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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12
9-6 Driving and Operating
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Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.
Racing or Other
Competitive Driving
Competitive driving may affect the
vehicle warranty. See the warranty
book before using the vehicle for
competitive driving.
For vehicles equipped with front
Brembo brake systems:
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Performance/racing brake pads
are required prior to racing or
closed track driving. Vehicles
with option code Y4Q have
performance brake pads.
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Before racing, replace existing
brake fluid with a qualified racing
brake fluid from a sealed
container. Brake fluid with a dry
boiling point >279 °C (534 °F) is
qualified. If racing brake fluid is
used, replace it with GM
approved brake fluid before
driving on public roads. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑13.
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Do not use silicone based fluids.
If racing brake fluid is in the vehicle
and the age of the brake fluid is
over a month old or unknown,
replace the brake fluid before
racing/closed track driving.
Notice: If using the vehicle for
competitive driving, the engine
may use more oil than it would
with normal use. Low oil levels
can damage the engine. Check
the oil level often during
competitive driving.
For 2.0L and 2.5L Engines: Keep
the level at or near 1 L (1 qt) above
the upper mark that shows the
proper operating range on the
engine oil dipstick. For information
on how to add oil, see Engine Oil on
page 10‑10.
For 3.6L Engine Only: Keep the
level at or near 0.5 L (0.5 qt) above
the upper mark that shows the
proper operating range on the
engine oil dipstick. An engine oil
cooler kit, including engine oil cooler
lines and oil filter adapter, and a
heavy duty fan must be installed.
Electrical changes are required for
the heavy duty fan. Contact your
dealer.
For 2.0L Turbo Engine Only: A
heavy duty fan must be installed.
Electrical changes are required for
the heavy duty fan. Contact your
dealer.
Notice: Failure to change the
brake fluid and transfer case fluid
after any performance or race
track driving could result in
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. Have the brake
fluid and transfer case fluid
changed by your dealer after any
performance or race track
driving. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on
page 11‑13.