2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE key battery

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The mechanical key inside the remote
key can be used for all locks.
To remove the mechanical key, press
the button near the bottom of the
remote key, and pull the mechanical
key out. Never pull the mechanical
key out without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
See your dealer if a replacement key
or additional key is needed.
Contact Roadside Service if locked out
of the vehicle. SeeRoadside Service
0 475. With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor may
remotely unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar Overview
0485.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0481.
If there is a decrease in the remote
key operating range:
.Check the distance. The remote key
may be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles
or objects may be blocking the
signal.
.Check the remote key’s battery. See
“Battery Replacement ”later in this
section.
.If the remote key 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 remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation ”later in this section.

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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 remote keys
inside. If a remote key is not detected,
the Driver Information Center (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 Personalization0140.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touchpad on the underside
of the liftgate handle to open the
liftgate when all doors are unlocked,
or when the remote key is within
1 m (3 ft).
Keyless Liftglass Opening
Press the exterior liftglass button to
open the liftglass when all doors are
unlocked, or when the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).
See Liftgate 019. Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
remote key battery, see
Door Locks
0 14.
Programming Remote Keys to
the Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed through
your dealer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen
remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote
keys matched to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Remote Key Battery
If the remote key battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO KEY FOUND,
REPLACE BATTERY IN KEYor NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE
KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START
YOUR VEHICLE when starting the
vehicle. To start the vehicle:
1. Place the remote key into the front
cupholder.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal
and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as
soon as possible.

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Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with
the remote key. The remote key
contains a small battery, which can
be a choking hazard. If swallowed,
internal burns can occur, resulting
in severe injury or death. Seek
medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not
touch metal surfaces on the remote
key when it has been exposed to
extreme heat. These surfaces can be
hot to the touch at temperatures
above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not
touch any of the circuitry on the
remote key. Static from your body
could damage the remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery
with an incorrect type could
potentially create a risk of battery
explosion. Dispose of used batteries
according to instructions and local
laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and
avoid exposing the battery to
environments with extremely low
air pressures or high temperatures.
Replace the battery in the remote key
soon if the DIC displays REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. To replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the side of the
remote key and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without
pressing the button.

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2. With the mechanical key removed,insert a flat, thin object in the
center of the remote key to
separate and remove the back
cover.3. Lift the battery with a flat object.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Insert the new battery, positiveside toward the back cover. Replace
with a CR2032 or equivalent
battery.
6. Push together the remote key.
7. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be
started from outside the vehicle.
S: This button on the remote key is
for 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 048.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 0105.
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 remote key range may be shorter
while the vehicle is running.

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Warning (Continued)
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 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
inside the vehicle:
.PressQorKon a power door lock
switch.
.Pull the front door handle once to
unlock and open it. Pull the rear
door handle once to unlock it and
again to open it.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key.
.Use the mechanical key in the
driver door. The key cylinder is
covered by a cap. See “Driver Door
Key Lock Cylinder Access” later in
this section.
Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the liftgate or door being
opened or locked. To unlock and open
any door, press the touchpad on the
inside grip area of the outside door
handle. Touch the sensor on the front
outside door handle to lock. See
“Keyless Access Operation ”in Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.
Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder and unlatch the door: 1. Remove the mechanical key from the remote key.

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Security Status indicator
A light on the upper surface of the
driver's door trim is used to indicate
vehicle security status.
This light will be OFF any time the
ignition is ON, except momentarily
when vehicle doors are locking.
Solid :Indicates securing with doors
closed.
Fast Flash : Indicates securing with
doors open.
Slow Flash : Indicates battery
conserving secured state.
No light : Indicates unsecured state.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual locking
of the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
When
Qis pressed on the power door
lock switch while the door is open, a
chime will sound three times
indicating that delayed locking is
active.
The doors will then lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed.
If a door is reopened before
five seconds have elapsed, the
five-second timer will reset once all
the doors are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again,
or press
Qon the remote key, to
override this feature and lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0140.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically
when all doors are closed, the ignition
is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park). If a vehicle door is unlocked and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock
either when your foot is removed from
the brake or the vehicle speed
becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.PressKon the power door lock
switch.
.Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be
disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0140.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY and the power door lock
switch is pressed with the driver door
open, all the doors will lock and only
the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is
requested while a door is open, when
all doors are closed the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If a
remote key is detected and the
number of remote keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock
and the horn will chirp three times.

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Press the button above the license
plate to open the liftglass, or press
c
twice quickly on the remote key. Do
not leave the liftglass open when
raising the liftgate.
There will be a delay in the release of
the liftglass if there is an attempt to
open it while the rear wiper is in
motion.
Use the pull cup to lower and close
the liftgate. Do not press the emblem
while closing the liftgate. This will
cause the liftgate to be unlatched.The liftgate can be opened when
locked if the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft) of the emblem. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not open.
The liftgate will resume operation
when the battery is reconnected and
charged.
Hands-Free Operation
If equipped, the liftgate may be
operated with a kicking motion near
the center of the rear bumper at the
location of the projected logo. The
remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the rear bumper to operate the
power liftgate hands-free.
The hands-free feature will not work
while the liftgate is moving. To stop
the liftgate while in motion use one of
the liftgate switches. The hands-free feature can be
customized. See
Vehicle Personalization
0 140. Choose from the following:
On-Open and Close : The kicking
motion is activated to both open and
close the liftgate.
On-Open Only : The kicking motion is
activated to only open the liftgate.
Off : The feature is disabled.

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The projected logo will not work
under these conditions:
.The vehicle battery is low.
.The transmission is not in P (Park).
.Hands Free Liftgate Control is set to
off in vehicle personalization. See
Vehicle Personalization0140.
.Power liftgate is turned off.
.The vehicle remains parked for
72 hours or more, with no remote
key use or Keyless Access operation.
To re-enable, press any button on
the remote key or open and close a
vehicle door.
The projected logo will not work for a
single remote key when a remote key:
.Has been left within approximately
5 m (15 ft) of the liftgate for several
minutes.
.Has been left inside the vehicle and
all vehicle doors are closed.
.Has approached the area outside of
the liftgate five times within
10 minutes. Lens Cleaning
If equipped, use a cotton swab to
clean the lens.