Owner Manual
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2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1... Agreements ...7-33 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-10 Maintenance ...8-11 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Transmission ...9-28 Drive Systems ...9-29 Brakes ...9-29 Ride Control Systems ...9-34 Cruise Control ...9-39 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-...
2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1... Agreements ...7-33 Climate Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-10 Maintenance ...8-11 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Transmission ...9-28 Drive Systems ...9-29 Brakes ...9-29 Ride Control Systems ...9-34 Cruise Control ...9-39 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-...
Owner Manual
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... Oil (: j: Heated Steering Wheel or OnStar® ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light I : Certified Technician " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer...
... Oil (: j: Heated Steering Wheel or OnStar® ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light I : Certified Technician " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer...
Owner Manual
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... ...Active Emergency Braking System ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak® System ...Tire Pressure Monitor ...Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...Engine Oil Life System ...Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...Roadside Service ...OnStar® ...
... ...Active Emergency Braking System ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...Traction Control System (TCS) ...StabiliTrak® System ...Tire Pressure Monitor ...Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...Engine Oil Life System ...Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...Roadside Service ...OnStar® ...
Owner Manual
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... Equipped, Automatic Transmission). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑4. 7. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 6‑5. 9. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 4‑1. 22. Engine START/STOP Button. Storage Bin. Shift Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑3. Heated Steering Wheel on page 6‑6. 3. Infotainment Display. Tap...
... Equipped, Automatic Transmission). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 5‑4. 7. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 6‑5. 9. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 4‑1. 22. Engine START/STOP Button. Storage Bin. Shift Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑3. Heated Steering Wheel on page 6‑6. 3. Infotainment Display. Tap...
Owner Manual
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...flashers. The doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be locked and the climate control system may come on. Q on the Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from... the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. To unlock a door, pull once on as long as the engine is covered by a cap. Immediately press and hold / until the turn off . . . . Turn the vehicle on page 2‑11. Press and release ...
...flashers. The doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be locked and the climate control system may come on. Q on the Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from... the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within range. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. To unlock a door, pull once on as long as the engine is covered by a cap. Immediately press and hold / until the turn off . . . . Turn the vehicle on page 2‑11. Press and release ...
Owner Manual
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...Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 5‑35. 2. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 10‑13. When remaining oil life is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5‑26. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at 100%. The oil life system can be...change. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑52. 1-23 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on , the system is reset. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the tire. Turn the...
...Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 5‑35. 2. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 10‑13. When remaining oil life is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5‑26. Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at 100%. The oil life system can be...change. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑52. 1-23 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on , the system is reset. Using the DIC controls on the right side of the tire. Turn the...
Owner Manual
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... automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for long periods of time. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . . Avoid idling the engine for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (U.S. Replace the vehicle's tires with...
... automatically enrolled in -vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for long periods of time. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . . Avoid idling the engine for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Service (U.S. Replace the vehicle's tires with...
Owner Manual
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... access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the RKE transmitter from your approach to start the engine from the driver door. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows See "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. The turn signal lamps flash...
... access system that lets you lock and unlock the doors and access the trunk without removing the RKE transmitter from your approach to start the engine from the driver door. 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows See "Remote Locking, Unlocking, Starting" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. The turn signal lamps flash...
Owner Manual
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... there are programmed, press and hold the START/STOP button for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with the ...times. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on page 2‑11. Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. This procedure will no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to exit programming mode. After the third time...
... there are programmed, press and hold the START/STOP button for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The vehicle must be off and all transmitters to be programmed must be with the ...times. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on page 2‑11. Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. This procedure will no currently recognized transmitters available, follow this procedure to program up to exit programming mode. After the third time...
Owner Manual
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... not touch any of the transmitter and pull the key out. Place the transmitter in P (Park), N (Neutral) or, Neutral, press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/STOP button. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the START/STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to start the vehicle: 1. Press...
... not touch any of the transmitter and pull the key out. Place the transmitter in P (Park), N (Neutral) or, Neutral, press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/STOP button. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the START/STOP button for approximately 12 seconds to start the vehicle: 1. Press...
Owner Manual
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... the previous settings during a remote start. Check local regulations for any requirements. 2. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to be on during remote start to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 3. The rear window defogger may require a person using remote start . Laws...
... the previous settings during a remote start. Check local regulations for any requirements. 2. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 Remote Vehicle Start If available, this feature allows the engine to be on during remote start to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 3. The rear window defogger may require a person using remote start . Laws...
Owner Manual
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... with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles. Press and hold / until the turn off. The remote start can only be used again. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Q on page 2‑3. For example, if the vehicle has been running . The vehicle may be less while the vehicle is running .... Turn on and then back off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/RUN/START. 3. The engine will shut off . . . Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to OFF before the remote start procedure can affect ...
... with an extension, are allowed between ignition cycles. Press and hold / until the turn off. The remote start can only be used again. Starting the Engine Using Remote Start 1. Q on page 2‑3. For example, if the vehicle has been running . The vehicle may be less while the vehicle is running .... Turn on and then back off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the ignition is put in ON/RUN/START. 3. The engine will shut off . . . Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN/START ignition mode to OFF before the remote start procedure can affect ...
Owner Manual
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... doors and fall out of the following occur: . 2-11 Door Locks WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from happening. . . . The hood is too high. The engine coolant temperature is not closed. When a door is in any of a moving vehicle. From the inside, to open it . . { WARNING Unlocked doors can be overcome...
... doors and fall out of the following occur: . 2-11 Door Locks WARNING (Continued) injuries or even death from happening. . . . The hood is too high. The engine coolant temperature is not closed. When a door is in any of a moving vehicle. From the inside, to open it . . { WARNING Unlocked doors can be overcome...
Owner Manual
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... seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press v { to activate the safety locks on page 2‑21. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with any objects that door will illuminate when activated. If the vehicle must be seen or...
... seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press v { to activate the safety locks on page 2‑21. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with any objects that door will illuminate when activated. If the vehicle must be seen or...
Owner Manual
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To open the pass-through the opening to the highest setting. See Engine Exhaust on page 3‑9. 2. By folding the rear seat, if equipped: 1. Reach inward through door. With the keyless access system, if the vehicle is locked, ...
To open the pass-through the opening to the highest setting. See Engine Exhaust on page 3‑9. 2. By folding the rear seat, if equipped: 1. Reach inward through door. With the keyless access system, if the vehicle is locked, ...
Owner Manual
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... when the pushbutton start your vehicle needs service. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off and try another transmitter. If the engine does not start the vehicle. If the ignition modes will start and the security light stays on if there is a problem with the other transmitter...
... when the pushbutton start your vehicle needs service. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off and try another transmitter. If the engine does not start the vehicle. If the ignition modes will start and the security light stays on if there is a problem with the other transmitter...
Owner Manual
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... parts. A new system will need to replace other parts. Let only qualified technicians work properly. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. See your dealer for those features. { WARNING A crash severe enough to safely operate the vehicle. 3-26 Seats and Restraints In many crashes severe...
... parts. A new system will need to replace other parts. Let only qualified technicians work properly. After an airbag inflates, you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash. See your dealer for those features. { WARNING A crash severe enough to safely operate the vehicle. 3-26 Seats and Restraints In many crashes severe...
Owner Manual
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... Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-10 Odometer ...5-11 Trip Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-14 Charging System Light ...Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection...
... Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-10 Odometer ...5-11 Trip Odometer ...5-11 Tachometer ...5-11 Fuel Gauge ...5-11 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-12 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-13 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-14 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-14 Charging System Light ...Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Object Detection...
Owner Manual
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... of the gauges shows there may be a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Waiting to indicate they are working. Warning Lights, Gauges...
... of the gauges shows there may be a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is wrong before it becomes serious enough to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury. Waiting to indicate they are working. Warning Lights, Gauges...
Owner Manual
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...little fuel left in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be refueled soon. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the tank. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on . There still is set to the mileage of the vehicle the ...needs a new cluster installed, the new odometer is set at zero and a label is put on . Fuel Gauge Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the shaded warning area. Instruments and Controls 5-11 Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers ...
...little fuel left in the shaded warning area, the vehicle could be damaged, and the damages would not be refueled soon. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the tank. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on . There still is set to the mileage of the vehicle the ...needs a new cluster installed, the new odometer is set at zero and a label is put on . Fuel Gauge Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in the shaded warning area. Instruments and Controls 5-11 Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers ...