Ride Quality
The ATS' ride quality is confident and comfortable. A difference of 1 inch in wheel diameter isn't always noticeable, but I found the 2.5L with its 17-inch wheels to ride a little softer than the other versions I drove, which had 18-inch wheels. The difference was felt mainly over rippled surfaces and tar patches.
All engines and trims come with the same suspension except for the Premium trim level with rear-wheel drive, which includes Magnetic Ride Control, or MRC. This adaptive suspension automatically adjusts shock-absorber firmness on the fly to match road conditions. It teams with upgraded Brembo brakes and Bridgestone Potenza summer performance tires.
It seems unwise that all-season tires aren't offered with MRC. At minimum, all-season tires should be a no-cost option. Perhaps the thinking is that anyone who's concerned about wintry conditions would buy the all-wheel drive, which rules out both MRC and summer tires. But that raises a question: Why should MRC be denied to anyone who wants all-wheel drive or all-season tires? Cadillac needs a solution here.
See also:
Passenger Sensing System
United States
Canada and Mexico
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
(Hazard Warning Flashers):
Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and
rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the
steering column. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, move the
windshield wiper lever to select the wiper spe ...