2015 CADILLAC CTS SEDAN keyless entry

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In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . 1-16
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . 1-17
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Active Emergency Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Universal Remote System . . . 1-19
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

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1-4 In Brief
21. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transmission on page 9-23.
Manual Mode Button. See
Automatic Transmission on
page 9-23.
22. MODE Switch. See Driver
Mode Control on page 9-31.
23. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-30.
24. Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4-1.
25. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1.Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Starting the Engine
When first starting the vehicle, the
engine idle speed will be elevated to
allow the catalytic converter, an
emissions control device, to quickly
reach operating temperature. After
approximately 20 seconds, the
engine will begin to transition to its
normal, quieter idle speed, which
can vary depending on the
temperature. This is normal
operation.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away.
Press the button to remove the key.
The key can be used for all locks.
Press
Kto unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press
Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-47.

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PressXtwice quickly to release
the trunk.
Press
7and release to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
Press and release
Qand then press
and hold
/for at least
four seconds to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
RKE transmitter.
See Keys on page 2-1 andRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-2.
Remote Vehicle Start
The engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
transmitter.
2. Immediately after completing Step 1, press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash.
3. Press the brake pedal and select ON/RUN/START ignition mode
to drive the vehicle.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on as
long as the engine is running. The
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for
10 minutes. After 30 seconds,
repeat the steps if a 10-minute
extension is desired. Remote start
can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start do any of
the following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on
page 2-9.
Door Locks
Keyless Access
Press the button on the door handle
and pull the handle when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within range. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-2.
Manual Operation
From outside, use the key in the
driver door. The key cylinder is
covered by a cap. See Door Locks
on page 2-10.

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From the inside rear doors, push
down on the door lock knob on top
of the door. To unlock a door, pull
once on the door handle to unlock it,
and again to open it.
Power Door Locks
From outside, pressQorKon the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-2.
From inside, pressQorK. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when locked. See Power
Door Locks on page 2-12.
Trunk
To open the trunk, press|on the
driver door, press
Xtwice quickly
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or press the touch pad
on the rear of the vehicle after
unlocking all doors. For Keyless Access, press the
touch pad on the rear of the trunk
above the license plate when the
RKE transmitter is in range. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-2
and
Trunk on page 2-14.
Windows
The driver power window switches
control all the windows. The
passenger switch only controls that
window.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-13
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . 2-16
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 2-18
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-20
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . 2-24
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
This key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door, front passenger
door, and rear folding seats.
To remove the key, press the button
on the side of the transmitter near
the bottom, and pull the key out.
Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked
out of the vehicle. SeeRoadside
Service on page 13-5.
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview on page 14-1.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-11. If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery.
See
“Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“Keyless Access Operation” later in
this section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

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Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a
remote start. The rear window
defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during
remote start.
If equipped, the heated and
ventilated front seats may also
come on when the vehicle
personalization setting is enabled.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3-8.
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.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be
shorter while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-2.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter. 2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. This
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the ignition
is put in ON/RUN/START.
3. Press the brake pedal and select the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode to drive the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested, 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.

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Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when slowing or stopping the
vehicle. Lock the doors to
help prevent this from
happening.
Keyless Access
Use the Keyless Access system to
lock and unlock the door. When the
doors are locked and the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door
handle, press the lock/unlock
button. When unlocking from the
driver door, the first press unlocks
that door; press again within
five seconds to unlock all passenger
doors. See
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-2.
Driver Door Key Cylinder Access
To access the key cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position.
2. Insert the key (4) into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and
pry outward. 3. Move the cap (2) rearward and
remove.
4. Use the key (4) in the cylinder.
To replace the cap:
1. Pull the door handle to the open position.
2. Insert the two tabs (7) at the back of the cap (8) between the
seal (5) and the metal base (6).