2014 CADILLAC CTS ignition

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Remote Keyless Entry TransmitterKeyless Access System
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver's door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Note: To change the Remote Lock and Unlock settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.
Remote Start♦
Use to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See Adaptive Remote Start on page 13.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn sounds.
Press and hold for three seconds to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds, or until the button is pressed again or the vehicle is started.
Trunk Release
Press twice to open the trunk.
Door Key
Press the button (A) on the side of the transmitter to pull the door key out of the transmitter. Use the key to lock/unlock the driver’s door, front passenger’s door and rear folding seats.♦
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors,
ignition and trunk without removing the transmitter from your pocket or purse. The system will recognize the transmitter when it is within three feet of the doors or trunk.
Keyless Unlocking
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within five seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touch pad above the license plate to open the trunk.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the transmitter removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
All doors will lock automatically after a short delay, if passive locking is turned on.
Note: To change the Keyless Locking and Unlocking settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle Settings menu.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
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Pushbutton StartAdaptive Remote Start
Start
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the depression under the rubber mat on the top shelf of the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitte\
r battery as soon as possible.
Cell phone chargers may interfere with the operation of the Pushbutton Start System and should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine.
Stop/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio
system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the
windows and sunroof♦ until any door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the vehicle in Accessory mode. The yellow indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the doors remain locked, and the parking lamps will light and remain on while the vehicle is
running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
3. Before driving, simultaneously press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn on the ignition.
Canceling a Remote Start
Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps turn off.
Climate Control Operation
During a remote start, the automatic climate control system will operate at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off.
Heated/Ventilated Seat Operation
During a remote start, the heated/ventilated seats♦ will turn on automatically if enabled in the Vehicle Settings menu. When it is cold outside, the heated seats turn on; and when it is hot outside, the ventilated seats turn on. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. The heated/ventilated seats turn off when the ignition is turned on. The seats can be turned on manually if desired.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.♦ Optional equipment

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Memory Seats♦UltraView Sunroof♦
Set Memory Positions
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, power outside mirrors and the power steering column to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the SET button and button 1 on the driver’s door until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat the steps using button 2 for a second driver.
Set Exit Position
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, power outside mirrors and the power steering column to the desired positions.
2. Press and hold the SET button and the Exit button on the driver’s door until a beep sounds.
Manually Recall Positions
At any time, press and hold button 1, 2 or until the stored position is reached. Releasing the button before the stored position is reached stops the recall.
With the vehicle in Park and the ignition ON, press and release button 1, 2 or to recall the stored position.
Note: To change the Auto Memory Recall settings, go to Comfort and Convenience in the Vehicle Settings menu.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
Open/Close the Sunshade
Press the front or rear of the Front Sunshade switch (A) to express-open or express-close the front sunshade.
Press the front or rear of the Rear Sunshade switch (B) to express-open or express-close the rear sunshade.
Open/Close the Sunroof
Press the rear of the Sunroof switch to vent the sunroof.
Press the rear of the Sunroof switch again to express-open the sunroof.
Press the front of the Sunroof switch to express-close the sunroof.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
Power Cupholders Cover
Push and release or pull and release the chrome cupholder tab to open or close the power retractable cover.
Open/close the cover manually when power is not provided to the cupholder cover by slowly pushing or pulling the chrome tab.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
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The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on
automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning Off Traction Control
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak button on the center console. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Press the button again to turn on traction control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission♦StabiliTrak®/Traction Control Systems
The automatic transmission has paddle shifters on the steering wheel and a Manual mode that allow you to shift gears similar to a manual transmission.
Temporary Tap Mode
While in Drive (D), use either paddle behind the steering wheel to temporarily take control of gear selection. Automatic shifting returns if no manual shifts have been made after 10 seconds.
Pull the right paddle to upshift or the left paddle to downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Permanent Tap Mode
Press the M (Manual) button on top of the shift lever to enable the Manual mode. Use the paddles to manually shift the transmission.
If current vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Drive Mode Control System
The Drive Mode Control System automatically adjusts steering, automatic transmission and Magnetic Ride Control (if equipped) settings in real time.
Press the MODE button on the center console to select the Tour (default at each ignition cycle), Sport, Snow/Ice, or Track♦ mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.

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Automatic Parking Assist♦Electric Parking Brake
Tire Pressure Monitor
Automatic Parking Assist steers the vehicle to help park in parallel spaces.
Press the Automatic Parking Assist button on the right side of the CUE touch screen. A beep sounds and a parking assist display is shown in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The system will begin search-ing for a large enough parking space.
The system searches for parking spaces to the right of the vehicle. To search for a parking space to the left, turn on the left turn signal.
Shift the vehicle into Reverse or Drive as directed on the DIC and apply the accelerator or brake as needed. Parking Complete will be displayed and a beep will sound when the parking maneuver is complete.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the left side of the instrument panel.
To release the parking brake, turn on the ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the switch.
Note: The parking brake will release automatically if the vehicle is running, placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive away.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is
significantly underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire
pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center.
Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures and then turns off as the vehicle is driven, check for the proper tire pressures.
Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
Engine Oil Life System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates oil life based on vehicle use and displays Change Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center when it’s necessary to change the oil and filter. Reset the system to 100% only following an oil change.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual.
♦ Optional equipment