ATS

Convenience &

Personalization Guide

2019

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Review this quick reference guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac ATS.

Some optional equipment described in this guide (denoted by

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

TRANSMITTER

KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM

Press to lock all doors.

Press to unlock the driver's door.

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Use to start the engine from outside

the vehicle. See Adaptive Remote

Start on page 17.

Press and release to locate your vehicle. e exterior lamps ash

and the horn sounds.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the alarm. e turn

signal lamps ash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds, or until the

and trunk without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmier

from your pocket or purse. e transmier must be within 3 feet

With the transmier within range:

Press the Lock buon on the driver’s door handle to unlock the

driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock alldoors.

Press the Lock buon

on a passenger door

handle to unlock all

With the ignition o, the transmier removed from the vehicle,

and all doors closed:

Press the Lock buon on any door handle to lock all doors

immediately.

If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automat ically

aer a short delay once all doors are closed.

Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle

> Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.

♦ Optional equipment

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KEYLESS START

theengine. e green indicator

on the buon will illuminate.

illuminate on the buon when the headlamps are on.

Note: The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn

on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in

the pocket at the front of the center console storage area to enable the

engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

Shi to Park (automatic transmission), or 1st or Reverse

pressthe ENGINE START/STOP buon to place the vehicle

inAccessory mode. e amber indicator on the buon will

AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION

(IF EQUIPPED)

A fuel-saving automatic engine stop/start system is included on

vehicles equipped with the 2.0L L4 turbocharged engine or 3.6L

V6engine.

While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is

at a complete stop, the auto engine stop/start system may turn o

the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the engine

• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.

• e engine or transmission is not at the required operating

• e outside temperature is not in the required operating range.

• e shi lever is in any gear other than D (Drive).

• e baery charge is low.

• e climate control system requires the engine to run based on

the current seings.

• e Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.

from green to white with a slash through it.

Press to answer an incoming call or interact with the OnStar,

Bluetooth or infotainment system.

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Press to end/decline a call or mute/unmute the audio system.

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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

♦ Optional equipment

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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igate and select between the available menus. To select the desired

display information:

1. Press the le or right side of the control bar to select one

of the three display zones.

2. Press the control bar up or

amenu.

values on certain screens.

4. Press the le or right side of the control bar to retain the

Li up or press down to adjust the position of the image. It cannot

be adjusted side-to-side.

Press to select from four displays: Speed View; Audio/Phone View;

Navigation View; and Performance View.

Li up or press down to brighten or dim the display.

Hold down to turn o the display.

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CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE CONTROLS

Applications

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:

Touch a screen icon to

access the application

Wi-Fi

Indicator

Power/Mute:

Press and hold to turn

the infotainment system

Driver’s Temperature

Control

Passenger’s Heated

Seat Control

VOLUME:

Touch arrows or swipe

finger above chrome bar

Automatic Climate

Control Operation

Rear Window Defog

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See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.

♦ Optional equipment

CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE MENUS

Your ATS oers a variety of entertainment, communication and vehicle system options. You can use simple gestures on the touch screen just

as you would on a smartphone, such as tap, drag, pinch and spread, to interact with the infotainment system. Touch an application icon on the

touch screen to access the following items.

• Most Recent Audio

• More Audio Sources

• Seek Up/Down

• Front/Rear Seings

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• Driver/Vehicle Set

Temperature

• Passenger Set

Temperature

• Fan Speed

• Air Distribution

Seings

• On/O

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s

responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should

remain attentive to traic, surroundings and road conditions at all times.

Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.

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ADAPTIVE REMOTE START

STEERING WHEEL

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When the vehicle is on, the automatic heated seats and automatic

heated steering wheel will be activated based on the vehicle's

interior temperature. e heated seat level is shown on the heated

seat control indicators. Turn o the heated seats using the heated

seat controls. Turn o the heated steering wheel using the steering

wheel control.

To turn the features on or o, go to Seings > Vehicle > Climate

and Air Quality.

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system assists with

the stability of the

vehicle in dicult driving

conditions. Both systems

turn on automatically

every time the vehicle is

started.

Turn o traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the

vehicle is required.

Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak buon on the center

STABILITRAK

CONTROL SYSTEMS

e 8-speed automatic transmis-

sion has an available Tap Shi

mode that allows you to shi

gears similar to a manual trans-

mission.

1. While in Drive (D), use either

paddle behind the steering wheel to temporarily take control of

gear selection.

2. Pull the right paddle to upshi or the le paddle to downshi.

DRIVER MODE CONTROL SYSTEM

e Driver Mode Control System automatically adjusts steering,

automatic transmission (if equipped) and Magnetic Ride Control

(if equipped) seings in real time.

Press the MODE buon on the center console to select Tour

(default at each ignition cycle), Sport, or Snow/Ice

mode.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TAP SHIFT

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to stop the sunroof at

that position.

Fully press the SLIDE switch to express close the sunroof.

Press the switch again while the sunroof is in motion to stop the

sunroof at that position.

Press the TILT switch to tilt the sunroof.

Press the TILT switch to close the sunroof.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.

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TIRES

Information Center.

Refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information about normal

monthly tire maintenance.

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e tire sealant and compressor kit can be used to temporarily seal

small punctures in the tread area of the tire. e kit is located under

the trunk oor. Refer to the kit instructions for complete operating

information.

See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.

instrument panel (auto-

matic transmission) or on

thecenter console

(manual transmission).

To release the parking brake, turnon the ignition, press the

brake pedal, and then press the

To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear

♦ Optional equipment

OWNER PRIVILEGES™

data plan. Device data connection required. Visit onstar.com for

more details. Download the mobile app from your compatible

mobile device’s app store.

Create an account at my.cadillac.com to access an online Owner’s

Manual and helpful how-to videos, track your service history and

warranty status, manage your OnStar and Connected Services

vehicle plans, review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report (active

service account required) and more.

6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs rst.

& Security plan, push the blue OnStar buon or red Emergency

buon to get the help you need. An OnStar advisor will use GPS

technology to pinpoint your vehicle location and contact the near-

questions or provide additional information.