Cadillac ATS Sedan (2015) manual

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    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 iv Introduction Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning 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 wi[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Introduction v V ehicle 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 ! : Antil[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remot[...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position. 2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the seal (5) and the metal base (6). 3. Move the cap forward and press to sn[...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times ind[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows locking is requested for all doors to remain locked. When this feature is off, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available. This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44 . [...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Warning (Continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “ Climate Control Systems ” in the Index. . If the[...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows T o access by the rear seat pass-through door , if equipped: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the pass-through door. See Rear Seat Pass-Through Door on page 3-12 . 2. Reach inward through the opening[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal. V ehicle Alarm System This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The indicator lig[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System T o disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated, do one of the following: . Press K on the RKE transmitter . . Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Acc[...]

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    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 The security light, in the instrument cluster , comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer con[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { Caution A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle o[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The mirrors can be folded inward toward the vehicle to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original p[...]

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    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows { Warning Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather . They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permane[...]

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    Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 On coupe models, the window will lower to a predetermined position. Press the switch again to lower the window fully . Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raise[...]

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    Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed. The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows. Window Lockout (Sedan Only) [...]

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    Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Open/Close: Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the first detent and hold to open or close the sunroof. Express Open/Express Close: Press the rear or front of the switch (1) to the second detent a[...]

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    Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

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    Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4 Lumbar Adjustment . . [...]

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    Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head re[...]

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    Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-3 head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not removable. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restr[...]

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    Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o move the seat forward, press and hold the front of the switch (1) on the outboard side of the upper seatback. T o move the seat rearward, press and hold the rear of the switch (1). Release the switch (1) whe[...]

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    Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment T o adjust the lumbar and bolster support: . Press and hold the control forward or rearward to increase or decrease lumbar support. . Press and hold the control up or down to increase or decrea[...]

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    Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-6 Seats and Restraints { Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body . Instead, it [...]

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    Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-7 2. Press and release SET . A beep will sound. 3. Immediately press and hold “ 1 ” until two beeps sound. 4. Repeat Steps 1 – 3 for a second driver using “ 2. ” T o store positions to the B (Exit) butto[...]

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    Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-8 Seats and Restraints T o activate the recall at ignition ON, the transmission must be in P (Park), or parking brake set if manual transmission, and “ On - At Ignition On ” is selected in the vehicle personalization menu: . Place[...]

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    Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-9 If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Heated Front Seats { Warning If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. T o reduce the[...]

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    Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Auto Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on automatically during a remote start. They are canceled when the ignition is turned on. Press the button to use the heat[...]

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    Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback toward you to unlock the seatback. A red tab near the seatback lever raises when the seatback is unlocked. 3. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat Steps 2 – 3 to fold t[...]

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    Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Pass-Through Door This vehicle may have a rear seat pass-through door in the center of the rear seatback. Fold down the center armrest and pull the latch to open the door . Safety Belts This section [...]

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    Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly , you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument pane[...]

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    Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-14 Seats and Restraints . Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. . Always use the correct buckle for your seating position. . Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just touching the [...]

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    Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly [...]

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    Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3-19 . Position the release butto[...]

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    Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it also has the Automatic Safety Belt Tightening System. See Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9-41 . Each time the vehic[...]

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    Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints T o install: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is[...]

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    Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make s[...]

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    Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints use it for securing child seats. T o wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender . Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminde[...]

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    Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary . But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt[...]

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    Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 7707477) - 2015 - crc - 9/15/14 3-22 Seats and Restraints the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { Warning Y ou can be severely [...]