Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9085354) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15Driving and Operating 229weight of the driver, passengers,and cargo should never exceedthe vehicle's capacity weight.Certification LabelLabel ExampleA vehicle-specific Certificationlabel is attached to the vehicle'scenter pillar (B-pillar). The labelmay show the gross weightcapacity of the vehicle, calledthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, and cargo.{ WarningThings inside the vehicle canstrike and injure people in asudden stop or turn, or in acrash.. Put things in the cargoarea of the vehicle. In thecargo area, put them asfar forward as possible.Try to spread the weightevenly.. Never stack heavierthings, like suitcases,inside the vehicle so thatsome of them are abovethe tops of the seats.. Do not leave anunsecured child restraintin the vehicle.. Secure loose items in thevehicle.. Do not leave a seatfolded down unlessneeded.Starting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InFollow these recommendedguidelines during the first2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving thisvehicle. Parts have a break-inperiod and performance will bebetter in the long run.For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):. Avoid full throttle starts andabrupt stops.. Do not exceed 4000 engine rpm.. Avoid driving at any oneconstant speed, fast or slow.. Avoid downshifting to brake orslow the vehicle when theengine speed will exceed4000 rpm.. Do not let the engine labor.Never lug the engine in highgear at low speeds. With amanual transmission, shift to the
