2009 CADILLAC CTS remote control

Rainsense Wipers Active
If the vehicle has this feature, this message displays
while the Rainsense™ wipers are active. See
Rainsense™ Wipers on page 3-10for more information.
Ready To Learn Electronic Key # X
If the vehicle has the keyless access system, this
message displays while matching new transmitters to
the vehicle. SeeKeyless Access System Operation
on page 2-8for more information.
Release Park Brake Switch
For vehicles with the Electric Parking Brake, this
message displays if the Park Brake switch is pulled
while the vehicle is moving. SeeElectric Parking Brake
on page 2-44for more information.
Remote Key Learning Active
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system, this message displays while matching
new transmitters to the vehicle. See “Matching
Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” underRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-6and
DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-51for more
information.
Replace Battery In Remote Key
This message displays when the battery in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) or keyless access transmitter
needs to be replaced. To replace the battery, see
“Battery Replacement” underRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 2-6orKeyless Access
System Operation on page 2-8.
Right Rear Door Open
This message displays when the passenger side rear
door is not closed completely. Make sure that the door is
closed completely.
Rotate Control To Off Position
If the vehicle has the keyless access system,
this message displays when the ignition is in
ACC/ACCESSORY and the shift lever has just been
moved to P (Park). The message displays as a reminder
to turn the ignition off. To avoid draining the battery,
make sure the ignition is turned off before leaving
the vehicle.
Service Air Bag
This message displays when there is a problem with the
airbag system. Have the vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 3-36for more information.
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Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) ground
location, as shown in the illustration. It is located
on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14.
You should always use this remote ground location,
instead of the terminal on the battery.Notice:If you connect a negative cable to the
Engine Control Module (ECM), ECM mounting
bracket, or any cables that attach to the ECM
bracket, you may damage the ECM. Always attach
the negative cable to your vehicle’s remote negative
ground location, instead of the ECM, ECM bracket,
or any cables attached to the ECM bracket.
{CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.
5-48

Relays Usage
TRUNK/RELSE Trunk Release
UNLCK Unlock
Mini-Fuses Usage
AIRBAG Airbag System
AMP Amplier
AUX/OUTLET Auxiliary Power Outlet
CNSTR/VENT Canister Vent
DR/LCK Door Lock
ECM Engine Control Module (ECM)
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump
LT/POS/LP Left Position Lamp
MSM Memory Seat Module
ONSTAR OnStar
®System
PDM Passenger Door Module
RDO Audio System
RDO/SPKR Audio Speakers
REAR/FOG Not Used
RKE/
PASS-KEY/
MDLRemote Keyless Entry System,
PASS-Key III+ Theft Deterrent
Feature Module
RT/POS/LP Right Position Lamp
RT/POS/LP Right Position Lamp
RVC/SNSR Regulated Voltage Control Sensor
Mini-Fuses Usage
S/ROOF Sunroof
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STOP/LP Stoplamp
THEFT/UGDOTheft Deterrent System, Universal
Home Remote System
TRUNK/RELSE Trunk Release
Circuit
BreakersUsage
LF FRT/
PWR/SEATLeft Front Power Seat
PWR CLMN Power Steering Column
PWR/WNDW Power Window
RT FRT/
PWR/SEATRight Front Power Seat
LT/REAR/
WNDWLeft Rear Window
REAR/WNDW Right Rear Window
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
(CTS-V)
The rear compartment fuse block is located on top of
the battery, on the right side of the trunk. The battery
access door must be removed to access the fuse block.
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Relays Usage
FUEL/DR/
RELSENot Used
STOP/LP Stoplamp
TRUNK/RELSE Trunk Release
UNLCK Unlock
Mini-Fuses Usage
AIRBAG Airbag System
AMP Amplier
AUX/OUTLET Auxiliary Power Outlet
CNSTR/VENT Canister Vent
DR/LCK Door Lock
ECM Engine Control Module (ECM)
FUEL/PUMP Fuel Pump
LT/POS/LP Left Position Lamp
MSM Memory Seat Module
ONSTAR OnStar
®System
PDM Passenger Door Module
RDO Audio System
RDO/SPKR Audio Speakers
REAR/FOG Not Used
RKE/
PASS-KEY/
MDLRemote Keyless Entry System,
PASS-Key III+ Theft Deterrent
Feature Module
Mini-Fuses Usage
RT/POS/LP Right Position Lamp
RT/POS/LP Right Position Lamp
RVC/SNSR Regulated Voltage Control Sensor
FSCM Fuel System Control Module
SPARE Spare
SPARE Spare
STOP/LP Stoplamp
THEFT/UGDOTheft Deterrent System, Universal
Home Remote System
TRUNK/RELSE Trunk Release
Circuit
BreakersUsage
LF FRT/
PWR/SEATLeft Front Power Seat
PWR CLMN Power Steering Column
PWR/WNDW Power Window
RT FRT/
PWR/SEATRight Front Power Seat
LT/REAR/
WNDWLeft Rear Window
REAR/WNDW Right Rear Window
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Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-49
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-37
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-29
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-67
Passing.........................................................4-11
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®................................................3-113
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-17
Electrical System.......................................5-115
Lumbar and Side Bolsters.............................. 1-6
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory.....................................2-33
Seat ............................................................ 1-5
Steering Fluid.............................................5-40
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column....... 3-7
Windows....................................................2-23
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-17
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-86
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual............................3-113
Reception.................................................3-127
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-126
Rainsense™ Wipers........................................3-10
Reading Lamps..............................................3-21
Rear Axle......................................................5-52
Limited-Slip.................................................. 4-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-18
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-52
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Remote, Keyless Access System........................ 2-8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-6
Remote Vehicle Start.......................................2-14
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-99
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Spare Tire
Compact...................................................5-105
Installing....................................................5-99
Removing...................................................5-98
Storing.....................................................5-104
Specications, Capacities...............................5-127
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Split Folding Rear Seat....................................1-13
Stabilitrak
®System........................................... 4-6
StabiliTrak®/TCS Warning Light.........................3-41
Start Vehicle, Remote......................................2-14
Starting the Engine.........................................2-33
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-126
Steering Wheel Controls, Memory....................... 1-8
Steering Wheel, Power Tilt Wheel and
Telescopic Steering Column............................ 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-65
Convenience Net.........................................2-65
Cupholders.................................................2-64
Glove Box..................................................2-64
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-65
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit......5-95
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-19
Sun Visors.....................................................2-25
Sunroof.........................................................2-65
T
Tachometer....................................................3-34
Telescopic Steering Column, Power Tilt Wheel...... 3-7
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 3-6
Theft - Deterrent System..................................2-26
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-126
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-26
Immobilizer.................................................2-27
Immobilizer Operation..........................2-28, 2-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Tire Sealant
Storing.......................................................5-95
Tires.............................................................5-61
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-112
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-84
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-96
Cleaning...................................................5-113
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-105
Different Size..............................................5-80
High-Speed Operation..................................5-70
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-85
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-69
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
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Tires (cont.)
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-99
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-73
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-71
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-99
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-98
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-104
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...................5-86
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-82
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-82
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Winter Tires................................................5-62
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-26
Towing a Trailer..................................4-27, 4-28
Your Vehicle...............................................4-26
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-6
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.................................... 4-9Traction (cont.)
Magnetic Ride Control................................... 4-8
Stabilitrak
®System........................................ 4-6
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-29
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-29
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-38
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-36
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-40
Trip Odometers..............................................3-33
Trunk............................................................2-19
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-54
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-80
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-60
Operation...................................................2-60
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-38
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-20
Parking Your...............................................2-49
Running While Parked..................................2-51
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-72
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-114
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-114
Vehicle, Remote Start......................................2-14
Ventilated Seats............................................... 1-7
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-29
Visors...........................................................2-25
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators...............3-30
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iv
Washer, Headlamps........................................3-13Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-82
Different Size..............................................5-80
Replacement...............................................5-82
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-44
Windows.......................................................2-22
Power ........................................................2-23
Windshield
Rainsense™ Wipers.....................................3-10
Washer......................................................3-12
Washer Fluid..............................................5-41
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-59
Wiper Blades, Cleaning..............................5-111
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-115
Wipers......................................................... 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-17
Winter Tires...................................................5-62
Wiper Activated Headlamps..............................3-17X
XM Radio Messages.....................................3-112
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-128
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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