ignition CADILLAC CTS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

On vehicles with the Keyless Access System, automatic
adjustment occurs when the driver door is opened.
See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72for more information.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any
time, press one of the power seat controls, memory
buttons, power tilt wheel control, or power mirror
buttons.
If something has blocked the driver seat or the steering
column while recalling a memory position, the recall
may stop. Remove the obstruction, then press the
appropriate control for the area that is not recalling for
two seconds. Try recalling the memory position again by
pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory
position is still not recalling, see your dealer/retailer
for service.Easy Exit Recall
S
:With the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic
transmission or the parking brake applied for a manual
transmission, press the exit button to recall the exit
position.
If the easy exit seat feature is on in the DIC, automatic
seat and power telescopic steering column movement
occurs when the key is removed from the ignition.
On vehicles with the Keyless Access System, automatic
adjustment occurs when the ignition is turned to OFF
and the driver door is opened.
A single beep sounds. The driver seat moves back, and
if the vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic
steering feature, it moves up and forward.
See “EASY EXIT RECALL” underDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72for more information.
For more programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72.
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A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger
sensing system. Here is how:
The passenger sensing system may turn off the
passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the
seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit,
and the airbag readiness light on the instrument
panel will also be lit.
Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in
may make it more likely that the passenger
sensing system will enable (turn on) the passenger
airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is
on the seat. If the passenger airbag is turned on, the
on indicator will be lit.
If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately.
If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child
restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 3-36for important safety
information.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or
between the passenger seat cushion and seatback
may interfere with the proper operation of the
passenger sensing system.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the
service manual have information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 7-15.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off
and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still
inate during improper service. You can be injured
if you are close to an airbag when it inates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualied to do so.
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System................2-5
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation...................................................2-6
Keyless Access System...................................2-8
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-8
Remote Vehicle Start....................................2-14
Doors and Locks............................................2-16
Door Locks..................................................2-16
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-16
Power Door Locks........................................2-17
Delayed Locking...........................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-17
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-18
Lockout Protection........................................2-19
Trunk..........................................................2-19
Windows........................................................2-22
Power Windows............................................2-23
Sun Visors...................................................2-25
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-26
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-26
Immobilizer..................................................2-27
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)................2-28
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)...........2-29Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-30
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-30
Ignition Positions (Key Access).......................2-31
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)..................2-32
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-33
Starting the Engine.......................................2-33
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-35
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-36
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-40
Parking Brake..............................................2-42
Electric Parking Brake
...................................2-44
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......2-47
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-48
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......2-49
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-49
Engine Exhaust............................................2-50
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-51
Mirrors...........................................................2-52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-52
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-52
Park Tilt Mirrors............................................2-53
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-53
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-53
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key
is dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function with the keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless
access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons,
children or others could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
The windows will function with the keyless access
transmitter in the vehicle and they could be
seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave the keyless access
transmitter in a vehicle with children.
One of the following keys come with the vehicle.
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This key is used for the
driver door, ignition, and
glove box.
This key, located inside the
keyless access transmitter,
is used for the driver door,
glove box, and rear seat
pass-through door. See
“Rear Seat Pass-Through
Door” underTrunk on
page 2-19for more
information.To remove the key, press
the button (A) near the
bottom of the keyless
access transmitter, and
pull the key out. Never pull
the key out without
pressing the button.
This vehicle may have the Keyless Access System.
SeeIgnition Positions (Key Access) on page 2-31
orIgnition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 2-32for
information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Service on page 7-7.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
work up to 65 feet (20 m) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions that can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-5.
Q(Lock):Press to lock all
the doors.
If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC),
the parking lamps may ash
once to indicate locking has
occurred. The horn may
chirp when
Qis pressed
again within ve seconds.
SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-72
for additional information.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the driver door. IfKis
pressed again within ve seconds, all remaining doors
unlock. The interior lamps come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps ash
twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 3-72.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold for
about one second to unlock the trunk. The automatic
transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual
transmission must be in Neutral with the parking
brake set.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps ash and
the horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to activate
the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps ash and the horn
sounds for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the
ignition is moved to START or
Lis pressed again.
The ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm
to work.
The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each
transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”.
These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.
For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be
recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, if enabled
through the DIC. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 1-8andDIC Vehicle Customization
onpage 3-72.
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4. Turn the key to the unlock position ve times within
ve seconds.
5. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays Ready
To Learn Electronic Key #2, 3 or 4.
6. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing the front of the
vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center
console storage area located between the driver
and front passenger seats.7. A beep sounds once the transmitter is programmed.
The DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic
Key #3 or 4, or Maximum # Electronic Keys
Learned.
8. Press the ignition control knob to exit
programming mode.
9. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket
and press
Kon the keyless access transmitter
two times.
10. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 6
through 9.
Programming without a Recognized
Transmitter
United States owners are permitted to program a new
transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter
is not available. The Canadian immobilizer standard
requires that Canadian owners see their dealer/retailer
for programming new transmitters when two recognized
transmitters are not available.
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The procedure requires three, ten minute cycles to
complete the matching process.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing the front of the
vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center
console storage area located between the driver
and front passenger seats.
3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder
located on the driver door.
4. Turn the key to the unlock position ve times within
ve seconds.
5. The DIC displays Press Start Control To Learn Keys.6. Press the ignition switch in.
7. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and
counts down to zero.
8. The DIC displays Press Start Control To Learn
Keys again.
9. Press the ignition switch in again.
10. Repeat Steps 7, 8 and 9.
11. The DIC reads Learn Delay Active Wait XX Min and
counts down to zero.
12. A beep sounds and the DIC reads Ready To Learn
Electronic Key # X. All previously known transmitter
programming has been erased.
13. A beep sounds once programming is complete. The
DIC displays Ready To Learn Electronic Key # 2.
To program additional transmitters, insert each
transmitter in the pocket until a beep is heard and
the DIC advances to the next electronic key number.
Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The
DIC displays Maximum # Electronic Keys Learned
and exits the programming mode.
Press the ignition control knob to complete the
process.
14. Press the ignition control knob if programming is
complete.
15. Press
Kon each newly programmed transmitter to
complete the process.
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Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
Replace the battery if the Replace Battery In Remote
Key message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery
In Remote Key” underDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-58for additional information.
If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display
Electronic Key Not Detected when you try to start the
vehicle. To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the
center console storage area transmitter pocket with the
buttons facing to the front of the vehicle. Then, with the
vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal
and the ignition control knob. SeeStarting the Engine on
page 2-33, for additional information about the vehicle’s
electronic keyless ignition with push start. Replace the
transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Notice:When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the transmitter.
1. Separate the transmitter with a at, thin object
inserted into the slot on the side or back of the
transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.
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Remote Vehicle Start
This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that
allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
It may also start the vehicle’s automatic climate control
system. When the remote start system is active, the
climate control system heats and cools the inside of the
vehicle according to the previous settings of the system
before turning the vehicle off. The windshield defroster
and/or rear window defogger turn on if it is cold outside.
If the vehicle has heated seats, they also turn on if the
interior or exterior temperature is cold enough. See
Heated and Ventilated Seats on page 1-7for additional
information. Normal operation of the climate control
system returns after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
SeeDual Climate Control System on page 3-24.
/(Remote Start):This button will be on the
transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s
Q, then
immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
/for at
least four seconds or until the vehicle’s turn signal
lamps ash. The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn on
and remain on while the vehicle is running.3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has been
driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still
running, to extend the engine running time by
10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
If the vehicle is left running it automatically shuts off after
10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start:
Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the
remote start button until the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, press
the brake pedal and turn the ignition to ON/RUN to drive
the vehicle.
Laws in some 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 when doing so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if the vehicle is low
on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.
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