CADILLAC CT5 2023 User Guide

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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
09.
Q:Press to lock all doors and
the fuel door, if equipped. The
turn signal indicators may
flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to
indicate locking. 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”.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
alarm system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 028.
If equipped with remote
folding mirrors, double
pressing and holding
Qon the
remote key may fold the
mirrors. See Folding Mirrors
0 33.
K:Press to unlock the driver
door and the fuel door,
if equipped. Press again within
five seconds to unlock all
doors. The remote key can be
programmed to unlock all
doors on the first button
press. 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”. When remotely unlocking the vehicle at night,
the headlamps and back-up
lamps may come on for about
30 seconds to light your
approach to the vehicle. The
turn signal indicators may
flash to indicate unlocking.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the
alarm system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 028.
Double press and hold
Kfor
about three seconds to
remotely open the windows,
if enabled. 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”.
If equipped with remote
folding mirror, double pressing
and holding
Kon the remote
key may unfold the mirrors.
See Folding Mirrors 033.

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S:PressStwice to start the
engine from outside the
vehicle using the remote key.
See Remote Vehicle Start 016.
7:Press and release one time
to initiate vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the
horn chirps three times. Press
and hold
7for more than
three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds
and the turn signal lamps flash
for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is
started.
X: Press twice to release the
trunk.
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.
The button is on the outside
door handle.
The Keyless Access system
can be programmed to be
turned off or to unlock all
doors on the first door handle
press from the driver door.
Keyless unlocking can also be
turned off. 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”.
If equipped with memory
seats, remote keys 1 and 2 are
linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See Memory
Seats 048.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking
from the Driver Door
When the doors are locked
and the remote key is within
1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,
pressing the door handle
button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the door handle button
is pressed again within
five seconds, all passenger
doors will unlock.
If equipped with remote
folding mirror, pressing the
driver door handle button may
fold and unfold the mirrors.
See Folding Mirrors
033.
Driver Door Shown,
Passenger Similar

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Pressing the door handle
button will cause all doors to
lock if any of the following
occur:
.It has been more than
five seconds since the first
door handle button press.
.Two door handle button
presses were used to unlock
all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed.
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,
pressing the door handle
button on a passenger door
handle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the door handle
button will cause all doors to
lock if any of the following
occur:
.The door handle button was
used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has opened
and all doors are now closed. 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
QandKon 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. 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”.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and
hold
QandKon 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. 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”.
Passive (Walkaway) Locking
The Keyless Access system
will lock the vehicle several
seconds after all doors are
closed if the vehicle is off and

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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 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 “Power Door Locks”.
If equipped with remote
folding mirror, passive
(walkaway) locking may fold
the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 033. 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 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 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. 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 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).

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Mechanical Key Access
To access a vehicle with a
weak remote key battery, see
Door Locks018.
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.
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
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Warning (Continued)
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(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
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.
1. Press the button on the side of the remote key 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 seal by pullingon the tab to access the
battery.
4. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
5. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the
back cover. Replace with a
CR2450 or equivalent
battery.
6. Place the seal back into the groove around the
battery compartment.
7. Reassemble the battery cover by snapping it back
on the remote key.
8. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine
to be started from outside the
vehicle. It is not available on
vehicles with a manual
transmission.
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
051.
If equipped with a remote
start heated steering wheel, it
may come on during a remote
start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 0105.
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 Key
09.
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 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
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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(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.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:
.PressQorKon the remote
key. See Remote Key
Operation 09.

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.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 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 AccessThe 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 Key
Operation 09. 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 pry
or pull on the key.