2008 CADILLAC SRX alarm

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions,
including lock, unlock, power liftgate, vehicle locator/
panic alarm and remote vehicle start, if your vehicle has
this feature, will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away.
If your vehicle has the remote vehicle start feature,
you will be able start your vehicle with the RKE
transmitter. However, the range may be less while
the vehicle is running and you may need to be closer
to your vehicle to turn it off than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4.
Q(Lock):Press this symbol on the RKE transmitter to
lock the doors. This also arms the theft-deterrent system.
SeeTheft-Deterrent System on page 2-20for additional
information.
You can program your vehicle so that the exterior lamps
will ash and/or the horn will sound when you lock the
doors with the RKE transmitter. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-62for more information on
programming this feature.
"(Unlock):Press this symbol on the RKE transmitter
to unlock the driver’s door. This also disarms the
theft-deterrent system. Press the button again, within
ve seconds, to unlock the rest of the doors.With Remote Start
(Without Remote Start
Similar)
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You can program your vehicle so that the exterior lamps
will ash when you unlock the doors with the RKE
transmitter. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-62
for more information on programming this feature.
If your vehicle is programmed for remote conrmation,
the doors must be closed for this feature to work.
If a door is open, remote conrmation will be canceled.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):Your vehicle may be
started from outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-7.
L(Panic Alarm):Press and release this button to
locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will ash and
the horn will sound three times. Press and hold this
button for more than two seconds to activate the panic
alarm. The turn signal lamps will ash and the horn
will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm will
turn off when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or
the alarm button is pressed again. The ignition must
be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.
&(Power Liftgate):Press and hold this button
on the RKE transmitter to open and close the liftgate.
The taillamps will ash and a chime will sound to
indicate when the liftgate is opening and closing.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased
through your dealer/retailer. Remember to bring any
additional transmitters with you so that all of them
can be re-coded to match the new transmitter. Once your
dealer/retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each 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
Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter
should last about four years.
The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the
normal range in any location. If you have to get close to
your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably
time to change the battery.
The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message in
the vehicle’s DIC will display if the RKE transmitter
battery is low. See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE
KEY” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance
of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the doors
whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or
stop your vehicle. Locking your doors
can help prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
Because your vehicle has the theft-deterrent system,
you must unlock the doors from the outside with the key
or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to avoid
setting off the alarm. If the windows are down and the
doors are locked, do not reach in to manually unlock the
vehicle because you will set off the alarm.
From the inside, use the manual lock levers located on
the door panels near the windows.
Push down on the manual lock lever to lock the door.
To unlock the door, pull up on the lever.
Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle has a central door unlocking feature.
When unlocking the driver’s door, you can unlock the
other doors by holding the key in the turned position for
a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in
the lock cylinder.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
front doors.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Press to lock the doors.
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If a door or a liftgate is opened without a key or a
RKE transmitter, the horn will sound and the lamps
will ash for up to 30 seconds.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock
the doors with a key, use the manual door lock or if
the liftgate is ajar. It activates only if you use the RKE
transmitter or the power door lock.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
The vehicle should be locked with the door key or
the manual door lock after the doors are closed if
you don’t want to arm the theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock a door with a key or use the RKE
transmitter. Pressing the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter disarms the theft-deterrent system.
Unlocking a door any other way while the system
is armed will activate the alarm when a door or
the liftgate is opened.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm
by using the unlock button on the RKE transmitter,
or by starting the vehicle with a valid key.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window,
then get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open,
lock the vehicle using the power door lock switch
or the RKE transmitter and close the door. Wait
approximately 30 seconds until the security
light goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual
lock and open the door. The horn will sound and
the exterior lamps will ash.
You can turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver’s
door with your key, using the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter or by starting the car with a valid key.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-101. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,
you may need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention
to the warning lights and gages could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briey when you start the engine
just to let you know they are working. If you are familiar
with this section, you should not be alarmed when this
happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when there
is a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
while you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about it. Waiting to do repairs can be
costly – and even dangerous. So please get to know
your warning lights and gages. They are a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center (DIC)
that works along with the warning lights and gages.
SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-47for
more information.
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