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Black plate (8,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011
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 for programming
new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are
not available.
1. The vehicle must be off.
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 five times within five seconds.
5. The DIC message displays OFF/ACC TO LEARN.
6. Press Acc. on the ignition switch.
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7. The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and countsdown 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.
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
/. Replace the transmitter battery as soon
as possible. Change the transmitter battery if the DIC
displays KEY FOB BATTERY LOW.
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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 flat, 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.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.
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” underVehicle Personalization
on page 3‑59.
/ (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 flash. 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.
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3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle hasbeen 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 flashers.
.Press the Acc. button (ignition switch). See Ignition
Positions on page 3‑26.
.Turn on the valet lockout switch. See Valet Lockout
Switch on page 3‑24.
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.
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 first 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 five 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 3‑27for
more information regarding the keyless ignition.
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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 Lampon
page 4‑62.
.The valet lockout switch is on.
.The keyless access transmitter is in the vehicle.
.The vehicle's hood is open.
.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, see Keyless Access
System on page 3‑4.
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{WARNING:
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. The chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors
are not locked. So, all passengers should
wear safety belts properly and the doors
should be locked whenever the vehicle is
driven.
.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 the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
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WARNING: (Continued)
.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 your vehicle.
From the outside:
.Pull the front door handle. If you have the keyless
access transmitter, the vehicle recognizes the
transmitter and automatically unlocks the door.
.Another way to lock or unlock the vehicle, is to
press
QorKon the keyless access transmitter.
See Vehicle Personalization
on page 3‑59for
information on how to program the keyless access
feature. From the inside:
.Press the power door lock switch located on each
front door. See
Power Door Lockson page 3‑13for more information.
.Push down or pull up on the manual door lock
knob. The knob is located at the top of the door
panel near the window.
Power Door Locks
With power door locks, the switches on the front doors
can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock the doors.
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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 3‑59.
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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Lockout Protection
The vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn
three times and unlock the driver's door when all doors
are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter
inside the interior of the vehicle. When the driver's door
is reopened, the key in reminder chime will sound
continuously. The vehicle will remain locked only when
at least one transmitter has been removed from the
vehicle and both doors are closed. SeeVehicle
Personalization on page 3‑59.
Trunk
{WARNING:
Exhaust gases can 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.
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WARNING: (Continued)
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 Exhaust on page 3‑36.
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