CADILLAC CT4 2021 User Guide

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Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
Q
andKon the remote key at the same
time for approximately four seconds.
The turn signal lamps will flash twice
quickly to indicate access is enabled.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking may also
be configured under Vehicle
Personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0117.
Passive (Walkaway) Locking
The Keyless Access system will lock
the vehicle several seconds after all
doors are closed if the vehicle is off
and at least one remote key has been
removed or none remain in the
vehicle.
If equipped, the fuel door will
also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the remote key signal, the vehicle
may not detect the remote key inside
the vehicle. If passive (walkaway)
locking is enabled, the doors may lock
with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle. To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
Vehicle Personalization
0 117.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, passive (walkaway) locking
may fold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 024.
Temporary Disable of Passive
(Walkaway) 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 (walkaway)
locking will then remain disabled until
the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Key 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 turn on or off see
Vehicle Personalization 0117. Remote Key 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 a remote key
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. See
Vehicle
Personalization 0117.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear of the
trunk above the license plate if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).
Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak
remote key battery, see Door Locks
0 15.

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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 key can be programmed to the
vehicle when there are two
recognized keys.
To program, the vehicle must be in
RUN and both the recognized and new
remote keys must be with you.1. Place the two recognized remote keys on the passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to "Remote Key Relearn" and select.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, etc.
3. Place the new remote key into therear cupholder.
4. 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.
5. Remove the remote key from the rear cupholder and press
KorQ
on the remote key.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 4–5. When all additional remote keys
are programmed, press and hold
ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote
keys are not available, see your dealer
to program new remote keys.
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 a
while, the DIC may display KEY IN
SLEEP MODE, MOVE KEY, THEN
START. Move the remote key slightly
and try starting the vehicle. When
starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted or there is signal
interference, the DIC may display NO
KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN
KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN KEY

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POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE, follow the steps shown
below:
1. Place the remote key into the rearcupholder.
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.
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 if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY.

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1. Press the button on the side of theremote key near the bottom and
pull the mechanical key out. Never
pull the mechanical key out
without pressing the button.
2. Use the mechanical key blade inthe slot to remove the battery
cover by hand.
3. Remove the seal by pulling on thetab to access the battery.
4. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
5. Insert the new battery, negative side facing down. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
6. Replace the seal, pushing it into the groove around the battery
compartment.
7. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the
remote key.
8. 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 037.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 082.
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.

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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.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
07.
You are allowed multiple starts
totaling 30 minutes of engine run
time. The maximum run time of a
single start is 15 minutes, and it will
shut off automatically. You could do
three 10 minute starts if you manually
shut off after 10 minutes. The last
10 minute start would shut off
automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote key.
The turn signal lamps will flash.
The lamps flash to confirm the
request to remote start the vehicle
has been received. During the
remote start, the doors will be locked and the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the engine is
running.
2. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or after the remainder
of the 30 minute total running
time is used, unless you stop the
remote start before engine running
has completed or the vehicle is
turned on.
3. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake and
ENGINE START/STOP with the
remote key in the vehicle to drive
the vehicle.
Additional Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts
totaling 30 minutes have been used,
the vehicle must be started normally
before the remote start can be used
again. Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.PressS. The parking lamps will
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
.The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
.A remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.The 30 minutes of engine run time
have been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).

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Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children,
can easily open the doors and
fall out of a moving vehicle. The
doors can be unlocked and
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(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
vehicle. Locking the doors can
help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote key.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 07.
.Use the mechanical key in the
driver door. The key lock cylinder is
covered with a cap.
See “Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)”
later in this section.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
.PressQorKon the power door
lock switch.
.Pull once on the door handle to
unlock the door and again to open
the door. Keyless Access
When the doors are locked and the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
driver door handle, press the lock/
unlock button. When unlocking from
the driver door, the first press unlocks
that door; press again within
five seconds to unlock the passenger
door and the trunk. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
0 7.

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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.
2. Insert the mechanical key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the
cap (2) and lift the mechanical key
upward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.
4. Use the mechanical key in the cylinder. To replace the cap:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open
until the cap installation is
complete.
2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the backof the cap between the seal (5) and
the metal base (4).
3. Slide the cap forward and press theforward edge to install the cap in
place.

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4. Release the door handle.
5. Check that the cap is secure.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely
when either the wrong mechanical key
is used, or the correct mechanical key
is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock
from being forced open. To reset the
lock, turn it to the vertical position
with the correct mechanical key fully
inserted. Remove the mechanical key
and insert it again. If this does not
reset the lock, turn the mechanical
key halfway around in the cylinder
and repeat the reset procedure.Power Door Locks
Q: Press to lock the doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when locked.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
If equipped, the fuel door is also
locked or unlocked using these
features.
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 with the door 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 key, to override this
feature and lock the doors
immediately.
Delayed locking can be programmed.
See Vehicle Personalization 0117.
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).

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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 0117.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle 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 keys inside. If any remote
key programmed to the vehicle is
detected and the number of keys
inside has not reduced, the driver door
will unlock and the horn will chirp
three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch.
Safety Locks
With Folding Mirrors
Without Folding Mirrors The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear
doors from inside the vehicle.
Press
{
vto activate the safety locks
on the rear doors. The indicator light
in the switch will illuminate when
activated.
The rear door power windows are also
disabled. See Power Windows 026.
Press
{ vagain to deactivate the
safety locks.
If an inside rear door handle is being
pulled at the same time the safety
lock is deactivated, only that door will
remain locked and the indicator light
may flash. Release the handle, then
press the safety lock twice to
deactivate the safety locks.

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Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
if it is driven with the liftgate or
trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk/
hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or trunk/hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that brings in
only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”in the
Index.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
See Engine Exhaust 0226.
Manual Trunk
To release the trunk, the vehicle must
be off or the shift lever must be in
P (Park).
.Press|on the driver door.
.PressXtwice quickly on the
remote key.
.Press the touch pad on the rear of
the trunk above the license plate
when all doors are unlocked.
The trunk can be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the touch
pad above the license plate while the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
rear of the vehicle. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.