remote start CADILLAC CTS 2018 Convenience & Personalization Guide
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REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY TRANSMITTER
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver's door and fuel door. Press again to unlock all doors.
Press and hold to open all windows.
Note: To change the Remote Lock and Unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Remote Start
Use to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See Adaptive Remote Start on page 17.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn sounds.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds for 30 seconds, or until the button is pressed again or the vehicle is started.
Trunk Release
Press twice to open the trunk.
Door Key
Press the button (A) on the side of the transmitter to pull the door key out of the transmitter. Use the key to lock/unlock the driver’s door, front passenger’s door and rear folding seats.♦
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors,
ignition and trunk without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from your pocket or purse. The transmitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or the trunk.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touch pad above the license plate to open the trunk.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the transmitter removed from the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay once all doors are closed. The fuel door will lock automatically after several minutes (press the Unlock button on the transmitter to unlock the fuel door).
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in you Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
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KEYLESS START
START
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: The Remote Keyless Entry
transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the transmit-ter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket under the rubber mat on the top shelf of the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Power will be available for 10 minutes to operate the audio
system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof♦ until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the vehicle in Accessory mode. The amber indicator on the button will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
(IF EQUIPPED)
A fuel-saving automatic engine stop/start system is included on vehicles equipped with the 2.0L L4 turbocharged engine or 3.6L V6 engine.
While driving, when the brake pedal is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the auto engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, depending on operating conditions. When the engine is off, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. Upon releasing the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than D (Drive).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ button left of the infotainment screen when the engine is running to disable the auto engine stop/start system.
When the system is disabled, the button indicator will not be illu-minated and the $ symbol on the instrument cluster will change from green to white with a slash through it.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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TEEN DRIVERSURROUND VISION♦
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning
drivers. When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of some features, and limits the use of others. A Report Card records vehicle data about driving
behavior. When the vehicle is started with a registered key, a Driver Information Center message displays that Teen Driver is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Teen Driver settings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Vehicle > Teen Driver.
See your Cadillac User Experience Manual.
When the vehicle is in Reverse, the Surround Vision System displays a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle along with the front or rear camera views on the infotain-ment screen.
To switch to the front or rear camera view, touch the front or rear camera screen
button at the bottom of the infotainment screen.
To turn the guidelines on or off, touch the guidelines screen
button at the bottom of the infotainment screen.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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The rear camera mirror provides a wide angle camera view of the area behind the vehicle.
Pull or push the lever (A) at the
bottom of the
mirror to turn the video
display on or off.
To adjust the bright-ness of the display, press and release the button (B) on the top back of the mirror without covering the light sensor. There are 5 brightness
settings.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
REAR CAMERA MIRROR♦
♦ Optional equipment
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle to control 3 differ-ent devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lighting. Go to www.homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM♦
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS♦
When the vehicle is on, the auto heated seats and auto heated steering wheel or auto ventilated seats will be activated based on the vehicle’s interior temperature. Turn off the heated or ventilated seats using the seat controls. Turn off the heated steering wheel using the steering wheel control.
To turn the features on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner's Manual.
AUTO HEATED SEATS/STEERING
WHEEL♦ AND VENTILATED SEATS♦
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT♦
With the vehicle in Reverse, the system warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps sound (if selected).
To turn the system on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the right side of the infotainment screen. This will also turn the Parking Assist and Rear Automatic Braking
systems on/off.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT♦
While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detected in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warning symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the same side.
To turn the
system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Lane Change Alert.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
ADAPTIVE REMOTE START
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Press and release the Lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the doors remain locked, and the park-ing lamps will light and remain on while the vehicle is running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
3. Before driving, simultaneously press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn on the ignition.
CANCELING A REMOTE START
Press and hold the Remote Start button until the parking lamps turn off.
CLIMATE CONTROL OPERATION
During a remote start, the automatic climate control system will operate at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off.
HEATED/VENTILATED SEAT OPERATION
Select the Remote Start Auto Heat Seats or Remote Start Auto Cool Seats option in the Settings menu to have the heated seats or ventilated seats turn on during a remote start. The temperature performance of an unoccupied seat may be reduced. The heated/ventilated seats turn off when the ignition is turned on.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner's Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
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OWNER PRIVILEGES™
MYCADILLAC MOBILE APP
The myCadillac mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile device to a variety of vehicle informa-tion and services, such as a searchable Owner’s Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic information and Roadside Assistance.
The myCadillac mobile app also enables users to send remote commands — including remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors — as well as to locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation system (vehicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app store.
CADILLAC ONLINE OWNER CENTER
Create an account at my.cadillac.com for access to an online Owner’s Manual, helpful how-to videos, your service history and warranty status, OnStar reports (active OnStar account required), and more.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1-800-224-1400 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Roadside Assistance provides every Cadillac owner with the
advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, when appropriate, a Cadillac-trained dealer technician who can provide on-site services, including towing service, battery jump-starting, lock-out service, fuel delivery and flat tire assistance. Services are provided for up to 6 years/70,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®: If you have a current OnStar service plan, press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar
button, call 1-888-466-7827, visit onstar.com or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 1-800-458-8006
Cadillac Customer Assistance is available anytime to answer
questions or provide additional information.
CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE SUPPORT 1-855-428-3669
For information or assistance using the infotainment system, call Cadillac User Experience Support or visit my.cadillac.com/learn.
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ontained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2017 by General Motors. All rights reserved.
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