Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500419) -
2023 - CRC - 5/6/22
Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
The key inside the remote key
is used for the driver door and
glove box.
To remove the mechanical key,
press the button on the side
of the remote key near the
bottom, and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull
the mechanical key out
without pressing the button.
If it becomes difficult to turn
the key, inspect the key blade
for debris. Periodically clean
with a brush or pick.
See your dealer if a new
mechanical key is needed.
Contact Roadside Assistance
if locked out of the vehicle.
See Roadside Assistance
Program0489.
With an active OnStar or
connected service plan, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0501.Remote Key
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0496.
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
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 Key
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.
Cadillac CT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16500419) -
2023 - CRC - 5/6/22
158 Lighting
Press the lamp lenses to
manually turn on or off the
front reading lamps.
Rear Reading Lamps
The rear reading lamps are
over the rear passenger
doors.
Press the lamp lenses to
manually turn on or off the
rear reading lamps.
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
The interior lamps turn on
when pressing
Kon the
remote key or opening any
doors, and the dome lamp
control is not in the
jOFF
position.
Some exterior lamps also turn
on when pressing
Kon the
remote key or opening any
doors. Low-Beam lamps will
only turn on briefly at night,
or in areas with limited lighting.
All lamps will gradually fade
out after about 30 seconds.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by closing all doors,
pressing
Qon the remote key,
or starting the vehicle. This feature can be changed.
On the infotainment home
page, select the Setting icon >
Vehicle > Vehicle Locator
Lights.
Approach Detection
If equipped, the entry lighting
feature will automatically turn
on when the remote key is
detected within approximately
2 m (6 ft) of the vehicle.
If the vehicle has remained
parked for an extended period
of time with no remote key use
or keyless access operation,
approach detection will be
disabled. To reactivate, press
any button on the remote key
or open and close all vehicle
doors to re-enable the entry
lighting feature on approach.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and
interior lamps turn on when
the driver door is opened after
the vehicle is turned off.