2023 CADILLAC XT6 key battery

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 9
The key, inside the remote key,
can be used for all locks.
To remove the key, press the
button on the side of the
remote key, near the bottom,
and pull the key out. Never pull
the 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 a pick.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Contact Roadside Service if
locked out of the vehicle. See
Roadside Assistance Program
0470.
With an active OnStar or
connected service plan, an
OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0482.
Remote Key
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0477.
If there is a decrease in the
key operating range:
.Check the distance. The key
may be too far from the
vehicle.
.Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.Check the key battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.If the 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” following.
The remote key functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away
from the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact
the performance of the
remote key. See Remote Key
0 9.

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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
liftgate handle to open the
liftgate if the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a
weak remote key battery, see
Door Locks 020.
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.
Programming with
Recognized Remote Keys
A new remote key can be
programmed to the vehicle
when there are two
recognized remote keys.
To program, the vehicle must
be off and all of the remote
keys, both currently
recognized and new, must be
with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote keys in the
cupholder.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver
door handle. See Door
Locks 020. Insert the
vehicle key of the remote
key into the key lock
cylinder on the driver door
and turn the key counterclockwise, to the
unlock position, five times
within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY
FOR REMOTE #3, 4,
5, ETC.
3. Place the new remote key
into the remote key
pocket. The remote key
pocket is inside the center
console storage area
between the driver and
front passenger seats. The
storage area will need to
be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
remote key pocket.

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4. Place the new remote keyinto the remote key
pocket. The remote key
pocket is inside the center
console storage area
between the driver and
front passenger seats. The
storage area will need to
be opened and the storage
tray lifted up to access the
remote key pocket.
5. Press ENGINE START/ STOP. When the remote
key is learned the DIC
display will show that it is
ready to program the next
remote key. 6. Remove the remote key
from the remote key
pocket and press the
remote key
KorQbutton.
To program additional
remote keys, repeat
Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote
keys are programmed,
press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for
12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the remote key.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door
Locks 020.
Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Remote Key Battery
When the vehicle is started,
if the remote key battery is
depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote
key has been idle for a while,
the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET
THEN START YOUR VEHICLE.
For improved vehicle security,
the remote key is equipped
with a motion sensor. First,
move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle.
If the vehicle still does not
start, and the DIC displays the
same warnings above, follow
the steps shown below.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the
storage tray.

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2. Place the transmitter inthe transmitter 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
{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
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
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.

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Replace the battery if the DIC
displays REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY.
1. Press the button on theside of the remote key
near the bottom and pull
the key out. Never pull the
key out without pressing
the button.
2. Separate the two halves ofthe remote key using a flat
tool inserted into the
bottom center of the
remote key. Do not use the
key slot.3. Remove the old battery.Do not use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive
side facing down. Replace
with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned
with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set remote key button side down on a hard surface
and press the other half
straight down to force the
halves together.
7. Reinsert the key.

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To lock/unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote
key. See Remote Key
Operation 09.
.Use the key in the key lock
cylinder in the driver door.
The key lock cylinder is
covered with a cap.
To lock/unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power
door lock switch. See Power
Door Locks 023.
.Pull once on the door handle
to unlock the door and again
to open the door.
.On the front and rear doors,
push down on the door lock
knob to lock the door
manually. Keyless Access
If equipped, the remote key
must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
liftgate or door being opened.
To unlock the vehicle from the
driver door when all doors are
locked:
.Press the button on the
driver door handle once to
unlock the driver door only.
.Press the button again
within five seconds to unlock
all doors.
If doors are already unlocked,
pressing the button once will
lock all doors. To lock or unlock the vehicle
from any passenger door:
.Press the button on the
passenger door handle. This
will lock or unlock all doors.
See Remote Key Operation
0 9.
Driver Door Key Lock
Cylinder Access (In Case of
Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key
lock cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold
it open until the cap
removal is complete.

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To open the liftgate, press the
touch pad under the liftgate
handle and lift up.
Do not press the touch pad
while closing the liftgate. This
may cause the liftgate to be
unlatched.
If equipped with Keyless
Access, the liftgate can be
opened when locked if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the touch pad. See Remote
Key Operation09. 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.
Always close the liftgate
before driving.
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
list of available options and
select “Comfort and
Convenience”. 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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If an remote key is again
detected within approximately
2 m (6 ft) of the liftgate,
or another kick has been
detected, the one-minute
timer will be reset.
The projected logo will not
work under these conditions:
.The vehicle battery is low.
.The transmission is not in
P (Park).
.Hands Free Liftgate/Trunk
Control is set to Off in
vehicle settings. 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 “Comfort
and Convenience”.
.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 soft clean
cloth to clean the lens.