2012 CADILLAC CTS keyless entry

Black plate (7,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Lighting 6-7
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The instrument panel brightness
knob is located on the instrument
panel next to the steering column.
D(Instrument Panel
Brightness): Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
brighten or dim the lights. Turn the
knob completely clockwise to turn
on the interior lamps.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on
the overhead console. These lamps
come on automatically when any
door is opened.
For manual operation, press the
button next to each lamp to turn it
on or off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they
automatically shut off 10 minutes
after the ignition has been
turned off.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The headlamps, taillamps, license
plate lamps, back‐up lamps, dome
lamps, and most of the interior lights
turn on briefly when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE)
Kis pressed,
or when the door handle is pulled on
a keyless access vehicle. See
Ignition Positions (Key Access) on
page 9‑16 orIgnition Positions
(Keyless Access) on page 9‑18.
After about 30 seconds the exterior
lamps turn off, then the dome and
remaining interior lights dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by changing the ignition
out of the OFF position, or by
pressing the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE)
Qbutton.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑46.

Black plate (20,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
9-20 Driving and Operating
wipers when the engine is off. This
position will allow you to turn off the
engine.
C (ON/RUN):This position is for
driving. It is the position the ignition
switch returns to after the engine
starts, and the control knob is
released. This position can also be
used for service and diagnostics,
and to verify the proper operation of
the malfunction indicator lamp as
may be required for emission
inspection purposes.
If you need to shift the transmission
out of P (Park), the ignition control
knob has to be in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
The battery could be drained if you
leave the ignition in the ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position
with the engine off. You may not be
able to start the vehicle if the battery
is allowed to drain for an extended
period of time.
D (START): This position starts the
engine.Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, the keyless access
transmitter must be authenticated
in order for the ignition control knob
to turn. The transmitter can be
authenticated either by putting your
foot on the brake pedal or by
pushing the ignition control knob in.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
engine when the vehicle is already
moving, use N (Neutral) only.
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, your foot must be
on the brake pedal to start the
engine. To rotate the ignition control
knob, put your foot on the brake
pedal and turn the ignition control
knob to the START position. If the ignition control knob does not turn,
try pushing the knob in and turning
again. When the engine begins
cranking, let go of the ignition
control knob, it will return to the ON/
RUN position.
If the transmitter is not in the vehicle
or something is interfering with the
transmitter, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display
ELECTRONIC KEY NOT
DETECTED. See
Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑27 for more
information.
If the battery in the keyless access
transmitter needs replacing, the
DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY. The vehicle can
still be driven. See “Battery
Replacement” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) on
page 2‑5 orRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) on page 2‑6 for more
information.

Black plate (3,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-3
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition 65
Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and systems,
many fluids, and some component
wear by-products contain and/or
emit these chemicals.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Accessories and
Modifications
Adding non‐dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle
can affect vehicle performance and
safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non‐GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.

Black plate (56,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-56 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage22 Right Position Lamp
(Export Only)
23 Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
24 Audio System
(Radio)
25 Airbag System
26 Remote Keyless
Entry/PASS‐Key
®
Theft Deterrent
Module
27 Audio Speakers/
Subwoofer
28 OnStar
®System
(If Equipped)
29 Engine Control
Module
30 Canister Vent
31 Fuel Pump
33 Stop Lamps
(Export Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage
34 Theft Deterrent
System/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
35 Memory Seat
Module
36 Passenger Door
Module
38 Side Blind Zone
Alert (Coupe Only)
39 Amplifier
Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Driver Power Seat
Switch
2 Passenger Power
Seat Switch
3 Power Windows
4 Power Steering
Column Circuit
Breakers Usage
32 Left Rear Window
Switch
37 Right Rear Window
Switch
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS-V Coupe and
Sedan)
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.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.

Black plate (58,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-58 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage22 Right Position Lamp
(Export Only)
23 Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
24 Audio System
(Radio)
25 Airbag System
26 Remote Keyless
Entry/PASS‐Key
®
Theft Deterrent
Module
27 Audio Speakers/
Subwoofer
28 OnStar
®System
(If Equipped)
29 Engine Control
Module
30 Canister Vent
31 Rear Differential
Cooling Pump
33 Stop Lamps
(Export Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage
34 Theft Deterrent
System/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
35 Memory Seat
Module
36 Passenger Door
Module
38 Side Blind Zone
Alert (Coupe Only)
39 Amplifier
Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Driver Power Seat
Switch
2 Passenger Power
Seat Switch
3 Power Windows
4 Power Steering
Column Circuit
Breakers Usage
32 Left Rear Window
Switch
37 Right Rear Window
Switch
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS Wagon)
This fuse block is on the right side
of the vehicle, behind the trim panel
in the rear compartment.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.

Black plate (60,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-60 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage23 Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
24 Audio System
(Radio)
25 Airbag System
26 Remote Keyless
Entry/PASS‐Key
®
Theft Deterrent
Module
27 Audio Speakers/
Subwoofer
28 OnStar
®System
(If Equipped)
29 Engine Control
Module
30 Canister Vent
31 Fuel Pump
33 Stop Lamps
(Export Only) Mini‐Fuses Usage
34 Theft Deterrent
System/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
35 Memory Seat
Module
36 Passenger Door
Module
38 Rear Auxiliary
Power Outlet
39 Amplifier
Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Driver Power Seat
Switch
2 Passenger Power
Seat Switch
3 Power Windows Circuit
Breakers Usage
4 Power Steering
Column
32 Left Rear Window
Switch
37 Right Rear Window
Switch
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block (CTS-V Wagon)
The rear compartment fuse block is
located on the passenger side of the
vehicle, behind the trim panel in the
rear compartment.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.

Black plate (62,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-62 Vehicle Care
Mini‐Fuses Usage22 Right Position Lamp
(Export Only)
23 Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
24 Audio System
(Radio)
25 Airbag System
26 Remote Keyless
Entry/PASS‐Key
®
Theft Deterrent
Module
27 Audio Speakers/
Subwoofer
28 OnStar
®System
29 Engine Control
Module Mini‐Fuses Usage
30 Canister Vent
31 Rear Differential
Cooling Pump
33 Stop Lamps
(Export Only)
34 Theft Deterrent
System/Universal
Garage Door
Opener
35 Memory Seat
Module
36 Passenger Door
Module
38 Rear Auxiliary
Power Outlet
39 Amplifier Circuit
Breakers Usage
1 Driver Power Seat
Switch
2 Passenger Power
Seat Switch
3 Power Windows
4 Power Steering
Column
32 Left Rear Window
Switch
37 Right Rear Window
Switch

Black plate (76,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
10-76 Vehicle Care
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
following order: driver side front tire,
passenger side front tire, passenger
side rear tire, and driver side rear.
See your dealer for service or to
purchase a relearn tool.
There are two minutes to match
the first tire/wheel position, and
five minutes overall to match all
four tire/wheel positions. If it takes
longer, the matching process stops
and must be restarted.
The TPMS matching process is:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN withthe engine off.
3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter's lock and
unlock buttons at the same time
for approximately five seconds.
The horn sounds twice to signal
the receiver is in relearn mode
and Tire Learning Active
message displays on the DIC
screen. 4. Start with the driver side
front tire.
5. Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve
stem. Then press the button to
activate the TPMS sensor.
A horn chirp confirms that the
sensor identification code has
been matched to this tire and
wheel position.
6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 5.
7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 5.
8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in
Step 5. After hearing the
confirming horn chirp, for the
driver side rear tire, the horn
sounds two more times to signal
the tire learning mode is no
longer active.
9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 10. Set all four tires to the
recommended air pressure
level as indicated on the tire
and loading information label.
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or
more places around the tire
can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric
showing through the tire's
rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is
cracked, cut, or snagged
deep enough to show cord or
fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.