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The mechanical key that is
inside of 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 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
the key with a brush or a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Service0388.
With an active OnStar or
connected service plan, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0400.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0395.
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 Key
Operation
The Keyless Access system
allows for vehicle entry when
the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See “Keyless Access
Operation” following.
The remote key functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away
from the vehicle.
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Select“Vehicle” to display the
list of available options and
select “Power Door Locks”.
Temporary Disable of
Passive Locking
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 started.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off
and a remote key is left in the
vehicle, the horn will chirp
three times after all doors are
closed.
To view available settings for
this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select “Vehicle” to display the list of available options and
select
“Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
Remote Removed From
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 KEY
FOUND and the horn will chirp
three times.
This occurs only once each
time the vehicle is driven.
To view available settings for
this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select “Vehicle” to display the
list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the
underside of the liftgate glass
and lift up to open if the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft)
and the doors are locked.
If the doors are unlocked, the
remote key is not required to
open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0
21.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a
weak remote key battery, see
Door Locks 017.
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. Any remaining remote
keys will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle
can have up to eight remote
keys matched to it.
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Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Remote Key Battery
For improved Vehicle security,
the remote key is equipped
with a motion sensor. When
starting the vehicle, if the
remote key has been idle for
an extended period of time,
the DIC may display KEY IN
SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY,
THEN START. Move the
remote key slightly and try
starting the vehicle.
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 KEY
or 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 in the
rear cupholder with the
buttons facing down.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the
brake pedal and press
POWER
O. Replace the
remote key battery as soon
as possible. 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).
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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.
Caution
If the remote key is not
reassembled properly,
liquids could enter the
housing and damage the
circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/
or failure. To prevent
damage, always follow the
steps for remote key
reassembly in this manual to
ensure the remote key is
sealed properly whenever
the remote key is opened.
Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY
IN KEY.
The battery is not
rechargeable. To replace the
battery:
1. 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.
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2. Use the mechanical keyblade in the slot to remove
the battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the battery cover. 4. Pull the seal by pulling on
the tab to access the
battery.
5. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
6. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up.
Replace with a CR2450 or
equivalent battery.
7. Place the seal back into the groove around the battery
compartment.
8. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the
remote key.
9. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Start
This feature starts the heating
or air conditioning systems
and the rear window defogger
from outside the vehicle.
If the outside temperature is
below 7°C (45°F), and the rear
window defogger is on, the
area of the windshield beneath the windshield wipers
will warm up to melt
accumulated snow or ice.
Use remote start to heat or
cool the interior when the
vehicle is plugged in to
maximize electric range by
utilizing electricity from the
electrical outlet. Normal
system operation will return
after the vehicle has been
turned on.
/:
This button is on the
remote key.
The climate control system will
use the previous settings
during a remote start. The
rear defog may come on
during a remote start based
on cold ambient conditions.
The rear defog indicator light
will not come on during a
remote start.
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Laws in some local
communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For
example, some laws require a
person using remote start to
have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
.The remote key is in the
vehicle.
.The hood is open.
.The total 40 minutes of
remote start time has
been used.
.The hazard flashers are on.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
.The vehicle is already
started.
If the battery level is low, do
not use the remote start
feature. The battery may fully
deplete. The remote key range may be
less while the vehicle is
running.
Other conditions may affect
the range and performance of
the remote key. See Remote
Key
08.
Starting the Vehicle Using
Remote Start
Press/twice on the remote
key. The turn signal lamps will
flash to confirm the remote
start request was received.
During the remote start, the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the vehicle is on.
The vehicle will turn off after
20 minutes, unless you stop
the remote start before
remote start cycle has
completed or the vehicle is
turned on.
Press the brake pedal and
press POWER
Oto drive the
vehicle.
Extending Remote
Start Time
Remote start can be used for
up to 40 minutes of total
remote start time.
After two remote starts of
20 minutes, or multiple shorter
time starts totaling
40 minutes have been used,
the vehicle must be started
and then turned off before the
remote start can be used
again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do
one of the following:
.Press/. The parking lamps
will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and
then off.
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Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks
prevent passengers from
opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle.
To activate the safety locks:1. Touch the settings icon on the infotainment display.
2. Select Virtual Controls.
3. Touch DRIVE & PARK and then Child Safety Locks.
4. Select Off or On to activate or deactivate the safety
locks.
Digital Key
If equipped and enabled, the
Digital Key feature allows you
to access and operate the
vehicle using a smartphone or
other compatible device.
Only certain smartphones and
devices support Digital Key.
Please see www.cadillac.com
for a list of compatible
devices. If the smartphone battery is
out of charge, the DIC will
display NO KEY FOUND.
Charge the smartphone
battery as soon as possible.
Obtaining a Digital Key for a
Device
Digital Key is only available
with an OnStar account
associated with the vehicle.
1. Log in to your Digital Key account in the MyCadillac
mobile app.
2. Select the Digital Key menu option, and enroll your
phone.
3. Once the phone is successfully activated,
enter the vehicle with your
phone and a remote key.
4. Select “Pair”in the
phone app.
5. When the Digital Key is successfully created, a
notification will display in
the phone app. Using Your Digital Key
Digital Key allows you to:
.Automatically turn on
exterior lighting when
approaching the vehicle with
your phone.
.Passively lock and unlock the
vehicle’s doors, and access
the front or rear
compartments, without a
remote key, or having to
retrieve your phone from a
pocket or bag.
.Start and drive with your
phone present inside the
vehicle.
.Share digital keys for the
vehicle with other devices,
remotely.
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Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the Cadillac emblem on
the underside of the liftgate
glass and lift up to open if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft)
and the doors are locked.
If the doors are unlocked, the
remote key is not required to
open the liftgate.
Liftgate Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead
Battery)
To access the liftgate key lock
cylinder, insert the mechanical
key into the cylinder and turn
to unlock. See Keys07.
Free-Turning Locks
The key cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong key is
used, or the correct key is not
fully inserted. The free-turning
lock feature prevents the lock
cylinder from being forced
open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully inserted into the
lock cylinder and then rotate
the key until you feel the lock
cylinder click back into place.
Remove the key and reinsert
fully. Rotate the key to unlock
the vehicle.
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. To view available
settings for this feature, touch
the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select
“Vehicle” to display the