2009 CADILLAC CTS lock

What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?
After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact
airbags inate, they quickly deate, so quickly that
some people may not even realize an airbag inated.
Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inated
for some time after they deploy. Some components
of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes.
For location of the airbag modules, seeWhat Makes
an Airbag Inflate? on page 1-65.
The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you
may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may
be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the
deated airbags. Airbag ination does not prevent
the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being
able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from
leaving the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there may be dust in the
air. This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma or other breathing
trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle
should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems but cannot get out
of the vehicle after an airbag inates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you
experience breathing problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek medical attention.
The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock
the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the
hazard warning ashers on when the airbags inate.
You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and
turn the hazard warning ashers off by using the
controls for those features.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-6
Keyless Access System...................................2-8
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-8
Remote Vehicle Start....................................2-14
Doors and Locks............................................2-16
Door Locks..................................................2-16
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-16
Power Door Locks........................................2-17
Delayed Locking...........................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-17
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-18
Lockout Protection........................................2-19
Trunk..........................................................2-19
Windows........................................................2-22
Power Windows............................................2-23
Sun Visors...................................................2-25
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-26
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-26
Immobilizer..................................................2-27
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)................2-28
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)...........2-29Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-30
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-30
Ignition Positions (Key Access).......................2-31
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)..................2-32
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-33
Starting the Engine.......................................2-33
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-35
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-36
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-40
Parking Brake..............................................2-42
Electric Parking Brake
...................................2-44
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......2-47
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-48
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......2-49
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-49
Engine Exhaust............................................2-50
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-51
Mirrors...........................................................2-52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-52
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-52
Park Tilt Mirrors............................................2-53
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-53
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-53
Section 2 Features and Controls
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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 2-19for more
information.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 2-31
orIgnition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 2-32for
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.
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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.
If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range,
try this:
Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far
from the vehicle. Stand closer during rainy or
snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section.
If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see
your dealer/retailer or a qualied technician for
service.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions that can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-5.
Q(Lock):Press to lock all
the doors.
If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC),
the parking lamps may ash
once to indicate locking has
occurred. The horn may
chirp when
Qis pressed
again within ve seconds.
SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72
for additional information.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the driver door. IfKis
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 3-72.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold for
about one second to unlock the trunk. The automatic
transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual
transmission must be in Neutral with the parking
brake set.
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.
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.
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Keyless Access System
Your vehicle may have a Keyless Access System that
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 harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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.If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access
transmitter range, try doing one of the following:Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or
snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-8.
Check to make sure that an electronic device such
as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing
interference.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer/retailer
or a qualied technician for service.
Keyless Access System Operation
The Keyless Access System transmitter functions
will work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle.
The Keyless Access System lets you lock and unlock the
doors and access the trunk without removing the remote
transmitter from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
keyless access transmitter must be within 3 feet (1 m) of
the door or trunk being opened.
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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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