2018 CADILLAC ATS Adaptive cruise control

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1.Air Vents 0169.
2. Electric Parking Brake 0194.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0159.
Head-Up Display (HUD) 0142 (If
Equipped).
3. Exterior Lamp Controls 0155.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0158.
4. Instrument Cluster 0121.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0139.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0113.
6. Hazard Warning Flashers 0158.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 223.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0224.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0196.
7. Infotainment 0162.
8. Glove Box Button. See Glove Box
0 109. Park Assist Button. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing
0211.
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Button. See Assistance Systems
for Parking or Backing 0211.
9. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0163.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
0 63 (If Equipped).
10. Instrument Panel Storage 0108 (If
Equipped).
Wireless Charging Pad (If
Equipped) (Out of View). See
Wireless Charging 0117.
11. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0191.
12. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0184.
13. Steering Wheel Controls 0113.
14. Horn 0113.
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0113. 16.
Cruise Control 0199.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0202 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0217 (If Equipped).
Phone Button. See “Steering
Wheel Controls ”in the
infotainment manual.
Heated Steering Wheel 0113 (If
Equipped).
17. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0131.
18. Hood Release. See Hood0239.
19. Instrument Panel Storage 0108.

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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system, and
voice or speech recognition. It also
includes information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering wheel
controls. See“Steering Wheel
Controls ”in the infotainment manual.
Cruise Control
J:Press to turn the system on and
off. A white indicator appears in the
instrument cluster when turned on.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press the control up briefly
to resume to that speed or press and
hold to accelerate. If the cruise control
is already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. To increase speed by
1 km/h (1 mph), press +RES up to the
first detent. To increase speed to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer, press +RES up to the
second detent. SET−
:Press the control down briefly
to set the speed and activate cruise
control. If the cruise control is already
active, use to decrease vehicle speed.
To decrease speed by 1 km/h (1 mph),
press SET− down to the first detent.
To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press SET− down to the second detent.
*:Press to disengage cruise control
without erasing the set speed from
memory.
See Cruise Control 0199 orAdaptive
Cruise Control 0202 (if equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.

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your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Park Assist
If equipped, Rear Park Assist (RPA)
uses sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). RPA may show a warning
triangle on the infotainment display
and a graphic on the instrument
cluster to provide the object distance.
In addition, multiple beeps or seat
pulses may occur if very close to an
object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Park Assist system.
See Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helps to
search for and maneuver the vehicle
into parallel or perpendicular parking
spots using automatic steering, DIC
displays, and beeps. When the vehicle
speed is below 30 km/h (18 mph),
press
Oto enable the system.
See “Automatic Parking Assist (APA)”
under Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0211.
Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB)
If the vehicle has Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) it also has the RAB
system, which is designed to help
avoid or reduce the harm caused by
backing crashes when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). If the system
detects the vehicle is backing too fast
to avoid a crash with a detected object
behind your vehicle in your path, it
may automatically brake hard to
a stop. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing 0211.
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 area below
the climate control system
. Inside the center console
Lift the cover to access the accessory
power outlet.
See Power Outlets 0115.
Sunroof
If equipped with a sunroof, the
ignition must be on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active to operate
the sunroof and power sunshade.
See Ignition Positions 0184 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0188.

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Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white when
the cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control is
set and active.
SeeCruise Control 0199.
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
This light is white when the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is on
and ready, and turns green when the
ACC is set and active. See Adaptive
Cruise Control 0202.
Door Ajar Light
For vehicles equipped with this light,
it comes on when a door is open or
not securely latched. Before driving,
check that all doors are properly
closed.
Information Displays
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the status
of many vehicle systems.
yorz:Move SEL up or down to
go to the previous or next selection.
SorT: Press to move between the
interactive display zones in the
cluster. Press
Sto go back to the
previous menu.

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economy that the vehicle has right
now and changes frequently as driving
conditions change.
Average Speed :Shows the average
speed of the vehicle in kilometers per
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
This average is calculated based on
the various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset of this value. The
average speed can be reset by pressing
and holding SEL while this display is
active.
Timer : This display can be used as a
timer. To start the timer, press SEL
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount of time
that has passed since the timer was
last reset. To stop the timer, press SEL
briefly while this display is active and
the timer is running. To reset the
timer to zero, press and hold SEL
while this display is active.
Compass (Base Cluster) : Shows the
direction the vehicle is driving.
Turn Arrow : Shows the next
maneuver when using route guidance. Estimated Time to Arrival :
Shows
the estimated time until arrival at
your destination.
Distance to Destination : Shows the
distance to the destination when
using route guidance.
Speed Limit : Shows the current
speed limit. The information for this
page comes from a roadway database.
Speed Warning : Allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to
exceed. To set the Speed Warning,
press SEL when Speed Warning is
displayed. Press
yorzto adjust the
value. This feature can be turned off
by pressing and holding SEL while
viewing this page. If the selected
speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up
warning is displayed and a chime may
sound.
Best Fuel Economy : Displays average
fuel economy, the best fuel economy
over the selected distance, and a bar
graph showing instantaneous fuel
economy. Driver Assistance (Uplevel
Cluster) :
Shows information for Lane
Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure
Warning (LDW), and Forward
Collision Alert (FCA).
Performance Timer (V Sport Only) :
Shows the last performance time
recorded. Press and hold SEL while
viewing the performance timer to
reset and stop the timer. Press SEL to
enter the performance timer menu. In
the menu, set the start speed, set the
end speed, and reset the timer.
Cruise Set Speed : Shows the speed
the cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control is set to.
Follow Distance Indicator : When
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not
engaged, the current follow time to
the vehicle ahead is displayed as a
time value on this page. When ACC
has been engaged, the display
switches to the gap setting page. This
page shows the current gap setting
along with the vehicle ahead telltale.
Battery Voltage : Shows the current
battery voltage.

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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
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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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Auto Rear Defog
This setting automatically turns the
rear defogger on when the engine is
started.
Touch Off or On.
Collision / Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Alert Type
. Forward Collision System
. Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
. Lane Change Alert
. Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert Type
This setting specifies the type of
vehicle feedback provided, either a
beep or seat vibration, when you are
in danger of colliding with an object.
Touch Beeps or Safety Alert Seat.
Forward Collision System
This setting controls the vehicle
response when detecting a vehicle
ahead of you. The Off setting disables all FCA and FAB functions. With the
Alert and Brake setting, both FCA and
FAB are available. The Alert setting
disables FAB. See
Forward Automatic
Braking (FAB) 0219.
Touch Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
This setting determines if an alert will
appear when Adaptive Cruise Control
brings the vehicle to a complete stop
and the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving again. See Adaptive Cruise
Control 0202.
Touch Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display on the outside mirror to help
you avoid crashing into a vehicle in
your blind spot, or rapidly
approaching your blind spot, during a
lane change maneuver. See Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0221.
When Lane Change Alert is disabled,
Side Blind Zone Alert is also disabled.
Touch Off or On. Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
This setting enables the Rear Camera
Park Assist Symbols. See
Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0211.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display when the vehicle detects
approaching rear cross traffic when in
R (Reverse). See Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0211.
Touch Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Remote Mirror Folding
. Rain Sense Wipers
Chime Volume
This setting determines the chime
volume level.
Touch the controls on the
infotainment display to adjust the
volume.