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Introduction v 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer LATCH System Child Restraints (: j: Heated Steering Wheel * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid

Section	Page
2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	3
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	12
Memory Features	13
Second Row Seats	14
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	17
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	21
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Infotainment System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	24
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	24
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	25
Active Emergency Braking System	25
Power Outlets	25
Universal Remote System	25
Sunroof	26
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Engine Oil Life System	27
E85 or FlexFuel	28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	28
Roadside Service	29
OnStar®	29
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	31
Keys	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	38
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	42
Delayed Locking	42
Automatic Door Locks	43
Lockout Protection	43
Safety Locks	44
Doors	44
Trunk	44
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	48
Immobilizer Operation	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	50
Folding Mirrors	50
Heated Mirrors	50
Park Tilt Mirrors	50
Interior Mirrors	51
Interior Rearview Mirrors	51
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	51
Windows	51
Power Windows	52
Sun Visors	54
Roof	54
Sunroof	54
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	59
Power Seat Adjustment	59
Lumbar Adjustment	60
Thigh Support Adjustment	60
Reclining Seatbacks	61
Memory Seats	62
Heated Front Seats	64
Rear Seats	65
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	67
Safety Belts	67
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	68
Lap-Shoulder Belt	69
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	73
Safety Belt Extender	73
Safety System Check	74
Safety Belt Care	74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	74
Airbag System	75
Where Are the Airbags?	77
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	79
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	80
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	80
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	82
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Airbag System Check	87
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	88
Child Restraints	88
Older Children	88
Infants and Young Children	90
Child Restraint Systems	93
Where to Put the Restraint	94
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	96
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	101
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	101
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	104
Storage	107
Storage Compartments	107
Instrument Panel Storage	107
Glove Box	108
Armrest Storage	108
Additional Storage Features	108
Cargo Tie-Downs	108
Instruments and Controls	109
Controls	110
Steering Wheel Adjustment	110
Steering Wheel Controls	110
Heated Steering Wheel	111
Horn	111
Windshield Wiper/Washer	111
Headlamp Washer	113
Compass	113
Clock (Base Radio)	114
Clock (Uplevel Radio)	114
Power Outlets	115
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	116
Instrument Cluster	118
Speedometer	119
Odometer	119
Trip Odometer	120
Tachometer	120
Fuel Gauge	120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	121
Safety Belt Reminders	121
Airbag Readiness Light	122
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	123
Charging System Light	123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	124
Brake System Warning Light	126
Parking Brake Light	127
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	127
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	128
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	128
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	128
Traction Off Light	129
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	129
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	129
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	130
Tire Pressure Light	130
Engine Oil Pressure Light	131
Low Fuel Warning Light	131
Security Light	131
High-Beam On Light	132
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	132
Lamps On Reminder	132
Cruise Control Light	132
Information Displays	133
Driver Information Center (DIC)	133
Head-Up Display (HUD)	136
Vehicle Messages	140
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	140
Brake System Messages	140
Compass Messages	141
Cruise Control Messages	141
Door Ajar Messages	142
Engine Cooling System Messages	142
Engine Oil Messages	143
Engine Power Messages	143
Fuel System Messages	143
Key and Lock Messages	144
Lamp Messages	144
Object Detection System Messages	145
Ride Control System Messages	147
Airbag System Messages	148
Security Messages	148
Service Vehicle Messages	148
Starting the Vehicle Messages	148
Tire Messages	149
Transmission Messages	149
Vehicle Reminder Messages	150
Vehicle Speed Messages	150
Washer Fluid Messages	150
Vehicle Personalization	151
Universal Remote System	158
Universal Remote System Programming	158
Universal Remote System Operation	161
Lighting	163
Exterior Lighting	163
Exterior Lamp Controls	163
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	165
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	165
Flash-to-Pass	166
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	166
Automatic Headlamp System	166
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	167
Hazard Warning Flashers	167
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	168
Interior Lighting	168
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	168
Courtesy Lamps	169
Dome Lamps	169
Reading Lamps	169
Lighting Features	170
Entry Lighting	170
Exit Lighting	170
Battery Power Protection	170
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	170
Infotainment System	171
Introduction	171
Infotainment	171
Theft-Deterrent Feature	172
Overview	173
Home Page	174
Software Updates	177
Radio	178
AM-FM Radio	178
Satellite Radio	180
Radio Reception	181
Backglass Antenna	182
Multi-Band Antenna	182
Audio Players	182
CD Player	182
USB Port	185
SD Card Reader	188
Auxiliary Jack	189
Phone	190
Bluetooth (Overview)	190
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	191
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	196
Trademarks and License Agreements	201
Climate Controls	203
Climate Control Systems	203
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base)	203
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel)	207
Air Vents	211
Maintenance	212
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	212
Service	212
Driving and Operating	215
Driving Information	216
Distracted Driving	216
Defensive Driving	217
Drunk Driving	217
Control of a Vehicle	217
Braking	217
Steering	218
Off-Road Recovery	219
Loss of Control	219
Track Events and Competitive Driving	220
Driving on Wet Roads	221
Highway Hypnosis	222
Hill and Mountain Roads	222
Winter Driving	223
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	225
Vehicle Load Limits	225
Starting and Operating	230
New Vehicle Break-In	230
Ignition Positions	230
Starting the Engine	232
Engine Heater	234
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	235
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	235
Shifting out of Park	236
Parking	236
Parking over Things That Burn	237
Engine Exhaust	237
Running the Vehicle While Parked	238
Automatic Transmission	238
Manual Mode	240
Manual Transmission	242
Drive Systems	243
All-Wheel Drive	243
Brakes	243
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	243
Parking Brake (Electric)	244
Parking Brake (Manual)	246
Brake Assist	247
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	247
Ride Control Systems	247
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	247
Driver Mode Control	249
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	251
Cruise Control	251
Adaptive Cruise Control	254
Driver Assistance Systems	262
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	263
Assistance Systems for Driving	267
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	267
Active Emergency Braking System	270
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	272
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	274
Fuel	276
Recommended Fuel	276
Gasoline Specifications	277
California Fuel Requirements	277
Fuels in Foreign Countries	277
Fuel Additives	278
E85 or FlexFuel	278
Filling the Tank	279
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	280
Trailer Towing	281
General Towing Information	281
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	281
Trailer Towing (With V6 Engine)	284
Trailer Towing (With L4 Engine)	285
Towing Equipment	285
Conversions and Add-Ons	286
Add-On Electrical Equipment	286
Vehicle Care	287
General Information	288
California Proposition 65 Warning	288
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	289
Accessories and Modifications	289
Vehicle Checks	289
Doing Your Own Service Work	289
Hood	290
Engine Compartment Overview	291
Engine Oil	296
Engine Oil Life System	298
Automatic Transmission Fluid	300
Manual Transmission Fluid	300
Hydraulic Clutch	300
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	301
Cooling System	302
Engine Coolant	303
Engine Overheating	306
Washer Fluid	308
Brakes	308
Brake Fluid	309
Battery	311
All-Wheel Drive	312
Starter Switch Check	312
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	313
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	313
Wiper Blade Replacement	314
Windshield Replacement	314
Headlamp Aiming	315
Bulb Replacement	315
Halogen Bulbs	315
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	315
LED Lighting	315
Back-Up Lamps	316
License Plate Lamp	316
Replacement Bulbs	317
Electrical System	317
Electrical System Overload	317
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	318
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	318
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	321
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	324
Wheels and Tires	326
Tires	326
All-Season Tires	327
Winter Tires	327
Run-Flat Tires	328
Summer Tires	329
Tire Sidewall Labeling	329
Tire Designations	330
Tire Terminology and Definitions	331
Tire Pressure	333
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	335
Tire Pressure Monitor System	335
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	336
Tire Inspection	340
Tire Rotation	340
When It Is Time for New Tires	342
Buying New Tires	342
Different Size Tires and Wheels	344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	345
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	346
Wheel Replacement	346
Tire Chains	348
If a Tire Goes Flat	348
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	350
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	357
Jump Starting	358
Towing the Vehicle	360
Recreational Vehicle Towing	361
Appearance Care	363
Exterior Care	363
Interior Care	368
Floor Mats	371
Service and Maintenance	373
General Information	373
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	375
Maintenance Schedule	375
Special Application Services	381
Additional Maintenance and Care	382
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	385
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	385
Maintenance Replacement Parts	387
Maintenance Records	388
Technical Data	391
Vehicle Identification	391
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	391
Service Parts Identification Label	391
Vehicle Data	392
Capacities and Specifications	392
Engine Drive Belt Routing	394
Customer Information	395
Customer Information	395
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	395
Customer Assistance Offices	397
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	398
Online Owner Center	398
Roadside Service	399
Scheduling Service Appointments	401
Courtesy Transportation Program	401
Collision Damage Repair	403
Service Publications Ordering Information	405
Reporting Safety Defects	406
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	406
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	406
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	406
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	407
Event Data Recorders	407
OnStar®	408
Infotainment System	408
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	408
Radio Frequency Statement	409
OnStar	411
OnStar Overview	411
OnStar Services	412
Emergency	412
Security	412
Navigation	412
Connections	413
Diagnostics	415
OnStar Additional Information	415
Index	421
Index_A	421
Index_B	422
Index_C	422
Index_D	423
Index_E	424
Index_F	424
Index_G	425
Index_H	425
Index_I	426
Index_J	426
Index_K	426
Index_L	426
Index_M	427
Index_N	428
Index_O	428
Index_P	428
Index_R	429
Index_S	430
Index_T	431
Index_U	432
Index_V	432

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