2008 CADILLAC CTS ignition

Easy Exit Recall
S
:With the vehicle in PARK (P), press the exit button
to recall the exit position.
A single beep sounds. The driver’s seat moves back,
and if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic
steering feature, it moves up and forward.
If the easy exit seat feature is on in the DIC, automatic
seat and power telescopic steering column movement
occurs when the key is removed from the ignition.
On vehicles with the Keyless Access System, automatic
adjustment occurs when the ignition is turned to OFF
or ACC/ACCESSORY and the driver door is opened.
See “EASY EXIT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-69for more information.
For more programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-69.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
{CAUTION:
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to
adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle
is moving. The sudden movement could startle
and confuse you, or make you push a pedal
when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s
seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
{CAUTION:
If the 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 seatback to be sure it is
locked.
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service
manual have information about servicing your vehicle
and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual,
seeService Publications Ordering Information on
page 7-17.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an
airbag can still inate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an airbag
when it inates. Avoid yellow connectors. They
are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure
to follow proper service procedures, and make
sure the person performing work for you is
qualied to do so.
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to or change
about the vehicle that could keep the airbags
from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle’s
frame, bumper system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from
working properly. Changing or moving any parts
of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument
panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner
or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, or airbag wiring
can affect the operation of the airbag system.
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Keys...............................................................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-6
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-7
Keyless Access System...................................2-9
Keyless Access System Operation..................2-10
Remote Vehicle Start....................................2-16
Doors and Locks............................................2-18
Door Locks..................................................2-18
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-19
Power Door Locks........................................2-19
Delayed Locking...........................................2-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-20
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-20
Lockout Protection........................................2-21
Trunk..........................................................2-21
Windows........................................................2-24
Power Windows............................................2-25
Sun Visors...................................................2-27
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-28
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-28
Immobilizer..................................................2-29
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)................2-30
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)...........2-31Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-32
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-32
Ignition Positions (Key Access).......................2-32
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)..................2-34
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-35
Starting the Engine.......................................2-35
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-37
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-38
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-42
Parking Brake..............................................2-44
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
......2-45
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-47
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......2-47
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-48
Engine Exhaust............................................2-48
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-49
Mirrors...........................................................2-50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®............................................2-50
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-50
Park Tilt Mirrors............................................2-51
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-51
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-51
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons, children
or others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and children could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless
access transmitter is dangerous for many
reasons, children or others could be badly
injured or even killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls or even make
the vehicle move. The windows will function
with the keyless access transmitter in the
vehicle and they could be seriously injured
or killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keyless access
transmitter in a vehicle with children.
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Either of the following keys come with the vehicle.
This key is used for the
driver door, ignition, and
glove box.
This key, located inside the
keyless access transmitter,
is used for the driver door,
glove box, and rear seat
pass-through door. See
“Rear Seat Pass-Through
Door” underTrunk on
page 2-21for more
information.
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To remove the key, press
the button (A) near the
bottom of the keyless
access transmitter, and
pull the key out. Never
pull the key out without
pressing the button.
This vehicle may have the Keyless Access System.
SeeIgnition Positions (Key Access) on page 2-32
orIgnition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 2-34
for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Service on page 7-7.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
If this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, it operates on a radio frequency subject
to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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"(Unlock):Press to unlock the driver’s door. If"is
pressed again within ve seconds, all remaining doors
unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled
through the DIC, the parking lamps ash twice to indicate
unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-69.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold
for about one second to release the trunk lid.
The transmission must be in PARK (P).
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps ash and
the horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps ash
and the horn sounds for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off
when the ignition is moved to START or
Lis pressed
again. The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the
panic alarm to work.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking the vehicle. If a transmitter is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to be re-coded
to match the new transmitter.
The lost transmitter no longer works after the new
transmitters are re-coded. The vehicle can have a
maximum of eight transmitters matched to it. See
“Relearn Remote Key” underDIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-48.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the Replace Battery In Remote
Key message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery
In Remote Key” underDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-56for additional information.
Notice:When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the transmitter.
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7. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will
sound. The DIC will display Ready To Learn
Electronic Key #X, where X can be 3 or 4, or
Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned.
8. Press the ignition control knob to exit
programming mode.
9. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket
and press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter two times.
The Canadian immobilizer standard requires Canadian
owners to see their dealer/retailer for matching new
transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not
available. United States owners are permitted to match
a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized
transmitter is not available.The procedure will require three, ten minute cycles to
complete the matching process.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new,
unrecognized
transmitter into the
transmitter pocket with
the transmitter buttons
facing the front of the
vehicle. The transmitter
pocket is inside the
center console storage
area located between
the driver and front
passenger seats.
3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder
located on the driver’s door.
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