2018 CADILLAC ATS warning lights
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When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The APA system may require a short
period of driving along curves to
calibrate.
Assistance Systems for
Driving
If equipped, when driving the vehicle
in a forward gear, Forward Collision
Alert (FCA), Lane Departure Warning
(LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), and/or
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) can
help to avoid a crash or reduce crash
damage.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, the FCA system may help
to avoid or reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. When approaching
a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA
provides a red flashing alert on the
windshield and rapidly beeps or pulses
the driver seat. FCA also lights an
amber visual alert if following another
vehicle much too closely.FCA detects vehicles within a distance
of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
operates at speeds above 8 km/h
(5 mph). If the vehicle has Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC), it can detect
vehicles to distances of approximately
110 m (360 ft) and operates at all
speeds. See
Adaptive Cruise Control
0 202.
{Warning
FCA is a warning system and does
not apply the brakes. When
approaching a slower-moving or
stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly,
or when following a vehicle too
closely, FCA may not provide a
warning with enough time to help
avoid a crash. It also may not
provide any warning at all. FCA
does not warn of pedestrians,
animals, signs, guardrails, bridges,
construction barrels, or other
objects. Be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0174. FCA can be disabled with either the
FCA steering wheel control or,
if equipped, through vehicle
personalization. See
“Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0147.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
FCA warnings will not occur unless
the FCA system detects a vehicle
ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the
vehicle ahead indicator will display
green. Vehicles may not be detected
on curves, highway exit ramps,
or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a
vehicle ahead is partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects. FCA will
not detect another vehicle ahead until
it is completely in the driving lane.
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222 DRIVING AND OPERATING
(11 ft). The height of the zone is
approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) warning area
starts at approximately the middle of
the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft).
Drivers are also warned of vehicles
rapidly approaching from up to 25 m
(82 ft) behind the vehicle.
How the System Works
The LCA symbol lights up in the side
mirrors when the system detects a
moving vehicle in the next lane over
that is in the side blind zone or
rapidly approaching that zone from
behind. A lit LCA symbol indicates it
may be unsafe to change lanes. Before
making a lane change, check the LCA
display, check mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use the turn
signals.
Left Side MirrorDisplayRight Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both
outside mirror LCA displays will
briefly come on to indicate the system
is operating. When the vehicle is in a
forward gear, the left or right side
mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in the next lane
over in that blind zone or rapidly
approaching that zone. If the turn
signal is activated in the same
direction as a detected vehicle, this
display will flash as an extra warning
not to change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See
“Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0147. If LCA is
disabled by the driver, the LCA mirror
displays will not light up.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The LCA system requires some driving
for the system to calibrate to
maximum performance. This
calibration may occur more quickly if
the vehicle is driven on a straight
highway road with traffic and roadside
objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers). During a trip, the LCA system is not
operational until the vehicle first
reaches a speed of 24 km/h (15 mph).
LCA displays may not come on when
passing a vehicle quickly, for a
stopped vehicle, or when towing a
trailer. The LCA detection zones that
extend back from the side of the
vehicle do not move further back
when a trailer is towed. Use caution
while changing lanes when towing a
trailer. LCA may alert to objects
attached to the vehicle, such as a
trailer, bicycle, or object extending out
to either side of the vehicle. Attached
objects may also interfere with the
detection of vehicles. This is normal
system operation; the vehicle does not
need service.
LCA may not always alert the driver to
vehicles in the next lane over,
especially in wet conditions or when
driving on sharp curves. The system
does not need to be serviced. The
system may light up due to guardrails,
signs, trees, shrubs, and other
non-moving objects. This is normal
system operation; the vehicle does not
need service.
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Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly. Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should be in
P (Park). See Shifting Into Park
0 188.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting. 4. Turn the ignition off and switch
off all lights and accessories in
both vehicles, except the hazard
warning flashers if needed.
{Warning
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.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People
have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump
start remote positive (+) terminal
for the discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative
(–) terminal of the good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the
remote negative (–) post for the
discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
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368 INDEX
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
FusesEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 265
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 268
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Gauges Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 128
Engine Oil Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 127
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 321
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 158
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 156
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163, 168
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 177
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 69
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163, 168
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 306
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K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 156
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Lane Departure Warning Light . . . . 134
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . 101
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Level Control Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Lights (cont'd)
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 156
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . 134
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 134
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . 95
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Vehicle (cont'd)Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 336
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 290
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 286
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 94
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 260
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117