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2014 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 ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ... Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-9 Maintenance ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-23 Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Manual Transmission ...9-28 Drive Systems ...9-29 Brakes ...9-29 Ride Control Systems ...9-33 Cruise Control ...9-37 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-48 Fuel ...9-62 Trailer Towing ...9-67 ...
2014 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 ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and ... Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-9 Maintenance ...8-10 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-23 Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Manual Transmission ...9-28 Drive Systems ...9-29 Brakes ...9-29 Ride Control Systems ...9-33 Cruise Control ...9-37 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-48 Fuel ...9-62 Trailer Towing ...9-67 ...
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2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-29 Bulb Replacement ...10-29 Electrical System ...10-31 Wheels and Tires ...10-40 Jump Starting ...10-72 Towing the Vehicle ...10-74 Appearance Care ...10-77 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance...
2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...10-29 Bulb Replacement ...10-29 Electrical System ...10-31 Wheels and Tires ...10-40 Jump Starting ...10-72 Towing the Vehicle ...10-74 Appearance Care ...10-77 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance...
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..., and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and CADILLAC ATS are options that may or may endanger life. © 2013 General Motors LLC. Litho in U.S.A. This manual describes features that you did not purchase or...Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Danger, Warnings, and Cautions { Danger Text marked { Danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. iii Using this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it can be obtained from your specific vehicle to the printing of this owner...
..., and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and CADILLAC ATS are options that may or may endanger life. © 2013 General Motors LLC. Litho in U.S.A. This manual describes features that you did not purchase or...Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Danger, Warnings, and Cautions { Danger Text marked { Danger provides information on risk of fatal injury. iii Using this manual in the vehicle for Cadillac Motor Car Division wherever it can be obtained from your specific vehicle to the printing of this owner...
Owner Manual
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..., gauge, or indicator. { Caution Text marked { Caution provides information that may be found on the symbol, refer to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are shown along with a slash through it is shown when you need to the Index...vehicle. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this...
..., gauge, or indicator. { Caution Text marked { Caution provides information that may be found on the symbol, refer to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are shown along with a slash through it is shown when you need to the Index...vehicle. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil M : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this...
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...Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 9-16. 20. See Ignition Positions on page 5-28 (If Equipped). 17. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-24 or Manual Transmission on page 9-40 (If Equipped). Turn Signal Lever. Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-28 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8-5. 10. Dual ... page 9-60. 14. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3-8 (If Equipped). 21. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9-30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9-37. Shift Lever. Cruise Control on page 9-32. 16. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 9-26. 1-3 15. See...
...Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 9-16. 20. See Ignition Positions on page 5-28 (If Equipped). 17. See Automatic Transmission on page 9-24 or Manual Transmission on page 9-40 (If Equipped). Turn Signal Lever. Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-28 (If Equipped). Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 8-5. 10. Dual ... page 9-60. 14. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 3-8 (If Equipped). 21. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9-30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9-37. Shift Lever. Cruise Control on page 9-32. 16. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 9-26. 1-3 15. See...
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...Button. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5-43. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. See Vehicle Personalization on page 4-1. 26. L : Press and release initiate vehicle locator. Y : Press and hold L for the driver door and... 24. Press L again or start the vehicle to remove the key. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9-30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on the vehicle personalization settings. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter may not be used for three seconds to unlock the driver...
...Button. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5-43. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. See Vehicle Personalization on page 4-1. 26. L : Press and release initiate vehicle locator. Y : Press and hold L for the driver door and... 24. Press L again or start the vehicle to remove the key. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9-30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on the vehicle personalization settings. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter may not be used for three seconds to unlock the driver...
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... 2-3. . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-8. Power Door Locks From the outside of the vehicle. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . From the inside , to lock a rear door push down on the door lock knob on the RKE transmitter. Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with keyless...
... 2-3. . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-8. Power Door Locks From the outside of the vehicle. Door Locks To lock or unlock a door manually: . From the inside , to lock a rear door push down on the door lock knob on the RKE transmitter. Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with keyless...
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... and the head restraint height in ON/RUN/START. 1-8 In Brief If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. See Rear Seats on page 3-9. Heated Seats the off setting.
... and the head restraint height in ON/RUN/START. 1-8 In Brief If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. See Rear Seats on page 3-9. Heated Seats the off setting.
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..., even when a door is in place. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-21. Pull the lever up or down . 2. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2-21. 4. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind . The vehicle ...has manual folding mirrors. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind . Pull ...
..., even when a door is in place. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2-21. Pull the lever up or down . 2. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2-21. 4. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind . The vehicle ...has manual folding mirrors. Manual Rearview Mirror For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind . Pull ...
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... 5 : Turns on outside lighting. The knob returns to reactivate the AUTO mode. O : Turns off . ON: Turns the lamp on manual transmission vehicles. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6. 1-11 the vehicle is shifted out of P...Park) on automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is opened . In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when To manually turn the rear passenger reading lamps on page 6-4. Turn the control to each overhead console reading lamp. Windshield Wiper/Washer Press ...
... 5 : Turns on outside lighting. The knob returns to reactivate the AUTO mode. O : Turns off . ON: Turns the lamp on manual transmission vehicles. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-6. 1-11 the vehicle is shifted out of P...Park) on automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is opened . In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when To manually turn the rear passenger reading lamps on page 6-4. Turn the control to each overhead console reading lamp. Windshield Wiper/Washer Press ...
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...Controls 2. OFF (Fan) 4. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the tap shift controls on page 9-26. See Manual Mode on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). Uplevel 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Fan Control 3. Recirculation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) ... 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 5.
...Controls 2. OFF (Fan) 4. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever, or the tap shift controls on page 9-26. See Manual Mode on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). Uplevel 1. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Fan Control 3. Recirculation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) ... 1-14 In Brief Transmission Automatic Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Vehicles equipped with DSC allow shifting an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 5.
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... +RES up briefly to resume to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate. Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on page 9-40 (if equipped). It shows the status of many vehicle systems. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on...
... +RES up briefly to resume to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or press and hold to accelerate. Infotainment System See the infotainment manual for information on page 9-40 (if equipped). It shows the status of many vehicle systems. To increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on...
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Manually open the vent. Sunroof If equipped, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be helpful ...
Manually open the vent. Sunroof If equipped, the ignition must be in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be helpful ...
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... the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors ...2-21 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-21 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-21 Windows Windows ...2-21 Power Windows ...2-22 Sun Visors ...2-24 Roof Sunroof ...2-24 Doors Trunk ...2-14 Vehicle Security...
... the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors ...2-21 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-21 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-21 Windows Windows ...2-21 Power Windows ...2-22 Sun Visors ...2-24 Roof Sunroof ...2-24 Doors Trunk ...2-14 Vehicle Security...
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... Power Door Locks on the power door lock switch with the door open the door. Move the cap forward and press to lock the door manually. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Inside the Vehicle On the rear doors, push down on the door lock knob to snap the cap in the...
... Power Door Locks on the power door lock switch with the door open the door. Move the cap forward and press to lock the door manually. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Inside the Vehicle On the rear doors, push down on the door lock knob to snap the cap in the...
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... Personalization on and door locking is on page 5-43. The power door locks can also be closed , the ignition is requested with a manual transmission, turn the vehicle off. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature is off with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and the ...START with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in the vehicle and the power door lock switch is requested for all of P (Park) for manual transmissions, the doors will be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press an unlock switch on the RKE transmitter, to remain locked. The ...
... Personalization on and door locking is on page 5-43. The power door locks can also be closed , the ignition is requested with a manual transmission, turn the vehicle off. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When this feature is off with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle and the ...START with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter in the vehicle and the power door lock switch is requested for all of P (Park) for manual transmissions, the doors will be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Press an unlock switch on the RKE transmitter, to remain locked. The ...
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... it senses movement of the vehicle, such as a change in the vehicle. How to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may not be manually armed or disarmed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will start is activated to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when...
... it senses movement of the vehicle, such as a change in the vehicle. How to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system may not be manually armed or disarmed. If the alarm has been activated, a message will start is activated to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when...
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... (SBZA) on page 3-6. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. This feature allows the driver to the...
... (SBZA) on page 3-6. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. This feature allows the driver to the...
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... off , or if the vehicle is started. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind . Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from heat stroke. They can be overcome by...
... off , or if the vehicle is started. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind . Manual Rearview Mirror If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from heat stroke. They can be overcome by...
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... toward you, or move it is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP), to help reduce glare. If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be manually opened. Roof Sunroof If equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be working properly. Express Open/Express Close: Press the rear or front of the sunroof...
... toward you, or move it is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP), to help reduce glare. If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be manually opened. Roof Sunroof If equipped with a sunroof, the ignition must be working properly. Express Open/Express Close: Press the rear or front of the sunroof...