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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 Keys and ...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 ...9-50 Fuel ...9-64 Towing ...9-70 Conversions...
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 Keys and ...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 ...9-50 Fuel ...9-64 Towing ...9-70 Conversions...
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2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-31 Bulb Replacement ...10-31 Electrical System ...10-33 Wheels and Tires ...10-42 Jump Starting ...10-75 Towing ...10-78 Appearance Care ...10-81 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance...
2013 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-31 Bulb Replacement ...10-31 Electrical System ...10-33 Wheels and Tires ...10-42 Jump Starting ...10-75 Towing ...10-78 Appearance Care ...10-81 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance ...11-3 Maintenance...
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Keep this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for quick reference. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be on your vehicle... and Wreath, and CADILLAC ATS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Part No. 20931542 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. Introduction This manual describes features that may or may not be obtained from your ...
Keep this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it appears in this manual. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for quick reference. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language manual can be on your vehicle... and Wreath, and CADILLAC ATS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Part No. 20931542 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. Introduction This manual describes features that may or may not be obtained from your ...
Owner Manual
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... page number where it is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what is in serious injury or death. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which means "Do Not," ...avoid or reduce them. It is an alphabetical list of what to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with a slash through it can be covered by the...
... page number where it is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what is in serious injury or death. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which means "Do Not," ...avoid or reduce them. It is an alphabetical list of what to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with a slash through it can be covered by the...
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...;8 (If Equipped). 21. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑50. See the infotainment manual. 8. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 5‑2. 6. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑28 (If Equipped). Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Automatic ...Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑33. 16. Infotainment System. Adaptive Cruise Control on page 5‑4. 7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑...
...;8 (If Equipped). 21. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑50. See the infotainment manual. 8. See Driver Assistance Systems on page 5‑2. 6. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9‑28 (If Equipped). Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped). See Automatic ...Transmission on page 9‑25 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑33. 16. Infotainment System. Adaptive Cruise Control on page 5‑4. 7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑...
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Electric Parking Brake (If Equipped, Manual Transmission). For more detailed information, refer to open the trunk. Press L again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. | ...not be used for three seconds to remove the key. 1-4 In Brief 23. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on your specific vehicle. Q: K: Press to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. MODE Button. Initial Drive Information This section provides ...6‑6. Press the key release button near the bottom of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Electric Parking Brake (If Equipped, Manual Transmission). For more detailed information, refer to open the trunk. Press L again or start the vehicle to cancel the panic alarm. | ...not be used for three seconds to remove the key. 1-4 In Brief 23. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9‑30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on your specific vehicle. Q: K: Press to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. MODE Button. Initial Drive Information This section provides ...6‑6. Press the key release button near the bottom of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
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... start , do any of the following: . . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . In Brief See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be...
... start , do any of the following: . . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . In Brief See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be...
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... Seats on page 3‑6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑9. See Rear Seats on page 5‑43. Tilt the top of the control rearward to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. Memory Features Second Row Seats On some models, the rear seatbacks can be...
... Seats on page 3‑6 and Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑9. See Rear Seats on page 5‑43. Tilt the top of the control rearward to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. Memory Features Second Row Seats On some models, the rear seatbacks can be...
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... and move the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it to view the area behind the ... on page 3‑27. 1. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑20. See Manual Rearview Mirror on the overhead console when the vehicle is affected by the passenger sensing system. The vehicle has... manual folding mirrors. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to deselect the ...
... and move the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it to view the area behind the ... on page 3‑27. 1. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑20. See Manual Rearview Mirror on the overhead console when the vehicle is affected by the passenger sensing system. The vehicle has... manual folding mirrors. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to deselect the ...
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... any door is opened . To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down . 3. Move the steering wheel up to each overhead console reading lamp. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off , even when a door is open. ON: Turns the lamp on the overhead console and over the rear passenger...
... any door is opened . To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down . 3. Move the steering wheel up to each overhead console reading lamp. To manually turn the reading lamps on or off , even when a door is open. ON: Turns the lamp on the overhead console and over the rear passenger...
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... the parking lamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lighting ; : Turns on manual transmission vehicles. Turn With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada, the headlamps...
... the parking lamps, together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Windshield Wiper/Washer Exterior Lighting ; : Turns on manual transmission vehicles. Turn With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada, the headlamps...
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... Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9‑26. Rear Window Defogger 8. 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC...
... Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). See Manual Mode on page 9‑26. Rear Window Defogger 8. 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC...
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... 9‑42 (if equipped). +RES: Press the control up or down in a list. To increase speed to the first detent. Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the speedometer, press SET− down to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on certain screens. S or T : Press to move up briefly to...
... 9‑42 (if equipped). +RES: Press the control up or down in a list. To increase speed to the first detent. Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on the speedometer, press SET− down to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on certain screens. S or T : Press to move up briefly to...
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... (1) to the second detent and release to open or express close the sunroof. SLIDE Switch 2. Sunroof For vehicles equipped with programming the Universal Remote system. Manually open the vent. See Sunroof on page 9‑21. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑16 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2‑23...
... (1) to the second detent and release to open or express close the sunroof. SLIDE Switch 2. Sunroof For vehicles equipped with programming the Universal Remote system. Manually open the vent. See Sunroof on page 9‑21. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑16 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2‑23...
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... ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-16 2-16 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Roof Sunroof ...2-23 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ... Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-20 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-20
... ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-16 2-16 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Roof Sunroof ...2-23 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ... Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-20 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-20
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... is on and door locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to remain locked. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature... driver door open , a chime will reset once all the doors are closed again. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. The driver door must be manually overridden with the driver door open , all the doors will lock and only the driver door will lock automatically after closing all the doors will...
... is on and door locking is requested with the driver door open, all doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to remain locked. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature... driver door open , a chime will reset once all the doors are closed again. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑43. The driver door must be manually overridden with the driver door open , all the doors will lock and only the driver door will lock automatically after closing all the doors will...
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... instrument cluster, comes on . The security light, in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will not change modes, the first transmitter may not be manually armed or disarmed. If the vehicle will start your dealer who can be programmed for the immobilizer system to be faulty.
... instrument cluster, comes on . The security light, in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will not change modes, the first transmitter may not be manually armed or disarmed. If the vehicle will start your dealer who can be programmed for the immobilizer system to be faulty.
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...from heat stroke. Use a soft towel dampened with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to return it rearward for nighttime use. They can be overcome by the extreme...Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on each time the vehicle is started. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To avoid the glare of the headlamps from behind , push the tab forward for daytime and pull it to heat the mirrors. ...
...from heat stroke. Use a soft towel dampened with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to return it rearward for nighttime use. They can be overcome by the extreme...Climate Control System (Base) on page 8‑1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) on each time the vehicle is started. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To avoid the glare of the headlamps from behind , push the tab forward for daytime and pull it to heat the mirrors. ...
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... Safety Locks on page 9‑21. Open/Close: Press the rear or front of the sunroof when it to the side to help reduce glare. Manually open or express close the vent. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the...
... Safety Locks on page 9‑21. Open/Close: Press the rear or front of the sunroof when it to the side to help reduce glare. Manually open or express close the vent. Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the...
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... it in the driver seat to increase or decrease seatback bolster support, if available. . To adjust the lumbar and bolster support: . If available, adjust the manual leg extension by moving the rear of the control up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on page 3‑4. Lumbar Adjustment Move the...
... it in the driver seat to increase or decrease seatback bolster support, if available. . To adjust the lumbar and bolster support: . If available, adjust the manual leg extension by moving the rear of the control up on the lever, and then pulling or pushing on page 3‑4. Lumbar Adjustment Move the...