2018 CADILLAC CTS warning

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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
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. A transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The hood is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
. The oil pressure is low. .
Two remote vehicle starts have
already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while
the vehicle is moving. The
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not
locked. So, all passengers
should wear seat belts
properly and the doors should
be locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
. Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
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Warning (Continued)
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 030.
. Use the key in the driver door. The
key lock cylinder is covered with
a cap.
See “Driver Door Key Lock
Cylinder Access (In Case of Dead
Battery)” later in this section.

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Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.Press
Z
{to activate the safety
locks on the rear doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate
when activated.
The rear door power windows are also
disabled. See Power Windows 050.
Press
Z {again to deactivate the
lockout switch.
If an inside rear door handle is being
pulled at the same time the safety
lock is deactivated, that door will
remain locked and the indicator light
may flash. Release the handle, then
press the safety lock twice to
deactivate the safety locks.
Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
if it is driven with the liftgate or
trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk/
hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
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set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See“Climate
Control Systems” in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped with
a power liftgate, disable the
power liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0199.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park). .
Press
|on the driver door.
. Press
Xtwice quickly on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
. Press the touch pad on the rear of
the trunk above the license plate
when all doors are unlocked. The trunk can be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the touch
pad above the license plate while the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the rear of the vehicle. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 30.
Close the trunk by pulling on the
pull cup.
Rear Seat Pass-Through
Use the rear seat pass-through door
when transporting long items.
To open, pull down the rear seat
armrest. Pull the lever all the way
down to release the door.
To close, push it up and back into
place. Try to open the door without
pulling up on the lever to make sure it
is locked into place.

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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you cut
too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on the right.
Check the inside mirror or glance
over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from the
driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors
are on the driver door.
To adjust each mirror: 1. Press L or R to select the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up,
down, right, or left.
3. Adjust each mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area
behind it can be seen.
4. Return the selector switch to the center position.
Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory
mirrors. See Memory Seats 062.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. See Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0236.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0236.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car
wash. Push the mirror outward to
return it to the original position.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
K:The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0167.

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To adjust the brightness, press the
button (1) on the back of the rearview
mirror without covering the light
sensor (2).
Each button press cycles the
brightness between five settings.
{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has
a limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not
be seen. Do not drive or park the
vehicle using only this camera.
Objects may appear closer than
they are. Check the outside mirrors
or glance over your shoulder when
making lane changes or merging.
Failure to use proper care may
result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage.
The camera that provides the Rear
Camera Mirror (RCM) image is above
the license plate, next to the Rear
Vision Camera (RVC).
To clean the rear camera, see“Rear
Camera Mirror Washer” inWindshield
Wiper/Washer 0111.

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Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position
and a blue screen and
dare displayed
in the mirror and the display shuts
off, see your dealer for service.
The RCM may not work properly or
display a clear image if:
. There is glare from the sun or
headlamps. This may obstruct
objects from view.
. Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks
the camera lens. Clean the lens
with a soft damp cloth.
. The back of the vehicle has been
damaged and the position and
mounting angle of the camera has
changed.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult,
or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed
in warm or hot weather. They can
be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
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 the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter in a vehicle with
children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent operation
of the windows. See
Keys029.

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Power windows work when the
ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0197.
Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear passenger
window switches from working.
. Press
Zto engage the rear
window lockout feature. The
indicator light is on when engaged.
. Press
Zagain to disengage.
Window Express Movement
All windows can be opened without
holding the window switch. Press the
switch down fully and quickly release
to express open the window.
Window Automatic Reversal
System
The express-close feature will reverse
window movement if it comes in
contact with an object. Extreme cold
or ice could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will operate
normally after the object or condition
is removed.
Automatic Reversal System
Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the window will
not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged. Before
using automatic reversal system
override, make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear of the
window path.
When the engine is on, override the
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.

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Head Restraints
If equipped with base seats, the
vehicle’s front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
If equipped with high performance
seats, the vehicle’s front seats have
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/spinal
injury in a crash. Do not drive until
the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
If equipped with base seats, adjust the
head restraint so that the top of the
restraint is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's head. This
position reduces the chance of a neck
injury in a crash.
Front Seats
If equipped, the vehicle's front seats
have adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side of
the head restraint, and pull up or
push the head restraint down and
release the button. Pull and push on
the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked
in place.