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9-76 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES

Section	Page
2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel Overview	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Trunk	12
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	14
Second Row Seats	14
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Infotainment System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	25
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	25
Active Emergency Braking System	26
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	26
Sunroof	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control System (TCS)	28
StabiliTrak® System	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	30
Roadside Service	30
OnStar®	30
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	39
Door Locks	41
Power Door Locks	42
Delayed Locking	43
Automatic Door Locks	43
Lockout Protection	43
Safety Locks	44
Doors	44
Trunk	44
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	49
Folding Mirrors	50
Heated Mirrors	50
Interior Mirrors	50
Manual Rearview Mirror	50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	50
Windows	50
Power Windows	51
Sun Visors	53
Roof	53
Sunroof	53
Seats and Restraints	55
Head Restraints	56
Front Seats	57
Power Seat Adjustment	57
Lumbar Adjustment	58
Thigh Support Adjustment	58
Reclining Seatbacks	59
Memory Seats	60
Heated Front Seats	62
Rear Seats	63
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	65
Safety Belts	65
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	66
Lap-Shoulder Belt	67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	71
Safety Belt Extender	71
Safety System Check	72
Safety Belt Care	72
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	72
Airbag System	73
Where Are the Airbags?	75
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	78
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	79
Passenger Sensing System	81
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Airbag System Check	86
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	87
Child Restraints	87
Older Children	87
Infants and Young Children	89
Child Restraint Systems	92
Where to Put the Restraint	93
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	95
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	101
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	101
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	104
Storage	107
Storage Compartments	107
Instrument Panel Storage	107
Glove Box	108
Armrest Storage	108
Additional Storage Features	109
Cargo Tie-Downs	109
Instruments and Controls	111
Controls	112
Steering Wheel Adjustment	112
Steering Wheel Controls	112
Heated Steering Wheel	113
Horn	114
Windshield Wiper/Washer	114
Compass	115
Clock (Base Radio)	116
Clock (Uplevel Radio)	116
Power Outlets	117
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	118
Instrument Cluster	119
Speedometer	120
Odometer	121
Trip Odometer	121
Tachometer	121
Fuel Gauge	121
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	122
Safety Belt Reminders	123
Airbag Readiness Light	124
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	124
Charging System Light	125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	126
Brake System Warning Light	128
Parking Brake Light	129
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	129
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	130
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	130
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	130
Traction Off Light	131
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	131
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	131
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	132
Tire Pressure Light	132
Engine Oil Pressure Light	133
Low Fuel Warning Light	133
Security Light	134
High-Beam On Light	134
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	134
Lamps On Reminder	135
Cruise Control Light	135
Information Displays	136
Driver Information Center (DIC)	136
Head-Up Display (HUD)	139
Vehicle Messages	142
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	143
Brake System Messages	143
Compass Messages	144
Cruise Control Messages	144
Door Ajar Messages	144
Engine Cooling System Messages	145
Engine Oil Messages	145
Engine Power Messages	146
Fuel System Messages	146
Key and Lock Messages	146
Lamp Messages	147
Object Detection System Messages	148
Ride Control System Messages	150
Airbag System Messages	151
Security Messages	151
Service Vehicle Messages	151
Starting the Vehicle Messages	151
Tire Messages	152
Transmission Messages	152
Vehicle Reminder Messages	153
Vehicle Speed Messages	153
Washer Fluid Messages	153
Vehicle Personalization	153
Universal Remote System	159
Universal Remote System Programming	160
Universal Remote System Operation	162
Lighting	165
Exterior Lighting	165
Exterior Lamp Controls	165
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	168
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	168
Flash-to-Pass	168
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	168
Automatic Headlamp System	169
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	169
Hazard Warning Flashers	170
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	170
Interior Lighting	171
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	171
Courtesy Lamps	171
Dome Lamps	171
Reading Lamps	171
Lighting Features	172
Entry Lighting	172
Exit Lighting	172
Battery Power Protection	172
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	172
Infotainment System	173
Introduction	173
Infotainment	173
Theft-Deterrent Feature	174
Overview	175
Home Page	176
Software Updates	180
Radio	180
AM-FM Radio	180
Satellite Radio	183
Radio Reception	184
Backglass Antenna	184
Multi-Band Antenna	185
Audio Players	185
CD Player	185
USB Port	188
SD Card Reader	191
Auxiliary Jack	192
Phone	193
Bluetooth (Overview)	193
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	195
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	199
Trademarks and License Agreements	205
Climate Controls	207
Climate Control Systems	207
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base)	207
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel)	211
Air Vents	216
Maintenance	217
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	217
Service	217
Driving and Operating	219
Driving Information	220
Distracted Driving	220
Defensive Driving	221
Drunk Driving	221
Control of a Vehicle	221
Braking	221
Steering	222
Off-Road Recovery	223
Loss of Control	223
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	224
Driving on Wet Roads	225
Highway Hypnosis	226
Hill and Mountain Roads	226
Winter Driving	227
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	228
Vehicle Load Limits	229
Starting and Operating	234
New Vehicle Break-In	234
Ignition Positions	234
Starting the Engine	237
Engine Heater	238
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	239
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	239
Shifting out of Park	240
Parking	241
Parking over Things That Burn	241
Engine Exhaust	242
Running the Vehicle While Parked	242
Automatic Transmission	243
Manual Mode	244
Manual Transmission	246
Drive Systems	247
All-Wheel Drive	247
Brakes	247
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	247
Parking Brake (Electric)	248
Parking Brake (Manual)	251
Brake Assist	251
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	252
Ride Control Systems	252
Traction Control System (TCS)	252
StabiliTrak® System	254
Driver Mode Control	255
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	256
Cruise Control	257
Adaptive Cruise Control	260
Driver Assistance Systems	268
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	269
Assistance Systems for Driving	273
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	273
Active Emergency Braking System	276
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	278
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	280
Fuel	282
Recommended Fuel	282
Gasoline Specifications	283
California Fuel Requirements	283
Fuels in Foreign Countries	283
Fuel Additives	283
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	284
Filling the Tank	286
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	287
Towing	288
General Towing Information	288
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	288
Trailer Towing (With V6 Engine)	291
Trailer Towing (With L4 Engine)	292
Towing Equipment	292
Conversions and Add-Ons	293
Add-On Electrical Equipment	293
Vehicle Care	295
General Information	296
California Proposition 65 Warning	297
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	297
Accessories and Modifications	297
Vehicle Checks	298
Doing Your Own Service Work	298
Hood	299
Engine Compartment Overview	300
Engine Oil	305
Engine Oil Life System	307
Automatic Transmission Fluid	309
Manual Transmission Fluid	309
Hydraulic Clutch	309
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	310
Cooling System	311
Engine Coolant	312
Engine Overheating	316
Washer Fluid	317
Brakes	318
Brake Fluid	319
Battery	320
All-Wheel Drive	321
Starter Switch Check	322
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	323
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	323
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	323
Wiper Blade Replacement	324
Windshield Replacement	324
Headlamp Aiming	325
Bulb Replacement	325
Halogen Bulbs	325
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	325
LED Lighting	325
Back-Up Lamps	326
License Plate Lamp	326
Replacement Bulbs	327
Electrical System	327
Electrical System Overload	327
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	328
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	328
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	331
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	334
Wheels and Tires	336
Tires	336
All-Season Tires	337
Winter Tires	338
Run-Flat Tires	338
Summer Tires	339
Tire Sidewall Labeling	339
Tire Designations	341
Tire Terminology and Definitions	341
Tire Pressure	344
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	345
Tire Pressure Monitor System	346
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	347
Tire Inspection	350
Tire Rotation	351
When It Is Time for New Tires	353
Buying New Tires	353
Different Size Tires and Wheels	355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	357
Wheel Replacement	357
Tire Chains	359
If a Tire Goes Flat	360
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	361
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	369
Jump Starting	369
Towing	372
Towing the Vehicle	372
Recreational Vehicle Towing	372
Appearance Care	375
Exterior Care	375
Interior Care	378
Floor Mats	382
Service and Maintenance	383
General Information	383
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	385
Maintenance Schedule	385
Special Application Services	391
Additional Maintenance and Care	392
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	395
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	395
Maintenance Replacement Parts	397
Maintenance Records	398
Technical Data	401
Vehicle Identification	401
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	401
Service Parts Identification Label	401
Vehicle Data	402
Capacities and Specifications	402
Engine Drive Belt Routing	404
Customer Information	405
Customer Information	405
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	405
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	407
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	408
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	409
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	409
Online Owner Center	410
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	411
Roadside Service (Mexico)	411
Roadside Service (U.S. and Canada)	414
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	417
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	417
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	418
Service Publications Ordering Information	421
Reporting Safety Defects	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	423
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	423
Event Data Recorders	423
OnStar®	424
Infotainment System	425
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	425
Radio Frequency Statement	425
OnStar	427
OnStar Overview	427
OnStar Services	428
Emergency	428
Security	428
Navigation	428
Connections	430
Diagnostics	431
OnStar Additional Information	431
Index	437
Index_A	437
Index_B	438
Index_C	438
Index_D	439
Index_E	440
Index_F	441
Index_G	441
Index_H	442
Index_I	442
Index_J	442
Index_K	442
Index_L	443
Index_M	444
Index_N	444
Index_O	444
Index_P	445
Index_R	445
Index_S	446
Index_T	448
Index_U	448
Index_V	449

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