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Section	Page
2015 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual BookTOC	2
Introduction	4
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
In Brief	8
Instrument Panel	9
Instrument Panel Overview	9
Initial Drive Information	11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	11
Remote Vehicle Start	12
Door Locks	12
Trunk	13
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Second Row Seats	15
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Infotainment System	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	23
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	25
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)	25
Lane Change Alert (LCA)	25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	26
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System	26
Parking Assist	26
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System	26
Active Emergency Braking System	27
Power Outlets	27
Universal Remote System	27
Sunroof	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	29
Engine Oil Life System	29
E85 or FlexFuel	30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	30
Roadside Service	30
OnStar®	31
Keys, Doors, and Windows	32
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	40
Door Locks	41
Power Door Locks	43
Delayed Locking	43
Automatic Door Locks	44
Lockout Protection	44
Safety Locks (Sedan Only)	45
Doors	45
Trunk	45
Vehicle Security	48
Vehicle Alarm System	48
Immobilizer	49
Immobilizer Operation	49
Exterior Mirrors	51
Convex Mirrors	51
Power Mirrors	51
Folding Mirrors	52
Heated Mirrors	52
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	52
Interior Mirrors	52
Interior Rearview Mirrors	52
Manual Rearview Mirror	52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	52
Windows	53
Power Windows	53
Sun Visors	55
Roof	55
Sunroof	55
Seats and Restraints	58
Head Restraints	59
Front Seats	60
Easy Entry Seat	60
Power Seat Adjustment	61
Lumbar Adjustment	62
Thigh Support Adjustment	62
Reclining Seatbacks	62
Memory Seats	63
Heated Front Seats	66
Rear Seats	67
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door	69
Safety Belts	69
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	70
Lap-Shoulder Belt	71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	76
Safety Belt Extender	76
Safety System Check	77
Safety Belt Care	77
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	77
Airbag System	78
Where Are the Airbags?	80
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	83
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	83
Passenger Sensing System	85
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	89
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Airbag System Check	90
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	91
Child Restraints	91
Older Children	91
Infants and Young Children	93
Child Restraint Systems	96
Where to Put the Restraint	98
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	99
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	105
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	105
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	107
Storage	112
Storage Compartments	112
Instrument Panel Storage	112
Glove Box	113
Armrest Storage	113
Additional Storage Features	113
Cargo Tie-Downs	113
Instruments and Controls	114
Controls	115
Steering Wheel Adjustment	115
Steering Wheel Controls	116
Heated Steering Wheel	116
Horn	117
Windshield Wiper/Washer	117
Headlamp Washer	118
Compass	119
Clock (Base Radio)	119
Clock (Uplevel Radio)	119
Power Outlets	120
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	122
Instrument Cluster	123
Speedometer	124
Odometer	124
Trip Odometer	125
Tachometer	125
Fuel Gauge	125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	126
Safety Belt Reminders	126
Airbag Readiness Light	127
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	128
Charging System Light	128
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	129
Brake System Warning Light	131
Parking Brake Light	132
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	132
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	133
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light	133
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	134
Traction Off Light	134
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	134
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	135
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	135
Tire Pressure Light	136
Engine Oil Pressure Light	136
Low Fuel Warning Light	136
Security Light	137
High-Beam On Light	137
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) Light	137
Lamps On Reminder	138
Cruise Control Light	138
Information Displays	138
Driver Information Center (DIC)	138
Head-Up Display (HUD)	141
Vehicle Messages	145
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	145
Brake System Messages	146
Compass Messages	146
Cruise Control Messages	146
Door Ajar Messages	147
Engine Cooling System Messages	147
Engine Oil Messages	148
Engine Power Messages	148
Fuel System Messages	149
Key and Lock Messages	149
Lamp Messages	149
Object Detection System Messages	150
Ride Control System Messages	153
Airbag System Messages	154
Safety Belt Messages	154
Security Messages	154
Service Vehicle Messages	154
Starting the Vehicle Messages	154
Tire Messages	155
Transmission Messages	155
Vehicle Reminder Messages	156
Vehicle Speed Messages	156
Washer Fluid Messages	156
Vehicle Personalization	157
Universal Remote System	165
Universal Remote System Programming	165
Universal Remote System Operation	167
Lighting	170
Exterior Lighting	170
Exterior Lamp Controls	170
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	172
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	172
Flash-to-Pass	173
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	173
Automatic Headlamp System	173
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)	174
Hazard Warning Flashers	174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	175
Interior Lighting	175
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	175
Courtesy Lamps	176
Dome Lamps	176
Reading Lamps	176
Lighting Features	177
Entry Lighting	177
Exit Lighting	177
Battery Power Protection	177
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	177
Infotainment System	178
Introduction	178
Infotainment	178
Theft-Deterrent Feature	179
Overview	180
Home Page	181
Software Updates	184
Radio	185
AM-FM Radio	185
Satellite Radio	187
Radio Reception	187
Backglass Antenna	188
Multi-Band Antenna	189
Audio Players	189
CD Player	189
USB Port	192
SD Card Reader	195
Auxiliary Jack	195
OnStar System	196
Phone	197
Bluetooth (Overview)	197
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	199
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	203
Settings	208
Teen Driver	208
Trademarks and License Agreements	210
Climate Controls	212
Climate Control Systems	212
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base)	212
Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel)	216
Air Vents	220
Maintenance	221
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	221
Service	221
Driving and Operating	224
Driving Information	225
Distracted Driving	225
Defensive Driving	226
Drunk Driving	226
Control of a Vehicle	226
Braking	226
Steering	227
Off-Road Recovery	228
Loss of Control	228
Track Events and Competitive Driving	229
Driving on Wet Roads	230
Hill and Mountain Roads	231
Winter Driving	232
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	233
Vehicle Load Limits	234
Starting and Operating	238
New Vehicle Break-In	238
Ignition Positions	239
Starting the Engine	241
Engine Heater	242
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	244
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	244
Shifting out of Park	245
Parking	246
Parking over Things That Burn	246
Engine Exhaust	246
Running the Vehicle While Parked	247
Automatic Transmission	247
Manual Mode	249
Manual Transmission	251
Drive Systems	252
All-Wheel Drive	252
Brakes	252
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	252
Parking Brake (Electric)	253
Parking Brake (Manual)	255
Brake Assist	256
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	256
Ride Control Systems	257
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	257
Driver Mode Control	259
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	260
Cruise Control	261
Adaptive Cruise Control	264
Driver Assistance Systems	272
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing	272
Assistance Systems for Driving	276
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	277
Active Emergency Braking System	279
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	281
Lane Change Alert	281
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	283
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)	283
Fuel	285
California Fuel Requirements	287
Fuels in Foreign Countries	287
Fuel Additives	287
E85 or FlexFuel	287
Filling the Tank	288
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	290
Trailer Towing	291
General Towing Information	291
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	291
Trailer Towing (Sedan With V6 Engine)	294
Trailer Towing (Sedan With L4 Engine)	295
Trailer Towing (Coupe)	295
Towing Equipment	295
Conversions and Add-Ons	296
Add-On Electrical Equipment	296
Vehicle Care	298
General Information	299
California Proposition 65 Warning	299
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	300
Accessories and Modifications	300
Vehicle Checks	300
Doing Your Own Service Work	300
Hood	301
Engine Compartment Overview	302
Engine Oil	307
Engine Oil Life System	309
Automatic Transmission Fluid	311
Manual Transmission Fluid	311
Hydraulic Clutch	311
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	312
Cooling System	313
Engine Coolant	314
Engine Overheating	317
Washer Fluid	319
Brakes	320
Brake Fluid	320
Battery	322
All-Wheel Drive	323
Starter Switch Check	323
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	324
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	324
Wiper Blade Replacement	325
Windshield Replacement	325
Headlamp Aiming	326
Bulb Replacement	326
Halogen Bulbs	326
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	326
LED Lighting	326
Back-Up Lamps	327
License Plate Lamp	327
Replacement Bulbs	328
Electrical System	328
Electrical System Overload	328
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	329
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	332
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	335
Wheels and Tires	337
Tires	337
All-Season Tires	338
Winter Tires	338
Run-Flat Tires	339
Summer Tires	340
Tire Sidewall Labeling	340
Tire Designations	341
Tire Terminology and Definitions	342
Tire Pressure	344
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	346
Tire Pressure Monitor System	346
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	347
Tire Inspection	351
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	355
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	357
Wheel Replacement	357
Tire Chains	358
If a Tire Goes Flat	359
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	361
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	368
Jump Starting	369
Towing the Vehicle	372
Recreational Vehicle Towing	372
Appearance Care	375
Exterior Care	375
Interior Care	379
Floor Mats	382
Service and Maintenance	384
General Information	384
Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance	386
Maintenance Schedule	386
Special Application Services	392
Additional Maintenance and Care	393
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	396
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	396
Maintenance Replacement Parts	398
Maintenance Records	399
Technical Data	400
Vehicle Identification	400
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	400
Service Parts Identification Label	400
Vehicle Data	401
Capacities and Specifications	401
Engine Drive Belt Routing	403
Customer Information	404
Customer Information	404
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	404
Customer Assistance Offices	406
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	407
Online Owner Center	407
Roadside Service	408
Scheduling Service Appointments	410
Courtesy Transportation Program	410
Collision Damage Repair	411
Service Publications Ordering Information	413
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	414
Radio Frequency Statement	415
Reporting Safety Defects	415
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	415
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	416
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	416
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	416
Event Data Recorders	417
OnStar®	418
Infotainment System	418
OnStar	420
OnStar Overview	420
OnStar Services	421
Emergency	421
Security	422
Navigation	422
Connections	423
Vehicle Diagnostics	425
OnStar Additional Information	425
Index	430
Index_A	430
Index_B	431
Index_C	431
Index_D	432
Index_E	433
Index_F	434
Index_G	434
Index_H	434
Index_I	435
Index_J	435
Index_K	435
Index_L	435
Index_M	437
Index_N	437
Index_O	437
Index_P	438
Index_R	439
Index_S	439
Index_T	441
Index_U	442
Index_V	442

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