2017 CADILLAC ATS Owners Manual

Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-10287885) -
2017 - crc - 6/16/16
48 KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP), to operate the sunroof.
SeeIgnition Positions 0185 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0188.
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :
Press
D(1) to the second detent and
release to express-open the sunroof.
Press
g(1) to the second detent
and release to express-close the
sunroof.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) : Press
D(1) to the first detent and hold to
open the sunroof. Press
g(1) to
the first detent and hold to close the
sunroof.
Tilt Switch
Vent Feature : Press and hold
E(2)
to vent the sunroof. The sunshade
must be manually opened. Press and
hold
g(2) to close the
sunroof vent.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversal system that is only
active when the sunroof is being
operated in express-close mode. If an
object is in the path of the sunroof
while it is express-closing, the reversal
system will detect the object and stop. In the event of closing difficulties like
frost or other conditions, it is possible
to override the reversal system. To
override the reversal system, close in
manual mode. To stop the movement,
release the switch.
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 sunroof seal and roof sealing
area using a clean cloth, mild soap,
and water. Do not remove grease from
the sunroof.

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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Front Seats
Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . 55
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . 61
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 69
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 71
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 72
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 73
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 77
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 81
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . 84
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . . 85
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Safety Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Head Restraints
If equipped with base seats, the
vehicle’s front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
If equipped with high performance
seats, the vehicle’s front seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
{Warning
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 adjusted properly.
If equipped with base seats, adjust the
head restraint so that the top of the
restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This
position reduces the chance of a neck
injury in a crash.
Front Seats
If equipped, the vehicle's front seats
have adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side of
the head restraint, and pull up or
push the head restraint down and
release the button. Pull and push on
the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked
in place.

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To adjust the head restraint forward
and rearward, press the button located
on the side facing of the head
restraint and move it forward or
rearward until the desired locking
position is reached. Try 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 removable.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up
to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is locked
in place.
To lower the head restraint, press the
button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head restraint
down. Try to move the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
Rear outboard head restraints are not
removable.
Front Seats
Easy Entry Seat
High Performance Seat
1. Seat Adjustment Switch
2. Folding Seatback Handle
If equipped, the front seats can be
moved out of the way to make it
easier to get in and out of the
rear seat.
To fold the seatback, lift the
handle (2) on top of the seatback. The
seatback will fold forward.

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To move the seat forward, press and
hold the front of the switch (1) on the
outboard side of the upper seatback.
To move the seat rearward, press and
hold the rear of the switch (1). Release
the switch (1) when the seat reaches
the desired position.
After entering or exiting the rear seat,
return the seatback to the upright
position. Lift the seatback and push it
rearward until it locks into place. Push
and pull on the seatback to make sure
it is locked.
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
Power Seat Adjustment
High Performance Seat Shown,Others Similar
To 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 equipped, raise or lower the
front part of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see Reclining
Seatbacks 055. To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment
054.
Some vehicles are equipped with a
Safety Alert Seat. This feature
activates a vibrating pulse alert in the
driver seat to help the driver avoid
crashes.
High Performance Seat
Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle
if you try to adjust a driver seat
while the vehicle is moving. Adjust
the driver seat only when the
vehicle is not moving.

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High Performance Seat
1. Feature Select
2. Up
3. Rearward
4. Down
5. Forward
.Move Feature Select (1) to display
seat adjustments on the center
stack. Press and release or hold to
scroll through features.
. Press Up (2) to make upward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
. Press Rearward (3) to make
rearward adjustments of the
selected feature. .
Press Down (4) to make downward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
. Press Forward (5) to make forward
adjustments of the selected
feature.
Four-Way Lumbar Support
To adjust lumbar support for a base
seat, see Lumbar Adjustment 054.
To adjust lumbar support for high
performance seats, if equipped:
High Performance Seat
. Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to lumbar
support on the center stack. .
Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust lumbar forward or
rearward.
. Press Up (2) or Down (4) to adjust
lumbar support up or down.
Cushion Bolster
To adjust cushion bolster, if equipped:
. Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to cushion
bolster on the center stack.
. Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust cushion bolster inward
or outward.

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Back Bolster
To adjust back bolster, if equipped:
.Press and release or hold Feature
Select (1) to scroll to back bolster
on the center stack.
. Press Forward (5) or Rearward (3)
to adjust back bolster inward or
outward.
Lumbar Adjustment
Base Seat
To adjust the lumbar and bolster
support:
. Press and hold the control forward
or rearward to adjust lumbar
support forward or rearward. Back Bolster AdjustmentIf equipped, to increase or decrease
the back bolster support, press and
hold the recliner control up and down.

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Thigh Support Adjustment
Base Seat
If equipped, pull up on the lever. Then
pull or push on the support to
lengthen or shorten. Release the lever
to lock in place.
Reclining Seatbacks
High Performance Seat
To adjust the seatback:
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
Base Seat
To adjust the seatback:
. Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.