2018 CADILLAC ATS steering wheel

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This light is green if LDW is on and
ready to operate.
This light changes to amber and
flashes to indicate that the lane
marking has been crossed without
using a turn signal in that direction.
SeeLane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 223.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Light
For some vehicles, this light comes on
briefly while starting the vehicle. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced.
For vehicles with the uplevel cluster,
this light may not come on when
starting the vehicle.
This light is green if LKA is available
to assist. LKA may assist by gently turning the
steering wheel if the vehicle
approaches a detected lane marking
without using the turn signal in that
direction. The LKA light will turn
amber.
This light is amber and flashes as a
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert,
to indicate that the lane marking has
been crossed.
See
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0224.
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
If equipped, this indicator will display
green when a vehicle is detected
ahead and amber when you are
following a vehicle ahead much too
closely.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0217.
Traction Off Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indicator light then
turns off. For vehicles with a
reconfigurable cluster, this light is in
the display area and it may not come
on when the ignition is turned on.
The traction off light comes on when
the Traction Control System (TCS) has
been turned off by pressing and
releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC
button.
This light and the StabiliTrak/ESC OFF
light come on when StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is
turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
limited. Adjust driving accordingly.

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HUD Display on the Windshield
The HUD may display some of the
following vehicle information and
vehicle messages or alerts:
. Speed
. Tachometer
. Audio
. Phone
. Navigation
. Collision Alert
. Adaptive Cruise Control and set
speed
. Lane Departure .
Low Fuel
Some vehicle messages or alerts
displayed in the HUD may be cleared
by using the steering wheel controls.
See Vehicle Messages 0146.
Some information shown may not be
available on your vehicle if it is not
equipped with these features.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel.
To adjust the HUD image: 1. Adjust the driver seat.
2. Start the engine.
3. Use the following settings to adjust the HUD.
$:Press or lift to center the HUD
image. The HUD image can only be
adjusted up and down, not side
to side.
!: Press to select the display view.
Each press will change the
display view.
D: Lift and hold to brighten the
display. Press and hold to dim the
display. Continue to hold to turn the
display off.
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for
outside lighting. The HUD brightness
control can also be adjusted as
needed.
The HUD image can temporarily light
up depending on the angle and
position of sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
Polarized sunglasses could make the
HUD image harder to see.
Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
Option
This feature allows for adjusting the
angle of the HUD image.
Press SEL on the steering wheel
controls while Head-up Display
Rotation is highlighted to enter Adjust
Mode. Press
yorzto adjust the

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angle of the HUD display. PressSor
Tto highlight OK, then press SEL to
save the setting. CANCEL can also be
selected to cancel the setting. The
vehicle must be in P (Park). See
Instrument Cluster 0121.
HUD Views
There are four views in the HUD.
Some vehicle information and vehicle
messages or alerts may be displayed
in any view.
Metric
English
Speed View : This displays digital
speed in English or metric units,
speed limit, vehicle ahead indicator,
Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep
Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control
and set speed. Some information only
appears on vehicles that have these
features, and when they are active.
Metric
English
Audio/Phone View : This displays
digital speed, indicators from speed
view along with audio/phone
information. The current radio station,
media type, and incoming calls will be
displayed.
All HUD views may briefly display
audio information when the driver
uses the steering wheel controls to
adjust the audio settings appearing in
the instrument cluster.
Incoming phone calls appearing in the
instrument cluster may also display in
any HUD view.

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.Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
This setting flashes the exterior lamps
when the vehicle is unlocked with the
RKE transmitter.
Touch Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This setting specifies how the vehicle
responds when the vehicle is locked
with the RKE transmitter.
Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This setting specifies whether all
doors, or just the driver door, unlock
when pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
This setting automatically turns on
the ventilated seats when using the
remote start function on warm days.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 63 and Remote Vehicle Start 034.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
This setting automatically turns on
the heated seats when using the
remote start function on cold days.
See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 63 and Remote Vehicle Start 034.
If equipped with Auto Heated Steering
Wheel, this feature will turn on when
the Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
turn on.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Window Operation
This setting allows the vehicle’s
windows to open remotely by pressing
and holding
Kon the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 027.
Touch Off or On. Passive Door Unlock
This setting specifies which doors
unlock when using the button on the
driver door handle to unlock the
vehicle.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This setting specifies if the vehicle will
automatically lock, or lock and
provide an alert after all the doors are
closed, and you walk away from the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation
027.
Touch Off, On with Horn Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when the
RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle.
This menu also enables Remote No
Longer in Vehicle Alert.
Touch Off or On.Seating Position
Touch and the following may display:
. Seat Entry Memory

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.Seat Exit Memory
Seat Entry Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
current driver’s previously stored 1 or
2 button positions when the ignition
is changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY. See Memory Seats060.
Touch Off or On.
Seat Exit Memory
This feature automatically recalls the
previously stored exit button position
when exiting the vehicle. See Memory
Seats 060.
Touch Off or On.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings ”in
the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment system
and steering wheel controls. It may
also limit access to vehicle storage
locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0349.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and home
automation devices. These

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If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb may
be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers 0265.
Cornering Lamps
If equipped with cornering lamps, they
automatically come on when all of the
following occur:
.
The low-beam headlamps are on.
. The turn signals are activated or
the steering wheel is at a
calibrated angle.
. The vehicle speed is below the
calibrated speed.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The brightness of the instrument
panel lighting and steering wheel
controls can be adjusted.
D:Move the thumbwheel up or
down to brighten or dim the lights.
The brightness of the displays
automatically adjusts based on
outdoor lighting. The instrument
panel illumination control will set the
lowest level to which the displays will
automatically be adjusted.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on when
any door is opened and the dome
lamp is in the DOOR position.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp is in the overhead
console.
To change the dome lamp settings,
press:
OFF : Turns the lamp off, even when a
door is open.
DOOR : The lamp comes on when a
door is opened.

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Caution (Continued)
stations clearly. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats : If equipped, press
Jorzto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press
Cor{to ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 063.
The vehicle also has auto heated or
ventilated seats that turn on when the
vehicle is on. The seats will activate at
the level required by the vehicle’s
interior temperature. To turn off the
heated seats, press
Jorz. To turn
off the ventilated seats, press
Cor{.
The auto heated or ventilated seats
feature can be turned on or off.
See Vehicle Personalization 0147 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 063. Remote Start Climate Control
Operation :
If equipped with the
remote start feature, the climate
control system may run when the
vehicle is started remotely. The system
uses the driver’s previous settings to
heat or cool the inside of the vehicle.
The rear defog may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during a
remote start.
If equipped, the heated seats will turn
on if it is cold outside or the
ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot
outside. The heated and ventilated
seat indicator lights may not come on
during a remote start. If equipped, the
heated steering wheel will come on in
a remote start if it is cold outside. The
heated steering wheel indicator light
may not come on.
See Remote Vehicle Start 034 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 063.
Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the windshield,
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 may not work
properly.

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 177
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 191
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 194
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Automatic Level Control . . . . . . . . . 199
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . 202
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . 209
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 221
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 221
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended Fuel (LFX 3.6L V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended Fuel (LF3 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . 226
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . 227
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . 230