2017 Cadillac ATS Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Cadillac ATS is a sleek and classy luxury compact car that gives off an air of elegance and is a lot of fun to drive. The ATS is appealing to both people who just look at it and people who drive it because of how it looks, handles, and performs. The ATS has a variety of engine choices, including a turbocharged four-cylinder and a powerful V6. It can move quickly and turns quickly. Inside the ATS, you’ll find high-quality materials, comfortable seats, and cutting-edge technology like the Cadillac CUE entertainment system. The 2017 Cadillac ATS gives you a dynamic driving experience with the highest level of comfort and style, whether you’re going in the city or on the highway.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after the other. The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing SEL. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the messages does not correct the problem.
The following are some of the vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on the vehicle content.

Battery Voltage andCharging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery-saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled, this message displays. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge.

LOW BATTERY
This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low.

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

TRANSPORT MODE ON
This message is displayed when the vehicle is in transport mode. Some features can be disabled while in this mode, including Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), remote start, and the vehicle alarm system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service to turn the transport mode off.

Brake System Messages

BRAKE FLUID LOW
This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low.

STEP ON THE BRAKE TO RELEASE PARK THE BRAKE
This message is displayed if you attempt to release the Electric Parking Brake without the brake pedal applied.

RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed if the Electric Parking Brake is on while the vehicle is in motion.

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST
This message may be displayed when there is a problem with the brake boost assist system. When this message is displayed, the brake boost assist motor might be heard operating and you might notice pulsation in the brake pedal. This is normal under these conditions. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed when there is a problem with the parking brake. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

Compass Messages
Dashes may be displayed if the vehicle temporarily loses communication with the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Cruise Control Messages

ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) speed is set.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when attempting to activate Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) when it is temporarily unavailable. The ACC system does not need service.

This can occur under the following conditions:

• The radar is not clean. Keep the radar sensors free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. Clean the entire front and/or rear of the vehicle.
• Heavy rain or snow interferes with the radar object detection or camera performance.

CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the cruise control speed is set.

NO CRUISE BRAKING GAS PEDAL APPLIED
This message displays when Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is active and the driver is pressing the gas pedal. When this occurs, ACC will not brake.

SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
This message displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) needs service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.

SHIFT TO THE PARK BEFORE EXITING
This message may display if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is engaged in holding the vehicle at a stop, and the driver attempts to exit the vehicle. Put the vehicle in P (Park) before exiting.

Door Ajar Messages

DOOR OPEN
A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed. The DOOR OPEN message may also be displayed if the vehicle starts to move. Close the door completely.

HOOD OPEN
This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open. A chime may also sound. Close the hood completely.

TRUNK OPEN
This message will display along with a symbol when the trunk is open. Close the trunk completely.

Engine Cooling System Messages

A/C OFF ENGINE COOLANT HOT
This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning compressor turns back on. The vehicle can continue to be driven. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine.

ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and a chime sounds when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. The engine coolant temperature warning light will also be on. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OVERHEATED — TURN VEHICLE OFF
This message displays continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. The engine coolant temperature warning light will flash. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature.

Engine Oil Messages

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life system.

ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.

ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling it to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service.

OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

Engine Power Messages

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on or displays repeatedly, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible.

Lighting

Flash-to-Pass
This feature allows the high-beam headlamps to be used to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Pull and hold the turn signal lever toward you to use this feature. When this is done the following will occur:

• If the headlamps are off or in low-beam mode, the high-beam headlamps will turn on. They will stay on as long as the lever is held there. Release the lever to turn them off.
• If the headlamps are in high-beam mode, they will go to a low beam.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system turns on the low-beam headlamps at reduced brightness. For vehicles with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, there is a dedicated DRL. The DRL will come on when all of the following conditions are met:

• The ignition is on.
• The exterior lamp control is in AUTO.
• The light sensor determines it is daytime.
• The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in P (Park).

The taillamps, side marker lamps, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on.
The DRL turns off when the headlamps are turned ON/OFF or the ignition is off. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the DRL can only be turned off when the transmission is in P (Park).

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
On vehicles with the AFL system, the headlamps pivot horizontally to provide greater road Illuminati while turning. To enable AFL, set the exterior lamp control on the turn signal lever to the AUTO position. Moving the control out of the AUTO position will deactivate the system. AFL will operate when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 km/h (2 mph). AFL will not operate when the transmission is in R (Reverse). AFL is not immediately operable after starting the vehicle; driving a short distance is required to calibrate the  AFL.

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