2009 CADILLAC STS display

Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated
front seats, the buttons are
located on the climate
control panel.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback):Press the up or down
arrow once to turn on the heated seat at the highest or
lowest setting.
Press the up or down arrows a second time to raise or
lower the setting. Keep pressing the down arrow until the
indicator on the climate control display is off to turn off the
heated seat.A light bar in the climate control display shows the setting:
high, medium, or low. The longest bar shows the high
range and the shortest bar shows the low range.
The heated seat will automatically shut off when the
vehicle is turned off.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
On vehicles with this feature, the buttons are located on
the climate control panel.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback):Press to heat the
seat and seatback.
{(Ventilated Seat):Press to ventilate the seat.
A light bar in the climate control display shows
the setting; high, medium, or low.
Press either button to start that feature at the highest
setting. Each press of the button, decreases the setting.
To turn the feature off, press the button until the light
turns off.
The heated or ventilated seats shut off when the vehicle
is turned off.
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G(Trunk):Press and hold to unlock the trunk. If
the engine is running, the shift lever must be in P (Park).
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 cancel the panic 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 vehicle personalization. See
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-77
andVehicle Personalization on page 2-61.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only keyless access transmitters programmed to
this 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 programmed 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 cylinder located
on the outside of the driver door.
4. Turn the key to the unlock position ve times within
ve seconds.
5. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays
READY FOR FOB 2, 3 or 4.
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6. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter
pocket, located inside the center console storage
area located between the driver and front passenger
seats, with the transmitter buttons facing the front
of the vehicle.
7. A beep sounds once programming in complete.
The DIC displays READY FOR 3 or 4, or
MAX # FOBS LEARNED.8. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket
and press
Ktwice on each newly programmed
transmitter to complete the process.
9. To program additional transmitters, repeat Step 6.
Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is
complete.
Programming without a Recognized
Transmitter
This procedure requires three ten minutes cycles to
complete the programming process. United States
owners are permitted to program a new transmitter
to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not
available. The Canadian immobilizer standard requires
that Canadian owners see their dealer/retailer for
programming new transmitters when two recognized
transmitters are not available.
1. The vehicle must be off.
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2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter
pocket, located inside the center console storage
area located between the driver and front passenger
seats, with the transmitter buttons facing the front
of the vehicle.
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 message displays OFF/ACC TO LEARN.
6. Press Acc. on the ignition switch.
7. The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts
down to zero.
8. The DIC displays OFF/ACC TO LEARN again.
9. Press Acc. on the ignition switch.
10. Steps 7, 8 and 9 will be repeated two more times.
11. A beep sounds and the DIC reads READY
FOR FOB 1. All previously known transmitter
programming has been erased.
12. A beep sounds once programming in complete.
The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2.
13. To program additional transmitters, take
transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and
place transmitter 2 in the pocket. Up to four
transmitters can be programmed. The DIC will
then display MAX # FOBS LEARNED and will
exit the programming mode.
14. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket
and press
Ktwice on each newly programmed
transmitter to complete the process.
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Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display
NO FOBS DETECTED when trying to start the vehicle.
To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the center
console storage area transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing to the front of the vehicle. Then, with the vehicle in
P (Park) OR N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
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Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Change the transmitter battery if the DIC displays
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW.
Battery Replacement
Notice:When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the transmitter.1. Separate the transmitter with a at, thin object
inserted into the slot on the side of the transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.
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Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The remote start feature provides two separate starts,
each with 10 minutes of engine running. If you press
the lock button and then hold the remote start button
on the keyless access transmitter again for at least
three seconds before the rst 10 minutes of engine
running time has expired, 10 minutes is added to the
remaining minutes. For example, if the remote start is
initiated again after ve minutes of the engine run time,
10 minutes is added and you now have 15 minutes with
the engine running. Once two remote starts or 20 minutes
of the engine running have been provided, the vehicle
must be started using the keyless access with pushbutton
start feature, if the engine needs to be restarted. See
Starting the Engine on page 2-27for more information
regarding the keyless ignition.The remote start feature will not operate if any of the
following occur:
The check engine light is displayed. See “Check
Engine Light” underMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 3-66.
The valet lockout switch is on.
The keyless access transmitter is in the vehicle.
The vehicle’s hood is open.
The vehicle personalization feature is not enabled.
An unauthorized vehicle entry or a vehicle theft
was attempted.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless
access transmitter functions will have an increased
range of operation. However, the range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeKeyless Access
System on page 2-4.
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Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
The vehicle was programmed so when the doors are
closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved
out of P (Park), all the doors will lock.
The front doors can still be opened from the inside while
the doors are locked. If a rear passenger needs to exit the
vehicle, have that person use the manual knob or use the
power door lock switch on either front door. When the
door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use
the manual knob or the power door lock switch to lock
the door.
The doors were also pre-programmed to unlock every
time the shift lever is moved into P (Park).
The power door locks can be programmed through the
radio display. The radio display allows you to choose
various lock and unlock settings. For more information
on programming, seeVehicle Personalization on
page 2-61.
Rear Door Security Locks
The vehicle has rear door security locks to prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Open the rear doors to
access the security locks
on the inside edge of
each door.
To set the locks, insert a key into the slot and turn it to
the horizontal position. The door can only be opened from
the outside with the door unlocked. To return the door to
normal operation, turn the slot to the vertical position.
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Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an
electronic keyless ignition
with pushbutton start.
To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or
in ACCESSORY mode and the regular brake pedal
must be applied.
/(START):Press to start the engine with your foot
on the brake pedal. The shifter must be in P (Park)
or N (Neutral) and the keyless access transmitter
must be in the vehicle.If the start button does not work, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal causing interference
to the keyless access system. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-79for more information.
9/Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY):Press to turn the engine
off in any gear. If the shifter is in P (Park), RAP will
engage if all doors are closed. RAP will turn off when
a front door is opened. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-27for more information.
If the engine is off, press this button to turn on the
accessory mode. ACCESSORY ACTIVE will display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). Accessory mode
allows use of the audio system and windshield wipers.
Accessory mode must be used if the vehicle must
be towed or in motion when the engine is not running.
After the vehicle has been in accessory mode for
more than 20 minutes, the vehicle will enter RAP or turn
off, depending on if the doors are opened or closed.
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