2009 CADILLAC CTS door lock

Keyless Unlocking
With the keyless access transmitter in range, approach
the front door to unlock it and pull the handle to open
the door. All doors will unlock when you approach the
vehicle with the keyless access transmitter and open the
driver’s door.
With the keyless access transmitter in range, pull the
rear door handle once to unlock the door and a second
time to open the door.
To customize which doors unlock when the driver’s door
handle is pulled, see “Keyless Unlock” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72.
Keyless Locking
The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are
closed and at least one keyless access transmitter
has been removed from the interior of the vehicle.
To customize whether the doors automatically lock
when you exit the vehicle, see “Keyless Locking”
underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-72.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the trunk release button located on the trunk
lid above the license plate to open the trunk if the
keyless access transmitter is within range.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeKeyless Access
System on page 2-8.
Q(Lock):Press once to
lock the doors. The turn
signal indicators ash.
When
Qis pressed twice,
the turn signal indicators
ash twice, and the
horn sounds once
to conrm locking.
To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators
do not ash and the horn does not sound when pressing
Qon the keyless access transmitter, see “Remote Door
Lock” underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-72.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock only the driver door.
The turn signal indicators ash twice.
Press
Ktwice within ve seconds to unlock all the
doors. The interior lamps may come on.
To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do
not ash and the fog lamps and reverse lamps remain on
steady for about 20 seconds when the keyless access
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle, see″Remote
Door Unlock″underDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 3-72. With Remote Start
Shown, Without Similar
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For vehicles with the memory feature, pressKon the
keyless access transmitter to program and recall the
memory settings. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 1-8for more information.
/(Remote Start):Press to operate the remote start
feature. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-14
for additional information.
G(Trunk):Press and hold for about one second to
unlock the trunk. If the engine is running, the shift lever
must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or in
Neutral with the parking brake set for a manual
transmission.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times
and the turn signal lamps ash three times.
Press and hold
Lfor three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps ash
for 30 seconds. Press and release
Lagain to stop the
alarm.
The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each
transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”.
These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.
For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be
recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, if enabled
through the DIC. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 1-8andDIC Vehicle Customization
onpage 3-72.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only keyless access transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen,
a replacement can be purchased and programmed
through your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters matched to it.
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle
when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles
sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required
to program a new transmitter.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be
with you.
3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder
located on the outside of the driver door.
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The procedure requires three, ten minute cycles to
complete the matching process.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter
pocket with the 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 door.
4. Turn the key to the unlock position ve times within
ve seconds.
5. The DIC displays Press Start Control To Learn Keys.6. Press the ignition switch in.
7. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and
counts down to zero.
8. The DIC displays Press Start Control To Learn
Keys again.
9. Press the ignition switch in again.
10. Repeat Steps 7, 8 and 9.
11. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and
counts down to zero.
12. A beep sounds and the DIC reads Ready To Learn
Electronic Key # X. All previously known transmitter
programming has been erased.
13. A beep sounds once programming is complete. The
DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key # 2.
To program additional transmitters, insert each
transmitter in the pocket until a beep is heard and
the DIC advances to the next electronic key number.
Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The
DIC displays Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned
and exits the programming mode.
Press the ignition control knob to complete the
process.
14. Press the ignition control knob if programming is
complete.
15. Press
Kon each newly programmed transmitter to
complete the process.
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Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that
allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
It may also start the vehicle’s automatic climate control
system. When the remote start system is active, the
climate control system heats and cools the inside of the
vehicle according to the previous settings of the system
before turning the vehicle off. The windshield defroster
and/or rear window defogger turn on if it is cold outside.
If the vehicle has heated seats, they also turn on if the
interior or exterior temperature is cold enough. See
Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-7for additional
information. Normal operation of the climate control
system returns after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
SeeDual Climate Control System on page 3-24.
/(Remote Start):This button will be on the
transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s
Q, then
immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
/for at
least four seconds or until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash. The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on
and remain on while the vehicle is running.3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has been
driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still
running, to extend the engine running time by
10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after
10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start:
Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the
remote start button until the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, press
the brake pedal and turn the ignition to ON/RUN to drive
the vehicle.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using remote start to have the vehicle in
view when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low
on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.
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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 the vehicle.
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.
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 outside, use the key, or press the lock or
unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-6for more information.
On vehicles with the Remote Keyless Access system,
the door unlocks by pulling the door handle when
you have the transmitter with you. SeeKeyless Access
System Operation on page 2-8for more information.
Central Door Unlocking System
The vehicle has a central door unlocking feature.
When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be
unlocked by holding the key in the turned position for a
few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the
lock cylinder.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
front doors.
"(Unlock):Press to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
With this feature, you can delay the actual locking of
the doors.
When the power door lock switch is pressed when the
key is not in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened,
a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed
locking is active.
When all the doors are closed, the doors will lock
automatically after ve seconds. If a door is reopened
before ve seconds have elapsed, the ve second timer
will reset itself once all the doors are closed again.
You can press the door lock switch again or the lock
button on the RKE transmitter to override this feature
and lock the doors immediately.
You can turn this feature off using the Driver Information
Center (DIC). When delayed locking is off, the doors
will lock immediately when you press the powerdoor lock switch or the lock button on the RKE
transmitter. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on
page 3-72for more information.
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, the vehicle
is programmed so that the doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and
the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The doors will
automatically unlock when the vehicle is stopped
and the shift lever is moved into P (Park).
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, the vehicle is
programmed so that the doors will lock automatically
after the vehicle speed reaches 5 mph (8 km). The doors
will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned
off and the key is removed from the ignition.
If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors
are locked, have that person use the manual lever
or power door lock switch. When the door is closed
again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual
lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door.
The power door locks can be programmed through
prompts displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). For more information on programming,
seeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-72.
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Rear Door Security Locks
The vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. The rear doors
must be open to access
them. The label showing
lock and unlock positions is
located near the lock.To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
When you want to open a rear door when the security
lock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) or Keyless Access System transmitter, if the
vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the
rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the vertical position.
Lock Label shown
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Lockout Protection
If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is
in the ignition and a door is open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the doors are
closed, they can be locked by using the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Be sure to remove the
key from the ignition when locking the vehicle.
This feature can be overridden by pressing the lock
button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the power
lock switch a second time.
On vehicles with a Keyless Access System, the system
can be programmed to alert you when all the doors
are closed and a transmitter has been left inside of the
vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-72
for more information.
Trunk
{CAUTION:
Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
Close all of the windows
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel
Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine ExhaustEngine Exhaust on page 2-50.
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