Cadillac Ats-v 2017, ATS 2017 User Manual
ATS/ATS-V
Owner’s Manual
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Contents
Introduction . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . .. . .. . . 30
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Storage . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 101
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 104
Lighting . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . 158
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Vehicle Care . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 282
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 366
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Customer Information . .. . . . . . . . . . 386
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 395
OnStar .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 398
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
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Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans,
vehicle model names, and vehicle
body designs appearing in this manual
including, but not limited to, GM, the
GM logo, the CADILLAC Emblem, and
CADILLAC ATS are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors LLC,
its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors
of Canada Company” for Cadillac
Motor Car Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23228871 A First Printing
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country specifications,
features/applications that may not be
available in your region, or changes
subsequent to the printing of this
owner manual.
Refer to the purchase documentation
relating to your specific vehicle to
confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
Propriétaires Canadiens
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce
guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
USA
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the back
of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the
page number where it can be found.
©
2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Danger, Warning, and Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
Danger
{
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Warning
{
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do Not,”
“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this
happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner manual
has additional instructions or
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
information.
* : Shown when the service manual
has additional instructions or
information.
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that
may be found on the vehicle and what
they mean. For more information on
the symbol, refer to the Index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or
®
OnStar
(if equipped)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
I : Certified Technician
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
` : Do Not Puncture
^ : Do Not Service
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
. : Fuel Gauge
+ : Fuses
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3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
( : Heated Steering Wheel
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
O : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak
®
a : Under Pressure
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . .. . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . .. . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 10
Memory Features . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Second Row Seats . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . 14
Head Restraint Adjustment . . .. . . . 14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . 15
Passenger Sensing System . . .. . . . . 15
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . .. . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 17
Exterior Lighting . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . 18
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . 18
Climate Controls . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . 19
Transmission . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . . . 20
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Satellite Radio . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . .. . 21
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Controls . . .. . . . . . . 22
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . .. . . . . 24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . 24
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Outlets . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 25
Universal Remote System . . .. . . . . . 25
Sunroof . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 25
®
. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fuel (LTG 2.0L L4 Turbo
Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 27
Fuel (LCV 2.5L L4 and LGX 3.6L
V6 Engines) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fuel (LF4 3.6L Twin Turbo
V6 Engine) . . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 27
E85 or FlexFuel . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Oil Life System . . .. . . . . . . . . 28
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
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1. Air Vents 0 205.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 158.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0 162.
3. Tap Shift Controls (If Equipped).
See Manual Mode 0 233.
4. Cruise Control 0 250.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0 252 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 264 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0 106 (If
Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 241 (ATS-V).
Steering Wheel Controls 0 106.
5. Instrument Cluster 0 114.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 129.
6. Steering Wheel Controls 0 106 (If
Equipped).
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 107.
8. Infotainment 0 166.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0 160.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Base) 0 197 or Dual
Automatic Climate Control System
(Uplevel) 0 200.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 161.
12. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 62 (If Equipped).
13. Instrument Panel Storage 0 101 (If
Equipped).
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0 111.
14. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0 241 (ATS).
Stop/Start Disable Switch (If
Equipped). See Starting the
Engine 0 224.
Electric Parking Brake (If
Equipped, Manual Transmission).
See Parking Brake (Electric) 0 238
or Parking Brake (Manual) 0 240.
MODE Button (ATS Only)
or
« /ª Button (ATS-V Only).
See Driver Mode Control 0 243.
15. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0 231 or Manual
Transmission 0 235 (If Equipped).
16. Storage Bin. See Instrument Panel
Storage 0 101.
17. ENGINE START/STOP Button.
See Ignition Positions 0 223.
18. Horn 0 106.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 105.
20. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 132 (If
Equipped).
21. Parking Assist Button. See Driver
Assistance Systems 0 260.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 270 (If
Equipped).
22. Electric Parking Brake (If
Equipped, Automatic
Transmission). See Parking Brake
(Electric) 0 238 or Parking Brake
(Manual) 0 240.
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23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out
of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0 121.
24. Hood Release (Out of View). See
Hood 0 284.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 162.
Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview
about some of the important features
that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to
each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle is equipped with a fuel
saving stop/start system to shut off
the engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and the
vehicle is at a complete stop, the
engine may turn off. When the brake
pedal is released or the accelerator
pedal is pushed, the engine will
restart.
See Starting the Engine 0 224.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may be used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
With Remote Start Shown, Without
Similar
Q : Press to lock all doors.
K : Press to unlock the driver door or
all doors, depending on the vehicle
personalization settings.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.
7 : Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold
sound the panic alarm.
7 again or start the vehicle to
Press
cancel the panic alarm.
7 for three seconds to
X : Press twice quickly to release the
trunk.
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Press the key release button near the
bottom of the transmitter to remove
the key. The key can be used for the
driver door and the glove box.
See Keys 0 30 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 31.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be started
from outside of the vehicle.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
parking lamps turn off.
.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 37.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Q on the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
/
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door manually:
.
From the outside, if the vehicle is
equipped with Keyless Access,
press the button on the door
handle when the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is within
range. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 0 31.
.
Use the key in the driver door,
or if equipped, in the front
passenger door key cylinder. The
key cylinder is covered by a cap.
See Door Locks 0 39.
/ until the
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.
From the inside, to lock a rear
door, if equipped, push down on
the door lock knob on top of the
door. To unlock a door, pull once
on the door handle to unlock it,
and again to open it.
Power Door Locks
From the outside, press Q or K on
the RKE transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 31.
From the inside, press Q or K. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when locked. See Power
Door Locks 0 41.
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Trunk
Sedan Shown, Coupe Similar
To open the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park). Press
vehicle, press
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or press the touch pad on
the rear of the trunk above the license
plate after unlocking all doors. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 0 31 and Trunk 0 43.
| from inside the
X twice quickly on the
Windows
Sedan Shown, Coupe Similar
The power windows only operate with
the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN/START, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 226.
Press or pull the switch to open or
close the window.
See Power Windows 0 49.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
High Performance Seat Shown,
To adjust the seat:
.
Move the seat forward or rearward
by sliding the control forward or
rearward.
.
Raise or lower the seat by moving
the rear of the control up or down.
.
If equipped, raise or lower the
front part of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the control up
or down.
Others Similar
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High Performance Seat Adjustment
1. Feature Select
2. Up
3. Rearward
4. Down
5. Forward
.
Move Feature Select (1) to display
seat adjustments on the center
stack. Press and release or hold to
scroll through features.
.
Press Up (2) to make upward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
.
Press Rearward (3) to make
rearward adjustments of the
selected feature.
.
Press Down (4) to make downward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
.
Press Forward (5) to make forward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 56.
Reclining Seatbacks
Base Seat
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To adjust the seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
High Performance Seat
To adjust the seatback:
.
Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.
Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 59.
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Lumbar Adjustment
Base Seat
To adjust the lumbar support:
.
Press and hold the control forward
or rearward to adjust lumbar
support forward or rearward.
Back Bolster Adjustment
If equipped, to increase or decrease
the back bolster support, press and
hold the recliner control up and down.
See Lumbar Adjustment 0 58.
Four-Way Lumbar Support
To adjust lumbar support, if equipped:
High Performance Seat
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to lumbar
support on the center stack.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust lumbar forward or
rearward.
.
Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust
lumbar support up or down.
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Cushion Bolster Support
To adjust cushion bolster support,
if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to cushion
bolster support on the center
stack.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust cushion bolster support
inward or outward.
Back Bolster Support
To adjust back bolster support,
if equipped:
.
Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to back bolster
support on the center stack.
.
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust back bolster support
inward or outward.
Memory Features
The 1, 2, SET, and B (Exit) buttons
on the driver door are used to
manually save and recall memory
settings for the driver seat, outside
mirrors, and power tilt and
telescoping steering column (if
equipped).
Automatic Memory Recall and/or Easy
Exit Recall features may be enabled in
the vehicle personalization menus to
automatically recall positions stored
to the 1, 2, and
See Memory Seats 0 60 and Vehicle
Personalization 0 147.
B buttons.
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Second Row Seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded
down to increase cargo space.
See Rear Seats 0 63.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
C or { to ventilate the driver
Press
or passenger seat.
Press the button once for the highest
setting. With each press of the button,
the seat will change to the next lower
setting, and then to the off setting.
The indicator lights above the buttons
indicate three for the highest setting
and one for the lowest. If the front
heated seats are on high, the level
may automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 62.
Auto Heated and Ventilated
Seats
When the vehicle is on, this feature
will automatically activate the heated
Uplevel Buttons Shown, Base Buttons
If equipped, the buttons are near the
climate controls on the center stack.
To operate, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN.
J or z to heat the driver or
Press
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Similar
or ventilated seats at the level
required by the vehicle’s interior
temperature.
The active high, medium, low, or off
heated or ventilated seat level will be
indicated by the manual heated or
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack. Use the manual heated or
ventilated seat buttons on the center
stack to turn auto heated or ventilated
seats off.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the auto heated or ventilated seats
feature will not activate that seat. The
auto heated or ventilated seats feature
can be programmed to always be
enabled when the vehicle is on.
The heated or ventilated seats will not
turn on during a remote start unless
they are enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 147.
Head Restraint Adjustment
If equipped with base seats, the
vehicle’s front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
If equipped with high performance
seats, the vehicle’s front seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
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To achieve a comfortable seating
position, change the seatback recline
angle as little as necessary while
keeping the seat and the head
restraint height in the proper position.
See Head Restraints 0 54 and Power
Seat Adjustment 0 56.
Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 67.
.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) 0 90.
Passenger Sensing System
Safety Belts
United States
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will
Refer to the following sections for
important information on how to use
safety belts properly:
.
Safety Belts 0 65.
.
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly 0 66.
turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag under
certain conditions. No other airbag is
affected by the passenger sensing
system. See Passenger Sensing
System 0 78.
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The passenger airbag status indicator
lights on the overhead console are
visible when the vehicle is started. See
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0 120.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
1. Move the selector switch to L
(Left) or R (Right) to choose the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows to
move the mirror.
3. Move the selector switch to
deselect the mirror.
) to
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The vehicle has manual folding
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 0 48.
Interior Mirrors
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime
use to avoid glare from the headlamps
from behind. See Manual Rearview
Mirror 0 49.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with an automatic
dimming rearview mirror, the mirror
will automatically reduce the glare
from the headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the
vehicle is started. See Automatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 49.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel
closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in place.
Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel
If equipped, the control is on the left
side of the steering column.
.
Push the control up or down to tilt
the steering wheel up or down.
.
Push the control forward or
rearward to move the steering
wheel toward the front or rear of
the vehicle.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
To set the power tilt wheel memory
position, see Memory Seats 0 60.
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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp is in the overhead
console.
To change the dome lamp settings,
press the following:
OFF : Turns the lamp off, even when a
door is open.
DOOR : The lamp comes on when a
door is opened.
ON : Turns the lamp on.
Reading Lamps
There are front and rear reading
lamps. These lamps come on when
any door is opened.
The front reading lamps are in the
overhead console.
Press
m or n to turn the lamps on
or off.
Sedan
The rear reading lamps are over the
rear passenger doors.
Press the lamp lens to turn the rear
passenger reading lamps on or off.
Coupe
The rear reading lamps are in the
headliner.
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Press m or n to turn the lamps on
or off.
For more information on interior
lighting, see Instrument Panel
Illumination Control 0 162.
Exterior Lighting
AUTO : Automatically turns the
exterior lamps on and off, depending
on outside lighting.
; : Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps together
with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 158 and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 0 160.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
There are four positions:
O : Turns off the exterior lamps. The
knob returns to the AUTO position
after it is released. Turn to
reactivate the AUTO mode. In Canada,
the headlamps will automatically
reactivate when the vehicle is shifted
out of P (Park) on automatic
transmission vehicles, and when the
parking brake is released on manual
transmission vehicles.
O again to
With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN/START, move the lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Use this setting for intermittent
wipes or Rainsense™, if equipped. For
intermittent wipes, move the
windshield wiper lever to INT. Turn
the
x INT band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
If equipped with Rainsense and the
feature is enabled in vehicle
personalization, move the windshield
wiper lever to INT and turn the
INT band to adjust the sensitivity to
moisture.
.
Turn the band up for more
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Turn the band down for less
sensitivity to moisture.
.
Move the windshield wiper lever
out of the INT position to
deactivate Rainsense.
x
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To turn the Rainsense feature on or
off, see “Rain Sense Wipers” under
Vehicle Personalization 0 147.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes, hold
the lever down.
n L : Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer f luid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 107.
Climate Controls
If equipped with one of these systems,
it controls the heating, cooling, and
ventilation.
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
4. Air Delivery Mode Control
5. OFF (Fan)
6. SYNC (Synchronized
Temperature)
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Base
7. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
8. Recirculation
9. Rear Window Defogger
10. Defrost
11. AC (Air Conditioning)
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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
Base radio information is included in
this manual. See the infotainment
manual for information on other
available infotainment systems.
Read the following pages to become
familiar with these features.
Uplevel
1. Driver and Passenger
Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan)
4. Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats (If Equipped)
5. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Base) 0 197 or Dual Automatic
Climate Control System (Uplevel) 0 200.
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap
Shift
Vehicles equipped with DSC allow
shifting an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission. DSC
can be enabled through the shift lever,
or the tap shift controls on the back
of the steering wheel (if equipped).
See Manual Mode 0 233.
Radio(s)
: Press to turn the system on and
O
off. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume.
RADIO : Press to choose between FM,
AM, and SiriusXM
®
, if equipped.
{ : Press to go to the Home Page.
MENU : Press to select a menu.
MEDIA : Press to change the audio
source between CD, USB, and AUX.
7 : Press to seek the previous station
or track.
6 : Press to seek the next station or
track.
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See Overview 0 168 about these and
other radio features.
Favorites
Favorites can be stored including
radio stations and media.
To display the favorites page, press
the FAV button on the radio faceplate.
Continue pressing the FAV button to
toggle through the remaining visible
favorite pages.
See “Manage Favorites” in “Radio
Setup” under Home Page 0 169.
Setting the Clock
See Clock (Base Radio) 0 109 or Clock
(Uplevel Radio) 0 109.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM®satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can receive
SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to coast,
and in digital-quality sound. A fee is
required to receive the SiriusXM
service.
For more information refer to:
.
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).
.
www.siriusxm.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio 0 174.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input and a USB port in the
center console under the armrest, and
if equipped, one USB port in the
storage behind the climate control
system. See Instrument Panel Storage
0 101. External devices such as
®
iPods
, laptop computers, MP3
players, CD changers, and USB storage
devices may be connected, depending
on the audio system.
See Auxiliary Jack 0 179 and USB
Port 0 176.
Bluetooth
The Bluetooth system allows users
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
to make and receive hands-free calls
using the vehicle audio system and
controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system before it can be
used in the vehicle. Not all phones
will support all functions.
See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
0 187 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
0 191 or Bluetooth (Over view) 0 185.
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Steering Wheel Controls
S or T : Press the five-way control to
If equipped with audio steering wheel
controls, some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering wheel.
g : Press to talk or interact with
®
OnStar
Overview 0 398 and Bluetooth
(Infotainment Controls) 0 187 or
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) 0 191 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 0 185.
and Bluetooth®. See OnStar
i : Press to decline an incoming
call, or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system.
the left or right to go to the previous
or next area in the display or to the
previous or next menu.
y or z : Press the five-way control
up or down to go up or down in a list.
Press to go up or down a page.
SEL : Press to select a highlighted
menu item.
C or B : Press or press and hold to
go to the next or previous favorite or
seek a station when listening to the
radio.
Press or press and hold to go to the
next or previous track when listening
to a media source.
These buttons can be configured.
See Instrument Cluster 0 114.
x + or x − : Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0 106.
Cruise Control
J : Press to turn the system on and
off. A white cruise control indicator
appears in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or hold to
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accelerate. If cruise control is already
active, use to increase vehicle speed.
To increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph),
press +RES up to the first detent. To
increase speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press +RES up to the second detent.
SET− : Press the control down briefly
to set the speed and activate cruise
control. If cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph),
press SET− down to the first detent.
To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press SET− down to the second detent.
* : Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0 250 or Adaptive
Cruise Control 0 252 (if equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
y or z : Press to move up or down
in a list.
S or T : Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
previous menu.
SEL : Press to open a menu or select a
menu item. Press and hold to reset
values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) 0 129.
S to go back to the
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a green
indicator,
detected ahead. This indicator
displays amber if you follow a vehicle
much too closely. When approaching a
vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a flashing red alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0 264.
V, when a vehicle is
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC), it also has FAB, which
includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA).
When the system detects a vehicle
ahead in your path that is traveling in
the same direction that you may be
about to crash into, it can provide a
boost to braking or automatically
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brake the vehicle. This can help avoid
or lessen the severity of crashes when
driving in a forward gear.
See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0 266.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid
crashes due to unintentional lane
departures. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel if the
vehicle approaches a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in
that direction. It may also provide a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert
as the lane marking is crossed. The
system will not assist or alert if it
detects that you are actively steering.
Override LKA by turning the steering
wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect
lane markings between 60 km/h (37
mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 270 and Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0 270.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers
with avoiding lane change crashes
that occur with moving vehicles in the
side blind zone (or spot) areas or with
vehicles rapidly approaching these
areas from behind. The LCA warning
display will light up in the
corresponding outside side mirror and
will flash if the turn signal is on. The
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system
is included as part of the LCA system.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0 268
and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 268.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle on the
infotainment display when the vehicle
is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with
parking and low-speed backing
maneuvers.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 260.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system uses a
triangle with an arrow displayed on
the infotainment screen to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 260.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may display a warning
triangle on the Rear Vision Camera
screen and a graphic on the
instrument cluster to provide the
object distance. In addition, multiple
beeps or seat pulses may occur if very
close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
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See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 260.
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0 260.
.
On the rear of the center floor
console.
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0 110.
Universal Remote System
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has two accessory power
outlets:
.
Inside the instrument panel
storage area below the climate
control system.
If equipped, this system provides a
way to replace up to three remote
control transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door openers,
security systems, and home
automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because of
the steps involved, it may be helpful
to have another person available to
assist you with programming the
Universal Remote system.
See Universal Remote System 0 155.
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
must be active, to operate the sunroof.
See Ignition Positions 0 223 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 226.
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1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press
D (1) to the second detent and
release to express-open the sunroof.
Press
g (1) to the second detent
and release to express-close the
sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :
Press
D (1) to the first detent and
hold to open the sunroof. Press
(1) to the first detent and hold to
close the sunroof.
Tilt Switch
Vent Feature : Press and hold
to vent the sunroof. The sunshade
must be manually opened. Press and
hold
g (2) to close the
sunroof vent.
The sunroof has an automatic reversal
system.
See Sunroof 0 52.
g
E (2)
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system is on when the
vehicle is started.
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system is on when the vehicle is
started.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release
console (ATS) or the steering
wheel (ATS-V).
the instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message displays.
See Ride Control System
Messages 0 142.
.
Press and release
traction control back on.
.
To turn off both Traction Control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
on the center console (ATS) or the
g on the center
i illuminates in
g again to turn
steering wheel (ATS-V) until
and i illuminate in the
instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message displays.
See Ride Control System
Messages 0 142.
.
Press and release
on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 241.
The vehicle has Driver Mode Control
and may have Competitive Driving
Mode. See Driver Mode Control 0 243
and Competitive Driving Mode (FE4
Only) 0 246.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS).
g
g
g again to turn
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The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as soon
as possible and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0 218. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the tire
pressures are getting low and the tires
need to be inf lated to the proper
pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0 332.
Fuel (LTG 2.0L L4 Turbo Engine)
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as low
as 87 may be used, but it will reduce
performance and fuel economy. See
Fuel 0 271.
Fuel (LCV 2.5L L4 and LGX
3.6L V6 Engines)
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated
87 octane or higher in your vehicle.
Do not use gasoline with an octane
rating lower as it may result in vehicle
damage and lower fuel economy. See
Fuel 0 271.
Fuel (LF4 3.6L Twin Turbo
V6 Engine)
Premium Required Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with a 91 octane rating may
be used, but it will reduce
performance and fuel economy. See
Fuel 0 271.
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E85 or FlexFuel
No E85 or FlexFuel
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
such as E85, cannot be used in this
vehicle.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time to
change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100%
only following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Using the DIC controls on the
right side of the steering wheel,
display REMAINING OIL LIFE on
the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 129. When
remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the
display. See Engine Oil
Messages 0 138.
2. Press and hold SEL to clear the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message and reset the oil life
at 100%.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is
changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil
change.
The oil life system can also be reset as
follows:
1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message is not on, the
system is reset.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 295.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
.
Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Service
U.S.: 1-800-224-1400
Canada: 1-800-882-1112
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
New Cadillac owners are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Service
Program.
See Roadside Service 0 389.
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