2014 Cadillac ATS Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Cadillac ATS is a small luxury sedan with a sleek look, quick handling, and high-tech features. The ATS stands out as a great choice in its class because of its bold exterior lines, refined interior, and attention to detail. It is a thrilling car to drive because it comes with a variety of powerful engines and precise handling. Inside, drivers and passengers can enjoy luxurious comfort, high-quality materials, and cutting-edge features like the Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment system. The 2014 Cadillac ATS is a great example of how committed Cadillac is to giving drivers a refined, dynamic, and sophisticated experience in a compact luxury car.

Vehicle Personalization

Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available.

Base Radio Audio System Controls

• MENU: Press the center of the knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus.
• BACK: Press to exit or move backward in a menu.

To access the personalization menu:

1. On the Home page, turn the MENU knob to highlight Settings and press the MENU knob.
2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired feature and press the MENU knob.

CUE Infotainment System Audio System Controls

To access the personalization menu:

1. Press SETTINGS on the Home page on the infotainment system display.
2. Press the desired feature to display a list of available options.
3. Press to select the desired feature setting.
4. Press the [ Back screen button to return to the previous menu.

Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may be available:

• Time and Date
• Language [Language]
• Valet Mode
• Radio
• Vehicle
• Bluetooth
• Voice
• Display
• Rear Camera
• Return to Factory Settings
• Software Information

Each menu is detailed in the following information.

Time and Date
Manually set the time and date.

Language [Language]
Select Language, then select from the available language(s). Select the language. The selected language will display on the system, and voice recognition will reflect the selected language.

Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment system, the infotainment controls, and the screen storage location. To turn Valet Mode on and off, enter a four-digit code on the keypad. Press Enter to go to the confirmation screen. Re-enter the four-digit code. Press LOCK to lock the system. Enter the four-digit code to unlock the system. Press the Back Screen button to go back to the previous menu.

Radio
Press to display the Radio Menu and the following may display:

• Manage Favorites
• Number of Favorites Pages
• Audible Touch Feedback
• Auto Volume
• Bose Audio Pilot
• Maximum Start Up Volume
• Audio Cue Volume

Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited. Select a displayed Favorite to select a favorite to edit. Select Rename to rename the favorite or Delete it to delete it.

Number of Favorites Pages
Select to set the number of favorites to display. Select the desired number or select Auto and the infotainment system will automatically adjust the number of favorites shown.

Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch Feedback to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.

Auto Volume
If equipped, this feature adjusts the volume based on the vehicle’s speed.

Bose Audio Pilot
This feature adjusts the volume based on the noise in the vehicle. See “Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology” under “Infotainment System Settings” in the infotainment manual.

Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level. To set the maximum startup volume, select + or − to increase or decrease.

Audio Cue Volume
If equipped, this feature adjusts the startup and shutdown sounds. To adjust the volume, select + or − to increase or decrease.

Vehicle
Select and the following may display:

1. Climate and Air Quality
2. Collision/Detection Systems
3. Comfort and Convenience
4. Lighting
5. Power Door Locks
6. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
7. Return to Factory Settings

Climate and Air Quality

Select the following may display:

• Auto Fan Max Speed
• Auto Defog

Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum auto fan speed. Select Low, Medium, or High.

Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will automatically react to temperature and humidity conditions that may cause fogging. Only vehicles with dual automatic climate control will have this option. Select Off or On.

Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection. Systems menu and the following may display:

• Alert Type
• Auto Collision Preparation
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Go Notifier
• Side Blind Zone Alert

Auto Collision Preparation
This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert feature as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. With the Alert & Brake setting, both Forward Collision Alert, as well as the Automatic Braking capability of the Auto Collision Preparation feature, are available. The Alert setting disables most automatic braking functions of the Auto Collision Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the Alert setting, but it is much less likely to be triggered by most driving conditions. Off disables all Forward  Collision Alert and Automatic Braking capabilities of the Auto Collision Preparation feature.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder that Adaptive Cruise Control provides when it has brought the vehicle to a complete stop behind another stopping vehicle, and then that
vehicle drives on. Select Off or On.

Side Blind Zone Alert
This allows the feature to be turned on or off.

Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may display:

1. Auto Memory Recall
2. Easy Exit Options
3. Chime Volume
4. Reverse Tilt Mirror
5. Rain Sense Wipers

Auto Memory Recall
This allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select Off, On – Driver Door Open, or On – At Ignition On.
Easy Exit Options
This allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Press + or − to adjust the volume.

Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and passenger, driver, or passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) or the ignition is turned OFF. Select Off, On-Driver and Passenger, On-Driver, or On – Passenger.

Rain Sense Wipers
This allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select Disabled or Enabled.

Lighting
Select and the following may display:

1. Vehicle Locator Lights
2. Exit Lighting
3. Auto High Beam

Vehicle Locator Lights

This feature will flash the exterior lamps when K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed to locate the vehicle. Select Off or On.

Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds.

Auto High Beam
This allows the feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.

Power Door Locks
Select and the following may display:

• Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
• Auto Door Unlock
• Delayed Door Lock

Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available. Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows the selection of which of the doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) with an automatic transmission or when the vehicle is turned off with a manual transmission. Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.

Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. To override the delay, press the power door lock switch on the door. Select Off or On.

Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may display:

• Remote Unlock Light Feedback
• Remote Lock Feedback
• Remote Door Unlock
• Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
• Passive Door Unlock
• Passive Door Lock
• Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off or Flash Lights.

Remote Lock Feedback
This allows the selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights Only, or Horn Only.

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