CADILLAC CT5 2020 User Guide

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Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system lets you
lock and unlock the doors and access
the trunk without removing the
remote key from your pocket, purse,
briefcase, etc. The remote key must be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk or door
being opened. If equipped, there will
be a sensor on the outside door
handles.
The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first door handle press from the
driver door button. Keyless unlocking
can also be turned off. SeeVehicle
Personalization 0124.
If equipped with memory seats,
remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 044. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door
Driver Door Lock Button Shown,
Passenger Similar
When the doors are locked and the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, touching the driver door
handle inside sensor will unlock the
driver door. Touching the driver door
outside handle sensor will lock the
doors.
Driver Door Lock Sensor Shown, Passenger Similar
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, touching the driver door
handle sensor may fold and unfold the
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors 030.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle, touching the inside door
handle sensor of the passenger door
will unlock all doors. Touching the
sensor on the outside of the door
handle will lock the doors.

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Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of
Exterior Door Handles and Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and trunk can
be disabled and enabled.
Disabling 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 four
times quickly to indicate access is
disabled. Using any exterior handle to
unlock the doors or open the trunk
will cause the turn signal lamps to
flash four times quickly, indicating
access is disabled. If disabled, disarm
the alarm system before starting the
vehicle.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking may also
be configured under Vehicle
Personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0124. 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 0124.
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
0 124.
If equipped with remote folding
mirror, passive (walkaway) locking
may fold and unfold the mirrors. See
Folding Mirrors 030.
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
Qon the interior door is pressed,
or 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 0124.

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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. SeeVehicle
Personalization 0124.
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 16.
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 all remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote keys on the passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to "Remote Key Learn" menu and
select.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.
3. Place the new remote key intothe rear cupholder.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned,
the DIC display will show that
the remote key has been
programmed.
5. Remove the remote key from the rear cupholder and press
KorQ
on the remote key.
To program additional remote
keys, repeat Steps 3–5.

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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 POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE, follow the steps shown
below:
1. Place the remote key into the
rear cupholder.
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).

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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.
Replace the battery if the DIC displays
REPLACE BATTERY IN KEY.
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.2. Use the mechanical key blade inthe slot to remove the battery
cover by hand.
3. Turn the remote key over.

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4. Remove the battery cover.
5. Remove the seal by pulling onthe tab to access the battery.
6. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
7. Insert the new battery, negative side facing down. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent battery.
8. Replace the seal, pushing it into the groove around the battery
compartment.
9. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the
remote key.
10. 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 046.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 094.
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. 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
0
8.
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

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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. Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition on 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 and then
turned off before the remote start can
be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following: .
PressSonce. 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).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.
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Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
Always take your remote key with you
when exiting the vehicle to prevent
being locked out. To lock or unlock
the doors from outside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the remote key.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 08.
. 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:
. Press
QorKon the power door
lock switch. .
Pull the front door handle once to
open the door. Pull the rear door
handle once to unlock and once
more to open the door.
Keyless Access
The remote key must be within 1 m
(3 ft) of the trunk or door being
opened or locked. To unlock and
unlatch any door, press the release
button on the inside grip area of the
outside door handle. Touch the sensor
on the front outside door handle to
lock. See “Keyless Access Operation ”in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 08. Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
Access (In Case of Dead Battery)
To access the driver door key lock
cylinder and unlatch the door:1. Insert the mechanical key into
the slot at the bottom of the
handle and push upward all the
way until the cover frees. Do not
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2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert the mechanical key in thecylinder. 4. Turn the mechanical key
clockwise until it stops.
5. Slowly turn the mechanical key counterclockwise while pulling
the handle to unlatch the door.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if the door does not fully open.
To replace the cap: 1. Align the top edge of the cover to the handle.
2. Turn downward to snap coverinto position.
3. Check to ensure cap is fully seated. 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

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Q:Press to lock the doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when locked.
K: Press to unlock the doors.
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
through the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See
Vehicle Personalization
0 124.
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).
To unlock the doors:
.
Press
Kon 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 0124.
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.