2018 CADILLAC CT6 remote battery replacement

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/14/17
KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 35
This key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door.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. See
Roadside Service
0 411.
With an active OnStar subscription, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock
the vehicle. See OnStar Overview 0421.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0417.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (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.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.

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If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors
may lock with the RKE transmitter
inside the vehicle. Do not leave the
RKE transmitter in an unattended
vehicle.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, seeVehicle Personalization
0 170.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking Feature
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until three
chimes are heard. Passive locking will
then remain disabled until
Qon the
interior door is pressed, or until the
vehicle is turned on. Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a
remote is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors
are closed. To turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization
0170.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open,
and then all doors are closed, the
vehicle will check for RKE
transmitter(s) inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the DIC
will display NO REMOTE DETECTED
and the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven. To turn on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0170.
Keyless Trunk Opening
To open the trunk, press the touch
pad on the rear of the trunk above the
license plate. The doors must be
unlocked or the RKE transmitter must
be within 1 m (3 ft).
Keyed Access
To access a vehicle with a dead
transmitter battery, see Door Locks
0 43.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to
the vehicle will work. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters matched to it.
Programming with Recognized
Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed
to the vehicle when there are two
recognized transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off
and all transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Remove the vehicle key from the recognized transmitter.
2. Place the recognized transmitter(s) in the cupholder.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See
Door Locks 043. Insert the

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will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next
steps.
The DIC display should now
show READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Place the new transmitter in thetransmitter pocket. The center
console storage area will need to
be opened.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned,
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the next
transmitter. 7. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter pocket and press
K
orQon the transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the vehicle key back into the transmitter.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE when starting
the vehicle.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area.
2. Place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
transmitter. Static from your body
could damage the transmitter.

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Coverage
Services are provided for the duration
of the vehicle’s powertrain warranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle
is covered. In Canada, a person driving
the vehicle without permission from
the owner is not covered.
Roadside Service is not a part of the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to make any
changes or discontinue the Roadside
Service program at any time without
notification.
General Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Cadillac Owner Privileges
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station. .
Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar.
For security reasons, the driver
must present identification before
this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Cadillac dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with a spare tire.
The spare tire, if equipped, must
be in good condition and properly
inflated. It is your responsibility
for the repair or replacement of
the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Service: If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure,
incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the Powertrain
warranty period. Items considered
are hotel, meals, and rental car or
a vehicle being delivered back to
the customer, up to 805 km
(500 mi).
Cadillac Technician Roadside
Service (U.S. Only)
Cadillac's exceptional Roadside Service
is more than an auto club or towing
service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the
advantage of contacting a Cadillac
advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who
can provide on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel to your
location within a 30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange
to have your car towed to the nearest
Cadillac dealership. Each technician
travels with a specially equipped
service vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and tools
required to handle most roadside
repairs.

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440 INDEX
RecorderVideo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 378
Regenerative Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Requirements Electrical Battery Charging . . . . . . . 285
Restraints
Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 406
Running the Vehicle While
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 413
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Seats
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . 72
Heated and Ventilated, Rear . . . . . . . 77
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . 67
Lumbar Adjustment, Rear . . . . . . . . . . 76
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Securing Child Restraints . . . . .109, 111
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 403
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 413
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145