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Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-9369639) -

2016 - crc - 12/9/15

Keys, Doors, and Windows

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reversal system, press the switch
manually. To stop the movement,
release the switch.

Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.

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Summary of Contents for 2016 ATS

Page 1: ...16_OM_EN_07 ATS ATS V MID EAST English C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2k16_CS6_Cadillac_ATS_V_16_OM_EN_07 ai 1 12 3 2015 9 18 33 AM 2k16_CS6_Cadillac_ATS_V_16_OM_EN_07 ai 1 12 3 2015 9 18 33 AM ...

Page 2: ...oduction 2 In Brief 5 Keys Doors and Windows 28 Seats and Restraints 50 Storage 100 Instruments and Controls 103 Lighting 150 Infotainment System 158 Climate Controls 164 Driving and Operating 175 Vehicle Care 244 Service and Maintenance 322 Technical Data 331 Customer Information 336 Index 338 ...

Page 3: ...fications 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 Danger Warning and Caution Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to ...

Page 4: ...on 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean For more information on the symbol refer to the Index 9 Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control Do Not Punctu...

Page 5: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 4 Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 6: ...ustment 16 Interior Lighting 17 Exterior Lighting 18 Windshield Wiper Washer 18 Climate Controls 20 Transmission 21 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 21 Steering Wheel Controls 21 Cruise Control 22 Driver Information Center DIC 22 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 23 Front Automatic Braking FAB System 23 Lane Keep Assist LKA 23 Lane Change Alert LCA 23 Rear Vision Camera RVC 23 Rear Cross Traf...

Page 7: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 8: ...em 0 153 10 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Base 0 164 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System Uplevel 0 168 11 Hazard Warning Flashers 0 154 12 Heated Front Seats 0 59 If Equipped 13 Instrument Panel Storage 0 100 If Equipped Wireless Charging Pad If Equipped Out of View See Wireless Charging 0 109 14 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 205 ATS Stop Start Disable Switch If Equi...

Page 9: ...ound later in this owner manual Stop Start System The vehicle may have a fuel saving stop start system to shut off the engine and help conserve fuel When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop the engine may turn off When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pushed the engine will restart See Starting the Engine 0 193 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE...

Page 10: ...ng lamps will turn on Remote start can be extended Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do one 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 0 34 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually From the outside if the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access press the button on...

Page 11: ...ess Entry RKE transmitter 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 0 29 and Trunk 0 39 Windows Sedan Shown Coupe Similar Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START or when Retained Accessory...

Page 12: ... up or down If equipped raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down V Series Seat Adjustment High Performance Seat 1 Feature Select 2 Up 3 Rearward 4 Down 5 Forward Move Feature Select 1 to display seat adjustments on the center stack Press and release or hold to scroll through features Press Up 2 to make upward adjustments of the selected featur...

Page 13: ... to raise High Performance Seat To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the control forward to raise See Reclining Seatbacks 0 57 Lumbar Adjustment Base Seat 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 increase or decrease seatba...

Page 14: ... lumbar support if equipped High Performance Seat Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to lumbar support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust lumbar forward or rearward Press Up 2 or Down 4 to adjust lumbar support up or down Cushion Bolster To adjust cushion bolster support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to cushion bolster s...

Page 15: ...o manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors Automatic Memory Recall and or Easy Exit Recall features may be enabled in the vehicle personalization menus to automatically recall positions stored to the 1 2 and B buttons See Memory Seats 0 58 and Vehicle Personalization 0 142 Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space See Rea...

Page 16: ... auto heated seats off If the passenger seat is unoccupied the auto heated seats feature will not activate that seat The auto heated seats feature can be programmed to always be enabled when the vehicle is on The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization menu See Vehicle Personalization 0 142 Head Restraint Adjustment If equipped wit...

Page 17: ...o deselect the mirror The vehicle has power folding mirrors See Folding Mirrors 0 44 Interior Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The rearview mirror automatically dims to reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind This feature comes on when the vehicle is started See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 45 Steering...

Page 18: ... the vehicle Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving To set the power tilt wheel memory position see Memory Seats 0 58 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 lamp on Reading Lamps There are front and rear...

Page 19: ... turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions O Turns off the exterior lamps The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode AUTO Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on outside lighting Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps 5 Turns on the headlamps together with the parking...

Page 20: ...ld wiper lever to INT and turn the x INT band to adjust the sensitivity to moisture Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture Move the windshield wiper lever out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense To turn the Rainsense feature on or off see Rain Sense Wipers under Vehicle Personalization 0 142 OFF Use to turn the wipers off 1X Fo...

Page 21: ...se 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 Recirculation 9 Rear Window Defogger 10 Defrost 11 AC Air Conditioning ...

Page 22: ...ft 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 the steering wheel if equipped See Manual Mode 0 200 Vehicle Features Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system an...

Page 23: ...e speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed To decrease speed by 1 km h 1 mph press SET down to the first detent To decrease speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press SET down to the second detent Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory See Cruise Control 0 211 or Adaptive Cruise Contro...

Page 24: ...es It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning LDW alert as the lane marking is crossed The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering Override LKA by turning the steering wheel LKA uses a camera to detect lane marking...

Page 25: ...sist system See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 222 Rear Automatic Braking RAB System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has the RAB system which is designed to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by backing crashes when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse If the system detects the vehicle is backing too fast to avoid a crash with a detected object behind your ve...

Page 26: ...Press and hold the rear of the switch 2 to close the sunroof vent See Sunroof 0 48 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 is started To t...

Page 27: ...hicle Load Limits 0 187 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure The TPMS does not replace normal mont...

Page 28: ...stem is reset See Engine Oil Life System 0 256 Driving for Better 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 poste...

Page 29: ...ors Convex Mirrors 43 Power Mirrors 43 Folding Mirrors 44 Heated Mirrors 45 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 45 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 45 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 45 Windows Windows 45 Power Windows 46 Sun Visors 48 Roof Sunroof 48 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seri...

Page 30: ...e RKE This could void authorization to use this equipment 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 transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer or a qual...

Page 31: ...lization 0 142 Pressing K will disarm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 41 If equipped with auto mirror folding pressing and holding K for one second will unfold the mirrors The auto mirror folding feature will not operate unless it is enabled See Vehicle Personalization 0 142 If equipped when the doors are unlocked the fuel door is also unlocked Remote Start For vehicles with this featu...

Page 32: ...ock 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 the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the door handle pressing the lock unlock button on a passenger door handle will unlock all doors Pressing the lock unlock button will cause al...

Page 33: ...nly 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 When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed Each vehicle can have up to eight t...

Page 34: ...ERY IN REMOTE 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...

Page 35: ...tter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 29 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 signal lamps flash This confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received If the vehicle s lamps are not visible press and hold for at least four seconds During the remote start th...

Page 36: ...ed doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A...

Page 37: ... 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 first press unlocks that door press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 29 Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder 1 Pull the door handle to the open position 2 Insert the key into the slot on t...

Page 38: ...all the doors are closed again Press Q on the door lock switch again or press Q on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately Delayed locking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See Vehicle Personalization 0 142 Automatic Door Locks The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed the ignition is on and the vehicle is shifted out ...

Page 39: ... for all doors to remain locked When this feature is off the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available This feature can also be programmed See Vehicle Personalization 0 142 Safety Locks Sedan Only The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle Press v to activate the safety locks on the rear doors The indicator light in the switch will illuminate w...

Page 40: ...he climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air Continued Warning Continued and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control Systems in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function See Engine Exhaust 0 197 Trunk Lock Release To open the trunk the vehicle must be off or the shift lever must be in P Park Press o...

Page 41: ...he front of the vehicle to open the trunk To access by the folding the rear seat if equipped 1 Fold down the rear seatback See Rear Seats 0 61 or Rear Seats 0 62 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 hand...

Page 42: ...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 with the RKE transmitter the horn will chirp and the lights wil...

Page 43: ...ushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC ACCESSORY mode or the ON RUN START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle Only a correctly matched RKE transmitt...

Page 44: ...onvex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat Power Mirrors 1 Move the selector swi...

Page 45: ... folding mirrors if They are obstructed while folding They are accidentally manually folded or unfolded They do not stay in the unfolded position They vibrate at normal driving speeds To reset the power folding mirrors fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the controls A noise may be heard during resetting This sound is normal after a manual folding operation The mirrors may have an Auto Mirr...

Page 46: ...ned off The vehicle is driven in R Reverse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalization 0 142 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror Use a soft towel dampened with water Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The rearview mirror automatically d...

Page 47: ...ower window switches on the driver door control all the windows Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window Press the switch to lower the window Pull the switch up to raise it On coupe models the windows will lower to a predetermined position Press the switch again to lower the window fully Express Down Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised ...

Page 48: ...d or disconnected or is not working the front power windows may need to be reprogrammed for the express up feature to work Before reprogramming replace or recharge the vehicle battery To program 1 With the ignition in ON RUN START or ACC ACCESSORY or when RAP is active close all doors 2 Press down the power window switch until the window is fully open 3 Pull the power window switch up until the wi...

Page 49: ...old to open or close the sunroof Express Open Express Close Press the rear or front of the switch 1 to the second detent and release to express open or express close the sunroof Vent Press and hold the front of the switch 2 to vent the sunroof The sunshade must be manually opened Press and hold the rear of the switch 2 to close the sunroof vent Automatic Reversal System The sunroof is equipped wit...

Page 50: ...ease the switch Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise It could also plug the water drainage system Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof ...

Page 51: ...are 69 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 70 Airbag System Airbag System 70 Where Are the Airbags 72 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 How Does an Airbag Restrain 75 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 75 Passenger Sensing System 76 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 81 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 81 Airbag System Check 82 ...

Page 52: ... a crash Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly If equipped with base seats adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats If equipped the vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outbo...

Page 53: ...ed with high performance seats the front seat outboard head restraints are not removable Rear Seats The vehicle s rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted Pull the head restraint up to raise it Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint press the button locat...

Page 54: ... seat reaches the desired position After entering or exiting the rear seat return the seatback to the upright position Lift the seatback and push it rearward until it locks into place Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Warning If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pul...

Page 55: ...ving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving High Performance Seat 1 Feature Select 2 Up 3 Rearward 4 Down 5 Forward Move Feature Select 1 to display seat adjustments on the center stack Press and release or hold to scroll through features Press Up 2 to make upward adjustments of the selected feature Press Rearward 3 to make rearward adjustments of the selected feature Press Dow...

Page 56: ...lumbar support up or down Cushion Bolster Support To adjust cushion bolster support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to cushion bolster support on the center stack Press Forward 5 or Rearward 3 to adjust cushion bolster support inward or outward Back Bolster Support To adjust back bolster support if equipped Press and release or hold Feature Select 1 to scroll to ba...

Page 57: ...increase or decrease lumbar support Press and hold the control up or down to increase or decrease seatback bolster support if available Bolster Adjustment If equipped to increase or decrease the seatback bolster support press and hold the recliner control up and down Thigh Support Adjustment Base Seat If equipped pull up on the lever Then pull or push on the support to lengthen or shorten Release ...

Page 58: ... Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the safety belts cannot do their job Continued Warning Continued The shoulder belt will not be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your p...

Page 59: ...t features to the B Exit button repeat Steps 1 4 using B to store your positions for getting out of the vehicle Manually Recalling Memory Positions Press and hold 1 2 or B Exit to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Releasing 1 2 or B before the stored positions are reached stops the recall Automatically Recalling Memory Positions Auto Memory Recall If programmed in the vehicle ...

Page 60: ...ansmitters with the other driver Obstructions If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position the recall may stop Remove the obstruction Then do one of the following If automatically or manually recalling the stored memory position press and hold the appropriate manual control for two seconds Try recalling again by pressing the appropriate memory button then try recallin...

Page 61: ...uring a remote start They are canceled when the ignition is turned on Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is started The heated seat indicator lights do not turn on during a remote start The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced This is normal The heated seats will not turn on during a remote start unless they are enabled in the vehicle personalization...

Page 62: ...may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat To fold the seatback 1 Disconnect the rear safety belt mini latch using a key in the slot on the mini buckle and let the belt retract 2 Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock the seatback A red tab near the seatback lever r...

Page 63: ...ety belt and latch do not get behind the seat Push the seatback rearward to lock it in place A red tab near the seatback lever retracts when the seatback is locked in place 2 Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position 3 Reconnect the center safety belt mini latch to the mini buckle Do not let the belt twist 4 Pull on the center safety belt to make sure the mini lat...

Page 64: ...rward Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to fold the other seatback if desired Raising the Seatback Warning If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Warning A safety belt that is improperly routed not properly attached or twisted will not provide the protec...

Page 65: ...Rear Seat Pass Through Door This vehicle may have a rear seat pass through door in the center of the rear seatback Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly It also describes some things not to do with safety belts Warning Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly In a...

Page 66: ...belts That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why shoul...

Page 67: ...shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 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 b...

Page 68: ...oss you more slowly If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 To make the lap part tight pull up on the shoulder belt On ...

Page 69: ...ring emergency braking and or sudden driving maneuvers and releases when driving conditions return to normal The system turns off whenever Competitive Driving Mode is activated and will turn back on when Competitive Driving Mode is deactivated See Competitive Driving Mode LF4 and V Series Only 0 208 The system will not activate if the Traction Control Electronic Stability Control system is not fun...

Page 70: ... 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 women as for anyone the key to making safe...

Page 71: ...e necessary But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness...

Page 72: ... airbags Airbags are designed to work with safety belts not replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 73 Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belt...

Page 73: ...0 84 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light 0 116 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 si...

Page 74: ...ght not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept Continued Warning Continued clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of...

Page 75: ...everity Knee airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal impacts Knee airbags are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers in rear impacts or in many side impacts The vehicle also has a seat position sensor that enables the sensing system to monitor the position of the front outboard passenger seat The passenger seat position sensor and the passenger safety belt buckle pr...

Page 76: ...ections But airbags would not help in many types of collisions primarily because the occupant s motion is not toward those airbags See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 73 Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates After the frontal airbags and seat mounted side impact airbags inflate they quickly deflate so quickly ...

Page 77: ...ult to safely operate the vehicle Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts fo...

Page 78: ...s is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag inflates Warning A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal 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 pas...

Page 79: ... and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active For some children including children in child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt prope...

Page 80: ...ehicle The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbags for a child in a child restraint depending upon the child s size It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front seat even if the on indicator is not lit If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult Sized Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outbo...

Page 81: ...ept when approved by GM for your specific vehicle See Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 81 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger sensing system Here is how The passenger sensing system may turn off the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag when liquid is soaked into the se...

Page 82: ...ight front end or side sheet metal may keep the airbag system from working properly The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag sensing and diagnostic module steering wheel instrument panel any airbag module ceiling or pillar garnish trim overhead console front sensors side impact sensors or airbag wiring Your d...

Page 83: ... Do not open or break the airbag coverings If there are any Continued Caution Continued opened or broken airbag coverings have the airbag covering and or airbag module replaced For the location of the airbags see Where Are the Airbags 0 72 See your dealer for service Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle A damaged airbag system may...

Page 84: ...e is not available or if the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder then return to the booster seat Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips touching the thighs If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the 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...

Page 85: ... Warning Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap shoulder belt properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be app...

Page 86: ...have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Children 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...

Page 87: ... risk of neck and head injury in a crash infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear facing child restraint until age two or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint Warning A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdome...

Page 88: ... in the vehicle Secure the child Continued Warning Continued restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or ...

Page 89: ...s is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the 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 ...

Page 90: ...raint 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 facing child seat Booster seats use th...

Page 91: ...will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments 2 Top Tether Anchor A top tether 3 4 anchors the top of the child 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 ...

Page 92: ...o lower anchors Rear Seat Coupe I Seating positions with top tether anchors H Seating positions with two lower anchors To assist in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between 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...

Page 93: ...em Warning If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Install a LATCH type child restraint properly using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions...

Page 94: ... you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat see Where to Put the Restraint 0 88 This system is designed to make the installation of child restraints easier When using lower anchors do not use the vehicle s safety belts Instead use the vehicle s anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tet...

Page 95: ...int and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single 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 restrain...

Page 96: ...tible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 89 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 0 89 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child sea...

Page 97: ...ock off mechanism use it to secure the vehicle safety belt 5 If the child restraint has a top tether follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 89 for more information 6 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place Refer to your child restraint manufactu...

Page 98: ...rd facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat always move the seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System 0 76 for additional information If the child restraint uses a top tether see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 89 for top tether anchor locations Do not secure a child seat in a posit...

Page 99: ...ase button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor When installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you t...

Page 100: ... manufacturer instructions If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System 0 76 To remove the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return ...

Page 101: ...rash 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 0 107 If equipped there may be storage behind the climate control system Touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until the door automatically starts to open There is a USB port inside See...

Page 102: ...c player inside Cupholders There are two cupholders in the front center console Rear Cupholders Pull the armrest down to access the rear cupholders Armrest Storage Front Armrest Press the button and lift to access the storage area There is a USB port s SD card reader if equipped and an auxiliary jack inside See the infotainment manual Rear Armrest Pull the armrest down and lift the cover to access...

Page 103: ...illac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 102 Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk ...

Page 104: ...ep Assist LKA Light 121 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 122 Traction Off Light 122 StabiliTrak OFF Light 122 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 123 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 123 Tire Pressure Light 123 Engine Oil Pressure Light 124 Low Fuel Warning Light 124 Security Light 125 High Beam On Light 125 Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light 125 Lamps On Reminder 125 Cruise Control Ligh...

Page 105: ...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 the left side of the steering column Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or...

Page 106: ...per speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Intermittent Wipes Rainsense Wipes Use this setting for intermittent wipes or Rainsense when enabled For intermittent wipes move the lever up to INT then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes If Rainsense is enabled see Rainsense later in this section If the windshield wipers are in use while driving...

Page 107: ...performance INT Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control When enabled move the windshield wiper lever to INT Turn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity Turn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture Turn the band down for less sensitivity to moisture Move the windshield wiper lever out of the INT position to deactivate Rainsense Wiper Arm Assembly Protection When using an automa...

Page 108: ...ton and press Time and Date 2 Press Set Date and press or to increase or decrease month day or year 3 Press to go back to the previous menu To set the clock display 1 Press the SETTINGS screen button and press Time and Date 2 Press Clock Display and press OFF or ON to turn the clock display off or on 3 Press to go back to the previous menu Power Outlets Power Outlet 12 Volt Direct Current The acce...

Page 109: ...electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 15 amps rating Power Outlet 220 230 Volt Alternating Current If equipped this power outlet is on the rear of the center floor console It can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use The light comes on when th...

Page 110: ...ended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system The vehicle must be in ON RUN START ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP The wireless charging feature may not correctly indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 195 The operating temperature is 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F for the charging system and 0 C 32 F to 35 C 95 F for the ...

Page 111: ...es not display remove the phone from the pad turn 180 degrees and wait three seconds before placing aligning the phone on the pad again Keep the storage door closed while driving Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gau...

Page 112: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 Instruments and Controls 111 Instrument Cluster Cluster with Auto Stop ...

Page 113: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 112 Instruments and Controls V Series Cluster ...

Page 114: ...ne menu if there is no active phone call view recent calls 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 Units Press SEL while Units is highlighted to enter the Units menu Choose English or metric units by pressing SEL while the desired item is highli...

Page 115: ...icle is off When the engine is on the tachometer will indicate the engine s revolutions per minute rpm The tachometer may vary by several hundred rpm s during Auto Stop mode when the engine is shutting off and restarting A slight bump may be felt when the transmission is determining the most fuel efficient operating range Caution If the engine is operated with the rpm s in the warning area at the ...

Page 116: ...gauge measures the engine coolant temperature The warning area at the far end of the gauge may appear shaded or may be colored red If the pointer approaches the warning area or the shaded thermostat symbol the engine may be too hot Under some driving conditions including those listed below it is normal for the temperature to rise above the usual operating range and approach the far end of the gaug...

Page 117: ...mind passengers to fasten their safety belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the passenger safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a...

Page 118: ...f for several seconds as a system check Then after several more seconds the status indicator will light either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag If the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate If the off symbo...

Page 119: ...tic system If this light is on while the engine is running a malfunction has been detected and the vehicle may require service The light should come on to show that it is working when the ignition is in Service Only Mode See Ignition Positions 0 191 Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is noticeable Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes on...

Page 120: ... light off For vehicles with the capless fuel system if fuel has been added to the vehicle using the capless funnel adapter make sure that it has been removed See Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can under Filling the Tank 0 235 The diagnostic system can detect if the adapter has been left installed in the vehicle allowing fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the adap...

Page 121: ...g the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a problem with the braking system Have the brake system inspected right away This light should come on briefly when the engine is started If it does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If t...

Page 122: ...c 0 203 If a message displays in the Driver Information Center DIC see Brake System Messages 0 132 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started If the light does not come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem If the light comes on while driving stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle Then start th...

Page 123: ...ehicle ahead much too closely See Forward Collision Alert FCA System 0 226 Traction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light then turns off The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS Stab...

Page 124: ... messages to determine which feature s is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service See Ride Control System Messages 0 139 If the light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 205 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not...

Page 125: ...ressure Monitor Operation 0 289 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 as soon as possible Add oil if required but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low have the vehi...

Page 126: ... On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 152 IntelliBeam Light This light comes on when the IntelliBeam system if equipped is enabled See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 150 Adaptive Forward Lighting AFL Light This light should come on briefly as the vehicle is started If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer This li...

Page 127: ...tems The controls for the DIC are on the right steering wheel control y or z Press the five way control to move up or down in a list S or T Press the five way control to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster Press S to go back to the previous menu SEL Select Press the center to open a menu or select a menu item Press and hold to reset values on certain screens DIC Information D...

Page 128: ... that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active Instantaneous Fuel Economy Shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number reflects only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes fre...

Page 129: ...dule 0 323 Remember the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change It will not reset itself Also be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been 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 Engin...

Page 130: ...C See Vehicle Personalization 0 142 and Settings under Instrument Cluster 0 111 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 Control Lane Departure Low Fuel Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering whee...

Page 131: ...is display gives the speedometer reading in English or metric units speed sign advisor Adaptive Cruise Control speed Forward Collision Alert status Lane Departure Warning and Vehicle Ahead indicator Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features and when they are active Audio Phone View This display includes the information in speed view along with audio phone information The c...

Page 132: ...t HUD is adjusted to the proper height Polarized sunglasses are not worn Windshield and HUD lens are clean If the HUD image is not correct contact your dealer The windshield is part of the HUD system See Windshield Replacement 0 271 Vehicle Messages Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition Multiple messages may displa...

Page 133: ... Entry RKE remote start and the vehicle alarm system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service to turn transport mode off Brake System Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low See Brake Fluid 0 267 STEP ON BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK BRAKE This message is displayed if you attempt to release the Electric Parking Brake without the brake pedal applied See Parki...

Page 134: ...BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control ACC is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal When this occurs ACC will not brake See Adaptive Cruise Control 0 214 SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control ACC needs service Take the vehicle to your dealer SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE EXITING This message may display if Adap...

Page 135: ...ngine coolant temperature warning light will flash Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed When you change the engine oil be sure to reset the oil life system See Engine Oi...

Page 136: ...ck Messages NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET 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 0 29 NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays when the transmitter batte...

Page 137: ...r interference Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Forward Collision Alert FCA and the Front Automatic Braking FAB System may not work or may not work as well The vehicle does not need service AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP OFF This message displays when the Front Automatic Braking FAB System has been turned off See Front Automatic Braking FAB System 0 229 AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP REDUCED This message displays ...

Page 138: ...LE 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 Assist system has been turned ...

Page 139: ... 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 service Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA Lane Cha...

Page 140: ...raction Control System TCS has been turned on See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 205 Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system See your dealer for service Safety Belt Messages AUTOMATIC SEATBELT TIGHTENING UNAVAILABLE This message displays when the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System if equipped becomes unavailable...

Page 141: ...tart the vehicle but the column remains locked Try turning the steering wheel while starting the vehicle to unlock the steering column If the vehicle still does not start turn the steering wheel the other way and try starting the vehicle again Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS See Tire Pressure Monitor O...

Page 142: ...NE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission 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 ...

Page 143: ... and Date Driving Mode Language Language Valet Mode Radio Vehicle Bluetooth Apple CarPlay Android Auto Voice Display Rear Camera Return to Factory Settings Software Information Each menu is detailed in the following information Time and Date Manually set the time and date See Clock 0 107 Driving Mode Select and the following may display Engine Sound Management Engine Sound Management Select Engine...

Page 144: ...ystem will automatically adjust the number of favorites shown Audible Touch Feedback This allows Audible Touch Feedback to be turned on or off Select Off or On Auto Volume If equipped this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle speed Bose AudioPilot This feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle and speed See Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology under Infotainm...

Page 145: ...ystems menu and the following may display if equipped Alert Type Auto Collision Preparation Go Notifier Lane Change Alert Alert Type This feature will set crash alerts to beeps or seat vibrations This setting affects all crash alerts including Forward Collision Lane Departure Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Parking Assist and Backing Warning alerts Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat Auto Collision ...

Page 146: ...iver and Passenger On Driver or On Passenger Auto Mirror Folding When on the outside rearview mirrors will automatically fold or unfold when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter Q or K button is pressed and held Select Off or On Easy Exit Options This feature automatically recalls the current driver s previously stored Exit button position when exiting the vehicle See Memory Seats 0 58 Select ...

Page 147: ...Unlocked Doors Remote Start Remote Start Auto Heat Seats Remote Window Operation Passive Door Unlock Passive Door Lock Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder 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 w...

Page 148: ...ce Device Management Ringtones Voice Mail Numbers Pair New Device Select to pair a new device See Pairing in Infotainment Controls under Bluetooth in the infotainment manual Device 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 Voi...

Page 149: ...speech recognition system Select Confirm More or Confirm Less Prompt Length This feature adjusts the voice prompt length Select Short or Long Audio Feedback Speed This feature adjusts the audio feedback speed Select Slow Medium or Fast Display Select and the following may display Mode Proximity Sensing Calibrate Touchscreen Turn Display Off Mode Select to change the display screen for day or night...

Page 150: ... Settings Select and the following may display Restore Vehicle Settings Clear All Private Data Restore Radio Settings Restore Vehicle Settings This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings Select Cancel or Restore Clear All Private Data This allows selection to clear all private information from the vehicle Select Cancel or Delete Restore Radio Settings This allows selection to restore radio...

Page 151: ...Control 155 Courtesy Lamps 155 Dome Lamps 155 Reading Lamps 156 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 157 Exit Lighting 157 Battery Power Protection 157 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 157 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 position afte...

Page 152: ...cally controls the system Keep this area of the windshield clear of debris to allow for best system performance The high beam headlamps remain on under the automatic control until one of the following situations occurs The system detects an approaching vehicle s headlamps The system detects a preceding vehicle s taillamps The outside light is bright enough that high beam headlamps are not required...

Page 153: ...e will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on To return to low beams push the lever again or pull it toward you and release This indicator light tur...

Page 154: ...arking garage or tunnel If the vehicle is started in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL During that delay the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright p...

Page 155: ...a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 150 Hazard Warning Flashers Hazard Warning Flashers Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press again to turn the flashers off The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy Turn and Lane Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn An arrow...

Page 156: ... and steering wheel controls can be adjusted D Instrument Panel Illumination Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights The brightness of the displays automatically adjusts based on outdoor lighting The instrument panel illumination control will set the lowest level to which the displays will automatically be adjusted Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on when any door is ope...

Page 157: ...mps 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 the lamp lens to turn the rear passenger reading lamps on or off Coupe The rear reading lamps are in the headliner Press m or n to turn the lamps on or off ...

Page 158: ...e plate 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 co...

Page 159: ...on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings Performance Data Recorder PDR If equipped the PDR icon displays on the Home screen The PDR records video audio and vehicle data This data is stored on a removable SD card in the glove box The recorded data is not stored anywhere else and is only accessible from the SD card To...

Page 160: ...ording session The elapsed time will show when recording To define a finish line see Define Finish Line later in this section If there is no available space on the SD card a message displays Delete or transfer recordings on the SD card or use another SD card with free space To delete a recording go to the Recorded Sessions menu and touch z next to the item See Recorded Sessions later in this secti...

Page 161: ... the confirmation screen Touch Dismiss to exit Video playback is not allowed while the vehicle is in motion Tap on the screen while the video is playing to display the video controls Video Scrubber Changes the position and playback The length of the bar corresponds to the time of the video Advance or rewind the video by dragging along the bar Delete Recording Touch to delete the video A confirmati...

Page 162: ...t G Forces are displayed The graphic fills to the left or the right depending on the measure value The measured G Force displays as a number at the top of the graphic Track Displays these vehicle metrics Vehicle Speed Same as Sport GPS Tracking Map Shows the vehicle s current position relative to a known route Engine Rotations Per Minute RPMs The vertical line and triangle indicate current RPMs As...

Page 163: ...Engine Rotations Per Minute RPMs Same as Sport Transmission State Current Gear Same as Sport 0 100 km h 0 60 mph 0 200 km h 0 100 mph 400 m 1 4 mi and 0 200 0 km h 0 100 0 mph The timer starts recording as soon as the vehicle accelerates As the vehicle passes each speed and distance milestone it is displayed on the overlay Throttle Position Displays the percentage of throttle applied from 0 100 St...

Page 164: ...n as the vehicle is in Valet Mode Overwrite existing data when memory full Allows manual overwriting of previous recordings one at a time starting with the oldest when the current recording requires additional storage to continue Audio will not record during Valet Mode Software Information Displays PDR software information and version numbers Toolbox Software Allows for the evaluation of the drive...

Page 165: ...ance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 174 Service 174 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 166: ...e fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather The recirculation light will not come on Press to select recirculation press it again to select outside air English units can be changed to metric units through the instrument cluster See Settings under Instrument Cluster 0 111 OFF Fan Press to turn the fan on or off The temperature control...

Page 167: ...e air conditioner from running Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed When the indicator light is on the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside 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 quick...

Page 168: ...nd affect the Continued Caution Continued radio 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 0 59 The vehicle also has auto heated seats that turn on when the vehicle is on The seats will activate at the level required by th...

Page 169: ...f the sensor is covered the automatic climate control system may not work properly Dual Automatic Climate Control System Uplevel The climate control buttons and the touch screen are used to adjust the heating cooling and ventilation Climate Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 5 Recirculation 6 Rear Wind...

Page 170: ...e control page displayed See the infotainment manual Climate Control Status Screen The climate control status screen appears briefly when the climate control buttons on the faceplate are adjusted The air delivery mode can be adjusted on the climate control status screen Climate Control Function With Stop Start If Equipped The climate control system depends on other vehicle systems for heat and pow...

Page 171: ...emperature 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 The driver and passenger temperatures can also be adjusted by pressing the controls on the touch screen SYNC Synchronized Temperature Press SYNC on the touch screen to link all climate zone setti...

Page 172: ...on 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 active This helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or reduce the outside air and odo...

Page 173: ...red by the vehicle warranty J or z Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped Press J or z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback See Heated Front Seats 0 59 The vehicle also has auto heated seats that turn on when the vehicle is on The seats will activate at the level required by the vehicle s interior temperature To turn off press J or z The auto heated seats can be turned ...

Page 174: ...enger side door windows These are fixed and cannot be adjusted Operation Tips Clear away any ice snow or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside the vehicle more effectively Use of non GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect the performance o...

Page 175: ...e All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle It should only be replaced by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation During service all refrigerants should be re...

Page 176: ...e Parked 197 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 198 Manual Mode 200 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 201 Parking Brake Manual 202 Parking Brake Electric 203 Brake Assist 204 Hill Start Assist HSA 204 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 205 Driver Mode Control 207 Competitive Driving Mode LF4 and V Series Only 208 Limited Slip Rear Axle Except LF4 and V Ser...

Page 177: ...ad 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 phones or other electronic devices Designate a front seat passenger to handle potential distractions Become familiar with vehicle features before driving such as programming f...

Page 178: ...e a vehicle moving at 100 km h 60 mph travels 20 m 66 ft which could be a lot of distance in an emergency Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Avoid needless heavy braking Keep pace with traffic If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven brake normally but do not pump the brakes Doing so could make the pedal h...

Page 179: ...aler if there is a problem Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable speed Reduce speed before entering a curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking Holding both sides of the stee...

Page 180: ...eather conditions Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water snow ice gravel or other material on the road Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Try to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including reducing vehicle spee...

Page 181: ...ith GM approved brake fluid before driving on public roads See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 327 Do not use silicone based fluids If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle and the age of the brake fluid is over a month old or unknown replace the brake fluid between racing closed track driving Caution Failure to change the brake fluid and transfer case fluid after any performance or race track ...

Page 182: ...medium brake application Drive for at least 1 km 0 6 mi between applying the brakes This first step may be skipped if there are more than 320 km 200 mi on the brake pads 2 Repeatedly apply the brakes from 100 km h 60 mph to 25 km h 15 mph while decelerating at 0 8 g This is a hard brake application without activating the Antilock Brake System ABS Drive for at least 1 km 0 6 mi between stops Repeat...

Page 183: ...d specs for track use Front 2 0 deg camber 0 2 deg total toe Rear 1 7 deg camber 0 2 deg total toe V Series Vehicles Equipped with the Original Equipment Tires Follow the requirements and recommendations for tire inflation pressures while driving on various types of tracks courses This helps to achieve a well balanced vehicle and enhance tire traction performance Use good judgment to determine the...

Page 184: ...re for Tracks with Sustained High Speed Operation on Banked Turns e g Daytona International Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway or similar Inflate tires to a minimum of 300 kPa 44 psi when cold Do not reduce tire inflation pressure when hot Tire Inflation Pressure for Tracks with Combined High Speed and High Load Corners e g Nurburgring Nordschliefe Spa Francorchamps or similar Inflate tires to a...

Page 185: ...ng Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under the vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When the vehicle is hydroplaning 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 ...

Page 186: ...t ice can occur at about 0 C 32 F when freezing rain begins to fall Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated For Slippery Road Driving Accelerate gently Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick Turn on Traction Control See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 205 Antilock Brake System ABS improves vehic...

Page 187: ... warm also helps If it takes time for help to arrive when running the engine push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps Do this as little as possible to save fuel If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand m...

Page 188: ...nstalled options Two labels on the vehicle may show how much weight it may properly carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label Warning Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles This could cause los...

Page 189: ...ct the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage a...

Page 190: ...bs Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 340 kg 750 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 91 kg 200 lbs 5 453 kg 1 000 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 0 kg 0 lbs Refer to the vehicle s Tire and Loading Information label for specifi...

Page 191: ...ible Try to spread the weight evenly 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 ...

Page 192: ... three modes ACC ACCESSORY ON RUN START and Stopping 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 0 29 To shift out of P Park the vehicle must be in ON...

Page 193: ...ulled over and must be shut off while driving press and hold the ENGINE START STOP button for longer than two seconds or press twice within five seconds ACC ACCESSORY Amber Indicator Light This mode allows you to use some electrical accessories when the engine is off With the ignition off pressing the button one time without the brake pedal applied will place the ignition system in ACC ACCESSORY T...

Page 194: ... the button The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it If the RKE transmitter is not in the vehicle if there is interference or the RKE battery is low the Driver Information Center DIC will display a message See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation 0 29 and Key and Lock Messages 0 135 Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of...

Page 195: ... the engine and help conserve fuel Auto Engine Stop Start When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop the engine may turn off When stopped the tachometer displays AUTO STOP See Tachometer 0 114 When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pushed the engine will restart Auto Stop may be deactivated if A minimum vehicle speed is not reached The engine or transmi...

Page 196: ...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 Warning It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running It could overheat and catch fire It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The ve...

Page 197: ... out of P Park unless the ignition is in ON RUN START and the brake pedal is applied The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage less than 9 volt battery If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage try charging or jump starting the battery See Jump Starting 0 307 To shift out of P Park 1 Apply the brake pedal 2 Turn the ig...

Page 198: ...ired Continued Warning Continued There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area suc...

Page 199: ...gine The vehicle has an electronic shift lock release system Fully apply the regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before shifting from P Park with the ignition in ON RUN START If you cannot shift out of P Park 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...

Page 200: ...bout halfway down Going about 55 km h 35 mph or more push the accelerator all the way down The transmission will shift down to a lower gear and have more power Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding see Skidding under Loss of Control 0 179 Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage...

Page 201: ...c transmission To use DSC using the shift lever 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 Move the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift 3 To cancel DSC move the shift lever back to D Drive Tap Shift If equipped the tap shift controls are on the back of the steering wheel To use DSC us...

Page 202: ...ns per minute rpm The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower or higher gear if the engine rpm is too high or too low If shifting is prevented for any reason a DIC message will appear See Transmission Messages 0 141 When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions it is suggested to shift into second gear A higher gear allows the vehicle to gain more tracti...

Page 203: ...the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work You may hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate This is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows you to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Parking Brake Manual To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down then push the parking brake pedal...

Page 204: ... 1 Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop 2 Lift up the EPB switch momentarily The red parking brake status light will flash 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 c...

Page 205: ...pid acceleration when the EPB is applied to preserve parking brake lining life If parking on a hill or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips 0 238 Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake c...

Page 206: ...nditions TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens TCS applies the brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin StabiliTrak activates when the vehicle senses a difference between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressu...

Page 207: ...rning the Systems Off and On The g button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console ATS or the steering wheel ATS V 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 Contro...

Page 208: ...des will feel similar on a smooth road Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change Tour Mode Use for normal city and highway driving to provide a smooth soft ride Sport Mode Use where road conditions or personal preference demand a more controlled response When selected the Sport mode indicator will display in the Driver Information Center DIC When in Sport or Track mode the vehicle wi...

Page 209: ...ect this optional handling mode press the Y button quickly two times and the DIC will display the appropriate message While in the Competitive Driving Mode the traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g will come on in the instrument cluster TCS does not limit wheel spin the Electronic Limited Slip Differential ELSD allows increased vehicle agility and more effort is required to turn the ste...

Page 210: ...cted by pressing the Driver Mode Control PTM buttons on the center console Scroll up or down through modes 1 5 by pressing the MODE SELECT up and down button The following is a DIC display description and the recommended usage of each mode PERF TRAC 1 WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON Intended for all driver skill levels Wet or damp conditions only not intended for use in heavy rain or standing water Stabili...

Page 211: ...owing criteria are met Competitive Driving Mode is selected LF4 or any of the Performance Traction Management modes are selected V Series The TCS light comes on the instrument panel and the appropriate DIC message displays The vehicle is not moving The steering wheel is pointing straight The brake pedal must be firmly pressed to the floor equivalent to a panic brake event The accelerator pedal is ...

Page 212: ... high speed control Improved traction through corners allowing more acceleration More precise steering Increased vehicle agility Integration with StabiliTrak For vehicles with ELSD driven under severe conditions the rear axle fluid should be changed See Competitive Driving Mode LF4 and V Series Only 0 208 and Maintenance Schedule 0 323 Cruise Control With cruise control a speed of about 40 km h 25...

Page 213: ...ond detent SET Set Coast Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active use to decrease vehicle speed To decrease speed by 1 km h 1 mph press SET down to the first detent To decrease speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press SET down to the second detent Cancel Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the ...

Page 214: ...icle speed in small increments briefly press SET down to the first detent For each press the vehicle goes about 1 km h 1 mph slower To decrease the vehicle speed in larger increments briefly press SET down to the second detent For each press the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer The cruise control system may automatically brake to slow the vehicle down ATS mo...

Page 215: ... sensors If a vehicle is detected in your path ACC can apply acceleration or limited moderate braking to maintain the selected following gap To disengage ACC apply the brake If ACC is controlling your vehicle speed when the Traction Control System TCS or StabiliTrak System activates the ACC may automatically disengage See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 205 When road conditions all...

Page 216: ...peed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press RES up to the second detent SET Set Coast Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate ACC or to decrease vehicle speed if ACC is already activated To decrease speed by 1 km h 1 mph press SET down to the first detent To decrease speed to the next 5 km h 5 mph mark on the speedometer press SET down to the second detent Canc...

Page 217: ...ous set speed Increasing Speed While ACC is at a Set Speed If ACC is already activated do one of the following Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed Press SET down Release the control and the accelerator pedal The vehicle will now cruise at the higher speed When the accelerator pedal is pressed ACC will not brake because it is overridden A warning message will appear on the Driver Informa...

Page 218: ...hicle s speed and attempt to maintain the follow distance gap selected Press on the steering wheel to adjust the following gap When pressed the current gap setting displays briefly on the instrument cluster and HUD Subsequent presses cycle the gap button through three settings Far Medium or Near The gap setting will be maintained until it is changed Since each gap setting corresponds to a followin...

Page 219: ...daptive Cruise Control ACC may not detect and 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 alway...

Page 220: ...l 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 be dangerous Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held at a stop by ACC Always place the vehicle in P Park and turn off the ignition before leaving the vehicle ACC Override If using the accele...

Page 221: ...a curve ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes ACC may occasionally provide an alert and or braking that is considered unnecessary It could respond to vehicles in different lanes signs guardrails and other stationary objects when entering o...

Page 222: ...ors on the front of the vehicle can become blocked by snow ice dirt or mud These areas need to be cleaned for ACC to operate properly For cleaning instructions see Washing the Vehicle under Exterior Care 0 313 System operation may also be limited under snow heavy rain or road spray conditions Driver Assistance Systems This vehicle may have features that work together to help avoid crashes or reduc...

Page 223: ...hime see Comfort and Convenience under Vehicle Personalization 0 142 If equipped with the Safety Alert Seat the driver seat cushion may provide a vibrating pulse alert instead of beeping To change this see Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization 0 142 Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing If equipped the Rear Vision Camera RVC Rear Parking Assist RPA Front Parking Assist FPA ...

Page 224: ... behind and around the vehicle before driving Failure to use proper care may result in injury death or vehicle damage Parking Assist With RPA and if equipped with FPA as the vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km h 5 mph the sensors on the bumpers may detect objects up to 2 5 m 8 ft behind and 1 2 m 4 ft in front of the vehicle within a zone 25 cm 10 in high off the ground and below bumper leve...

Page 225: ...at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph The Backing Warning System will beep once from the rear when a potential object threat is first detected or pulse twice on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat When the system detects a potential crash beeps will be heard from the rear or five pulses will be felt on both sides of the Safety Alert Seat There may also be a brief sharp application of the brakes Warn...

Page 226: ...esired automatic braking occurs If this happens either press the brake pedal or firmly press the accelerator pedal to release the brakes from the RAB system Before releasing the brakes check the RVC screen and check the area around the vehicle to make sure it is safe to proceed Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA If equipped RCTA displays a red warning triangle with a left or right pointing arrow on the...

Page 227: ...y beeps or pulses the Safety Alert Seat FCA also lights an amber visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m 197 ft and operates at speeds above 40 km h 25 mph If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 110 m 360 ft and operates at all speeds See Adaptive Cruise Cont...

Page 228: ...other objects FCA will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane Warning FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash unless it detects a vehicle FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt snow or ice or if the windshield is damaged It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads or in conditions that can limit visib...

Page 229: ...etting on the DIC Additional button presses will change this setting The chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect the timing of both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed The faster the vehicle speed the farther away the alert will occur Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert ...

Page 230: ...ot designed to avoid crashes Do not rely on FAB to brake the vehicle FAB will not brake outside of its operating speed range and only responds to detected vehicles FAB may not Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly roads Detect all vehicles especially vehicles with a trailer tractors muddy vehicles etc Detect a vehicle when weather limits visibility such as in fog rain or snow Detect a vehicle...

Page 231: ... aid that assists drivers with avoiding crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone or spot areas When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving 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...

Page 232: ...hen the vehicle is started both outside mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating When the vehicle is in a forward gear the left or right side mirror display will light up if a moving vehicle is detected in the next lane over in that blind zone or rapidly approaching that zone If the turn signal is activated in the same direction as a detected vehicle this displa...

Page 233: ...p when moving 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 Lane Departure Warning LDW If equipped LDW may help avoid crashes due to unint...

Page 234: ...e injury or death could occur Always keep the windshield headlamps and camera sensors clean and in good repair Do not use LKA in bad weather conditions Warning Using LKA while towing a trailer or on slippery roads could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash Turn the system off How the System Works The LKA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror To turn LKA on and...

Page 235: ...ssible Otherwise the engine could be damaged If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 95 RON or higher the engine needs service If the vehicle has the 2 5L L4 engine LCV or the 3 6L V6 engine LGX use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 RON or higher otherwise an audible knocking noise may be heard If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 91 RON...

Page 236: ...s Gasoline should contain detergent additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming Clean fuel injectors and intake valves will allow the emission control system to work properly Some gasoline does not contain sufficient quantities of additives to keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean To make up for this lack of detergency consult your dealer for the GM approved addi...

Page 237: ...es Be careful not to spill fuel Wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Exterior Care 0 313 Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Sedan Cap Type Fuel Sys...

Page 238: ...See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 118 Coupe Capless Fuel System The coupe vehicle has a capless refueling system and does not have a fuel cap The filling nozzle must be fully inserted and latched prior to starting fuel flow Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can Coupe If a coupe vehicle runs out of fuel and must be filled from a portable gas can 1 Locate the capless funnel adap...

Page 239: ...l and Continued Warning Continued keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete Fill the container no more than 95 full to allow for expansion Do not smoke light matches or use lighters while pumping fuel Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices Trailer Towing General Towing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle Contact your de...

Page 240: ...or under the instrument panel Also adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air See Climate Control Systems in the Index For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust 0 197 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself Get acquainted with the handling a...

Page 241: ...ift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade If the transmission is not shifted down the brakes might get hot and no longer work well Vehicles can tow in D Drive Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and or hilly conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boi...

Page 242: ...heck periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Towing Coupe and V Series The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Trailer Towing Sedan With V6 Engine Before pulling a trailer there are three important considerations that have to do with weight The weight of the trailer The weight of the trailer tongue The total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of...

Page 243: ...railer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they are not adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires 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 0 187 Make sure not t...

Page 244: ... Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Warning The Data Link Connector DLC is used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection Maintenance testing See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 118 A device connected to the DLC such as an aftermarket fleet or driver behavior tracking device may interfere with vehicle systems This could affect vehicle operation and cause a crash Such devices may...

Page 245: ...mp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 272 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 272 Halogen Bulbs 272 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 272 LED Lighting 272 Back Up Lamps 273 License Plate Lamp 273 Replacement Bulbs 274 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 274 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 275 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 275 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 278 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 281 Wheels and Tir...

Page 246: ...y and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to suspension components caused by modifying vehicle height outside of factory settings will not be covered by the warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installat...

Page 247: ... work see Airbag System Check 0 82 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause 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...

Page 248: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 Vehicle Care 247 Engine Compartment Overview 2 0L L4 Engine LTG ...

Page 249: ...inal See Jump Starting 0 307 4 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System Engine 0 259 or Cooling System Intercooler 0 261 5 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 275 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 254 7 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System Engine 0 259 or Cooling System Intercooler 0 261 8 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil 0 254 9 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake...

Page 250: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 Vehicle Care 249 2 5L L4 Engine LCV ...

Page 251: ...inal See Jump Starting 0 307 4 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System Engine 0 259 or Cooling System Intercooler 0 261 5 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 275 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 254 7 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System Engine 0 259 or Cooling System Intercooler 0 261 8 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil 0 254 9 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake...

Page 252: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 Vehicle Care 251 3 6L V6 Engine LGX ...

Page 253: ...inal See Jump Starting 0 307 4 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System Engine 0 259 or Cooling System Intercooler 0 261 5 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 275 6 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System Engine 0 259 or Cooling System Intercooler 0 261 7 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 254 8 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil 0 254 9 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake...

Page 254: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 Vehicle Care 253 3 6L V6 Engine Twin Turbo LF4 ...

Page 255: ...osity 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 0 256 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this section Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea...

Page 256: ...el 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 0 247 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add ...

Page 257: ...nd 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 cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the man...

Page 258: ...he DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC 0 126 When remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages 0 134 2 Press SEL on the DIC controls and hold SEL down for a few seconds to clear the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and reset the oil life at 100 B...

Page 259: ...gine Air Cleaner Filter For intervals on changing and inspecting the engine air cleaner filter see Maintenance Schedule 0 323 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Do not start the engine or have the engine running with the engine air cleaner filter housing open Before removing the engine air cleaner filter make sure that the engine air cleaner filter housing and nearby components are free ...

Page 260: ...cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can easily get into the engine which could damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you are driving Cool...

Page 261: ... View 3 6L V6 LGX Engine 1 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 2 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View 3 6L V6 LF4 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 from any underhood electric fan ...

Page 262: ...nt Because this procedure is difficult see the dealer for service if the intercooler is low on coolant or a leak is suspected Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant See Maintenance Schedule 0 323 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 327 The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low If there is a problem...

Page 263: ...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 do not do anything else until it cools down If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or ab...

Page 264: ...in 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 COOL coolant Caution In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture Warning You ...

Page 265: ...coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured Check the level in the surge tank top and bottom chambers when the cooling system has cooled down If the coolant is not at the proper levels repeat Steps 1 3 and reinstall the pressure cap and close the service port If the coolant still is not at the proper levels when the system cools down again see ...

Page 266: ...es Only The V Series hood vent is functional and will allow water from rain and car washes to enter the engine compartment and contact hot surfaces If steam is seen coming from the hood vent with no accompanying overheat warning no action is required If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be...

Page 267: ...d until the tank is full See Engine Compartment Overview 0 247 for reservoir location Caution Do not use washer fluid that contains any type of water repellent coating This can cause the wiper blades to chatter or skip Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in the windshield washer It can damage the windshield washer system and paint Continued Caution Continued Do not mix water with ready to use was...

Page 268: ...tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications See Capacities and Specifications 0 332 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 rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign that brake service may be require...

Page 269: ...he vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When the brake fluid falls to a low level the brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light 0 120 Brake fluid absorbs water over time which degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals to prevent increased stopping distance See Maintenance S...

Page 270: ...erminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which can 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 throttle control If this is not done the engine will not run properly 1 Turn the ...

Page 271: ...ough 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 applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park contact your dealer fo...

Page 272: ... 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 the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 5 Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper blade replacement W...

Page 273: ...Warning 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...

Page 274: ...ne of these bulbs 1 Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back up lamp assembly 2 Remove the bulb socket 1 by turning counterclockwise 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 ...

Page 275: ...er Back Up Lamp 921 W16W License Plate Lamp W5W LL For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload When the current electrical load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the ...

Page 276: ...fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems To check a fuse look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size...

Page 277: ...TS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 276 Vehicle Care Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component ...

Page 278: ...river motorized safety belt 23 Wiper control relay 24 Wiper speed relay 25 Engine control module relay 26 27 Heated seat 2 28 Reverse lockout 29 AFS AHL Pedestrian protection 30 31 Passenger window switch 32 33 Sunroof 34 Front wiper Number Usage 35 Steering column lock 36 Rear electrical center Ignition 37 MIL Ignition 38 PT fuse 39 O2 sensor 40 Ignition coils Injectors 41 Ignition coils Injector...

Page 279: ...elay 60 Starer 2 relay 61 Vacuum pump relay 62 Starter relay 63 A C control relay 64 Adaptive headlamp leveling Number Usage 65 Left HID headlamp 66 Right HID headlamp 67 Left Right high beam headlamp 68 Aeroshutter 69 Horn 70 Horn relay 71 Cooling fan 72 Starter 2 73 Brake vacuum pump 74 Starter 75 A C clutch 76 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driv...

Page 280: ...Care 279 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 ...

Page 281: ...ody control module 5 13 Body control module 6 14 15 Body control module 7 16 Transmission control module 17 Item Usage 18 19 20 21 22 Sensing diagnostic module Automatic occupant sensing 23 Radio DVD HVAC control 24 Display 25 Heated steering wheel 26 Wireless charger 27 Steering wheel controls 28 29 Visor vanity lamp 30 31 32 33 Front HVAC blower Item Usage CB1 Retained accessory power Accessory ...

Page 282: ...MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 Vehicle Care 281 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 ...

Page 283: ...ndow 14 Electric parking brake 15 Number Usage 16 Trunk release 17 Run relay 18 Logistics relay 19 20 Rear window defogger relay 21 Mirror window module 22 23 Canister vent 24 Body control module 2 25 Rear vision camera 26 Front ventilated seats 27 SBZA LDW EOCM 28 Trailer Sunshade 29 Rear heated seats 30 Semi active damping system Number Usage 31 Transfer case control module Rear control drive mo...

Page 284: ...o 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 and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits 0 187 Continued Warning Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequen...

Page 285: ...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 winter tires on snow or ice covered roads See Winter Tires 0 284 Winter Tires Thi...

Page 286: ... 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 load 80 km 50 mi and a heavy load 45 km 25 mi As soon as possible...

Page 287: ...ve rubber compounds that lose flexibility and may develop surface cracks in the tread area at temperatures below 7 C 20 F Always store high performance summer tires indoors and at temperatures above 7 C 20 F when not in use If the tires have been subjected to 7 C 20 F or less let them warm up in a heated space to at least 5 C 40 F for 24 hours or more before being installed or driving a vehicle on...

Page 288: ...re inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label no further adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until the recommended pressure is reached If the inflation pressure in high press on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve to release air Re check the tire pressure with the tire gauge Put the valve caps back on the va...

Page 289: ... radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres...

Page 290: ...peration 0 289 for additional information Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the tires and transmit the tire pressu...

Page 291: ...sensors See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 300 for information regarding the inflator kit materials and instructions TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cy...

Page 292: ...gnition cycle The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions using a TPMS relearn tool in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear See your dealer for service or to purchase a relearn tool There are two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it t...

Page 293: ...Replace the tire if The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen There is cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage Tire Rotation If t...

Page 294: ...ng Information label after the tires have been rotated See Tire Pressure 0 286 and Vehicle Load Limits 0 187 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 289 Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications 0 332 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become...

Page 295: ...n Number TIN which is 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...

Page 296: ...ne axle set of worn tires place the new tires on the rear axle Warning Tires could explode during improper service Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as the original equipment tires may not be available for H V W Y and ZR speed rated tires Ne...

Page 297: ...els or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires vehicle performance including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover may be affected If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes rollover airbags roll bars traction control electronic stability control or All Wheel Drive the performance of ...

Page 298: ...and should be mounted the same way as the one it replaces Replace wheels wheel bolts wheel nuts or Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors with new GM original equipment parts Warning Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle Tires can lose air and cause loss of control causing a crash Always use the corr...

Page 299: ...ol and a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for the vehicle s tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To avoid vehicle damage drive slow and readjust or remove the traction device if it contacts the vehicle Do not spin the wheels If traction devices are used install them on the rear tires Caution If the vehicle...

Page 300: ...ay require the same correction as used in a skid Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle It may be very bumpy and noisy Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible Warning Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training If a jack is provided with the vehicle it is designe...

Page 301: ... cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust 0 197 Warning Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its Continue...

Page 302: ...ssure Deflation Button 5 Tire Sealant Canister 6 Sealant Air Hose Clear 7 Air Only Hose Black 8 Power Plug 9 Canister Release Button Under Sealant Air Hose Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replaceme...

Page 303: ...oid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 154 See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 299 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 0 307 2 Unwrap the s...

Page 304: ...e 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 0 286 The pressure gauge 3 may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on Turn the compre...

Page 305: ...he tire 19 Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure Refer to Steps 1 11 under Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire Not Punctured If the tire pressure has fallen more than 68 kPa 10 psi below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire If the tire pressure has...

Page 306: ...or other important safety warnings 1 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 307 2 Unwrap the air only hose 7 and the power plug 8 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it coun...

Page 307: ...compressor off to get an accurate reading The compressor may be turned on off until the correct pressure is reached If you inflate the tire higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust the excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation button 4 until the proper pressure reading is reached This option is only functional when using the air only hose 7 11 Press the on off button 2 to turn ...

Page 308: ...the cover 3 Remove the strap 4 Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit To store the tire sealant and compressor kit reverse the steps Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery see Battery 0 268 For the LF4 only there is an optional low mass battery that can be used for Track events If the vehicle has the low mass battery installed and the battery has a low State of Charge SOC...

Page 309: ...ry Negative Grounding Point The jump start positive post 1 and negative post 2 are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start The jump start positive post 3 and the negative grounding point 4 for the discharged battery are on the passenger side of the vehicle The positive jump start connection for the discharged battery is under a red cover Remove the cover to expose the terminal 1 Che...

Page 310: ...that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately Warning Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Connect one end of the red positive cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery 6 Connect the other e...

Page 311: ...ed vehicle may cause damage The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not lash or hook to suspension components Use the proper straps around the tires to secure the vehicle Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier A wheel lift tow truck could damage the vehicle Due to low ramp angles on the V Series only use care when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed carrier Front spring ...

Page 312: ...reational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure to read the ...

Page 313: ...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 Dolly Towing To dolly tow a rear wheel drive vehicle from the rear 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Put the rear wheels on the dolly 3 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake Manual 0 202 or Parkin...

Page 314: ... vehicle care product Caution Avoid 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 Caution Do not power wash any component under the hood that has this e symbol Continued Caution Continued This could cause damage that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty ...

Page 315: ...olishes 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 Carbon Fiber Care Carbon fiber parts can be washed and waxed like any other parts Use a clear or black pigmented wax See Carbon Fiber 0 191 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright meta...

Page 316: ...lamp cover 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...

Page 317: ...d 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 automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning Conti...

Page 318: ...rosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Chemical Paint Spotting Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy ring shaped discoloratio...

Page 319: ... 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 gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with water and mild soap Coated Moldings Coated moldings ...

Page 320: ...cle displays First use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that can scratch the surface Then gently clean by rubbing with a microfiber cloth Never use window cleaners or solvents Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately using mild soap Do not use bleach or fabric softener Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use Caution Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display Thi...

Page 321: ...with cold water and then dry completely Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bleach or dye safety belt webbing It may severely weaken the webbing In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean and rinse safety belt webbing only with mild soap and lukewarm water Allow the webbing to dry Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not pro...

Page 322: ...e 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 floor mats are held in place by button type retainers Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1 Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock the retainers and remove 2 Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position 3 Make s...

Page 323: ...services Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition improves fuel economy and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality Because of all the different ways people use vehicles maintenance needs vary The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance To keep the vehicle in good condition see your ...

Page 324: ...NGINE OIL SOON message displays service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km 600 miles If driving under the best conditions the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service for up to a year The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset Your dealer has trained service technicians who w...

Page 325: ...etter and not stick or squeak Restraint system component check See Safety System Check 0 69 Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components Additional Required Services Every Service Rotate tires Tires should be rotated every service See Tire Rotation 0 292 At Each Fuel Stop Engine oil level check See Engine Oil 0 254 Eng...

Page 326: ...on Every 100 000 km 60 000 Miles 2 0L Turbo and 3 6L Twin Turbo Engines Spark plug replacement and spark plug wire inspection An Emission Control Service Every 160 000 km 100 000 Miles 2 5L and 3 6L Engines Spark plug replacement and spark plug wire inspection An Emission Control Service Every 240 000 km 150 000 Miles Engine cooling system drain and refill or every five years whichever occurs firs...

Page 327: ...won t detect dust in the oil so if you drive in a dusty area you may have to change the oil and filter sooner than every 10 000 km 6 000 mi Note All vehicles with rear wheel drive change driveline axle oil every 30 000 km 19 000 mi if vehicle is used for towing purposes Footnote Under extreme driving conditions listed above it may be necessary to replace your spark plugs at more frequent intervals...

Page 328: ...shield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission DEXRON HP Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Part No 19300536 Rear Axle Non Limited Slip Differential Gear DEXRON MTF 75W 90 GM Part No 88863089 Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential DEXRON LS Gear 75W 90 GM Part No 88862624 Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No 12377985...

Page 329: ...identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C 2 5L L4 Engine 20857930 A3178C 3 6L V6 Engine LGX 20857930 A3178C 3 6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine LF4 13367308 A3202C Engine Oil Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 2 5L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3 6L V6 Engine LGX 19330000 ...

Page 330: ...aintenance 329 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2 0L L4 Engine 12647827 41 125 2 5L L4 Engine 12627160 41 115 3 6L V6 Engine LGX 12646780 41 130 3 6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine LF4 12662396 41 147 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm 21 7 in 22905714 Passenger Side 45 cm 17 7 in 25882578 ...

Page 331: ...nd Maintenance 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 ...

Page 332: ...windshield 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 0 332 for the vehicle s engine code Service ...

Page 333: ...c 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 8 3 L 8 8 qt 3 6LV6 Engine 10 2 L 10 8 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 0L L4 Engine 4 7 L 5 0 qt 2 5L L4 Engine 4 7 L 5 0 qt 3 6L V6 Engine RWD with oil co...

Page 334: ...l Recheck fluid level after filling Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Horsepower Torque Spark Plug Gap 2 0L L4 Engine X 203 kW 5600 rpm 272 hp 5600 rpm 400 Y 3800 rpm 295 lb ft 3800 rpm 0 75 0 90 mm 0 030 0 035 in 2 5L L4 Engine A 151 kW 6300 rpm 202 hp 6300 rpm 258 Y 4400 rpm 190 lb ft 4400 rpm 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 3 6LV6 Engine 3 239 kW 6800 rpm 321 hp 6800 rpm 372 Y 4800 rpm 274 lb f...

Page 335: ...nual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 334 Technical Data Vehicle Top Speed Vehicle Top Speed Metric English 2 5L L4 Engine 240 km h 149 mph 3 6LV6 Engine 240 km h 149 mph 3 6LV6 Twin Turbo Engine 304 km h 189 mph ...

Page 336: ...Cadillac ATS ATS V Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 9369639 2016 crc 12 9 15 Technical Data 335 Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 0 and 2 5L L4 Engines 3 6L V6 Engine 3 6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine ...

Page 337: ...ules may also store data about how the vehicle is operated such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed These modules may retain personal preferences such as radio presets seat positions and temperature settings Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag ...

Page 338: ...her parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR GM will not access these data or share it with others except with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee in response to an official request of police or similar government office as part of GM s defense of li...

Page 339: ...bag Restrain 75 Passenger Sensing System 76 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 75 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 75 When Should an Airbag Inflate 73 Airbag System cont d Where Are the Airbags 72 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 81 Passenger Status Indicator 117 Readiness Light 116 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 81 System Check 70 Alarm Vehicle Security 41 Alert Lane Change 230 Sid...

Page 340: ...High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 272 License Plate Lamps 273 Buying New Tires 294 C Capacities and Specifications 332 Carbon Fiber 191 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 197 Trunk 39 Winter Driving 185 Cargo Tie Downs 102 Caution Danger and Warning 2 Chains Tire 298 Charging Wireless 109 Charging System Light 117 Check Malfunction Indicator Engine Light 118 Child Restraints Infants and Young Chil...

Page 341: ...26 Driver Mode Control 207 Driving Assistance Systems 226 Characteristics and Towing Tips 238 Competitive 208 Defensive 177 For Better Fuel Economy 27 Hill and Mountain Roads 184 If the Vehicle is Stuck 186 Loss of Control 179 Off Road Recovery 178 Track Events and Competitive 179 Vehicle Load Limits 187 Wet Roads 184 Winter 185 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 164 168 E Easy Entry Seat 53 El...

Page 342: ...ward Collision Alert FCA System 226 Front Automatic Braking FAB System 229 Front Seats Heated 59 Fuel 234 Additives 235 Economy Driving 27 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 238 Filling the Tank 235 Gauge 114 Low Fuel Warning Light 124 System Messages 135 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block 275 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 275 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 278 Rear Compartment Fuse Block 281 G Gauges E...

Page 343: ...Young Children Restraints 84 Infotainment 158 Infotainment System 337 Instrument Cluster 111 Instrument Panel Storage Area 100 Instrument Panel Overview 6 Interior Rearview Mirrors 45 Introduction 2 J Jump Starting 307 K Key and Lock Messages 135 Keyless Entry Remote RKE System 29 Keys 28 L Lamps Courtesy 155 Daytime Running DRL 152 Dome 155 Exterior Controls 150 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder 152 Ex...

Page 344: ...ire Pressure 123 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak 123 Traction Off 122 Limited Slip Rear Axle 211 Locks Automatic Door 37 Delayed Locking 37 Door 35 Lockout Protection 37 Power Door 37 Safety 38 Loss of Control 179 Low Fuel Warning Light 124 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 89 Lumbar Adjustment 56 Front Seats 56 M Maintenance Records 330 Maintenance Schedule 323 Recommend...

Page 345: ...78 Oil Engine 254 Engine Oil Life System 256 Messages 134 Pressure Light 124 Older Children Restraints 83 Outlets Power 107 Overheating Engine 264 P Park Shifting Into 195 Shifting Out of 196 Parking Brake 202 203 Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 270 Over Things That Burn 196 Parking Brake Light 120 Parking or Backing Assistance Systems 222 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 117 Passenger Compartme...

Page 346: ... Rear Axle 211 Messages 139 Roads Driving Wet 184 Roof Sunroof 48 Rotation Tires 292 Routing Engine Drive Belt 335 Run Flat Tires 285 Running the Vehicle While Parked 197 S Safety Belts 64 Care 69 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 65 Lap Shoulder Belt 66 Messages 139 Reminders 116 Replacing after a Crash 70 Use During Pregnancy 69 Safety Locks 38 Safety System Check 69 Sealant Kit Tire 300 Seats E...

Page 347: ...icle 186 Summer Tires 286 Sun Visors 48 Sunroof 48 Symbols 3 System Forward Collision Alert FCA 226 Infotainment 158 337 Systems Driver Assistance 221 T Tachometer 114 Theft Deterrent Systems 42 Thigh Support Adjustment 56 Time 107 Tires 283 All Season 284 Buying New Tires 294 Chains 298 Different Size 296 If a Tire Goes Flat 299 Inspection 292 Messages 140 Pressure 287 Tires cont d Pressure Light...

Page 348: ...ecurity 41 Speed Messages 141 Vehicle cont d Towing 310 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 122 Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 307 Tire Pressure 286 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 336 Ventilation Air 173 Visors 48 W Warning Brake System Light 120 Caution and Danger 2 Lane Departure LDW 232 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 110 Warnings Hazard Flashers 154 Washer Fluid 266 Mess...

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