2013 CADILLAC CTS ignition

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Lockout Protection
If the power door lock switch is
pressed when the key is in the
ignition and a door is open, all the
doors will lock and only the driver
door will unlock. If the doors are
closed, they can be locked by using
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. Be sure to remove the
key from the ignition when locking
the vehicle.
This feature can be overridden by
pressing the lock button on the RKE
transmitter or by pressing the power
lock switch a second time.
Safety Locks (Sedan and
Wagon)
The vehicle has rear door security
locks. These prevent passengers
from opening the rear doors from
the inside.
Lock Label shown
The rear door security locks are on
the inside edge of each rear door.
The rear doors must be open to
access them. The label showing
lock and unlock positions is near
the lock.
To set the locks:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is
in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door. When you want to open a rear door
when the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or
Keyless Access System
transmitter, if the vehicle has
one, the power door lock switch,
or the rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door
security lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is
in the vertical position.

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2. Lock the vehicle using the frontpower door lock switches on the
doors when the door is open.
The alarm will arm after
30 seconds. Pressing
Qon the
RKE transmitter a second time
will bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the
system.
If a locked door or trunk is opened
without using the key in the driver
door key cylinder or the RKE
transmitter, a 10-second pre-alarm
will occur. The horn will chirp and
the lights will flash. If the key is not
placed in the ignition and turned to
START or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. The
headlamps will flash and the horn
will sound for about 30 seconds,
then will turn off to save the battery
power.
The theft-deterrent system will not
activate if the doors are locked with
the key or the manual door lock. It activates only if the power door
lock switch is used while the door is
open, or with the RKE transmitter.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.Lock the vehicle with the door
key after the doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter or by using the
key in the driver door cylinder.
Unlocking a door any other way
will set off the alarm.
Turn off the alarm by pressing
Kon
the RKE transmitter.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, either unlock
the doors using the transmitter,
or start the vehicle with a
recognized transmitter in the
vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident, lock the vehicle with the
door key after the doors are closed,
and always unlock a door with the
transmitter or by using the key in the driver door cylinder. Unlocking a
door any other way will set off the
alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident,
turn off the alarm by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed and the horn
sounds, an attempted break-in
occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, the
THEFT ATTEMPTED message will
appear on the DIC. See Security
Messages on page 5‑42.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑20 for information
regarding Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

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Immobilizer Operation
(Key Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. The vehicle may not
start if the key is damaged.
The security light in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
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 off and try again.
If the engine still does not start and
the key appears to be undamaged
or the light continues to stay on, try
another key.
If the engine still does not start with
the other key, the vehicle needs
service. If the vehicle does start, the
first key may be damaged. See your
dealer who can service the
theft-deterrent system and have a
new key made.
It is possible for the theft-deterrent
system decoder to learn the
transponder value of a new or
replacement key. Up to 10 keys canbe programmed for the vehicle. The
following procedure is for
programming additional keys only.
To program a new key:
1. Verify that the new key has
1
stamped on it.
2. Insert the current key in the ignition and start the engine.
If the engine will not start, see
your dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and
remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within
five seconds of the ignition being
turned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3.
5. The security light will turn off once the key has been
programmed. It may not be
apparent that the security light
went on due to how quickly the
key is programmed.

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6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 ifadditional keys are to be
programmed.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
Immobilizer Operation
(Keyless Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the ignition
control knob is turned to LOCK/OFF.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition control
knob is pushed in and a valid
transmitter is found in the vehicle.
The security light in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
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
turn, 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 5‑36.
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.

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The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{WARNING
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys on page 2‑1.Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagonand Coupe Similar
The driver power window switches
control all the windows. The
passenger switch only controls that
window.
Press the switch down to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
allows the use of the power
windows after the ignition has been
turned off. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9‑21.
Express-Down/Up Windows
Windows with the express feature
allow the windows to be raised and
lowered all the way without holding
the switch.
Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature.
The express mode can be canceled
by briefly pressing or pulling the
switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.

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Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{WARNING
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
The anti-pinch feature can be
overridden. Hold the window switch
all the way up to the second
position. The window will rise for as
long as the switch is held. Once the
switch is released, the express
mode is re-activated.
In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the vehicle battery has been
recharged, disconnected or not
working, the front power windows
will need to be reprogrammed for
the express-up feature to work.
Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.
To program:
1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed. The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.
Window Lockout
v
(Window Lockout): This feature
prevents the rear passenger
windows from operating, except
from the driver position.
Press
vto activate the rear
window lockout switch. The
indicator light comes on when
activated.

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Pressvagain to deactivate the
lockout switch.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod,
if available.
Roof
Sunroof
If the vehicle has a power sunroof it
will only operate when the ignition is
in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9‑21.
The driver side switch (1) operates
the sunshade. Open/Close:
Press and hold the
front or rear of the switch (1) to
open or close the sunshade.
Express Open/Express Close:
Press and release the rear or front
of the switch (1) to express open or
express close the sunshade. To
stop the sunshade partway, press
the switch (1) a second time.
The sunshade will open
automatically with the sunroof, but
can also be opened manually.
The passenger side switch (2)
operates the sunroof.
Vent: Coupe only, press and hold
the front of the switch (2) to vent the
sunroof. The sunshade will
automatically open approximately
38 cm (15 in). Press and hold the
rear of the switch (2) to close the
sunroof vent.

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B(Exit Button):Moves the driver
seat and/or power steering column
to the exit position. See “Exit Recall”
later in this section.
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, outside
mirrors, and the power steering
column (if equipped) to the
desired driving positions.
2. Press and hold “1”until two
beeps sound.
3. Repeat for a second driver using “2.”
The vehicle comes with two Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters.
Each transmitter has a number
“1” or“2” on it. These numbers
correspond to “1”and “2”on the
driver door. The current driver is
identified when
Kon the RKE
transmitter is pressed, or when
“1” or“2” on the driver door is
pressed. To recall, press and release
“1”
or“2.” The vehicle must be in
P (Park) for an automatic
transmission, or the parking brake
must be applied for a manual
transmission. A single beep sounds
when the button is pressed. The
seat, outside mirrors, and/or power
steering column move to the
position previously stored for the
identified driver.
Automatic Entry Recall
If entry/exit recall is programmed on
in the vehicle personalization menu,
automatic entry recall occurs when
the ignition is turned on. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑45.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the power seat, memory,
or outside mirror buttons, or the
power steering column switch (if
equipped).
If something has blocked the driver
seat or the steering column while
recalling a memory position, the
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 5‑45.