2018 Cadillac ATS Display Setting | Screen Messages Guide
The 2018 Cadillac ATS has a high-tech Display Setting and Screen Messages Guide that makes driving more enjoyable by making things easier to use and communicating clearly. This complete system lets drivers set the way they want their displays to look, so they can see and get to important information more easily while they’re driving. The ATS’s display setting has a smooth interface that makes it easy to do things like change navigation settings, check car diagnostics, or set up entertainment options. The screen messages help also give drivers clear and concise instructions that make it easy to use different features. With its clear instructions and easy-to-use layout, the display setting and screen messages guide show Cadillac’s dedication to combining cutting-edge technology with user-centered design, which will eventually make the driving experience even better.
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Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays are shown in the left and right interactive display zones on the instrument cluster. The displays show the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the right steering wheel control.
Up or Downs: Move SEL up or down to go to the previous or next selection.
Arrows: Press to move between the interactive display zones in the cluster. Press S to go back to the previous menu.
SEL: Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to reset values on certain screens.
DIC Information Display Options
The info displayed on the DIC can be turned on or off through the Settings menu.
- Press SEL while viewing the Settings page in one of the interactive display zones on the cluster.
- Scroll to Info Pages and press SEL.
- Press y or z to move through the list of possible info displays.
- Press SEL while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that item. When an item is selected, a checkmark will appear next to it.
DIC Information Displays
The following is the list of all possible DIC information displays. Some of the information displays may not be available for your particular vehicle.
Speed: Shows the vehicle speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
Trip 1 and Trip 2: Shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometer (km) or miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.
Fuel Range: This shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. LOW will be displayed when the vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Average Fuel Economy: Shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and will change as driving conditions change. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change.
Average Speed: This shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing and holding SEL while this display is active.
Timer: This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SEL while this display is active. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset. To stop the timer, press SEL briefly while this display is active and the timer is running. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SEL while this display is active.
Compass: Shows the direction the vehicle is driving.
Turn Arrow: Shows the next maneuver when using route guidance.
Travel Time: This shows the estimated time duration remaining for the current route.
Estimated Time to Arrival: This shows the approximate time of arrival to your destination when using route guidance.
Speed Limit: Shows the current speed limit on vehicles with the navigation system. The information for this page comes from a roadway database.
Speed Warning: Allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. To set the Speed Warning, press SEL when the Speed Warning is displayed. Press y or z to adjust the value. This feature can be turned off by pressing and holding SEL while viewing this page. If the selected speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is displayed and a chime may sound.
Cruise Set Speed: This shows the speed the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is set to.
Follow Distance/Gap Setting: When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not engaged, the current follow time to the vehicle ahead is displayed as a time value on this page. When ACC has been engaged, the display switches to the gap setting page. This page shows the current gap setting along with the vehicle ahead telltale.
Battery Voltage: Shows the current battery voltage.
Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil 0 259. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended. See Maintenance Schedule 0 336.
The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, press and hold SEL for several seconds while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System 0 261.
Tire Pressure: Shows the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure is low, the value for that tire is shown in amber. See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 299 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 300.
Tire Temperature: Displays a description of the tire air temperature based on the readings from the TPMS sensors. The temperature range displayed will change based on ambient conditions and driving style.
Engine Boost (LTG and LF4 Engines): Displays engine manifold pressure relative to ambient air pressure. It will display the boost pressure generated by the turbocharging system.
Vehicle Odometer: Shows the odometer.
Blank Page: The Blank Page display allows for no information to be displayed in the DIC display zone(s).
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some information concerning the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. The information is projected through the HUD lens on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as a parking aid, you may misjudge the distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be displayed in various languages. The speedometer reading and other numerical values can be displayed in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed through the radio and the units of measurement are changed through the instrument cluster. See Vehicle Personalization 0 141 and “Settings” under Instrument Cluster 0 118.
The HUD may display some of the following vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts:
- Speed
- Speed Limit
- Vehicle Ahead
- Tachometer
- Audio
- Phone
- Navigation
- Collision Alert
- Cruise Control Set Speed
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure/Lane Keep Assist
- Low Fuel
- Transmission Gear
- Shift Lights (ATS-V only)
Some vehicle messages or alerts displayed in the HUD may be cleared by using the steering wheel controls. See Vehicle Messages 0 140.
The HUD control is to the left of the steering wheel. To adjust the HUD image:
- Adjust the driver seat to a comfortable position.
- Start the engine.
- Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.
Press down or lift to center the HUD image. The HUD image can only be adjusted up and down, not side to side.
Press to select the display view. Each press will change the display view.
Lift and hold to brighten the display. Press down and hold to dim the display. Hold down to turn the display off.
The HUD image will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. The HUD brightness control can also be adjusted as needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation Option
This feature allows for adjusting the angle of the HUD image. Press SEL on the steering wheel controls while the Head-up Display Rotation is highlighted to enter Main View. From Main View, press SEL to enter the Adjust Menu. Press y or z to adjust the angle of the HUD display. Press S or T to highlight OK, then press SEL to save the setting. CANCEL can also be selected to cancel the setting. The vehicle must be in P (Park). See Instrument Cluster 0 118.
HUD Views
There are four views in the HUD. Some vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view.
Speed View: This display gives the speedometer reading (in English or metric units), Adaptive Cruise Control, Set Speed, Speed Limit, Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning/ Lane Keep Assist, and Vehicle Ahead indicator. Some information only appears on vehicles that have these features, and when they are active.
Audio/Phone View: This display includes the information in the speed view along with audio/phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed.
All HUD views may briefly display audio information when the driver uses the steering wheel controls to adjust the audio settings appearing in the instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls appearing in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view.
Navigation View: This display includes the information in speed view along with Turn-by-Turn Navigation information. When navigation routing is not active, “Compass Information Is Displayed”.
Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts shown in the instrument cluster may also be displayed in any HUD view.
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Performance View: This display gives the speedometer reading, rpm reading, transmission positions, Shift Timing Light Position (ATS-V only), and gear shift indicator (if equipped). The radio, CD, navigation, and phone information do not appear in the Performance view.
The shift timing lights at the top of the display will appear with increases in engine rpm. The rows of lights get closer together as the shift point gets closer. Shift the transmission before the lights come together in the display. Shift immediately if the lights are flashing.
See Manual Mode 0 201 or Manual Transmission 0 203.
Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield to remove any dirt or film that could reduce the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image.
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe the lens gently, then dry it.
HUD Troubleshooting
Check that:
- Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
- The HUD brightness setting is not too dim or too bright.
- The HUD is adjusted to the proper height.
- Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
- The windshield and HUD lens are clean.
If the HUD image is not correct, contact your dealer. The windshield is part of the HUD system. If windshield replacement is required, see Windshield Replacement 0 277.
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 appear one after another.
The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared by pressing V. The messages that require immediate action cannot be cleared until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously; clearing the message does not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your dealer. Follow the instructions given in the messages. The system displays messages regarding the following topics:
- Service Messages
- Fluid Levels
- Vehicle Security
- Brakes
- Ride Control Systems
- Driver Assistance Systems
- Cruise Control
- Lighting and Bulb Replacement
- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Doors and Windows
- Seat Belts
- Airbag Systems
- Engine and Transmission
- Tire Pressure
- Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle’s propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in propulsion power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no observed reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven 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.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed has been limited to the speed displayed. The limited speed is protection for various propulsion and vehicle systems, such as lubrication, thermal, suspension, Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.
FAQs
The Display Setting in the 2018 Cadillac ATS refers to the customizable options for the vehicle’s infotainment system and instrument cluster display.
To access the Display Setting, navigate through the vehicle’s infotainment system menu. It is usually found under the settings or configuration section.
You can adjust various settings such as brightness, contrast, theme, layout, and information displayed on the instrument cluster and infotainment screen.
Yes, in most cases, you can change the language of the display through the Display Setting menu.
Yes, many vehicles offer a night mode option that adjusts the display’s brightness and color scheme for better visibility during nighttime driving.
You can usually adjust the brightness through the Display Setting menu or using dedicated buttons or knobs on the dashboard.
Yes, depending on the vehicle model, you may be able to customize which information, such as speed, fuel economy, or navigation directions, is displayed on the instrument cluster.
Yes, some vehicles offer different display themes or skins that change the appearance of the infotainment system and instrument cluster.
Screen messages are notifications or alerts that appear on the infotainment screen or instrument cluster to provide information or warnings to the driver, such as low fuel or tire pressure.
In most cases, you can customize which screen messages you receive or disable them altogether through the Display Setting menu.
If there’s a problem with the display system, you may see error messages or experience issues such as flickering or unresponsiveness. You can usually troubleshoot these issues through the vehicle’s manual or by contacting customer support.
Some vehicles may offer safety features such as automatic brightness adjustment or distraction mitigation settings that limit certain display functions while driving.
Yes, many vehicles offer smartphone connectivity options such as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, allowing you to mirror your phone’s display on the infotainment screen.
You can usually reset the display settings to default through the Display Setting menu or by performing a factory reset of the infotainment system.
Manufacturers often release software updates to improve the functionality and performance of the display system. You can check for updates through the vehicle’s infotainment system or by contacting customer support.
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