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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-8087807) - 2015 -

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Driving and Operating

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Warning

Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.

Refer to the infotainment manual for
more information on using that
system, including pairing and using
a cell phone

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means

“

always

expect the unexpected.

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The first

step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See

Safety Belts on

page 3-12

.

.

Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.

.

Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.

.

Focus on the task of driving.

Control of a Vehicle

Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.

Braking

Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.

Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, 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 harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Variable Effort Steering

Some vehicles have a steering
system that varies the amount of
effort required to steer the vehicle in
relation to the speed of the vehicle.

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Summary of Contents for ATS 2015

Page 1: ...ing Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 7 Information Displays 5 23 Vehicle Messages 5 29 Vehicle Personalization 5 40 Lighting 6 1 Exterior Lighting 6 1 Interior Lighting 6 6 Lighting Features 6 7 Infotainment System 7 1 Introduction 7 1 Climate Controls 8 1 Climate Control Systems 8 1 Air Vents 8 9 Maintenance 8 10 Driving and Operating 9 1 Driving Information 9 2 Starting and Operating 9 15 Engine E...

Page 2: ...Maintenance 11 1 General Information 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 11 2 Recommended Fluids Lubricants and Parts 11 6 Maintenance Records 11 9 Technical Data 12 1 Vehicle Identification 12 1 Vehicle Data 12 2 Customer Information 13 1 Customer Information 13 1 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 13 1 Index i 1 ...

Page 3: ... variants country specifications 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 Warnings and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe h...

Page 4: ...indicator M This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information 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 Ligh...

Page 5: ...llac ATS Owner Manual 2015 crc 6 2 14 Introduction v Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor d Traction Control StabiliTrak M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...Black plate 6 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual 2015 crc 6 2 14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES ...

Page 7: ...ior Lighting 1 10 Exterior Lighting 1 11 Windshield Wiper Washer 1 11 Climate Controls 1 12 Transmission 1 13 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 1 14 Steering Wheel Controls 1 14 Cruise Control 1 14 Driver Information Center DIC 1 14 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 1 15 Lane Keep Assist LKA 1 15 Lane Change Alert LCA 1 15 Rear Vision Camera RVC 1 16 Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA System 1 16 P...

Page 8: ...Black plate 2 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 1 2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...

Page 9: ...ge 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System Uplevel on page 8 5 10 Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 6 11 Hood Release Out of View See Hood on page 10 3 12 Data Link Connector DLC Out of View See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 14 13 Parking Assist Button See Driver Assistance Systems on page 9 43 Lane Keep Assist LKA on page 9 55 If Equipped 14 Tap Shift Controls If Equippe...

Page 10: ...ed information refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual Remote Keyless Entry RKE System The RKE transmitter may be used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle Q Press to lock all doors K Press to unlock the driver door or all doors depending on the vehicle personalization settings See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 7 Press...

Page 11: ...ng a Remote Start To cancel a remote start do any of the following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 7 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually From the outside if the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Access press the button on the door handle when the Remote Keyless Entry RKE ...

Page 12: ... of the trunk above the license plate after unlocking all doors See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 and Trunk on page 2 13 Windows Sedan Shown Coupe Similar The power windows only operate with the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 The power window switches on the driver door c...

Page 13: ...seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 Lumbar Adjustment To adjust the lumbar and bolster support Press and hold the control forward or rearward to increase or decrease lumbar support Press and hold the control up or down to increase or decrease seatback bolster support if available See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 5 Reclining Seatbacks To a...

Page 14: ...he ignition must be in ON RUN START Press J M or z L to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback Press the button once for the highest setting With each press of the button the seat will change to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the heated seats are on high the...

Page 15: ... Adjustment Exterior Mirrors 1 Move the selector switch to L Left or R Right to choose the driver or passenger mirror 2 Press one of the four arrows to move the mirror 3 Move the selector switch to to deselect the mirror The vehicle has power folding mirrors See Folding Mirrors on page 2 19 Interior Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle Automatic Dimmin...

Page 16: ...el while driving 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 reading lamps on the overhead console and over the rear passenger doors These lamps come on when any door is opened To manu...

Page 17: ...r with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 and Daytime Running Lamps DRL on page 6 4 Windshield Wiper Washer With the ignition in ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN START move the lever to select the wiper speed HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes INT Move the windshield wiper lever to INT Turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less...

Page 18: ...of these systems it controls the heating cooling and ventilation Base 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 AUTO Automatic Operation 4 Air Delivery Mode Control 5 OFF Fan 6 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 7 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 8 AC Air Conditioning 9 Defrost 10 Rear Window Defogger 11 Recirculation ...

Page 19: ...r Window Defogger 8 Recirculation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System Base on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System Uplevel on page 8 5 Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control DSC or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the tap shift controls on...

Page 20: ...o resume to that speed or hold to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed To increase speed by 1 km h or 1 mph press RES up to the first detent To increase speed to the next 5 km h or 5 mph mark on the speedometer press RES up to the second detent SET Press the control down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is already active...

Page 21: ...uipped LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures 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...

Page 22: ...ion Camera screen and a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance In addition multiple beeps or seat pulses may occur if very close to an object The vehicle may also have the Front Parking Assist system See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 44 Rear Automatic Braking RAB System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has the Rear Automatic Bra...

Page 23: ...roof the ignition must be in ON RUN or ACC ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active to operate the sunroof See Ignition Positions on page 9 15 and Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 1 SLIDE Switch 2 TILT Switch Open Close Press the rear or front of switch 1 to the first detent and hold to open or close the sunroof Express Open Express Close Press the rear or front of the swi...

Page 24: ...o turn on both systems See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 29 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle s tires If the warning light comes on stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and ...

Page 25: ...It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change The oil life system can also be reset as follows 1 Turn the ignition on with the engine off 2 Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message is not on the system is reset See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 10 Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel ...

Page 26: ...Black plate 20 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 1 20 In Brief 2 NOTES ...

Page 27: ... Mirrors Convex Mirrors 2 18 Power Mirrors 2 18 Folding Mirrors 2 19 Heated Mirrors 2 19 Reverse Tilt Mirrors 2 20 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors 2 20 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2 20 Windows Windows 2 20 Power Windows 2 21 Sun Visors 2 23 Roof Sunroof 2 23 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous and child...

Page 28: ...to the 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...

Page 29: ...ed See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 When the doors are locked the fuel door is also locked K Unlock Press to unlock the driver door or all doors When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night the headlamps and back up lamps will come on for about 30 seconds to light your approach to the vehicle The turn signal indicators may flash to indicate unlocking Memory seat positions may be recalled w...

Page 30: ...riefcase etc The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m 3 ft of the door being opened If the vehicle has this feature there will be a button on the outside front door handles The Keyless Access system can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock unlock press from the driver door See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 Keyless Unlocking Locking from the Driver Door When the doors are locked...

Page 31: ...ock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle Temporary Disable Passive Locking Feature Temporarily disable the passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds or until three chimes are heard Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed o...

Page 32: ... START YOUR VEHICLE See Key and Lock Messages on page 5 33 To start the vehicle 1 Open the center console storage area and the storage tray 2 Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket 3 With the vehicle in P Park or N Neutral press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START STOP button Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible Battery Replacement Caution When replacing the battery do not...

Page 33: ... transmitter together Remote Vehicle Start This feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle Remote Vehicle Start This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start The rear window defogger may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions The rear defog indica...

Page 34: ...nless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON RUN START 3 Press the brake pedal and select the ON RUN START ignition mode to drive the vehicle Extending Engine Run Time The engine run time can also be extended by another 10 minutes if during the first 10 minutes Steps 1 2 are repeated while the engine is still running This provides a total of 20 minutes The remote start can only be e...

Page 35: ... locked whenever the vehicle is driven Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when slowing or stopping the vehicle Lock the doors to help prevent this from happening I...

Page 36: ...iver door the first press unlocks that door press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 Key Cylinder Access To access the key cylinder 1 Pull the door handle 1 to the open position 2 Insert the key 4 into the slot 3 on the bottom of the cap 2 and pry outward 3 Move the cap 2 rearward and remove 4 Use the key 4 in the cylin...

Page 37: ...king can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed the five second timer will reset on...

Page 38: ...d with the driver door open all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock after closing all of the doors This feature can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature is on and door locking is requested with the driver door open all doors will lock and only the driver door will ...

Page 39: ...te or trunk hatch open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk hatch or liftgate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or trunk hatch open Close all of the windows Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel Continued...

Page 40: ...E transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the rear of the vehicle If the vehicle is ever without power the trunk area can still be accessed To access by the rear seat pass through door if equipped 1 Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass through door See Rear Seat Pass Through Door on page 3 12 2 Reach inward through the opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle See Emergency Trunk Rele...

Page 41: ...n the dark emergency trunk release handle on the trunk lid This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle to open the trunk from the inside After use return to the stored position Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft deterrent features however they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti theft alarm system The indicato...

Page 42: ...ocking with the RKE transmitter the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre alarm If the vehicle is not started or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10 second pre alarm the alarm will be activated The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door the trunk or the hood is opened without first disarming the system When the alarm is activate...

Page 43: ...heft deterrent system The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will start the vehicle If the transmitter is ever damaged you may not be able to start your vehicle When trying to start the vehicle the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on If the engine does not start and the se...

Page 44: ...nvex Mirrors Caution A convex 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...

Page 45: ... Folding Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors To fold the mirrors 1 Move the selector switch to 2 Press the down arrow to fold the mirrors 3 Press the down arrow again to unfold the mirrors Reset the power 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...

Page 46: ...everse above a set speed To turn this feature on or off see Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view of the area behind your 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 dims to reduce the glare of t...

Page 47: ... ON RUN START or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 The power 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 window will lower to a predetermined position Press the switch again to ...

Page 48: ... is released the express mode is reactivated In this mode the window can close on an object in its path Use care when using the override mode Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged 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 p...

Page 49: ...or in Retained Accessory Power RAP to operate the sunroof See Ignition Positions on page 9 15 and Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 9 18 1 SLIDE Switch 2 TILT Switch Open Close Press the rear or front of the switch 1 to the first detent and hold 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 exp...

Page 50: ... 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: ...lacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash 3 20 Airbag System Airbag System 3 20 Where Are the Airbags 3 22 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 24 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 3 25 How Does an Airbag Restrain 3 25 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 26 Passenger Sensing System 3 27 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 31 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 3 32 Airbag System...

Page 52: ...ead This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions The height of the head restraint can be adjusted To raise or lower the head restraint press the button located on the side of the head restraint and pull up or push the head restraint down and release the button Pull and push on th...

Page 53: ...straint 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 outboard head restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place Rear head restraints are not removable Front...

Page 54: ...y to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked Power Seat Adjustment Warning You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the se...

Page 55: ...to increase or decrease lumbar support Press and hold the control up or down to increase or decrease seatback bolster support if available Thigh Support Adjustment If equipped pull up on the lever Then pull or push on the support to lengthen or shorten Release the lever to lock in place Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline Tilt the top of the c...

Page 56: ...up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving Memory Seats If equipped the 1 2 SET and B Exit buttons on the driver door are u...

Page 57: ...k press and release 1 2 or B to manually recall the previously stored memory positions Placing the ignition in OFF before the stored positions are reached stops the recall Automatically Recalling Memory Positions Auto Memory Recall The Auto Automatic Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the current driver s previously stored 1 or 2 position when entering the vehicle Depending upon the Auto ...

Page 58: ...ehicle is turned off with the driver door open 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 manually recalling the position press and hold the appropriate manual control for the memory item that is not recalling for two seconds Try recalling again by pressing the appropriate memory...

Page 59: ...ange to the next lower setting and then to the off setting The indicator lights next to the buttons indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest If the heated seats are on high the level may automatically be lowered after approximately 30 minutes When this feature is off the heated seat symbol on the button is white When the heated seat is turned on the symbol turns red The passen...

Page 60: ...5 40 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened 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 Dis...

Page 61: ... will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To raise a seatback 1 Lift the seatback up Make sure the center safety belt and latch do not get behind the seat Push the seatback rearward to lock it in place A r...

Page 62: ...uries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle In addition anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision passengers riding in these areas Contin...

Page 63: ...lt 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 should I have to wear safety belts A Airbags are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection Also in ...

Page 64: ...he 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 back Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an armrest Lap Shoulder...

Page 65: ...elt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly If the 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 safe...

Page 66: ...utomatic Safety Belt Tightening System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control ACC it also has the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 35 Each time the vehicle is started with the front safety belts buckled the system activates once to tighten the safety belts when the forward vehicle speed exceeds the threshold for activation The system also activates ...

Page 67: ... pretensioner activation are met Safety belt pretensioners can also help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners activate in a crash the pretensioners and possibly other parts of the safety belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This...

Page 68: ... Warning A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder Continued Warning Continued and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described previously in this sect...

Page 69: ...ot be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety System Check Now and then check that the safety belt reminder light safety belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are all working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job Se...

Page 70: ... 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 light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 12 Airbag System The vehicle h...

Page 71: ...s to know about the airbag system Warning You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even with 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 on page 3 24 Wearing your safety belt during ...

Page 72: ...riously injured or killed Always secure children properly in the vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 3 33 or Infants and Young Children on page 3 35 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 on p...

Page 73: ...ssenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door The roof rail airbags for the driver front outboard passenger and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows Rear Seat Driver Side Shown Passenger Side Similar On vehicles with second row seat mounted side impact airbags they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door Warning If something is b...

Page 74: ...as electronic frontal sensors that help the airbag system determine the severity of the impact Deployment thresholds can vary with specific vehicle design Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver s or front outboard passenger s head and chest Whether the frontal airbags will o...

Page 75: ...k or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side or in a severe frontal impact In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the vehicle damage or repair costs What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator Gas from ...

Page 76: ... or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle Warning When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicl...

Page 77: ...odule which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 13 1 and Event Data Recorders on page 13 2 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger positi...

Page 78: ...en if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag s no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some unusual circumstance even though the airbag s are off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag s are off If you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat always ...

Page 79: ...right away See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5 12 for more information including important safety information If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger airbags if the system determines that an infant is present in a child restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit 1 Turn the...

Page 80: ...s seat covers seat heaters seat massagers a laptop or other electronic devices 3 Place the seatback in the fully upright position 4 Have the person sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with legs comfortably extended 5 Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit Warning If the front outboard passenger airbag ...

Page 81: ...ing system will turn on the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is on the seat If the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag are turned on the on indicator will be lit If the passenger seat gets wet dry the seat immediately If the airbag readiness light is lit do not install a child restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat Se...

Page 82: ...system for the front outboard passenger position which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non GM covers upholstery or trim or with GM covers upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle Any object such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed...

Page 83: ...ehicle A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not Continued Warning Continued protect you and your passenger s in a crash resulting in serious injury or even death To help make sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See yo...

Page 84: ...intained 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 child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force t...

Page 85: ...could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a sh...

Page 86: ...er people or can be thrown out of the vehicle Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle Due to crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restr...

Page 87: ...aint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support In a crash if an infant is in a rear facing child restraint the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in rear facing child restrai...

Page 88: ...face against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint Forward Facing Child Seat A forward facing child seat provides restraint for the child s body with the harness Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system A booster seat can also hel...

Page 89: ...red in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or s...

Page 90: ...e a forward facing child restraint in the front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 27 for additional information When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this ...

Page 91: ...em this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap shoulder belt on the child Make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to...

Page 92: ...ation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached Be sure to read and follow the instructi...

Page 93: ...int will be placed Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached According to accident statistics children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint sys...

Page 94: ...retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock and tighten the belt behind the child restraint after the...

Page 95: ...ments on the child restraint to the lower anchors 2 If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Open the top tether anchor cover to expose the anchor 2 3 Route attach and tighten the top tether...

Page 96: ... the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System on page 3 41 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...

Page 97: ...hen installing a forward facing child restraint it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt If the child restraint system has a lock 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 Tether...

Page 98: ...ld be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the front outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag s no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate under some...

Page 99: ...g child restraint When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5 13 2 Put the child restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the v...

Page 100: ...ehicle safety belt 6 Before placing a child in the child restraint make sure it is securely held in place To check grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicato...

Page 101: ...g Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage To access press on the cover and release There is an accessory power outlet inside See Power Outlets on page 5 5 If equipped with storage behind the climate control system touch the bottom of the climate control system panel until th...

Page 102: ...o open the glove box lift up on the lever Use the key to lock and unlock it The glove box may have a compact disc 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 SD card reader and if equipped an aux...

Page 103: ...ocalizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 Storage 4 3 Rear Armrest Pull the armrest down and lift the cover to access the storage area Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie Downs The cargo tie downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk ...

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Page 105: ...ing Brake Light 5 17 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 5 18 Lane Keep Assist LKA Light 5 18 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 5 19 Traction Off Light 5 19 StabiliTrak OFF Light 5 19 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 20 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 5 20 Tire Pressure Light 5 21 Engine Oil Pressure Light 5 21 Low Fuel Warning Light 5 22 Security Light 5 22 High Beam On Light 5 ...

Page 106: ...le Personalization 5 40 Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the steering wheel 1 Pull the lever down 2 Move the steering wheel up or down 3 Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you 4 Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Steering Wheel Controls The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel ...

Page 107: ...l is in AUTO See Lights On with Wipers under Automatic Headlamp System on page 6 4 OFF Use to turn the wipers off 1X Mist For a single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down For several wipes hold the wiper lever down Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them If frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them Damaged blades should be replaced See Wiper Blade ...

Page 108: ...er to OFF This disables the automatic Rainsense windshield wipers With Rainsense if the transmission is in N Neutral and the vehicle speed is very slow the wipers will automatically stop at the base of the windshield The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N Neutral or the vehicle speed has increased n L Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever toward y...

Page 109: ...revious menu If auto timing is set the time displayed on the clock may not update immediately when driving into a new time zone To set the date 1 Press the SETTINGS screen button 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...

Page 110: ...adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment on page 9 66 Caution Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only such as cell phone charge cords Always unplug electrical equipment when not...

Page 111: ...er supply such as microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sensor lamps etc Medical equipment 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 gauges could prevent injury Warning lights come on when there could be a problem...

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Page 113: ...ess SEL to enter the Phone menu In the Phone 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 pre...

Page 114: ...ld not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the rpm s in the warning area Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on the fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank There is an arrow near the fuel gauge pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on When the indicator nears empty the low fuel light comes on There still is a little fuel left but the ve...

Page 115: ... far end of the gauge stop and go driving in heavy traffic high speed operation in warm weather uphill driving trailer towing or hauling a heavy load It is normal for the reading to fluctuate If the gauge pointer reaches the warning area or the shaded thermostat symbol at the far end of the gauge and remains there for more than 30 seconds the engine coolant has overheated If the engine coolant has...

Page 116: ...ssenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device To turn off the reminder light and or chime remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system The system check includes the airbag s...

Page 117: ...bag 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 symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag If after several seconds both status indicat...

Page 118: ...comes on when the vehicle is placed in ON RUN for Key Access or Service Only Mode for Keyless Access as a check to show it is working If it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer See Ignition Positions on page 9 15 If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be require...

Page 119: ...If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle Diagnosis and service might be required The following may correct an emission control system malfunction For vehicles without the capless fuel system check that the fuel cap is fully installed See Fillin...

Page 120: ...he DLC is under the instrument panel next to the steering wheel See your dealer if assistance is needed The vehicle may not pass inspection if The malfunction indicator lamp is on while the engine is running or the malfunction indicator lamp is not on while the vehicle is in ON RUN or Service Only Mode See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp T...

Page 121: ... a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service Parking Brake Light The parking brake status light comes on when the parking brake is applied If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released or while driving there is a problem with the electric parking brake system or another system A messa...

Page 122: ...tem If the ABS light stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady If the ABS light is the only light on the vehicle has regular brakes but the antilock brakes are not functioning If both the ABS and the brake system warning light are on the vehicle s antilock brakes are not functioning and there is a problem with the regul...

Page 123: ...when the Traction Control System TCS has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS StabiliTrak button This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off If the TCS is off wheel spin is not limited Adjust driving accordingly See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 29 StabiliTrak OFF Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine ...

Page 124: ...f the indicator warning light is on and flashing the TCS and or the StabiliTrak system is actively working See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 29 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle If it does not have the vehicle serviced by the dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light goes off Caution The engi...

Page 125: ...ut a minute and then stays on there may be a problem with the TPMS If the problem is not corrected the light will come on at every ignition cycle See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 43 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 war...

Page 126: ...does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer If the system is working normally the indicator light turns off If the light stays on and the engine does not start there could be a problem with the theft deterrent system See Immobilizer Operation on page 2 17 High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 6 3 Inte...

Page 127: ...ht is white when the cruise control is on and ready and turns green when the cruise control is set and active See Cruise Control on page 9 32 Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light in the Driver Information Center DIC comes on when the Adaptive Cruise Control if equipped is active See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 35 Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC displays are sho...

Page 128: ... speed in either kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph Trip 1 and Trip 2 Shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers km or miles mi since the trip odometer was last reset The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active Fuel Range Shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling LOW will be displayed when the ve...

Page 129: ...he destination when using route guidance Speed Limit Shows the current speed limit The information for this page comes from a roadway database Speed Warning Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed To set the Speed Warning press SEL when Speed Warning is displayed Press y or z to adjust the value This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding SEL while viewing this ...

Page 130: ...DIC display zone s Head Up Display HUD Warning If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view If equipped with HUD some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield The image is projected thr...

Page 131: ...r seat to a comfortable position 2 Start the engine Use the following settings to adjust the HUD Image Adjustment Press down or lift up to center the HUD image The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down not side to side Display View Press to select the display view Release when the desired display is shown on the HUD D Image Brightness Lift up and hold to brighten the display Press down and ho...

Page 132: ... they are active Audio Phone View This display includes the information in speed view along with audio phone information The current radio station media type and incoming calls will be displayed All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster Incoming phone calls appearing in the i...

Page 133: ...ght 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 on page 10 25 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 ...

Page 134: ...E 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 on page 10 20 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 Parkin...

Page 135: ...ns see Exterior Care on page 10 59 Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar object detection or camera performance CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control speed is set See Cruise Control on page 9 32 NO CRUISE 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 ...

Page 136: ...his message displays and a chime sounds when the engine coolant temperature is too hot The engine coolant temperature warning light will also be on Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down ENGINE OVERHEATED TURN VEHICLE OFF This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation The engine coolant temperature warning ...

Page 137: ... is on but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced Anytime this message stays on the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel Refuel as soon as possible TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when the fuel cap is not on tight Tighten the fuel cap Key and Lock Messages NO REM...

Page 138: ...utomatic Headlamp System on page 6 4 XXX TURN INDICATOR FAILURE When one of the turn signals is out this message displays to show which bulb needs to be replaced See Bulb Replacement on page 10 25 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10 27 TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the turn signal has been left on Turn off the turn signal Object Detection System Messages 24 GHz RADARS OFF This message d...

Page 139: ... system FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF This message displays when the Forward Collision Alert has been turned off FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the camera is blocked Cleaning the outside of the windshield behind the rearview mirror may correct the issue The Lane Keep Assist LKA and the Lane Departure Warning LDW system will not operate Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Fo...

Page 140: ...isplays take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system Adaptive Cruise Control ACC Forward Collision Alert FCA Active Emergency Braking System Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing and or Lane Keep Assist LKA system may not work Do not use these systems until the vehicle has been repaired SERVICE FRONT CAMERA If this message remains on after continued driving take the vehicle to your dea...

Page 141: ...steering an alert and chime may be provided Move the steering wheel to dismiss See Lane Keep Assist LKA on page 9 55 Ride Control System Messages SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 29 SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the Magnetic Ride Cont...

Page 142: ...Messages SERVICE AC SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system Take the vehicle to your dealer for service SERVICE STEERING COLUMN LOCK This message displays if there is a problem with the steering column lock Take th...

Page 143: ...re Light on page 5 21 If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC stop as soon as you can Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tires on page 10 37 Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 and Tire Pressure on page 10 40 You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time The DIC also shows the tire pr...

Page 144: ...vehicle speed exceeds 120 km h 75 mph Washer Fluid Messages WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message may display when the washer fluid level is low Fill the windshield washer reservoir as soon as possible See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the windshield washer reservoir Also see Washer Fluid on page 10 19 Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access...

Page 145: ...iled in the following information Time and Date Manually set the time and date See Clock Base Radio on page 5 4 or Clock Uplevel Radio on page 5 5 Language Language Select Language then select from the available language s Select the language The selected language will display on the system and voice recognition if equipped will reflect the selected language Valet Mode If Equipped This will lock t...

Page 146: ...ise Compensation Technology under Infotainment System Settings in the infotainment manual Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level the volume is adjusted to this level To set the maximum startup volume select or to increase or decrease Audio Cue Volume If equipped this feature adjusts the startup and shu...

Page 147: ...g both Forward Collision Alert as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature are available The Alert setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature Some last second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting but it is much less likely to be triggered by most driving conditions Off disabl...

Page 148: ...de 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 on page 3 6 Select Off or On Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level ...

Page 149: ...Unlock Start and the following may display Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Lock Feedback Remote Door Unlock Relock Remote Unlocked Doors Remote Start Remote Start Auto Heat Seats 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 R...

Page 150: ...following may display Pair New Device 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 ...

Page 151: ...area or any faceplate button to turn the display on Rear Camera Select and the following may display Guidance Lines Rear Park Assist Symbols Guidance Lines Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 44 Rear Park Assist Symbols Select to turn Off or On See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing on page 9 44 Return to Factory Settings Select and the following...

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Page 153: ...terior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 6 6 Courtesy Lamps 6 6 Dome Lamps 6 6 Reading Lamps 6 7 Lighting Features Entry Lighting 6 7 Exit Lighting 6 8 Battery Power Protection 6 8 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 6 8 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever Turn the control to the following positions O Off Turns off the exterior la...

Page 154: ...iBeam The system only activates the high beams when driving over 40 km h 25 mph There is a sensor near the top center of the windshield which automatically controls the system 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 approachi...

Page 155: ... and taillamps You are driving on winding or hilly roads You may need to manually disable or cancel the high beam headlamps by turning the low beam headlamps on if any of the above conditions exist Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime 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 Headlam...

Page 156: ...e headlamps are turned to or the ignition is off Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside the headlamps come on automatically There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Do not cover the sensor otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking...

Page 157: ...when the transmission is in R Reverse AFL is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle driving a short distance is required to calibrate the AFL See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 1 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 ...

Page 158: ...it Breakers on page 10 28 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The brightness of the instrument panel lighting 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...

Page 159: ...assenger reading lamps on or off Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps taillamps license plate lamps outside mirror lamps exterior door handle lamps dome lamps and most of the interior lights turn on briefly at night or in areas of limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation on page 2 2 When the driver door i...

Page 160: ...turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off This feature can be changed See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 Battery Power Protection The battery saver feature is designed to protect the vehicle s battery If some interior lamps are left on and the ignition is turned off the battery rundown protection system automatically turns the lamp off after some time Exterior Lighting Ba...

Page 161: ... crc 6 2 14 Infotainment System 7 1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment 7 1 Introduction Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio audio players phone navigation system and voice or speech recognition It also includes information on settings ...

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Page 163: ... 8 9 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter 8 10 Service 8 10 Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Base If equipped with this system it controls the heating cooling and ventilation 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 AUTO Automatic Operation 4 Air Delivery Mode Control 5 OFF Fan 6 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 7 Driver and Passenger Heated Sea...

Page 164: ...the fan on or off The temperature control and air delivery mode can still be adjusted w orx Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and the passenger Press to increase or decrease the temperature Press and hold to rapidly increase or decrease the temperature SYNC Synchronized Temperature Press SYNC to link all climate zone settings to the...

Page 165: ...n 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 quickly cool the inside of the vehicle Recirculation Press to alternate between recirculating air inside the vehicle or pulling in outside air The i...

Page 166: ...ge the rear window Continued Caution Continued defogger grid and affect the 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 on page 3 8 Remote Start Climate Control Operation If equipped with the remote vehicle start feat...

Page 167: ... Control Buttons 1 Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls 2 Fan Control 3 OFF Fan 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 5 AUTO Automatic Operation 6 Defrost 7 Rear Window Defogger 8 Recirculation Climate Touch Screen Controls 1 Outside Air Temperature Display 2 Driver and Passenger Temperature Displays 3 Fan Control 4 SYNC Synchronized Temperature 5 AC Mode Air Conditioning 6 Climate ...

Page 168: ... the touch screen the system is in full automatic operation If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted the auto indicator turns off and the display will show the selected settings Auto operation can be turned off individually for climate settings For automatic operation 1 Press AUTO 2 Set the temperature Allow the system time to stabilize Then adjust the temperature as needed for...

Page 169: ...ton to change the direction of the airflow The selected air delivery mode button is lit Pressing any of the air delivery buttons cancels automatic air delivery control and the direction of the airflow can be controlled manually Press AUTO to return to automatic operation To change the current mode select one of the following Y Vent Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets Bi Level Air is di...

Page 170: ...Defogger REAR Rear Window Defogger Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on The upper gridlines on the rear window are antenna lines and are not intended to heat when the defogger is activated The heated outside mirrors turn on when the rear window defogger button is on They help to clear fog or frost fro...

Page 171: ...of the vehicle See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 7 The rear window defogger turns on if it is cold outside Sensors The solar sensor monitors the solar heat The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature fan speed recirculation and air delivery mode for best comfort If the sensor is covered the automatic climate control system may not work properly Air Vents Adjus...

Page 172: ...heck with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Do not attach any devices to the air vent slats This restricts airflow and may cause damage to the air vents Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces dust pollen and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled ma...

Page 173: ...2 14 Climate Controls 8 11 During service all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation combustion frostbite or other health based concerns ...

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Page 175: ... Exhaust Engine Exhaust 9 20 Running the Vehicle While Parked 9 21 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 9 21 Manual Mode 9 23 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 9 25 Parking Brake Manual 9 26 Parking Brake Electric 9 27 Brake Assist 9 28 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 28 Ride Control Systems Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 9 29 Driver Mode Control 9 31 Limited Slip Rear Axle 9 32 Cru...

Page 176: ...with the local laws in your area To avoid distracted driving always keep your eyes on the road hands on the wheel and mind on the drive Do not use a phone in demanding driving situations Use a hands free method to place or receive necessary phone calls Watch the road Do not read take notes or look up information on phones or other electronic devices Designate a front seat passenger to handle poten...

Page 177: ...s in helping to control a vehicle while driving Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time Actually doing it is reaction time Average driver reaction time is about three quarters of a second In that time 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 t...

Page 178: ...e steered but may require increased effort See your dealer if there is a problem If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time power steering assist may be reduced If steering assist is used for an extended period of time power assist may be reduced Normal use of the power steering assist should return when t...

Page 179: ...rnering force Acceleration Skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible If the vehicle starts to slide follow these suggestions Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go The vehicle m...

Page 180: ...high rear axle temperatures can occur Damage could be caused to the rear axle and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not drive as long or as fast the first time the vehicle is driven on the track or raced For 3 6L Engine Only Keep the level at or near 0 5 L 0 5 qt above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick Install an engine oil cooler kit inc...

Page 181: ...lways drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep standing or flowing water Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes...

Page 182: ...d transmission Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills Warning Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating can reduce brake performance and could result in a loss of braking Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope Warning Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition o...

Page 183: ...t Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice Turn off cruise control on slippery surfaces Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious sit...

Page 184: ...possible to save fuel If the Vehicle Is Stuck Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand mud ice or snow If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle turn the traction system off and use the rocking method See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control on page 9 29 Warning If the vehicle s tires spin at high speed they can explode and you o...

Page 185: ...t 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 Continued Warning Continued 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 loss of control and a crash Overloading can ...

Page 186: ...ct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract 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...

Page 187: ... and trailering tips Example 1 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs 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 ...

Page 188: ... GVWR for the vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if there is a heavy load it should be spread out See Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit earlier in this section 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 Continu...

Page 189: ... Break In Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km 1 500 mi of driving this vehicle Parts have a break in period and performance will be better in the long run For the first 2 414 km 1 500 mi Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm Avoid driving at any one constant speed fast or slow Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the eng...

Page 190: ... will return to ACC ACCESSORY and display a message in the Driver Information Center DIC See Transmission Messages on page 5 39 When the vehicle is shifted into P Park the ignition system will switch to OFF Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle is moving This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags If the vehicle must be shut off in an emer...

Page 191: ...rts See Starting the Engine on page 9 17 The ignition will then remain in ON RUN Service Only Mode This power mode is available for service and diagnostics and to verify the proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp as may be required for emission inspection purposes With the vehicle off and the brake pedal not applied pressing and holding the button for more than five seconds will place ...

Page 192: ...overheat and damage the cranking motor and drain the battery Wait at least 15 seconds between each try to let the cranking motor cool down 2 If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds especially in very cold weather below 18 C or 0 F it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you press the ENGINE START ST...

Page 193: ... move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park on page 9 19 If you are towing a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 61 If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running the vehicle must be in P Park and ...

Page 194: ... 27 4 Press the shift lever button 5 Move the shift lever If unable to shift out of P Park 1 Fully release the shift lever button 2 While holding down the brake pedal press the shift lever button again 3 Move the shift lever If the shift lever will not move from P Park consult your dealer or a professional towing service Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot ex...

Page 195: ...ever park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running If the vehicle is left with the engine running follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park on page 9 19 and Engine Exhaust on page 9 20 If parking ...

Page 196: ...k ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park on page 9 20 Caution Shifting to R Reverse while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Shift to R Rev...

Page 197: ...ing see Skidding under Loss of Control on page 9 5 Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place While in Sport Mode the vehicle monitors driving beha...

Page 198: ... lever to the left from D Drive to M Manual Mode The transmission will be in Manual Mode and will hold the current gear 2 Pull the control toward you to shift Pull the left control to downshift and the right control to upshift 3 To cancel DSC move the shift lever back to D Drive Tap Shift Mode can also be used temporarily while driving in D Drive Pull either the upshift or downshift control To can...

Page 199: ... be heard while this test is going on and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there is a problem with ABS this warning light stays on See Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light on page 5 18 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle a computer senses the wheels are slowin...

Page 200: ...pedal down If the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 16 Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving To release the parking brake hold the regular bra...

Page 201: ...B 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 ...

Page 202: ... automatically release if the vehicle is running placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive away Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied to preserve parking brake lining life If parking on a hill or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9 61 Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stoppin...

Page 203: ...assist the driver in maintaining control especially on slippery road conditions 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 vehic...

Page 204: ...ted accordingly If d comes on and stays on 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds 3 Start the engine Drive the vehicle If d comes on and stays on the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the problem If the condition persists see your dealer Turning the Systems Off and On The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console behind the shift lever Caution Do not repeat...

Page 205: ...trol Driver Mode Control attempts to add a sportier feel provide a more comfortable ride or assist in different weather conditions or terrain This system simultaneously changes the software calibration of various sub systems Depending on the option package available features and mode selected the suspension steering and powertrain will change calibrations to achieve the desired mode characteristic...

Page 206: ... mode indicator will display in the DIC This feature is not intended for use when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel If the vehicle becomes stuck see If the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 10 Limited Slip Rear Axle Vehicles with a limited slip rear axle can give more traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel When traction is low this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction ...

Page 207: ... speed by 1 km h or 1 mph press RES up to the first detent To increase speed to the next 5 km h or 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 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 ...

Page 208: ...ther English or metric units See Instrument Cluster on page 5 8 The increment value used depends on the units displayed Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated Press and hold SET down until the desired lower speed is reached then release it To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments briefly press SET down to the first detent Fo...

Page 209: ...r to select the cruise control set speed and following gap Read this entire section before using this system The following gap is the following time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead in your path moving in the same direction If no vehicle is detected in your path ACC works like regular cruise control ACC uses camera and radar sensors If a vehicle is detected in your path A...

Page 210: ...these conditions On slippery roads where fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip J On Off Press to turn the system on or off A white cruise control indicator comes on RES Resume Accelerate Press the control up briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already activated To increase speed by 1 km h 1 mph press RES up to the first detent To i...

Page 211: ... closer than the selected following gap The ACC indicator displays in the instrument cluster and Head Up Display HUD When the ACC is active the indicator turns green Be mindful of speed limits surrounding traffic speeds and weather conditions when selecting the set speed Resuming a Set Speed If the ACC is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied the ACC is disengaged without erasing ...

Page 212: ...l the desired lower speed is reached then release it To decrease the vehicle speed in smaller increments 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 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 speedometer reading...

Page 213: ...se five times See Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 See Defensive Driving on page 9 3 Approaching and Following a Vehicle The vehicle ahead symbol is in the instrument cluster and HUD display The vehicle ahead symbol only displays when a vehicle is detected in your vehicle s path moving in the same direction If this symbol is not displaying ACC will not respond...

Page 214: ...d that vehicle If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven away and ACC has not resumed the vehicle ahead symbol will flash as a reminder to check traffic before proceeding In addition the left and right sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse three times or three beeps will sound See Alert Type and Go Notifier in Collision Detection Systems under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 40 When the vehicl...

Page 215: ...oot is resting on the accelerator pedal You could crash into a vehicle ahead of you Curves in the Road Warning On curves ACC may not detect a vehicle ahead in your lane You could be startled if the vehicle accelerates up to the set speed especially when following a vehicle exiting or entering exit ramps You could lose control of the vehicle or crash Do not use ACC while driving on an entrance or e...

Page 216: ...a curve This is normal operation The vehicle does not need service Other Vehicle Lane Changes ACC will not detect a vehicle ahead until it is completely in the lane The brake may need to be manually applied Do Not Use ACC on Hills and When Towing a Trailer Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills or when towing a trailer ACC will not detect a vehicle in the lane while driving on steep hills The ...

Page 217: ...before using these systems Warning Do not rely on the Driver Assistance Systems These systems do not replace the need for paying attention and driving safely You may not hear or feel alerts or warnings provided by these systems Failure to use proper care when driving may result in injury death or vehicle damage See Defensive Driving on page 9 3 Continued Warning Continued Under many conditions the...

Page 218: ...A may help the driver park or avoid objects Always check around the vehicle when parking or backing Rear Vision Camera RVC When the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse the RVC displays an image of the area behind the vehicle in the center stack display The previous screen displays when the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse after a short delay To return to the previous screen sooner press a button ...

Page 219: ...objects and can also cause false detections Keep the sensors clean of mud dirt snow ice and slush and clean sensors after a car wash in freezing temperatures Warning The parking assist system does not detect children pedestrians bicyclists animals or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle It is not available at speeds greater than 8 km h 5 mph To prevent...

Page 220: ...re too close or too far from the vehicle In some situations such as at higher backing speeds there may not be enough time for the short sharp application of the vehicle brake system to occur To prevent injury death or vehicle damage even with the Backing Warning System always check the area around the vehicle and check all mirrors before backing When the vehicle is in R Reverse and if it is backin...

Page 221: ...o proceed Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA If equipped RCTA displays a red warning triangle with a left or right pointing arrow on the RVC screen to warn of traffic coming from the left or right This system detects objects coming from up to 20 m 65 ft from the left or right side of the vehicle When an object is detected either three beeps sound from the left or right or three Safety Alert Seat pulses...

Page 222: ...ching a vehicle ahead too quickly FCA provides a flashing red alert on the windshield and rapidly 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 vehicle...

Page 223: ... sensor is blocked by dirt snow Continued Warning Continued 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 visibility such as fog rain or snow or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition Keep the windshield headlamps and FCA sensors clean and in good repair Collision Alert With Head Up D...

Page 224: ...g 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 timing The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions If your vehicle is equipped with Adapti...

Page 225: ... automatically disengage only when the brake pedal is released Warning IBA may increase vehicle braking in situations when it may not be necessary You could block the flow of traffic If this occurs take your foot off the brake pedal and then apply the brakes as needed Automatic Collision Preparation ACP System When driving in a forward gear above 4 km h 2 5 mph ACP may help reduce crash damage by ...

Page 226: ...ccelerator pedal will also release Automatic Braking and the EPB Warning Automatic Braking may automatically brake the vehicle suddenly in situations where it is unexpected and undesired It could respond to a turning vehicle ahead guardrails signs and other non moving objects To override Automatic Braking firmly press the accelerator pedal if it is safe to do so Automatic Braking can be disabled o...

Page 227: ...ng lanes may result in Continued Warning Continued injury death or vehicle damage Before making a lane change always check mirrors glance over your shoulder and use the turn signals LCA Detection Zones 1 SBZA Detection Zone 2 LCA Detection Zone The LCA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from both sides of the vehicle or 3 5 m 11 ft The height of the zone is approximately between 0...

Page 228: ...bjects e g guardrails barriers LCA displays may not come on when passing a vehicle quickly or when towing a trailer The LCA detection zones that extend back from the side of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer LCA may alert to objects attached to the vehicle such as a trailer bicycle or object extending out to either s...

Page 229: ...nal lane departures 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 system alert as the lane marking is crossed The LKA system will not assist or provide an LDW alert if it detects that you are actively steering Override LKA by turning the steering whe...

Page 230: ...tem Works The LKA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror To turn LKA on and off press A to the left of the steering wheel When on A is green if LKA is available to assist and provide LDW alerts It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and display A as amber if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction It may also...

Page 231: ...rated at 95 RON or higher as soon as possible Otherwise the engine could be damaged If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 95 RON or higher the engine needs service Use of Seasonal Fuels Use summer and winter fuels in the appropriate season The fuels industry automatically modifies the fuel for the appropriate season If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for long periods of time dri...

Page 232: ...es of additive to keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean To make up for this lack of detergency add Fuel System Treatment PLUS to the fuel tank at every engine oil change or every 15 000 km whichever occurs first It is available at your dealer Filling the Tank Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death To help avoid injuries to you and others read and foll...

Page 233: ...ap Type Fuel System The cap is behind the fuel door on the passenger side of the vehicle If equipped the fuel door is locked when the vehicle doors are locked Press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks once Make sure the...

Page 234: ... the capless funnel adapter from under the carpet in the trunk 2 Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system Warning Attempting to refuel without using the funnel adapter may cause fuel spillage and damage the capless fuel system This could cause a Continued Warning Continued fire and you or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged 3 Remove and clean the funnel ad...

Page 235: ...iler Read the entire section before towing a trailer For towing a disabled vehicle see Towing the Vehicle on page 10 57 For towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home see Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 57 Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply to trailer towing Do not ...

Page 236: ...attachments safety chains electrical connectors lamps tires and mirrors If the trailer has electric brakes start the combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes work During the trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and the lamps and any trailer brakes still work Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ah...

Page 237: ...y conditions When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automat...

Page 238: ...upe The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Trailer Towing Sedan With L4 Engine 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...

Page 239: ...cent of the total loaded trailer weight 2 After loading the trailer 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 In...

Page 240: ...ons for the trailer brakes so they are installed adjusted and maintained properly Because the vehicle has antilock brakes do not tap into the vehicle s brake system If this is done both brake systems will not work well or at all Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by th...

Page 241: ...acement 10 24 Windshield Replacement 10 25 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 10 25 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 10 25 Halogen Bulbs 10 25 High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 26 LED Lighting 10 26 Back Up Lamps 10 26 License Plate Lamp 10 27 Replacement Bulbs 10 27 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 10 28 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 10 28 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 10 29 Instrum...

Page 242: ...cluding such things as airbags braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability 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 vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM cer...

Page 243: ...e proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can This vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Airbag System Check on page 3 32 or Airbag System Check on page 3 32 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 ...

Page 244: ...move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle 3 Lift the hood To close the hood Before closing the hood be sure all filler caps are on properly Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm 6 in of the closed position Pause then push the front center of the hood with a swift firm motion to fully close the hood ...

Page 245: ...Black plate 5 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 Vehicle Care 10 5 Engine Compartment Overview 2 5L L4 Engine ...

Page 246: ...ee Battery on page 10 22 3 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System on page 10 13 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 29 5 Engine Cooling Fans Out of View See Cooling System on page 10 13 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil on page 10 8 7 Engine Oil Dipstick See Engine Oil on page 10 8 8 Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 12 9 Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brakes on page...

Page 247: ...Black plate 7 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 Vehicle Care 10 7 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 248: ...pecification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System on page 10 10 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in this se...

Page 249: ...Caution Continued operating range i e the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged You should drain out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for the location of the engine oil f...

Page 250: ...ge 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 manufacturer s warnings about...

Page 251: ...tem whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change To reset the system 1 Using the DIC controls on the right side of the steering wheel display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC See Driver Information Center DIC on page 5 23 When remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 32 2...

Page 252: ...ed Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine air cleaner filter is in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 5 for location When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 2 If you are driving in dusty dir...

Page 253: ...nt intervals Warning Operating the engine with the air 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 th...

Page 254: ...t could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle Caution Using coolant other than DEX COOL can cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner Any repairs would not be covered by the Continued Caution Continued vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL si...

Page 255: ...on If improper coolant mixture inhibitors or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system the engine could overheat and be damaged Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Use only the proper mixture of engine coolant for the cooling system See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 Never dispose of...

Page 256: ...coolant surge tank but be sure the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it Warning Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool Warning Adding only plain water or...

Page 257: ...e lower chamber 3 Fill the surge tank top chamber with the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture to the bottom of the fill neck The top chamber needs to be completely full Fill the surge tank bottom chamber through the service port to approximately half 4 With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off and the surge tank service port cap open start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper rad...

Page 258: ...gine without coolant may cause damage or a fire Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment Warning Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until th...

Page 259: ...f the engine until it cools down Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid is needed be sure to read the manufacturer s instructions before use If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full ...

Page 260: ... with the brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications See Capacities and Specifications on page 12 2 Brake pads should be replaced as complete sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height...

Page 261: ... if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system Checking Brake Fluid The brake fluid can be checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above MIN If it is not have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak After...

Page 262: ...Battery The battery is in the trunk behind the trim panel on the driver side of the vehicle Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed Warning Do not use a match or flame near a vehicle s battery If you need more light use a flashlight Do not smoke near a vehicle s battery Continued Warning Continued When working around a vehicle s battery shie...

Page 263: ...n Extended Storage Remove the black negative cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger Starter Switch Check Warning When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before starting this check be sure there is enough room around the vehicle 2 Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accele...

Page 264: ...irly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine runnin...

Page 265: ... Replacement The windshield is part of the HUD system If the vehicle has to have the windshield replaced get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment If the vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary see your dealer Bulb Repla...

Page 266: ...b has been replaced the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal LED Lighting This vehicle has several LED lamps For replacement of any LED lighting assembly contact your dealer Back Up Lamps 1 Back Up Bulb Socket 2 Back Up Lamp Assembly To replace one of these bulbs 1 Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back up lamp assembly 2 Remove the bulb socket 1 ...

Page 267: ... down to remove 3 Turn the bulb socket 1 counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly 3 4 Pull the bulb 2 straight out of the bulb socket 1 5 Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly 6 Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Nu...

Page 268: ... and off or remain off Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and will then restart Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload overload due to heavy snow or ice may cause wiper linkage damage Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers If the overload is...

Page 269: ...se Block The underhood fuse block is on the passenger side of the engine compartment Lift the fuse block cover to access the fuses The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it Always keep the covers on any electrical component ...

Page 270: ... 2 14 10 30 Vehicle Care Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Body Control Module 6 5 Not Used 6 Driver Power Seat 7 Not Used 8 Headlamp Washer Relay 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 11 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Passenger Power Seat 14 Body Control Module 5 15 Passive Entry Passive Start ...

Page 271: ...ge 29 AFS AHL Pedestrian Protection 30 Passenger Window Switch 31 Body Control Module 7 32 Sunroof 33 Front Wiper 34 AOS Display MIL Ignition 35 Rear Electrical Center Ignition 36 Spare PT Fuse 37 Oxygen Sensor 38 Ignition Coils Injectors 39 Ignition Coils Injectors Spare 40 Engine Control Module Number Usage 41 Fuel Heater 42 AIR Solenoid Relay 43 Washer 44 Rear Washer Relay 45 Front Washer Relay...

Page 272: ...p Leveling 64 Left High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Number Usage 65 Right High Intensity Discharge Headlamp 66 Headlamp High Left Right 67 Horn 68 Horn Relay 69 Cooling Fan 70 Aero Shutter 71 Transmission Control Module Ignition 72 Engine Control Module Ignition 73 Brake Vacuum Pump 74 Not Used Optional Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is in the end of the driver side o...

Page 273: ...cle Care 10 33 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 274: ...15 Spare 16 Spare 16 Spare Mini Fuses Usage 17 Spare 18 Spare 19 Spare 20 Spare 21 Spare 22 Sensing Diagnostic Module Automatic Occupant Sensing 23 Radio DVD Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning 24 Display 25 Heated Steering Wheel 26 Spare 27 Switches 28 Spare 29 Spare 30 Spare J Case Fuses Usage 31 Spare 32 Spare 33 Front Heater Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower Circuit Breakers Usage CB...

Page 275: ...zing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 Vehicle Care 10 35 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 276: ... Number Usage 14 Electric Parking Brake 15 Not Used 16 Trunk Release 17 Run Relay 18 Logistics Relay 19 Logistics Fuse 20 Rear Window Defogger Relay 21 Mirror Window Module 22 Not Used 23 Canister Vent 24 Body Control Module 2 25 Rear Vision Camera 26 Front Ventilated Seats 27 SBZA LDW EOCM 28 Trailer Sunshade Number Usage 29 Rear Heated Seats 30 Semi Active Damping System 31 Transfer Case Control...

Page 277: ...dditional information refer to the tire manufacturer Warning Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing There could be a blowout Continued Warning Continued and a serious crash See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 11 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause se...

Page 278: ...cation code molded onto the sidewall Original equipment all season tires can be identified by the last two characters of this TPC code which will be MS Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected All season tires provide adequate performance for most winter driving conditions but they may not offer the same level of traction or perfo...

Page 279: ...res as soon as possible Run flat tires can be driven on with no air pressure There is no need to stop on the side of the road to change the tire Continue driving however do not drive too far or too fast Driving on the tire may not be possible if there is permanent damage To prevent permanent damage keep speed below 80 km h 50 mph With a light load the vehicle can be driven up to 100 km 60 mi with ...

Page 280: ...tures below approximately 5 C 40 F or on ice or snow covered roads is expected See Winter Tires on page 10 38 Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Caution Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good Underinflated tires or tires that do not have enough air can result in Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout Premature o...

Page 281: ...es 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 Return the valve caps on the valve stems to keep out dirt an...

Page 282: ...he 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 pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on t...

Page 283: ...e after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10 43 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 pressu...

Page 284: ...on on page 10 46 Tire Rotation on page 10 47 and Tires on page 10 37 Caution Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty Always use only the GM approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle TPMS Malfunction Li...

Page 285: ... TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire wheel position after rotating the vehicle s tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors The TPMS sensor matching process should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire co...

Page 286: ...t tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 9 Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 10 Proceed to the driver side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 7 The horn sounds two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message o...

Page 287: ...ssure and check for damaged tires or wheels If the unusual wear continues after the rotation check the wheel alignment See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10 48 and Wheel Replacement on page 10 51 Directional tires should not be rotated Each tire and wheel should be used only in the position it is in Directional tires will have an arrow on the tire indicating the proper direction of rotation...

Page 288: ...d Warning Continued off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing grease after a wheel change or tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust ...

Page 289: ...pots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating When...

Page 290: ...peeds and or for prolonged periods of time check with your vehicle tire dealer for the proper type of tires to use for the specific driving and weather conditions Warning Mixing tires of different sizes other than those originally installed on the vehicle brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size brand and type of tir...

Page 291: ...ly use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 10 49 and Accessories and Modifications on page 10 2 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment ...

Page 292: ...acement Caution The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis Warning Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts The wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off causing a crash Warning Incorrect wheel nuts o...

Page 293: ...ehicle 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 is equipped with a tire size other than 225 40R18 225 40RF18 255 35RF18 225 35R19 or 255 30R19 use...

Page 294: ... vehicle It may be very bumpy and noisy Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible The vehicle has no spare tire no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire If the vehicle has run flat tires there is no need to stop on the side of the road to change a flat tire See Run Flat Tires on page 10 39 Warning Special tools and procedures are required to service a run flat tire If the...

Page 295: ...tion for the discharged battery is under a red cover Remove the cover to expose the terminal 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Caution If the other vehicle does not have a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting 2 Position the two veh...

Page 296: ...resent Battery fluid contains acid 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 disch...

Page 297: ...the vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed Use the tow eye for towing a disabled vehicle or loading it onto a flatbed car carrier The tow eye should not be used to recover a vehicle from an off road situation Caution Improper use of the tow eye can cause vehicle damage Use caution and low speeds to prevent damage to the vehicle Carefully ...

Page 298: ...restrictions on how far and how long they can tow Is the proper towing equipment going to be used See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed Dinghy Towing Caution If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground t...

Page 299: ... page 9 27 4 Put the vehicle in P Park 5 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly 6 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory Use a de icing agent only when absolutely necessary and have the locks greased after using See Recommen...

Page 300: ...shing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely If they are allowed to dry on the surface they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting Finish Care Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant wax materials is not recommended If painted surfaces are damaged see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repa...

Page 301: ... aluminum or stainless steel Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain alkaline substances and can damage the moldings Always dilute a concentrated cleaner according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not use chrome cleaners Do not use cleaners that are not intended for automotive use Use a nonabrasive wax on the vehicle after washing to protect and extend the molding finish Cleaning Exterior ...

Page 302: ...road grime sap and a buildup of vehicle wash wax treatments may cause wiper streaking Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged Damage can be caused by extreme dusty conditions sand salt heat sun snow and ice Weatherstrips Apply Dielectric silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Lubricate weatherstrips at least once a year Hot dry cl...

Page 303: ...mponents Visually inspect steering suspension and chassis components for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year Inspect power steering for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Visually check constant velocity joint boots and axle seals for leaks Body Component Lubrication Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood hinges liftgate hinges steel fuel door hinge unl...

Page 304: ... have products for cleaning the interior Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth Do not spray cleaners directly on any switches or controls Cleaners should be removed quickly Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time Cleaners may contain solvents th...

Page 305: ...de Start by vacuuming the surface using a soft brush attachment If a rotating brush attachment is being used during vacuuming only use it on the floor carpet Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques Gently blot liquids with a paper towel Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed For solid soils remove as much as possible prior to...

Page 306: ...d air dry before next use Caution Do not attach a device with a suction cup to the display This may cause damage and would not be covered by the warranty Instrument Panel Leather Vinyl Other Plastic Surfaces Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and Natural Open Pore Wood Surfaces Use a soft microfiber cloth dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt For a more thorough cleaning use a soft microfiber cl...

Page 307: ... belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed it can interfere with the pedals Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals Use the following guidelines for proper floor ma...

Page 308: ... 10 68 Vehicle Care 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 sure the floor mat is properly secured in place ...

Page 309: ...ion We recommend having your dealer perform these 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 Maintenan...

Page 310: ...n the front and rear wheels If tire rotation is recommended for the vehicle to maintain ride handling and performance of the vehicle it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed Tires should be rotated every service See Tire Rotation on page 10 47 Maintenance Schedule When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page ...

Page 311: ...4 Tire inflation pressures check See Tire Pressure on page 10 40 Tire wear inspection See Tire Inspection on page 10 46 Rotate tires if necessary See Tire Rotation on page 10 47 Fluids visual leak check or every 12 months whichever occurs first A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked Engine air cleaner filter inspection See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 10 12 Brake sy...

Page 312: ...4 Accelerator pedal check for damage high effort or binding Replace if needed Underbody flushing service Hood Trunk Support Gas Strut Service Visually inspect gas strut if equipped for signs of wear cracks or other damage Check the hold open ability of the gas strut Contact your dealer if service is required Engine air cleaner filter replacement or every 20 000 km 12 500 Miles See Engine Air Clean...

Page 313: ...ive control system inspection Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook up routing and condition Every 160 000 km 100 000 Miles 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 first See Cooling System on page 10 13 An Emission Control Service E...

Page 314: ... Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 19299818 Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid 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 C...

Page 315: ...GM Part No 3634770 or Dielectric Silicone Grease GM Part No 12345579 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts 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 20857930 A3178C Engine Oil Filter 2 5L L4 Engine 12640445 PF64 3 6L V6 Engine 25177917 PF2129 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 133...

Page 316: ...lac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 11 8 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm 21 7 in 22905714 Passenger Side 45 cm 17 7 in 25882578 ...

Page 317: ...nd Maintenance 11 9 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 318: ...Black plate 10 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 11 10 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed ...

Page 319: ...the 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 on page 12 2 for the vehicle s engine co...

Page 320: ...ish 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 5L L4 Engine 6 6 L 7 0 qt 3 6LV6 Engine 10 2 L 10 8 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2 5L L4 Engine 4 7 L 5 0 qt 3 6LV6 Engine 5 7 L 6 0 qt Fuel Tank 62 5 L 16 5 gal Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All ca...

Page 321: ...power Torque Spark Plug Gap 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 3 239 kW 6800 rpm 321 hp 6800 rpm 372 Y 4800 rpm 274 lb ft 4800 rpm 0 95 1 10 mm 0 037 0 043 in 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 ...

Page 322: ...Black plate 4 1 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual GMNA Localizing MidEast 8087807 2015 crc 6 2 14 12 4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2 5L L4 Engine 3 6L V6 Engine ...

Page 323: ...ge door openers RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission p...

Page 324: ...ata e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enf...

Page 325: ...es an Airbag Inflate 3 25 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 3 26 When Should an Airbag Inflate 3 24 Where Are the Airbags 3 22 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 3 32 Passenger Status Indicator 5 13 Readiness Light 5 12 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 3 31 System Check 3 20 Alarm Vehicle Security 2 15 Alert Lane Change 9 53 Side Blind Zone SBZA 9 52 All Season Tires 10 38 Antilock...

Page 326: ... Intensity Discharge HID Lighting 10 26 License Plate Lamps 10 27 Buying New Tires 10 49 C Capacities and Specifications 12 2 Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust 9 20 Trunk 2 13 Winter Driving 9 9 Cargo Tie Downs 4 3 Cautions Danger and Warnings iii Chains Tire 10 53 Charging System Light 5 13 Check Engine Light 5 14 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children 3 35 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Childre...

Page 327: ...12 4 Driver Assistance Systems 9 43 Driver Information Center DIC 5 23 Driver Mode Control 9 31 Driving Assistance Systems 9 48 Characteristics and Towing Tips 9 61 Defensive 9 3 For Better Fuel Economy 1 19 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 8 If the Vehicle is Stuck 9 10 Loss of Control 9 5 Off Road Recovery 9 5 Track Events and Competitive 9 6 Vehicle Load Limits 9 11 Wet Roads 9 7 Winter 9 9 Dual Autom...

Page 328: ...Memory 1 8 Filter Engine Air Cleaner 10 12 Flash to Pass 6 3 Flashers Hazard Warning 6 5 Flat Tire 10 54 Floor Mats 10 67 Fluid Automatic Transmission 10 12 Brakes 10 20 Washer 10 19 Folding Mirrors 2 19 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 9 48 Front Seats Heated 3 8 Fuel 9 57 Additives 9 58 Economy Driving 1 19 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 9 60 Filling the Tank 9 58 Fuel cont d Gauge 5 10 Low...

Page 329: ...ats 3 8 Heated Mirrors 2 19 High Beam On Light 5 22 High Speed Operation 10 41 Hill and Mountain Roads 9 8 Hill Start Assist HSA 9 28 Hood 10 3 Horn 5 3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 3 13 I Ignition Positions 9 15 Indicator Vehicle Ahead 5 19 Infants and Young Children Restraints 3 35 Infotainment 7 1 Infotainment System 13 2 Instrument Cluster 5 8 Instrument Panel Storage Area 4 1 Instrument ...

Page 330: ...6 Lights Airbag Readiness 5 12 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning 5 18 Brake System Warning 5 16 Charging System 5 13 Cruise Control 5 23 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 5 20 Engine Oil Pressure 5 21 Flash to Pass 6 3 High Beam On 5 22 High Low Beam Changer 6 3 Low Fuel Warning 5 22 Safety Belt Reminders 5 11 Security 5 22 Service Electric Parking Brake 5 17 StabiliTrak OFF 5 19 Lights cont d Ti...

Page 331: ... 37 Safety Belt 5 38 Messages cont d Security 5 38 Service Vehicle 5 38 Starting the Vehicle 5 38 Tire 5 39 Transmission 5 39 Vehicle 5 29 Vehicle Reminder 5 40 Vehicle Speed 5 40 Washer Fluid 5 40 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview 2 20 Convex 2 18 Folding 2 19 Heated 2 19 Power 2 18 Tilt in Reverse 2 20 Mirrors Interior Rearview 2 20 Mode Driver Control 9 31 Monitor System Tire Pressure 10 42 N ...

Page 332: ...Lamps 6 7 Rear Axle Limited Slip 9 32 Rear Seat Pass Through Door 3 12 Rear Seats 3 10 Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming 2 20 Reclining Seatbacks 3 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 11 6 Records Maintenance 11 9 Recreational Vehicle Towing 10 57 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 2 2 Remote Vehicle Start 2 7 Replacement Bulbs 10 27 Replacement Parts Airbags 3 33 Maintenance 11 7 Replacing Airbag S...

Page 333: ...k 10 3 Engine Soon Light 5 14 Maintenance Records 11 9 Maintenance General Information 11 1 Parts Identification Label 12 1 Vehicle Messages 5 38 Service Electric Parking Brake Light 5 17 Servicing the Airbag 3 31 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 10 23 Shifting Into Park 9 19 Out of Park 9 20 Side Blind Zone Alert SBZA 9 52 Signals Turn and Lane Change 6 5 Specifications an...

Page 334: ...d Tire Balance 10 51 Wheel Replacement 10 51 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 48 Winter 10 38 Towing Driving Characteristics 9 61 Equipment 9 65 General Information 9 61 Recreational Vehicle 10 57 Trailer 9 64 Vehicle 10 57 Track Events and Competitive Driving 9 6 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 5 20 Limited Slip Rear Axle 9 32 Off Light 5 19 Traction Control Electronic Stability Con...

Page 335: ... LDW 9 55 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 5 7 Warnings iii Cautions and Danger iii Hazard Flashers 6 5 Washer Fluid 10 19 Messages 5 40 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 10 51 Different Size 10 51 Replacement 10 51 When It Is Time for New Tires 10 48 Where to Put the Restraint 3 39 Windows 2 20 Power 2 21 Windshield Replacement 10 25 Wiper Washer 5 3 Winter Driving 9 9 Winter Tires 10 38 Wipe...

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