2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - Page 237

Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear. 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. 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. Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Notice: 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 9‑75. 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 keyless access 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.