2009 CADILLAC STS 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 1-57.
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
Keyless Access System...................................2-4
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start....................................2-11
Doors and Locks............................................2-13
Door Locks..................................................2-13
Power Door Locks........................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-14
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-14
Lockout Protection........................................2-15
Trunk..........................................................2-15
Windows........................................................2-18
Power Windows............................................2-19
Sun Visors...................................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-21
Valet Lockout Switch.....................................2-23
Immobilizer..................................................2-24
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-24Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-25
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-25
Ignition Positions..........................................2-26
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-27
Starting the Engine.......................................2-27
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-29
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-30
Parking Brake..............................................2-33
Shifting Into Park..........................................2-34
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-35
Engine Exhaust............................................2-36
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-37
Mirrors...........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror...............
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Compass.....................................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-40
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-40
Park Tilt Mirrors............................................2-41
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-41
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-41
Section 2 Features and Controls
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This key, located inside the
keyless access transmitter,
can be used for all locks.
Press the button (A) near
the bottom of the keyless
access transmitter to
remove the key. Never
pull the key without
pressing the button.Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System with
pushbutton start. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-26
for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or
key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle.
You may even have to damage your vehicle to get
in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key.
In an emergency, contact Cadillac Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Service on page 7-7.
Keyless Access System
The Keyless Access System 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.
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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 keyless access transmitter
range, try this:
Check the distance. The transmitter may be too
far from the vehicle. It may be necessary 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 the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery
Replacement” underKeyless Access System
Operation on page 2-5.
Make sure that an electronic device such as a
cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing
interference.
If the transmitter is still not working correctly,
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 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.
Keyless Unlocking
Pull the door handle to unlock and open the door(s)
if the keyless access transmitter is within range.
SeeDoor Locks on page 2-13for additional information.
To customize which doors unlock when pulling the driver
or passenger handle, see “Keyless FT (Front) Door
Unlock” and “Keyless Doors Unlock” underVehicle
Personalization on page 2-61for additional information.
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 exiting the vehicle, see″Keyless Lock Delay″
underVehicle Personalization on page 2-61for
additional information.
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Keyless Trunk Opening
To open the trunk with the keyless access transmitter
within range, press the trunk release button located
above the license plate on the trunk. SeeTrunk
on page 2-15for additional information.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the
transmitter. SeeKeyless Access System on page 2-4.
Q(Lock):Press once to lock the doors. The light on
the front doors comes on and the turn signals ash.
If
Qis pressed twice, the horn will also sound.If the engine is off, the windows can be closed from
outside the vehicle. Press and hold
Qfor more than
two seconds to close any window. If any window
is unable to close completely, it reverses and the horn
sounds. See “Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature”
underPower Windows on page 2-19for more
information.
See “Lights Flash at Lock” and “Horn Chirps at Lock”
underVehicle Personalization on page 2-61to change
the feedback feature.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock the driver door.
The turn signals ash twice. Press
Ktwice within
ve seconds to unlock all the doors. The interior lamps
may come on.
See “Lights Flash at Unlock” and “Ext. (Exterior) Lights at
Unlock” underVehicle Personalization on page 2-61to
change the feedback feature.
Vehicles with the memory feature can be programmed to
recall memory settings when
Kis pressed on the keyless
access transmitter. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel on page 2-77for more information.
/(Remote Start):Press to operate the remote start
feature. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-11.
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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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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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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.
Before the remote vehicle start system can be operated,
it must be turned on through the vehicle personalization
system.
You can also program the remote vehicle start system to
start up the vehicle’s automatic climate control system. If
this feature is turned on, the system monitors the outside
temperature and turns on the rear window defogger, front
window defogger, and heated or ventilated seats, if your
vehicle has them. See “Personal Settings Menu” under
Vehicle Personalization on page 2-61.
/(Remote Start):This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the remote keyless access transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press the transmitter’s
Q, release it, and then
immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
/for at
least three seconds or until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash. The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will 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 will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start, do one of the
following:
Aim the keyless access transmitter at the vehicle and
press the remote start button until the parking lamps
turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Press the Acc. button (ignition switch). SeeIgnition
Positions on page 2-26.
Turn on the valet lockout switch. SeeValet Lockout
Switch on page 2-23.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start,
press the brake pedal and press the start button on the
keyless ignition switch to transition from remote start
operation to normal vehicle operation.
Laws in some local communities may restrict the use
of remote starters. For example, 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.
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