2019 CADILLAC ATS seats

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IN BRIEF 19
Uplevel
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Fan Control
3. OFF (Fan)
4. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
5. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Defrost
8. AUTO (Automatic Operation) See
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System (Base) 0158 orDual Automatic
Climate Control System (Uplevel) 0162.
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap
Shift
Vehicles equipped with DSC allow
shifting an automatic transmission
similar to a manual transmission. DSC
can be enabled through the shift lever
or the tap shift controls on the back
of the steering wheel, if equipped. See
Manual Mode 0196.
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.

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The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. SeeVehicle Personalization
0 135.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 058.
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 is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors will unlock.
Driver Door Shown, Passenger Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:
. It has been more than five seconds
since the first lock/unlock button
press.
. Two lock/unlock button presses
were used to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened and
all doors are now closed. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
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 a passenger door
handle will unlock all doors. Pressing
the lock/unlock button will cause all
doors to lock if any of the following
occur:
.
The lock/unlock button was used
to unlock all doors.
. Any vehicle door has opened and
all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
The vehicle will lock several seconds
after all doors are closed if the vehicle
is off and at least one RKE transmitter
has been removed or none remain in
the vehicle.
If equipped, the fuel door will lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors
may lock with the RKE transmitter

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/:This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear window defogger may
come on during a remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If equipped with heated seats, they
may come on during a remote start.
See Heated Front Seats 061.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 0105.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
If the 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 Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0
29.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
flashing confirms the request to
remote start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
15 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the vehicle
is started.
3. Press the brake pedal and start the vehicle to drive. Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 15 minutes,
if during the first 15 minutes
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested, 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
30 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are
allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be turned
on and then off before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.

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Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have exterior
memory mirrors. SeeMemory Seats
0 58.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone
Alert. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0 232.
Turn Signal Indicator
If equipped with turn signal indicators
on the mirror housings, the indicator
will flash when a turn signal or the
hazard warning flashers are used.
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
K
: Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
(Base) 0158 orDual Automatic Climate
Control System (Uplevel) 0162.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts to
a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows
the curb to be seen when parallel
parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.
The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about 30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0135.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on
the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened
with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it for nighttime
use to avoid glare from the headlamps
from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started.

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Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Front Seats
Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 73
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . 76
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . 76
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 77
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . 82
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . 85
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . 89
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . . 90
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Securing Child Restraints (With
the Seat Belt in the
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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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
{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.
{Warning
The power seats will work with the
ignition off. Children could operate
the power seats and be injured.
Never leave children alone in the
vehicle.
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 057.