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2019 Cadillac ats Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

01-In Brief_en_US
03-Seats and Restraints_en_US
05-Instruments and Controls_en_US
09-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
10-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.

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Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.

Belts

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Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking
or splitting.

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Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.

Brakes

Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.

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Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.

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Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.

Fluids

Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle

s systems and

components. See

Recommended Fluids

and Lubricants

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for GM approved

fluids.

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Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.

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Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be filled.

Hoses

Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed.

Lamps

Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.

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Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.

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With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.

Shocks and Struts

Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.

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Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway
while braking, longer stopping
distance, or uneven tire wear.

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As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of

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