2012 CADILLAC CTS remote control

Black plate (11,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
“Replace Battery In Remote Key”
underKey and Lock Messages on
page 5‑37 for additional information.
If the transmitter battery is weak, the
DIC may display ELECTRONIC
KEY NOT DETECTED when you try
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 the ignition control knob. See
Starting the Engine on page 9‑20,
for additional information about the
vehicle's electronic keyless ignition.
Replace the transmitter battery as
soon as possible.
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. Remove the key from the transmitter by pressing the thin
button near the bottom of the
transmitter and pulling the key
out. Do not pull the key out
without pressing the button. 2. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin object inserted into the
slot on the side of the
transmitter.
Do not try to separate the
transmitter by inserting a flat,
thin object into the key slot. This
will permanently damage the
transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the transmitter back together.
6. Reinstall the key into the transmitter.

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Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote
starting feature that allows you to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if you have remote start.
The automatic climate control will
begin to heat or cool your vehicle
during remote start depending on
the temperature inside and outside
of the vehicle. The windshield
defroster and/or rear window
defogger turn on if it is cold outside.
If the vehicle has heated seats, they
may also be turned on during
remote start to warm up the seats in
cold weather. Normal operation of
the climate control system returns
after the ignition is turned to ON/
RUN. See Dual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 8‑1.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some 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.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
If your vehicle has the remote start
feature, the RKE transmitter
functions will have an increased
range of operation. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle
is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter; see
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2‑4
for additional
information.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle
and press and release
Qon the
transmitter. 2. Press and hold
/for at least
four seconds or until the
vehicle's turn signal lamps flash.
The parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the
engine is running. The vehicle's
doors will be locked.
3. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake
pedal and turn the ignition to
ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
After a remote start, the engine
will automatically shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension has been done or
the ignition has been turned to
ON/RUN.
Extending Engine Run Time
To extend the engine run time by
10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2
while the engine is still running.
The engine run time can only be
extended if it is the first remote start
since the vehicle has been driven.
Remote start can be extended
one time.

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If the remote start procedure is used
again before the first 10-minute
time frame has ended, the first
10 minutes will immediately expire
and the second 10-minute time
frame will start.
For example, if
Qand then/are
pressed again after the vehicle
has been running for five minutes,
10 minutes are added, allowing the
engine to run for a total of
15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start attempts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
After the vehicle's engine has been
started two times using the remote
start button, the ignition must be
turned on and then back off before
the remote start procedure can be
used again. Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start
To manually shut off the engine after
a remote start, do any of the
following:.Press/until the parking lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the ignition switch on and
then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if any of the following
occur:
.The ignition is in any position
other than LOCK/OFF.
.A keyless access transmitter is
inside the vehicle.
.The vehicle's hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.There is an emission control
system malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used. The
maximum number of remote
starts or remote start attempts
between ignition cycles with the
key is two.

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WARNING (Continued)
.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 Systems” 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 9‑26.
Trunk Lock Release
The remote trunk release button is
on the driver door, inside the
storage compartment under the
armrest.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be
in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Vehicles
with a manual transmission, the shift
lever must be in Neutral, and the
parking brake set.
The trunk may be opened by
pressing the remote trunk release
button on the driver door, or
Von the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or the trunk release
button located on the rear of the
trunk above the license plate.
Vehicles with the Keyless Access
System, if the vehicle is locked, the
keyless access transmitter must be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk for it to
be recognized, then the trunk can
be opened by the trunk release
button located above the license
plate.
If the vehicle is ever without power,
the trunk area can still be accessed.
On vehicles with a rear seat
pass-through door:
1. Fold the rear armrest down and
open the pass-through door. See
“Rear-Seat Pass Through”
following for more information.
2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the emergency
trunk release handle. See
“Emergency Trunk Release
Handle” following for more
information.

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One or more keyless access
transmitters can be matched to the
vehicle's immobilizer control unit.
Only a correctly matched keyless
access transmitter will start the
vehicle. If the keyless access
transmitter is ever damaged, you
may not be able to start your
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition control knob off and try
again.If the ignition control knob does not
rotate, and the keyless access
transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another keyless
access transmitter. Or, you may try
placing the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket located in the
center console. See
“Electronic Key
Not Detected” underKey and Lock
Messages on page 5‑37.
If the ignition control knob still does
not rotate with the other transmitter,
the vehicle needs service. If the
ignition control knob does rotate, the
first transmitter may be faulty. See
your dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new keyless access transmitter
programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
keyless access transmitters. Up to
four keyless access transmitters can
be programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional transmitters, see
“Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle”
for keyless access under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) on
page 2‑5 orRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) on page 2‑6.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Seats and Restraints 3-9
recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press the
appropriate control for the area that
is not recalling for two seconds. Try
recalling the memory position again
by pressing the appropriate memory
button. If the memory position is still
not recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Exit Recall
B(Exit Button):Press to move
the driver seat back a preset
distance and/or the power steering
column, if equipped, up and forward.
A single beep sounds when the exit
feature activates. The vehicle must
be in P (Park) for an automatic
transmission, or the parking brake
must be applied for a manual
transmission.
If entry/exit recall is programmed on
in the vehicle personalization menu,
automatic seat and/or steering
column movement occurs upon
leaving the vehicle, if the following conditions are met. See
Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑46 for
more information.
.For vehicles with Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), automatic
exit recall movements occur
when the ignition key is
removed.
.For vehicles with Remote
Keyless Access, automatic exit
recall movements occur when
the following steps are
completed:
1. The ignition is turned on for vehicles with an automatic
transmission, or the engine
is started on vehicles with a
manual transmission.
2. The automatic transmission is shifted out of P (Park),
or the parking brake is
released on vehicles with a
manual transmission. 3. The automatic transmission
is shifted back into P (Park),
or the parking brake is
re-engaged on vehicles
with a manual transmission.
4. The ignition is turned off.
5. The driver door is opened.
Steps 2 and 3 are intended to reflect
that the vehicle has been moved.
If the vehicle is not moved or the
steps above are not performed,
automatic exit recall movement will
not occur. In this case, press
Bto
activate exit recall movements.
If something has blocked the driver
seat while recalling the exit position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction; then press and hold the
power seat control rearward for
two seconds. Try recalling the exit
position again. If the exit position is
still not recalling, see your dealer for
service.

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3-10 Seats and Restraints
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns
even at low temperatures. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
Heated and Ventilated Seat
Buttons Shown, Heated Seat Buttons Similar
If available, the buttons are on the
climate control panel. To operate,
the ignition must be on.
M(Heated Seat): Press to heat
the seat.
{(Ventilated Seat): If available,
press to ventilate the seat.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights on the
climate control display indicate three
for the highest setting and one for
the lowest.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
The heated and/or ventilated seats
are canceled after the ignition is
turned off.
Remote Start Heated Seats
During a remote start, the heated
seats may turn on, depending upon
the outside temperature. They are
canceled when the ignition is turned
on. Press the button to use the
heated seats after the vehicle is
started.
The indicator lights on the climate
control display do not turn on during
a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
See
Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2‑12 for more information.

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5-2 Instruments and Controls
Anti-theft Alarm SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-43
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-44
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-45
Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-45
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-46
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-53
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-53
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up
or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Power Tilt Wheel
For vehicles with the power tilt
wheel, the control is on the left side
of the steering column.
.Push the control up or down to
tilt the steering wheel up
or down.
.Push the control forward or
rearward to move the steering
wheel toward the front or rear of
the vehicle.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.