2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - Page 233

Driving and Operating 9-19 { Caution If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-72. The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. If the transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is interfering with the transmitter, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a message. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3 and Key and Lock Messages on page 5-36. If the battery in the RKE transmitter needs replacing, a DIC message displays. The vehicle can still be driven. See "Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery" in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in Manual Transmission The shift lever should be in Neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down. Starting Procedure (Keyless Access) 1. If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, the transmitter must be in the vehicle. Put your foot on the brake pedal and push the ENGINE START/STOP button. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button. starting the engine and protects components. If the START button is pressed, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start and the button is pressed for many seconds, cranking will be stopped after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Engine cranking can be stopped by pressing the START button a second time. { Caution Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the (Continued)