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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2013 Cadillac A TS Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2013 Cadillac A TS Owner Manual M V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 V ehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Electrical S[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, the CADILLAC Crest and Wreath, and CADILLAC A TS are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, it[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on veh[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 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 G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil ! : Antilock Brake[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 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 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Lo[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 10 . 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . T urn Signal Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 6 . 3. Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 39 . Adaptive Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 42 (If Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FC[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-4 In Brief 23. T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 34 . StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 36 . Electric Parking Brake (If Equipped, Manual T ransmission). See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9 ‑ 30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9 ‑ 33 . 24. MODE Button. See D[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-5 See Keys on page 2 ‑ 2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 . Remote V ehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the V ehicle 1. Press and release Q on the RKE transmitter . 2. Immediatel[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-6 In Brief Power Door Locks From the outside, press Q or K on the RKE transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 . From the inside, press Q or K . The indicator light in the switch will illuminate when activated. See Power Door Locks on page 2 ?[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-7 The power window switches on the driver door control all the windows. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window . Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. See Power Windows on page 2 ‑ 21 . Seat Adjustment Power Sea[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-8 In Brief See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 4 . Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 ‑ 5 . Memory Features If equipped, the "1,[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-9 Press M / J or L / z to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The indicator lights next to the b[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing System United States Canada and Mexico The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensin[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-1 1 The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 ‑ 20 . Steering Wheel Adjustment T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wh[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-12 In Brief Press the lamp lens to turn the rear passenger reading lamps on or off. For more information on interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 7 . Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the end of the turn and lane change lever [...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-13 INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down. n [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-14 In Brief Uplevel 1. Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls 2. Fan Control 3. OFF (Fan) 4. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) 5. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Defrost 7. Rear Window Defogger 8. Recirculation See Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) on [...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-15 V ehicle Features Radio(s) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. RADIO: Press to choose between FM, AM, and SiriusXM ® , if equipped. { : Press to go to the Home Page. MENU: Press to select a menu. MEDIA: Press to change t[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-16 In Brief Portable Audio Devices This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB port in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin. External devices such as iPods ® , laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, and USB storage devic[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-17 c : Press to decline an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system. S or T : Press the five-way control to the left or right to go to the previous or next area in the display or to the previous or next menu. y or z : Press t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-18 In Brief +RES: Press the control up briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. T o increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. T o increase speed to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-19 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System FCA is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a green indicator when a vehicle is detected directly ahead. It provides a flashing visual alert and pulses the driver seat, or beeps, when[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-20 In Brief Active Emergency Braking System If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) it also has the Active Emergency Braking System, which includes Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) and the Automatic Collision Preparation (ACP) System. These systems can provide a boost to [...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-21 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Remote system. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you with programming the Universal Remote system. See Universal Remote System on pag[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-22 In Brief Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . T o turn off traction control, press and release g on the center console. i illuminates in the instrument cluster[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 In Brief 1-23 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper press[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1-24 In Brief Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles with a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 ‑ 66 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommend[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehic[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door is open when Q is pressed and “ Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out ” is enabled through the vehicle personalization, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock. See “ Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out ” under V eh[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door . If the lock/unlock button i[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless T runk Opening Press the touch pad on the trunk handle to open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost o[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 4. Press the ENGINE ST ART/ STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter . 5. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter . T o progra[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Press the ST ART/STOP button. When the transmitter is learned, the DIC display will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter . 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K or Q on the transmitter . T o program additi[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 2. Use the oval base of the key blade to separate the two halves of the transmitter . 3. Remove the old battery . Do not use a metal object. 4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent ba[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. The RKE transmitter range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyles[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote start will not operate if any of the following occur: . The ignition is in any mode other than OFF . . The transmitter is in the vehicle. . The hood is not closed. . The hazard warning flasher[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows . Use the key in the front doors. The key cylinder is covered by a cap. 1. Door Handle 2. Cap 3. Slot 4. Key T o access the key cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position. 2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) on the bottom of the ca[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch, while the door is open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. When all the doors are closed, the [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature can also be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 43 . Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Press v { to activate the safety locks on the rear door[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 W ARNING (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 vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, d[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency T runk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person tra[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 When equipped with the optional security package, the alarm can also be triggered by a change in vehicle position, such as if the vehicle is lifted, or by an interruption of the vehicle's power supply . The power sounder has an internal battery .[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 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 on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 position. Heated Mirrors = (Rear Window Defogge[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. T o reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. P[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Override { W ARNING If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically . Y ou or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 The rear door safety locks are also disabled. See Safety Locks on page 2 ‑ 14 . Press v { again to deactivate the lockout switch. If the indicator light flashes, the feature may not be working properly . Sun V isors Pull the visor toward you, or mov[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the [...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-4 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { W ARNING 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 restraints for all occupants are installed and [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-3 of the head restraint and move the head restraint rearward until the desired locking position is reached. T ry to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The front seat outboard head restraints are not d[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. . If available, raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the fron[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks T o adjust the seatback: . T ilt the top of the control rearward to recline. . T ilt the top of the control forward to raise. { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up,[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-6 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats If equipped, the "1," "2," SET , and B (Exit) buttons on the driver door are used to manually save and recall memory settings for the driver seat and outside mirrors. Storing Memory Positions T o save positions to the “ 1 [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Recalling RKE Memory Positions (Auto Memory Recall) The Auto (Automatic) Memory Recall feature automatically recalls the current driver ’ s previously stored “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” position when entering the vehicle. Depending upon the Auto Memory Recall [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-8 Seats and Restraints If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling the exit position, the recall may stop. Remove the obstruction; then press and hold the appropriate manual control for the exit feature not recalling for two seconds. Try recalling the exit position a[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Remote Start 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 heated seats after the vehicle is started. The heated sea[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-10 Seats and Restraints 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 the other seatback, if desired. Raising the Seat[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Rear Seat Pass-Through Door Some vehicles 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 of the manual describes how to use safety belts [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-12 Seats and Restraints 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 panel, or the safety belts! When you wear a safety[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-13 There are important things to know about wearing a safety belt properly . . 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 [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-14 Seats and Restraints 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 to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you mo[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-15 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt a[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-16 Seats and Restraints 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 not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. { W ARNING A safety belt that is no[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-17 T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyo[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety b[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-19 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 assemblies inspected or replaced. New parts a[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-20 Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Her[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-21 W ARNING (Continued) Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. T o r[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-22 Seats and Restraints The driver knee airbag is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the glove box. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the sid[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-23 { W ARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear . Do not put anything[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-24 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For mo[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's body . Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-26 Seats and Restraints Y ou can lock the doors, and turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fu[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico The words [...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-28 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-29 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag, depending upon the person ’ s seating posture and bod[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. Use the following steps to[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-31 lit, and the airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster will also be lit. . Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in may make it more likely that the passenger sensing system will turn on the passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airba[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-32 Seats and Restraints The operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar gar[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death.[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-34 Seats and Restraints The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knee[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-35 { W ARNING Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child&apo[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the r[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety [...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-40 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who a[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Lower Anchors and T ethers for Ch[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-42 Seats and Restraints T op T ether Anchor A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-43 T o assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. T o assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover . The[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-44 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3 ‑ 39 for additional information[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-45 This system is designed to make the installation of child restraints easier . When using lower anchors, do not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead, use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some rest[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-46 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether , route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , r[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure the L[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-48 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always move the seat as far back as it will go. It is better to se[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-49 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portio[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see [...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Seats and Restraints 3-51 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portio[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Roof Rack System Roof Rac[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 4-2 Storage Keep the storage area closed when not in use. T ouch the bottom of the climate control system panel again until the door automatically starts to close. Glove Box T o open the glove box, lift up on the lever . Use the key to lock and unlock it. The glove box may have a c[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Storage 4-3 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs The cargo tie-downs can be used to secure small loads inside the trunk. Roof Rack System { W ARNING If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a matt[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 4-4 Storage 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Comp[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-2 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-41 Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 Service V ehicle Messages . . . 5-41 Starting the V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-41 T ire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42 T ransmission M[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-3 g (Push to T alk): Press to talk or interact with OnStar ® and Bluetooth ® . See OnStar Overview on page 14 ‑ 1 and Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7 ‑ 23 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7 ‑ 27 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-4 Instruments and Controls Horn Press a on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Windshield Wiper/W asher With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/ST ART , move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed. HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. INT : (I[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-5 INT (Rainsense Wipe Sensitivity Control): Move the windshield wiper lever to INT . T urn the x INT band on the wiper lever to adjust the sensitivity . . T urn the band up for more sensitivity to moisture. . T urn the band down for less sensitivity to mo[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-6 Instruments and Controls The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has two accessory power outlets: . Inside the front storage bin below the climate control system. . On the rear of th[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-8 Instruments and Controls W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury . [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-10 Instruments and Controls Cluster Applica tion Displays The cluster has three interactive display zones. Use the five-way control on the right steering wheel control to move between the different display zones and scroll through the different displays. The left and right zones[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles. This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer . If the vehicle needs a new cluster installed, the new odometer is set to the mileage of the old odometer . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-12 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster . When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-14 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and di[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-15 as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF , or the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-16 Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping to maintain a clean environment. The malfunction indicator [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-17 . If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light continues to flash, find a safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the l[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-18 Instruments and Controls The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if the vehicle is placed in Service Only Mode and the malfunction indicator lamp does not come on. See your dealer for assistance in verifying p[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Parking Brake Light Metric English This light comes on when the parking brake is applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is released, or while driving, there is a problem with the electric parking brake system or another syste[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-20 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-21 This light will display amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely . See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9 ‑ 55 . T raction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the veh[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display . Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-23 When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display . See Tire Messages on page 5 ‑ 42 . Stop as soon as possible, and inf[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-24 Instruments and Controls Security Light The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the e[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the exterior lamps are in use. See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . Cruise Control Light The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready , and turns green when the cruise con[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-26 Instruments and Controls 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[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Fuel Range: The Fuel Range display 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 ove[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-28 Instruments and Controls Speed Limit: The Speed Limit display shows the current speed limit. The information for this page comes from a roadway database. Speed Warning: The Speed W arning display allows the driver to set a speed that they do not want to exceed. T o set the Sp[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING 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[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-30 Instruments and Controls . Upcoming Maneuver from OnBoard Navigation . Upcoming Maneuver from OnStar . Incoming Call When the HUD is on, the speedometer reading is continually displayed, except when an imminent navigation maneuver is being shown. The current audio, phone, or [...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Metric English Audio/Phone View: This display includes the information in speed view along with audio/phone information. The current radio station, media type, and incoming calls will be displayed. Metric English Navigation View: This display includes[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-32 Instruments and Controls The HUD image displayed on the windshield will automatically dim and brighten to compensate for outside lighting. However , the HUD brightness control can still be adjusted as needed. The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and p[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Battery V oltage and Charging Messages BA TTERY SA VER 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[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-34 Instruments and Controls 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 [...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Engine Cooling System Messages A/C OFF ENGINE COOLANT HOT This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. T o avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns o[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-36 Instruments and Controls 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 to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your deale[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-37 NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED This message displays when programming new keys to the vehicle. REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE This message displays when leaving the vehicle with the RKE transmitter still inside. REPLACE BA TTER Y IN REMOTE KEY This message display[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-38 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Messages 24 GHz RADARS OFF This message displays when driving in certain areas where there may be radar interference. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active Emergency Braking System may not[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-39 P ARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the Parking Assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. REAR AUTO BRAKE AND P ARK ASSIST UNA V AILABLE This message displays when attempting to[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-40 Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message indicates that the driver has turned the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system off. SERVICE SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM If this message remains on after continued driving, the vehicle needs service. Side Blind Zone Alert[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-41 SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 34 . TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message may display when the T raction Control System (TCS) [...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-42 Instruments and Controls TURN STEERING WHEEL ST ART VEHICLE AGAIN This message may display when you try to start the vehicle, but the column remains locked. Try turning the steering wheel while starting the vehicle to unlock the steering column. If the vehicle still does not [...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-43 TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allo[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-44 Instruments and Controls CUE Infotainment System Audio System Controls T o access the personalization menu: 1. Press SETTINGS on the Home page on the infotainment system display . 2. Press V ehicle Settings. 3. Press the desired feature to display a list of available options.[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Parking Assist, and Backing Warning alerts. Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Auto Collision Preparation This feature will turn on or off the Forward Collision Alert feature as well as the Automatic Br[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-46 Instruments and Controls 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 drivi[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Left or Right Hand T raffic This allows the selection to change the vehicle for left hand or right hand traffic. Select Left Hand T raffic or Right Hand Traffic. On some vehicles select Left Hand Traffic, Right Hand T raffic, or Automatic (GPS). Auto [...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-48 Instruments and Controls Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. T o override the delay , press the power door lock switch on the doors. Select Off or On. Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start Select Remote Lock/Unlock and the following may be di[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Select On, On with Horn Chirp, or Off. Remote Left in V ehicle Reminder This allows the remote left in vehicle feature to be turned on or off. Select Off or On. Return to Factory Settings Select Return to Factory Settings and the following list may di[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-50 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Programming If the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one indicator light next to them in the overhead console. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activa[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-51 T o program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufactur[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-52 Instruments and Controls 5. Firmly press and release the “ Learn ” or “ Smart ” button. After pressing this button, you will have 30 seconds to complete Step 6. 6. Immediately return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold for two seconds the Universal Remote system but[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons All programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. T o erase all programmed buttons on the Universal Remote system device: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until th[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 5-54 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 6-2 Lighting In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) on automatic transmission vehicles, and when the parking brake is released on manual transmission vehicles. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on an[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Lighting 6-3 The high-beam headlamps remain on, under the automatic control, until one of the following situations occurs: . The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps. . The system detects a preceding vehicle's taillamps. . The outside light is bright enough t[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 6-4 Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off. Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Pus[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Lighting 6-5 Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically . There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor , otherwise the headlamps will come on when they[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 6-6 Lighting Hazard W arning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flashers): Press this button on the center stack to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers turn on automatically if the airbags deploy . T [...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Lighting 6-7 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be adjusted. D (Instrument Panel Illumination): Move the thumbwheel up or down to brighten or dim the lights. Courtesy Lamps The cour[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 6-8 Lighting Lighting Features Entry Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, back-up lamps, outside mirror lamps, exterior door handle lamps, dome lamp, and most of the interior lights turn on briefly when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter .[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Software Updates . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-2 Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this by disabling some functions when driving. A grayed-out function is not available when the vehicle is moving. All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Before driving: . Be[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-3 Overview Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls. 1. F A V (Favorite Pages) . Press to scroll through the favorite pages for each source. 2. O (Power/V olume) . Pres[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-4 Infotainment System . Press and hold to quickly reverse through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. See CD Player on page 7 ‑ 13 . . For AM, FM, or SiriusXM ® (if equipped), press to seek to the previous strong station. 4. 6 (Seek Next/Fast Forward) . Pre[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-5 AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen icon to display the active source page. The sources available are AM, FM, SiriusXM ® (if equipped), CD, USB/iPod, AUX, and SD Card. See AM-FM Radio on page 7 ‑ 8 , Satellite Radio on page 7 ‑ 1 1 , CD Player on page 7 ‑ [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-6 Infotainment System Radio Setup While at the active screen, such as AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped), press and hold the area just above the chrome bar and below one of the preset screen buttons to save the current station as a favorite. Press the area just above the chrome ba[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-7 Bose ® AudioPilot ® Noise Compensation T echnology (If Equipped): While turned ON, AutoPilot ® detects ambient noise and vehicle speed to continuously monitor and adjust many aspects of the audio signal so that your music will sound the same at a set volu[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-8 Infotainment System Clear All Private Data: This option clears all private information from the vehicle. Select Clear All Private Data. Select Cancel or Continue. Press S BACK to go back to the last menu. Restore Radio Settings: This option will restore factory radio settings. [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-9 4. T urn the MENU knob to highlight AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if equipped) and press the MENU knob to select. Press the RADIO faceplate button to display the active radio source. Press the MENU knob and the following radio settings may display: T one Settings: . [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-10 Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer) Settings: For vehicles equipped with a Bose Sound System the available choices are Manual and T alk. DSP Modes: If equipped with a Bose ® Surround Sound System, it will have the following four DSP modes: . Normal: Adjusts the audio to norma[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-1 1 From the Settings menu press the MENU knob to select Manage Favorites. The Manage Favorites feature has the option of moving or deleting a favorite. See “ Manage Favorites ” under Home Page on page 7 ‑ 4 . Satellite Radio SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-12 Infotainment System XM Radio ID: If tuned to station 0, this message displays with the XM radio eight-digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Check Antenna: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fau[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-13 Notice: Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window can damage the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger . Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not clear the inside rear window with sharp objects. [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-14 Infotainment System Loading and Ejecting Discs T o load a disc: 1. T urn the vehicle on. 2. Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in the rest of the way . If the disc is damaged or improperly loaded, there is an error and the disc ejects. Playing an [...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-15 If a Blu-ray Disc ® or DVD disc is loaded into the CD player and the CD screen button is selected, a message comes on the screen to use the Video application. The Video application is only available on vehicles with rear seat entertainment. CD Menu While [...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-16 Infotainment System If Disc Player Error displays, it could be for one of the following reasons: . The player temperature is too high. . There are load or eject errors. If the CD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error continues, con[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-17 While the USB source is active, use the icons on the screen to operate USB function: . t (Seek Previous/Fast Reverse) . u (Seek Next/Fast Forward) . j / r (Play/Pause) . Z (Shuffle) For information on how to use the screen icons, see “ Playing an Audio C[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-18 Infotainment System iPod music information displays on the radio ’ s display and begins playing through the vehicle ’ s audio system. The iPod battery recharges automatically while the vehicle is on. When the vehicle is off while an iPod is connected using the iPod USB ca[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-19 4. T o begin playback, select a song from the album. Albums: 1. T urn the MENU knob to highlight and press to view the albums stored on the iPod. 2. T urn the MENU knob to highlight and press to select an album name to view a list of all songs on the album[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-20 Infotainment System Auxiliary Jack This vehicle has an AUX port in the center console under the armrest and in the center stack storage bin. Possible auxiliary audio sources include: . Laptop computer . Audio music player This jack is not an audio output. Do not plug headphon[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-21 Phone Bluetooth (Overview) Instructions for using the cell phone may differ between infotainment systems. For vehicles with the CUE infotainment system, see the CUE infotainment manual. Bluetooth-capable systems can interact with many cell phones, allowing[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-22 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons on the faceplate and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system. Steering Wheel Controls g (Push to T alk): Press to answer incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition. c (End Call): Pr[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-23 Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see Overview on page 7 ‑ 3 . Switching to Handset or Handsfree Mode T o switch between handset mode, use the OnStar command, “ tran[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-24 Infotainment System 5. Locate the device named “ Y our V ehicle ” in the list on the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the PIN provided in Step 3. The system recognizes the new connected phone after the pairing process is complete. 6. If the p[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-25 Manage Phones: Turn the MENU knob to highlight Manage Phones and press to select. Making a Call Using Contacts and Recent Calls For cell phones that support the Contacts and Recent Calls feature, the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored on your cel[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-26 Infotainment System Making a Call Using the Keypad T o make a call: 1. T urn the MENU knob, then press to select the PHONE screen button. 2. T urn the MENU knob and press to select Keypad. 3. T urn the MENU knob to highlight the first digit and press to select. Continue this [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-27 Ending a Call T o end a call, do one of the following: . Press the area just above the chrome bar and below the END screen button. . Press c on the steering wheel controls. Dual T one Multi-Frequency (DTMF) T ones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send n[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-28 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ Pair . ” The system responds with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. [...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-29 Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Store: This command will store a phone number , or a group of numbers as a name tag. Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a nam[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-30 Infotainment System Listing Stored Numbers The list command will list all the stored numbers and name tags. Using the “ List ” Command 1. Press g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Directory . ” 3. Say “ Hands-Free Calling. ” 4. Say[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-31 Using the “ Re-dial ” Command 1. Press g . The system responds “ Ready , ” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “ Re-dial. ” The system dials the last number called from the connected cell phone. Once connected, the person called will be [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-32 Infotainment System T o T ransfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press g . 2. Say “ Transfer Call. ” T o T ransfer Audio to the Bluetooth System from a Cell Phone During a call with the audio on the cell pho[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Infotainment System 7-33 T rademarks and License Agreements FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 21 for more information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. “ Made for i[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 7-34 Infotainment System It is prohibited to copy , decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer , hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio System or that support the SiriusXM web[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 8-2 Climate Controls 10. Rear Window Defogger 1 1. Recirculation Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery , air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on o[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Climate Controls 8-3 T o change the current mode, select one of the following: Y (V ent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. [ (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 8-4 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger = REAR (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes. If turned on again it runs for about five minutes before turning off. At higher vehicl[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Climate Controls 8-5 Sensors The solar sensor monitors the solar heat. The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic climate control system [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 8-6 Climate Controls Climate T ouch Screen Controls 1. Outside Air T emperature Display 2. Driver and Passenger T emperature Displays 3. Fan Control 4. SYNC (Synchronized T emperature) 5. AC Mode (Air Conditioning) 6. Climate Control Selection (Application Tray Button) 7. Air Deliv[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Climate Controls 8-7 T o improve fuel efficiency and to cool the vehicle faster, recirculation may be automatically selected in warm weather . The recirculation light will not come on. Press @ to select recirculation; press it again to select outside air . English units can be chan[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 8-8 Climate Controls - (Defog): Clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side windows and floor outlets. Some air may go to the rear floor outlets. 0 (Defrost): Press the 0 button to turn on or off. This clears the windshield of fog or frost more qu[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Climate Controls 8-9 The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “ Climate and Air Quality ” under V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 43 . When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 8-10 Climate Controls Air V ents Adjustable air vents are in the center and on the side of the instrument panel. Use the thumbwheels (1) near the air vents to open or close off the airflow . Move the slats (2) to change the direction of the airflow. Additional air vents are beneat[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Climate Controls 8-1 1 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on p[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 8-12 Climate Controls 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-2 Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-64 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . 9-65 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-65 Fuel Addit[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-3 { W ARNING T aking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Refer to the Infotainment manual and Infotainment section for more information on using that system, includin[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-4 Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is appli[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-5 . Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking. Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in [...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-6 Driving and Operating . T ry to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear . Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. Racing or Other Competi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-7 If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle and the age of the brake fluid is over a month old or unknown, replace the brake fluid before racing/closed track driving. . The rear axle lubricant should be replaced with new lubricant. . Additional cooling capacit[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-8 Driving and Operating . Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 10 ‑ 42 . . T urn off cruise control. Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , find a safe place to park the vehicl[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-9 . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road,[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-10 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in t[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 { W ARNING If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-12 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example 1. Number of Occupant Seating Positions 2. Maximum V ehicle Capacity Weight 3. Size of the Original Equipment T ires 4. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure A vehicle-specific T ire and Loading Informa[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-13 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capac[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 2 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs). Example 3 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg ([...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-15 fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR) for either the front or rear axle. And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “ Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ” earlier in thi[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating New V ehicle Break-In Follow these recommended guidelines during the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run. For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-17 The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference to the keyless access system. See Remote Keyle[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-18 Driving and Operating 4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9 ‑ 30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9 ‑ 33 . { W ARNING T urning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting the Engine Place the transmission in the proper gear . Automatic T ransmissio n Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. T o restart the vehicle when it is already moving, use N (Neutral) [...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-20 Driving and Operating The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ST ART button is pressed, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few se[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-21 T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is clipped to the diagonal brace on the passenger side of the engine compartment. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-22 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic T ransmission) { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not full[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-23 T o shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN. 3. Release the parking brake. See Parking Brake (Electric) on page 9 ‑ 30 or Parking Brake (Manual) on page 9 ‑ 33 . 4. Press the shift lever button. 5. Move the sh[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust { W ARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-25 Automatic T ransmission P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. Use this position when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) wi[...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-26 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. T o restart when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Y ou can also use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { W ARNING Shifting into a drive gear while [...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-27 T o use DSC using the shift lever: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). The transmission will be in Manual Mode and will hold the current gear . 2. Move the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. 3. T o[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-28 Driving and Operating The transmission will only allow shifting into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower or higher gear if the engine rpm is too high or too low . If s[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-29 { W ARNING If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. Y ou could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, o[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-30 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separatel[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-31 The vehicle may have an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The switch for the EPB is on the center console for vehicles with a manual transmission, or on the left side of the instrument panel for vehicles with an automatic transmission. The EPB can always be [...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-32 Driving and Operating The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB in some situations when the vehicle is not moving. This is normal, and is done to periodically check the correct operation of the EPB system. If the EPB fails to apply , the rear wheels should be blocked to pre[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-33 Parking Brake (Manual) T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 18 . Notice: Dri[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-34 Driving and Operating Hill Start Assist (HSA) This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. Af[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-35 If d comes on and stays on, reset the system: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. T urn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. If d still comes on and stays on at a speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see your dealer for service. A chime may also sound w[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-36 Driving and Operating StabiliT rak ® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliT rak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliT rak activates w[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-37 Manual T ransmission TCS/ StabiliT rak Button Shown, Automatic T ransmission TCS/ StabiliT rak Button Similar StabiliT rak Off Light TCS Off Light StabiliT rak and traction control can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding g until g and i come [...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-38 Driving and Operating Press the MODE button on the center console to make a mode selection. The first press of the button will show the current mode. Subsequent presses will scroll though the available modes. The T our and Sport modes will feel similar on a smooth road. Selec[...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-39 Cruise Control { W ARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast chan[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-40 Driving and Operating +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press the control up briefly to resume to a previously set speed or to increase vehicle speed if the cruise control is already activated. T o increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the first detent. T o increase spee[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-41 The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric units. See Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ 9 . The increment value used depends on the units displayed. Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control syst[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-42 Driving and Operating Adaptive Cruise Control For vehicles with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it allows the driver to select the cruise control set speed and following gap. Read this entire section before using this system. The following gap is the following time between you[...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-43 ] (On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off. +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press the control up briefly to resume the previous set speed or to increase vehicle speed if ACC is already activated. T o increase speed by 1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the f[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-44 Driving and Operating The ACC indicator displays in the instrument cluster and Head-Up Display (HUD). When the ACC is active, the indicator will be lit green. Be mindful of speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds, and weather conditions when selecting the set speed. Resuming[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-45 . Press and hold SET – down until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . T o decrease the vehicle speed in small increments, press SET − down to the first detent. For each press, the vehicle goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower . . T o de[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-46 Driving and Operating When any of these conditions occur , the collision alert symbol on the HUD will flash on the windshield. Either eight beeps will sound from the front, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five times. See “ Collision/Detection Systems ” u[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-47 The ACC active symbol will not be displayed when ACC is no longer active. Notification to Resume ACC ACC will maintain a follow gap behind a detected vehicle and slow your vehicle to a stop behind that vehicle. If the stopped vehicle ahead has driven awa[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-48 Driving and Operating ACC Override If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is active, a DIC warning message will indicate that automatic braking will not occur. See Vehicle Messages on page 5 ‑ 32 . ACC will resume operation when the accelerator pedal is not being pressed.[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-49 When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead and accelerate to the set speed. When this happens the vehicle ahead symbol will not appear. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes. ACC m[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-50 Driving and Operating Ending ACC There are three ways to disengage ACC: . Step lightly on the brake pedal. . Press * . . Press ] . Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if ] is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Cleaning the Sensing Sy[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-51 W ARNING (Continued) Under many conditions, these systems will not: . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. . Detect vehicles or objects outside the area monitored by the system. . Work at all driving speeds. . W arn you or provide you wi[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-52 Driving and Operating { W ARNING The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or any other object located outside the camera's field of view , below the bumper , or under the vehicle. Perceived distances may be different from actual distanc[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-53 Use caution while backing up when towing a trailer , as the RCT A detection zones that extend out from the back of the vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. With URP A, as the vehicle backs up at speeds of less than 8 km/h (5 mph), th[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-54 Driving and Operating { W ARNING The Backing Warning System only operates at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). It does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle. In some situations, s[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-55 T urning the Features On or Off The X button to the left of the steering wheel is used to turn on or off the Front and Rear Parking Assist, Rear Automatic Braking, and Backing Warning System at the same time. The indicator light next to the button comes [...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-56 Driving and Operating FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect vehicles to distances of approximately 1 10 m (360 ft) and operates at al[...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-57 Collision Alert With Head-Up Display Without Head-Up Display When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly , the red lights, or the collision alert symbol on the HUD, will flash on the windshield. Either eight beeps will sound from the front, [...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-58 Driving and Operating Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the FCA timing setting automatically changes the following gap setting ([...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-59 { W ARNING ACP is an emergency crash preparation feature and is not designed to avoid crashes. Do not rely on ACP to brake the vehicle. ACP may not: . Respond to stopped vehicles, pedestrians, or animals. . Detect a vehicle ahead on winding or hilly road[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-60 Driving and Operating { W ARNING Using the Automatic Collision Preparation System while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and crash. T urn the system off when towing a trailer . Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) If available, the Side Blind Zone Alert[...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-61 Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to indicate the system is operating. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left- or right-side mirror display will li[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-62 Driving and Operating FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 21 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Lane Departure W arning (LDW) LDW may help avoid cra[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-63 When the vehicle is started, the LDW indicator on the instrument cluster will come on briefly . If LDW is on, the LDW indicator will appear green if the system detects a left or right lane marking while the vehicle is traveling at 56 km/h (35 mph) or gre[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-64 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Look for[...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-65 If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher , the engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications At a [...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-66 Driving and Operating However , some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. T o help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gas[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-67 We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a “ renewable ” fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pum[...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-68 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. . T urn off the engine when refueling. . Keep[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-69 nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 81 . When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks once. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-70 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer . Read the entire section before towing a traile[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-71 T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the handling and braking of the rig before setting out for the open road. Before startin[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-72 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehic[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-73 T railer T owing (With V6 Engine) Before pulling a trailer , there are three important considerations that have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer . . The weight of the trailer tongue. . The total weight on your vehicle's tires. Weight o[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-74 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately , to see if the weights are proper . If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some items around in the trailer . T otal Weight on Y our V ehicle's Tires Be sur[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Driving and Operating 9-75 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty . Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-[...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 9-76 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Different Size Tires and Wheels . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some [...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-4 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle bef[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-5 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle. 3. Lift the hood. T[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-7 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 23 . 2. Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10 ‑ 26 . 3. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 17 . 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block [...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-8 V ehicle Care 2.5L L4 Engine I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-9 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 23 . 2. Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10 ‑ 26 . 3. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 17 . 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-10 V ehicle Care 3.6L V6 Engine I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 1. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 23 . 2. Positive (+) Battery T erminal. See Battery on page 10 ‑ 26 . 3. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 17 . 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Blo[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-12 V ehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-13 Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-14 V ehicle Care When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary . A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 35 . Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (6[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-15 If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not been reset. Repeat the procedure. Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the trans[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-16 V ehicle Care How to Check and Add Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. The brake/ hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed and sealed. Do not remove the cap to che[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-17 { W ARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air [...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-18 V ehicle Care 3.6L V6 LFX Engine 1. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap 2. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View) { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and too[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-19 W ARNING (Continued) mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of clea[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-20 V ehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank, add coolant as follows: How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be seve[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-21 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap from the top chamber when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If you hear a hiss, wait for tha[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-22 V ehicle Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away . See Roadside Service (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 7 or Roadside Service (U.S. and[...]

Black plate (23,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-23 If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, and let the engine idle. If the overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the[...]

Black plate (24,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-24 V ehicle Care Brakes This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when[...]

Black plate (25,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-25 Brake Fluid The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 6 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level [...]

Black plate (26,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-26 V ehicle Care Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir . { W ARNING With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/clutch hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. Th[...]

Black plate (27,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-27 V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 75 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove th[...]

Black plate (28,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-28 V ehicle Care T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, on the transfer case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hol[...]

Black plate (29,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-29 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around t[...]

Black plate (30,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-30 V ehicle Care . T o check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades shou[...]

Black plate (31,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-31 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary , see your dealer . Bulb Replacement For the proper type of r[...]

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-32 V ehicle Care Back-Up Lamps 1. Back-Up Bulb Socket 2. Back-Up Lamp Assembly T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp assembly . 2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out of the lamp as[...]

Black plate (33,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-33 4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1). 5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly . 6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab loc[...]

Black plate (34,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-34 V ehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. T o check a fuse, look at the silver-colored[...]

Black plate (35,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-35 Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Not Used 3 Not Used 4 Body Control Module 6 5 Not Used 6 Driver Power Seat 7 Not Used *8 Headlamp Washer Relay 9 Not Used 10 Not Used 1 1 Not Used 12 Not Used 13 Passenger Power Seat 14 Body Control Module 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o[...]

Black plate (36,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-36 V ehicle Care Number Usage 15 Passive Entry/ Passive Start 16 Not Used *17 Headlamp Washer 18 Not Used 19 Antilock Brake System Pump 20 Antilock Brake System V alve *21 AIR Pump 22 Not Used 23 Wiper Control Relay 24 Wiper Speed Relay 25 Engine Control Module Relay *26 AIR Pu[...]

Black plate (37,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-37 Number Usage *54 AIR Solenoid 55 T ransmission Control Module/ Spare *56 Headlamp Low Relay 57 Headlamp high Relay 58 Starter 59 Starter Relay 60 Run/Crank Relay *61 V acuum Pump Relay 62 Air Conditioning Control Relay *63 Adaptive Headlamp Leveling *64 Left Hi[...]

Black plate (38,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-38 V ehicle Care T o install the end cover , insert the tabs on the back of the cover into the slots in the instrument panel at the points shown. Align the clips with the slots in the instrument panel, and press the cover into place. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of [...]

Black plate (39,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Data Link Connector 3 Not Used 4 Not Used 5 Heater , V entilation, and Air Conditioning Control 6 Electric Steering Column Lock 8 Battery 9 Heated Steering Wheel 10 Not Used 1 1 Logistics Shunt 1 12 SDM/AOS 13 Cluster/HUD/ICS/ Steering[...]

Black plate (40,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-40 V ehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is behind a cover on the driver side of the rear compartment. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (41,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-41 Number Usage 1 Not Used 2 Left Window 3 Body Control Module 8 4 Not Used 5 Passive Entry Passive Start Battery 1 6 Body Control Module 4 7 Heated Mirrors 8 Amplifier 9 Rear Window Defogger 10 Not Used 1 1 T railer Connector 12 OnStar (If Equipped) 13 Right Wind[...]

Black plate (42,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-42 V ehicle Care Number Usage 42 Memory Seat Module 43 Body Control Module 3 44 Not Used 45 Battery Regulated V oltage Control 46 Engine Control Module Battery 47 Not Used 48 Not Used 49 T railer Module Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by [...]

Black plate (43,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-43 W ARNING (Continued) . Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. . Worn or old tires can cause a crash. If the tread is badly worn, replace t[...]

Black plate (44,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-44 V ehicle Care Winter Tires This vehicle was not, originally , equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is expec[...]

Black plate (45,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-45 (50 mi); and a heavy load 45 km (25 mi). As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized GM or run-flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement. When driving on a deflated run-flat tire, avoid potholes and other road hazards that could d[...]

Black plate (46,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-46 V ehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety gui[...]

Black plate (47,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-47 Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenge r vehicle tire size. (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger v[...]

Black plate (48,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-48 V ehicle Care Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead : The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tir[...]

Black plate (49,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-49 Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded V ehicle Weight : The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weig[...]

Black plate (50,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-50 V ehicle Care UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear . Ratings are determined by tire manufacture rs using government testing procedures. The ratin[...]

Black plate (51,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-51 For additional information regarding how much weight the vehicle can carry , and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 1 1 . How the vehicle is loaded affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load th[...]

Black plate (52,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-52 V ehicle Care V ehicles with P225/45R17 and 225/40R18 92V size tires require inflation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher . Set the cold inflation pressure to 280 kPa (41 psi). V ehicles with 225/40RF18 88W and 255/35RF18 9[...]

Black plate (53,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-53 When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehi[...]

Black plate (54,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-54 V ehicle Care For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 26 . The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicl[...]

Black plate (55,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-55 . The TPMS sensor matching process was not done or not completed successfully after rotating the tires. The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off after successfully completing the sensor matching process. See "TPMS Sensor Matching Process&quo[...]

Black plate (56,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-56 V ehicle Care 4. Use the five-way DIC control on the right side of the steering wheel to scroll to the Tire Pressure screen under the DIC info page. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 26 . 5. Press and hold the SEL button located in the center of the five-way [...]

Black plate (57,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-57 . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. Tire Rotation If the vehicle has non-directio nal tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on pag[...]

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-58 V ehicle Care Use this rotation pattern when rotating tires of the same size installed on all four wheel positions. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, do not include it in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the T[...]

Black plate (59,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-59 When It Is Time for New Tires Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. T readwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new tires. T readwear indicators appea[...]

Black plate (60,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-60 V ehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance , ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's [...]

Black plate (61,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-61 { W ARNING Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If the vehicle tir[...]

Black plate (62,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-62 V ehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by[...]

Black plate (63,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-63 assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing th[...]

Black plate (64,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-64 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air , and cause loss of control, causing a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and [...]

Black plate (65,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-65 Used Replacement Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Tire Ch[...]

Black plate (66,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-66 V ehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no need to stop on the side of the road to change a flat tire. See Run-Flat Tires on page 10 ‑ 44 . { W ARNING Special tools and procedures are required to service a run-flat tire. If these speci[...]

Black plate (67,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-67 W ARNING (Continued) changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire. If this vehicle does not [...]

Black plate (68,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-68 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its orig[...]

Black plate (69,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-69 2. On/Off Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Button 5. T ire Sealant Canister 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug 9. Canister Release Button (Under Sealant/Air Hose) Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instr[...]

Black plate (70,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-70 V ehicle Care 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Button 5. T ire Sealant Canister 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug 9. Canister Release Button (Under Sealant/Air Hose) When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatur[...]

Black plate (71,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-71 9. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit on. The compressor will inject sealant and air into the tire. The pressure gauge (3) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire. Once the s[...]

Black plate (72,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-72 V ehicle Care 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (5) and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is repaired or r[...]

Black plate (73,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-73 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) 2. On/Off Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Pressure Deflation Button 5. T ire Sealant Canister 6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) 7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug 9. Canister Release Button (Under Sealant/Air Hose) If a ti[...]

Black plate (74,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-74 V ehicle Care 8. Press and turn the selector switch (1) clockwise to the Air Only position. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the tire with air only . 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pre[...]

Black plate (75,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-75 Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unwrap the sealant hose. 2. Press the canister release button (9). 3. Pull up and remove the canister . 4. Replace with a new canister which is available from your dealer . 5. [...]

Black plate (76,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-76 V ehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the warranty . T rying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. 1. Good Battery Positive Post 2. Good Bat[...]

Black plate (77,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-77 { W ARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt [...]

Black plate (78,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-78 V ehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making[...]

Black plate (79,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-79 are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly . Here are some important things[...]

Black plate (80,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-80 V ehicle Care Dolly T owing (Rear-Wheel-Drive V ehicles) Use the following procedure to dolly tow a rear-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Put the rear wheels on the dolly . 3. F[...]

Black plate (81,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-81 Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory . Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary , and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. W ashing the V ehicle T o preserve the vehicle's [...]

Black plate (82,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-82 V ehicle Care Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber , decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur. Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes an[...]

Black plate (83,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-83 Weatherstrips Apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips once a year . Black marks from rubber material on painted surfaces can be removed by rubbing with a clean cloth. See R[...]

Black plate (84,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-84 V ehicle Care Underbody Maintenan ce Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody . Y our dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop. Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and req[...]

Black plate (85,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-85 T o prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques: . Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . Never use a brush with stiff bristles. . Never rub any surface aggressively or [...]

Black plate (86,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-86 V ehicle Care T o clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water or club soda. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet. 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth. 3[...]

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 V ehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Soaking or saturating leather , especially perforated leather , as well as other interior surfaces, may cause permanent damage. Wipe excess moisture from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry naturally . Never use heat, steam, spot lifters[...]

Black plate (88,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 10-88 V ehicle Care Floor Mats { W ARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury . Make su[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-3 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Y our dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. With trained technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance Y our vehicle comes with the Cadillac Premium Care Maintenance. It is a maintenance program that covers select maintenance services during the first 4 years or 80 000 km (50,000 mi), whichever comes first. Cadillac Pre[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service [...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear . See Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 81 . . Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3 ‑ 18 . . Visually ins[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 108000km/67,500mi 120000km/75[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or areas[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe 12000km/7,500mi 24000km/15,000mi 36000km/22,500mi 48000km/30,000mi 60000km/37,500mi 72000km/45,000mi 84000km/52,500mi 96000km/60,000mi 108000km/67,500mi 120000km/75,000mi 132000km/82,500mi 1440[...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality , or areas[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is recommended that you[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. Lamps Properly working headlamps, taill[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle handling, or unusual tire wear . . Y our dealer has the[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle (Limited Slip Differential) DEXRON LS Gear 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). Rear Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Gear DEXRON MTF 75W-90 (GM Part No. 88863089). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 20857930 A3178C Engine Oil Filter 2.0L L4 En[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By[...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 13 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning R[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English Fuel T ank 62.5 L 16.5 gal T ransfer Case – AWD 0.8 L 0.8 qt Rear Axle (with limited slip) 1.0 L 1.0 qt T ransmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6-Speed Automatic 6.0 L 6.4 qt Wheel Nut T orque 140 Y 100 l[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.0L and 2.5L L4 Engines 3.6L V6 Engine I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-458-8006. In Canada, call the Canadian C[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge med[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-4 Customer Information However , we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur . If you have a problem that has not been satisfactorily handled through the normal means, we suggest the following steps: STEP ONE Expl[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Canadian Cadillac Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gm.ca 1-888-446-2000 1-800-263-3830 (For T ext T elephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Service: 1-800-882[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-6 Customer Information Online Owner Center Online Owner Experience (U.S.) my .cadillac.com The Cadillac online owner experience is a one-stop resource that allows interaction with Cadillac and keeps important vehicle-specific information in one place. Membership Benefits E (V eh[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-7 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the ve[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-8 Customer Information This service is limited to the transfer of the vehicle to the repair facility . . Emergency Fuel Delivery : Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock-Out Service : Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-9 existing Roadside Assistance program guidelines. If the costs exceed the amount authorized for these services, you must pay the difference at the time of service. Roadside Assistance will coordinate hotel accommodations for all vehicle travelers for up to [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-10 Customer Information . Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar , armed forces or police actions which prevent timely delivery of assistance services. . Food service, beverages, telephone calls, or other extra costs. Accommodation costs apply only to Mexico per the terms and condit[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-1 1 . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage Services are provided up to 6 years/ 1 10 000 km (70,000 mi), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehic[...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-12 Customer Information Cadillac T echnician Roadside Service (U.S. Only) Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, whe[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-13 Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada) When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant of your transportation needs, your deale[...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-14 Customer Information Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If the vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of your dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the[...]

Black plate (15,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-15 Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability , and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New V ehicle Limited Warranty . Recycled original equipment parts may a[...]

Black plate (16,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-16 Customer Information If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury , call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger , or you are instructed to move it by [...]

Black plate (17,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-17 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manua ls Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additi[...]

Black plate (18,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-18 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety A[...]

Black plate (19,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-458-8006, or write: Cadillac Customer Assistance Center Cadillac Motor Car Division P .O. Box 331[...]

Black plate (20,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-20 Customer Information These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur . NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving c[...]

Black plate (21,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 Customer Information 13-21 Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. See the infotainment manual[...]

Black plate (22,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 13-22 Customer Information 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connections . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button > to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services Emergency With[...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System responds: “ OK, request complet[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 14-4 OnStar Connections OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. For coverage maps, see www .onstar .com (U.S.), www .onstar .ca (Canada). Hands-Fr[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple, Android and Blackberry devices to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle (if equipped) or unlock it; or to connect to an OnStar Advisor . For OnStar RemoteLi[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. OnStar service cannot work[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen V ehicle Assistance. Y ou will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor . T o change the OnStar PIN, c[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 14-8 OnStar V ehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 OnStar 14-9 unzip: This is version 2005-Feb-10 of the Info-ZIP copyright and license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/ license.html indefinitely . Copyright (c) 1990-2005 Info-ZIP . All rights reserved. For the purpo[...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 14-10 OnStar 3. Altered versions – including, but not limited to, ports to new operating systems, existing ports with new graphical interfaces, and dynamic, shared, or static library versions – must be plainly marked as such and must not be misrepresented as being the original[...]

Black plate (1,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Active Emergency Braking System . . . . . . . . 1-20, 9-58 Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . 9-42 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 i-2 INDEX Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25 T ransmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 INDEX i-3 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-15 Check Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Ignition T ransmission Lock . . . . . . . . 10-29 Child Restraints Infants and Y oung Children . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 i-4 INDEX Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 1 Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Rear Seat Pass-Through . . . . . 3-1 1 Drive Belt Rout[...]

Black plate (5,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 INDEX i-5 Extender , Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 6-4 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 F Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (6,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 i-6 INDEX H Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 6-6 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Headlamps Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (7,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 INDEX i-7 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-45 Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 6-4 Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exteri[...]

Black plate (8,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 i-8 INDEX M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-16 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-13 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-16 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 Manual Transmission [...]

Black plate (9,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 INDEX i-9 OnStar ® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 OnStar ® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar ® Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Ordering Service Publications . . . . . . . . 13-17 Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 [...]

Black plate (10,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 i-10 INDEX Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (11,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 INDEX i-1 1 Seats (cont'd) Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-3 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47, 3-50 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 i-12 INDEX T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-5 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-18 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . 3-4 T ime . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (13,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 INDEX i-13 V V ehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (14,1) Cadillac A TS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/12 i-14 INDEX 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]