parking brake CADILLAC CTS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel
On vehicles with the memory package the controls are
located on the driver door. This feature is used to
program and recall memory settings for the driver seat,
outside mirror, and the steering wheel position if the
vehicle has the power tilt wheel and telescopic steering
feature.
1:Saves the seating position for driver 1.
2:Saves the seating position for driver 2.
S:Recalls the easy exit position.To save your positions in memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner and
lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the steering wheel
to a comfortable position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps sound
through the driver side front speaker to let you
know that the position has been stored.
3. Repeat the procedure for a second driver using
button 2.
To recall memory positions, the vehicle must be in
P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking
brake applied for a manual transmission. Press and
release either button 1 or button 2. A single beep will
sound. The seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel
will move to the position previously stored for the
identied driver.
If the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
used to enter the vehicle and the remote recall
memory feature is on, automatic seat and mirror
movement occur.
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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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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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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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For vehicles with the memory feature, pressKon the
keyless access transmitter to program and recall the
memory settings. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 1-8for more information.
/(Remote Start):Press to operate the remote start
feature. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-14
for additional information.
G(Trunk):Press and hold for about one second to
unlock the trunk. If the engine is running, the shift lever
must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or in
Neutral with the parking brake set for a manual
transmission.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times
and the turn signal lamps ash three times.
Press and hold
Lfor three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps ash
for 30 seconds. Press and release
Lagain to stop the
alarm.
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.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only keyless access transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen,
a replacement can be purchased and programmed
through your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters matched to it.
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle
when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles
sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required
to program a new transmitter.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be
with you.
3. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder
located on the outside of the driver door.
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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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Trunk Lock Release
On vehicles with this
feature, the remote trunk
release button is located
on the lower portion of the
driver door.
To use the remote trunk release, the shift lever must be
in P (Park) or N (Neutral) for a vehicle with an automatic
transmission. The shift lever must be in N (Neutral), with
the parking brake set for a vehicle with a manual
transmission.
Press the button to open the trunk. You can also press
the button with the trunk symbol on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter to open the trunk.
With the Keyless Access System, when you have the
transmitter, the trunk can be opened by the trunk release
button located on the rear of the trunk above the license
plate. The vehicle must be in P (Park) and the valet mode
turned off.If the vehicle is locked, the keyless access transmitter
must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk opening for it
to be recognized and allow the trunk to open.
If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area
can still be accessed by using one of the following
procedures.
On vehicles with a rear seat pass-through door:
1. Fold the rear armrest down and open the
pass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass Through”
following for more information.
2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the
emergency trunk release handle. See “Emergency
Trunk Release Handle” for more information.
3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open
the trunk lid.
On vehicles with a split folding rear seat:
1. Fold down the rear seatback. SeeSplit Folding
Rear Seat on page 1-13for more information.
2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the
trunk release handle.
3. Pull forward on the trunk release handle to open
the trunk lid.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
Sunroof (if equipped)
Power to the audio system will work up to 10 minutes or
until the driver door is opened. Power to the windows or
sunroof will work up to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened. For an additional 10 minutes of operation, close
all the doors and turn the key to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The
engine will not start in any other position. To restart
the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.If the vehicle has the keyless access system, put your
foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition control knob
to the START position. When the engine begins cranking,
let go of the ignition control knob, it will return to the
ON/RUN position.
If the transmitter is not in the vehicle or something is
interfering with the transmitter, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display Electronic Key Not Detected.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58for
more information.
If the battery in the keyless access transmitter needs
replacing, the DIC displays Replace Battery In Remote
Key. The vehicle can still be driven. See “Battery
Replacement” underKeyless Access System Operation
on page 2-8for more information.
Notice:Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage
the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when
the vehicle is stopped.Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in neutral position and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal down to
the oor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if
the clutch pedal is not all the way down.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
The shift lever is located on the center console between
the front seats.
There are several different
positions for the shift lever.
P (Park):This position locks the rear wheels. It is the
best position to use when you start the engine because
the vehicle cannot move easily.{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift
lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake
rmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or
others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and move the shift
lever to P (Park). SeeShifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) on page 2-47. If you are pulling a
trailer, seeTowing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-27
orTowing a Trailer (CTS) on page 4-28.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting
the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission
shift lock control system. You must fully apply the regular
brakes rst and then press the shift lever button before
you can shift from P (Park) when the ignition key is in
ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then
press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into
another gear. SeeShifting Out of Park on page 2-48.
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Up-Shift Light
CTS vehicles with a manual
transmission have an
economy up-shift light on
the instrument panel. This
light shows when to shift to
the next higher gear for the
best fuel economy.
When this light comes on, you can shift to the next
higher gear if weather, road, and traffic conditions allow.
For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and
shift when the light comes on.
While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on
and off if you quickly change the position of the
accelerator. Ignore the light when you downshift.
CTS-V vehicles use tracer lights around the outside of
the tachometer as a performance up-shift light.
These tracers ash to indicate when to shift to the next
higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit. See
Tachometer on page 3-34for more information.
Skip Shift (CTS-V)
Under light acceleration, the transmission will only
allow you to shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). Shifts from
1 (First) to 2 (Second) or 3 (Third) are not allowed.
This helps improve fuel mileage.
Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is disabled, and
the driver has all gears available.
Parking Brake
The parking brake pedal is
located on the lower portion
of the instrument panel to
the left of the steering
wheel.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down,
then push the parking brake pedal down.
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