ag...

Page 354: ... information on proper tire rotation However if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of worn tires place the new tires on the rear axle Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H V W and ZR speed rated tires Never exceed the winter tire s maximum speed capability when using winter tires with a lower speed rating Warning Tires could ex...

Page 355: ...stability and resistance to rollover may be affected If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes rollover airbags traction control electronic stability control or All Wheel Drive the performance of these systems can also be affected Warning If different sized wheels are used there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels a...

Page 356: ...led conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics ...

Page 357: ...ar basis Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one side or the other Some slight pull to the left or right depending on the crown of the road and or other road surface variations such as troughs or ruts is normal If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a smooth road the tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced See your dealer for...

Page 358: ...s could lead to a crash Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Used Replacement Wheels Warning Replacing a whee...

Page 359: ...sary Use low profile chains that add no more than 12 mm thickness to the tire tread and inner sidewall Use chains that are the proper size for the tires Install them on the tires of the rear axle Don t use chains on the tires of the front axle Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If the chains contact the ...

Page 360: ... is provided with the vehicle it is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack If a jack is provided with the vehicle only use it for changing a flat tire If this vehicle does not have run flat tires and a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place...

Page 361: ...the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure Do not exceed the recommended pressure Warning Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original loca...

Page 362: ...to the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be r...

Page 363: ...wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 5 See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 62 for other important safety warnings Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 71 2 Unwrap the ...

Page 364: ...ile the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire Once the sealant is completely dispersed into the tire the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only 10 Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge 3 The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure on page 10...

Page 365: ...nded inflation pressure remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister 5 and place it in a highly visible location Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is repaired or replaced 17 Return the equipment to its original storage location in the vehicle 18 Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km 5 mi to distribute the sealant in the tire 19 Stop at a safe location and check ...

Page 366: ...ister assembly available from your dealer 23 After temporarily sealing the tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit take the vehicle to an authorized dealer within 161 km 100 mi of driving to have the tire repaired or replaced Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant 1 S...

Page 367: ...g it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug 8 into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Power Outlets on page 5 7 If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigarette lighter Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window 7 Start the...

Page 368: ... replace the tire valve stem cap 14 Replace the air only hose 7 and the power plug 8 and cord back in its original location 15 Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of its housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses balls etc Removal and Installation of the Seala...

Page 369: ... following steps to do it safely Warning Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered ...

Page 370: ...rmly and put the shift lever in P Park with an automatic transmission or Neutral with a manual transmission See Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission on page 9 21 with an automatic transmission or Parking on page 9 23 with a manual transmission Caution If any accessories are left on or plugged in during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the v...

Page 371: ...erminal of the good battery 8 Connect the other end of the black negative cable to the negative grounding point for the discharged battery 9 Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four minutes 10 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Caution If the jumper cable...

Page 372: ... eye into the socket by turning it clockwise until it stops When the tow eye is removed reinstall the cover with the notch in the original position Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is tow...

Page 373: ...warranty Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground If a rear wheel drive vehicle must be towed a dolly or a trailer should be used If an all wheel drive vehicle must be towed a trailer should be used See Dolly Towing following for more information Dolly Towing Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following pro...

Page 374: ...lamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Dolly Towing All Wheel Drive Vehicles Caution Towing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle with any of its wheels on the groun...

Page 375: ...void using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals The e symbol is on any underhood compartment electrical center that should not be power washed This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If using an automatic car wash follow the ...

Page 376: ... non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Th...

Page 377: ...er that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Using wax on low gloss black finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a non uniform finish Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only Air Intakes Clear debris from the air intakes between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner...

Page 378: ...rides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure Caution To avoid surface damage do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Use only approved cleaners Also never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an Continued Ca...

Page 379: ... ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface See Finish Care previously in this section Interior Care To prevent dirt particle abrasions regularly clean the vehicle s interior Immediately remove any soils Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle s interior Use a s...

Page 380: ...aners may be used if necessary after cleaning the interior glass with plain water Caution To prevent scratching never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gentl...

Page 381: ...pot lifter If ring formation occurs clean the entire fabric or carpet Following the cleaning process a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays For vehicles with high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays use a microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces Before wiping the surface with the microfiber cloth use a soft bristle brush to...

Page 382: ...tics and painted surfaces If an air freshener comes in contact with any plastic or painted surface in the vehicle blot immediately and clean with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution Damage caused by air fresheners would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Wash with warm water and mild detergent Do not use chlorine bleach Rinse with cold water and then...

Page 383: ...a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor Use the floor mat with the correct side up Do not turn it over Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another The driver side floor mat is held in place by button type retainers Removing and Replacing th...

Page 384: ... Your vehicle is an important investment This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance It may also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold It is the responsibility of the owner to have all required maintenance performed Your dealer has trained techni...

Page 385: ...e more frequent checks and services The Additional Required Services Normal are for vehicles that Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits Use the recommended fuel See Fuel on page 9 62 Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Add...

Page 386: ...vehicle s oil life monitor system Tire rotation every 12 000 km 7 500 mi Engine air cleaner filter replacement Passenger compartment air filter replacement Multi point vehicle inspection MPVI performed by a qualified technician Cadillac requires that all Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance services be performed by a Cadillac authorized service dealer Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At...

Page 387: ...ed change engine oil and filter and reset oil life system See Engine Oil on page 10 10 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10 12 Check engine coolant level See Engine Coolant on page 10 17 Check windshield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid on page 10 22 Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care on page 10 78 Replace worn or damaged wiper blades ...

Page 388: ...ssion park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check on page 10 27 Check accelerator pedal for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the strut See your dealer if service is required Check tire sealant expiration date if equipped See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 64 In...

Page 389: ...2 500 mi 192 000 km 120 000 mi 204 000 km 127 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change rear axle fluid if equipped w...

Page 390: ...poor air quality or areas with high dust levels Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow excessive window fogging or odors 2 Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System on page 10 16 5 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Insp...

Page 391: ...7 500 mi 216 000 km 135 000 mi 228 000 km 142 500 mi 240 000 km 150 000 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter Change manual transmission fluid ...

Page 392: ...condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first 4 Do not directly power wash the transfer case output seals High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced 5 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System on page 10 16 6 Or every 10 years whichever comes firs...

Page 393: ...t the battery and ensure that the connections and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or replacement when necessary Brakes Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving Signs of brake wear may include chirpi...

Page 394: ...ted rotated and balanced Maintaining the tires can save money and fuel and can reduce the risk of tire failure Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators cord or fabric showing through the rubber cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall or a bulge or split in the tire Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right tires Your dealer ca...

Page 395: ... include scratches cracks and chips Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear include streaking skipping across the windshield and worn or split rubber Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed ...

Page 396: ...DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10 17 Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Hydraulic Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 in Canada 19299819 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Man...

Page 397: ...77985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 89021668 in Canada 89021674 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Key Lock Cylinders Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 in Canada...

Page 398: ... Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 20857930 A3178C Engine Oil Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 2 5L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3 6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356916 CF185 Spark Plugs 2 0L L4 Engine 12647827 41 125 2 5L L4 Engine 12627160 41 115 3 6L V6 Engine 12622561 41 109 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm 21 7 in 22905714 Passenger...

Page 399: ...enance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided Retain all maintenance receipts Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 400: ... from outside The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 for the vehicle s engine code Service Par...

Page 401: ...formation Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System Engine 2 0L L4 Engine 7 6 L 8 0 qt 2 5L L4 Engine 6 6 L 7 0 qt 3 6LV6 Engine 10 2 L 10 8 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 0L L4 Engine RWD 4 7 L 5 0 qt 2 0L L4 Engine A...

Page 402: ...Removal and Filter Replacement 6 Speed Automatic 6 0 L 6 4 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 Engine X Automatic Manual 0 9 mm 0 035 in 2 5L L4 Engine A Automatic 1 1 mm 0 043 i...

Page 403: ...4 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 0L and 2 5L L4 Engines 3 6L V6 Engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 404: ...ects to General Motors 13 13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 Event Data Recorders 13 14 OnStar 13 15 Infotainment System 13 15 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Cadillac Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by...

Page 405: ...e However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you can file with the Better Business Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehic...

Page 406: ...l program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 888 446 2000 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre...

Page 407: ...illac online owner experience allows interaction with Cadillac and keeps important vehicle specific information in one place Membership Benefits E Vehicle Information Download owner manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G Maintenance Information View maintenance schedules required alerts and OnStar onboard vehicle diagnostic information Schedule service appointments I Service History Vie...

Page 408: ...meter reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 6 years 110 000 km 70 000 mi whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Service is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty ...

Page 409: ...c advisor and where available a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site service A dealer technician will travel to your location within a 30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership If beyond this radius we will arrange to have your car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership Each technician travels with a specially equipped service vehicle complete with the necessary...

Page 410: ...e call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If your dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicle...

Page 411: ...on of the repair are also your responsibility It may not be possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information All program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Contact your dealer for specific availability General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to reso...

Page 412: ... of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insuring the Vehicle Protect your investment in the GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection t...

Page 413: ...owed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair usi...

Page 414: ...ervice Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover see Helm Inc at www helminc com Or write to Helm Incorporated Attention Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth MI 48170 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurrin...

Page 415: ...Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a...

Page 416: ...Canada call 1 888 446 2000 or write Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre Mail Code CA1 163 005 General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engin...

Page 417: ...e only if a non trivial crash situation occurs no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment ...

Page 418: ... the use of the vehicle and its features and in certain situations the location and approximate GPS speed of the vehicle Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system use of the system may result in the storage of destinations addresses telephone numbers...

Page 419: ...Black plate 16 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada Mexico 7707477 2015 crc 9 15 14 13 16 Customer Information 2 NOTES I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 420: ...ery and electrical system cellular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Ca...

Page 421: ... 7 to Get help for an emergency Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis and evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency With Automatic Crash Response the OnStar system can automatically connect to an OnStar Emergency Advisor The built in system can automatically connect to help in certain crashes Press to connect to an OnStar Emergency Advi...

Page 422: ...ystem responds OnStar ready then a tone Say Cancel route System responds Do you want to cancel directions 2 Say Yes System responds OK request completed thank you goodbye Route Preview 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Route preview System responds with the next three maneuvers Repeat 1 Press System responds OnStar ready then a tone 2 Say Repeat System responds with the last d...

Page 423: ... network name SSID passphrase and level of encryption 3 To change the SSID or passphrase press Q or call 1 888 4 ONSTAR to connect with an Advisor OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App If Equipped Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple Android and BlackBerry or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices From the mobile device check the vehicle s fuel level oil life or tire pressure if the vehicle is ...

Page 424: ... 911 Retrieve My Number 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say My number System responds Your OnStar Hands Free Calling number is then says the number End a Call Press System responds Call ended Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1 Press System responds OnStar ready 2 Say Store System responds Please say the number you would like to store 3 Say the entire number without pausing System responds...

Page 425: ...of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain the OnStar service options available How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Vehicle Diagnostics Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assi...

Page 426: ...ribers with physical disabilities and medical conditions Press Q for help with Locating a gas station with an attendant to pump gas Finding a hotel restaurant etc that meets accessibility needs Providing directions to the closest hospital or pharmacy in urgent situations TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired customers while in the vehicle The av...

Page 427: ... reception Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle Unable to Connect to OnStar Message If there is limited cellular coverage or the cellular network has reached maximum capacity this message may come on Press Q to try the call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area Vehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle el...

Page 428: ...NFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE ARISING FROM OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE Except as contained in this notice the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertising or otherwise t...

Page 429: ...ls provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a standard UnZipSFX binary including SFXWiz as part of a self extracting archive that is permitted without inclusion of this license as long as the normal SFX banner has not been removed from the binary or disabled 3 Altered versions including but not limited to ports to new operating systems existing ports...

Page 430: ...ng System 3 28 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 26 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 26 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 25 Where Are the Airbags 3 23 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 33 Passenger Status Indicator 5 15 Readiness Light 5 14 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 32 System Check 3 21 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 17 Alert Lane Change 9 58 Side Blind Zone SBZA 9 58 All Seas...

Page 431: ... Parking 9 30 9 32 System Messages 5 33 Braking 9 3 Braking System Active Emergency 1 20 Break In New Vehicle 9 15 Bulb Replacement 10 31 Back up Lamps 10 30 Halogen Bulbs 10 29 Headlamp Aiming 10 29 Headlamps 10 29 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 29 License Plate Lamps 10 30 Buying New Tires 10 56 C Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance 11 3 Calibration 5 6 California Fuel Requirements 9 64 ...

Page 432: ...ors 2 20 Coolant Engine 10 17 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 13 Engine Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Cooling System 10 16 Engine Messages 5 34 Courtesy Lamps 6 7 Courtesy Transportation Program 13 7 Cruise Control 9 38 Light 5 25 Messages 5 33 Cruise Control Active 9 41 Customer Assistance 13 4 Offices 13 3 Text Telephone TTY Users 13 4 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 1...

Page 433: ...ystem Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 32 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 32 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 35 Overload 10 31 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 10 38 Emergency OnStar 14 2 Engine Air Cleaner Filter 10 15 Check and Service Engine Soon Light 5 16 Compartment Overview 10 5 Coolant 10 17 Coolant Temperature Gauge 5 13 Engine cont d Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 22 Cooling System 10 16 Co...

Page 434: ...l Container 9 67 Filling the Tank 9 65 Foreign Countries 9 64 Gauge 5 12 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 23 Requirements California 9 64 System Messages 5 36 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 32 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 32 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 35 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 10 38 G Garage Door Opener 5 52 Programming 5 52 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature 5 13 Fuel 5 12 Odometer 5 11 ...

Page 435: ...A 9 33 Home Page 7 4 Hood 10 4 Horn 5 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 13 Hydraulic Clutch 10 14 I Ignition Positions 9 16 Immobilizer 2 18 Indicator Vehicle Ahead 5 21 Infants and Young Children Restraints 3 36 Infotainment 7 1 Infotainment System 13 15 Instrument Cluster 5 10 Instrument Panel Storage Area 4 1 Instrument Panel Overview 1 2 Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 21 Introduction iii J Ja...

Page 436: ... 29 Lights Airbag Readiness 5 14 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 5 20 Brake System Warning 5 18 Charging System 5 15 Cruise Control 5 25 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 5 22 Engine Oil Pressure 5 23 Flash to Pass 6 4 High Beam On 5 24 High Low Beam Changer 6 3 Low Fuel Warning 5 23 Safety Belt Reminders 5 13 Security 5 24 Service Electric Parking Brake 5 19 StabiliTrak OFF 5 21 Lights cont d ...

Page 437: ...ction System 5 37 Ride Control System 5 40 Safety Belt 5 41 Security 5 41 Service Vehicle 5 41 Starting the Vehicle 5 41 Tire 5 42 Transmission 5 42 Vehicle 5 32 Vehicle Reminder 5 43 Vehicle Speed 5 43 Washer Fluid 5 43 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview 2 21 Convex 2 20 Folding 2 21 Heated 2 21 Manual Rearview 2 21 Power 2 20 Tilt in Reverse 2 21 Mirrors Interior Rearview 2 21 Mode Driver Contro...

Page 438: ...nd P Park Mechanism Check 10 27 Over Things That Burn 9 23 Parking Brake Light 5 19 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 9 49 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 5 15 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 10 Passenger Sensing System 3 28 Perchlorate Materials Requirements California 10 3 Personalization Vehicle 5 44 Phone Bluetooth 7 20 7 22 7 26 Port USB 7 15 Power Door Locks 2 12 Mirrors 2 20 Outlet...

Page 439: ...ystem Parts after a Crash 3 48 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 20 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 13 13 General Motors 13 13 U S Government 13 12 Restraints Where to Put 3 41 Retained Accessory Power RAP 9 21 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 21 Ride Control Systems Limited Slip Rear Axle 9 37 Messages 5 40 Roads Driving Wet 9 7 Roadside Service 13 5 Roof Sunroof 2 24 Rotation...

Page 440: ...heduling Appointments 13 7 Vehicle Messages 5 41 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 19 Services Special Application 11 9 Servicing the Airbag 3 32 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 10 27 Shifting Into Park 9 21 Out of Park 9 22 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 9 58 Signals Turn and Lane Change 6 6 Software Updates 7 7 Special Application Services 11 9 Specifications and Capaci...

Page 441: ... Monitor System 10 49 Rotation 10 54 Run Flat 10 42 Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 64 Sealant and Compressor Kit Storing 10 71 Sidewall Labeling 10 43 Terminology and Definitions 10 45 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 10 58 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 10 60 Wheel Replacement 10 60 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 56 Winter 10 41 Towing Driving Characteristics 9 68 Equipment 9 72 General Informatio...

Page 442: ...entification Number VIN 12 1 Load Limits 9 11 Messages 5 32 Personalization 5 44 Reminder Messages 5 43 Remote Start 2 9 Security 2 17 Speed Messages 5 43 Towing 10 75 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 21 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 10 71 Tire Pressure 10 47 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 13 Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar 14 6 Ventilation Air 8 9 Visors 2 24 W Warning Brake...

Page 443: ...ls Alignment and Tire Balance 10 60 Different Size 10 58 Replacement 10 60 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 56 Where to Put the Restraint 3 41 Windows 2 22 Power 2 22 Windshield Replacement 10 28 Wiper Washer 5 4 Winter Driving 9 9 Winter Tires 10 41 Wiper Blade Replacement 10 28 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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