window CADILLAC ELR 2015 User Guide
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock
the driver door. Press a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
The hazard warning lamps will flash
twice each time the button is
pressed and the alarm system will
be disarmed. See Vehicle Alarm
System on page 2-15.
On vehicles with remote operating
windows, pressing and holding
K
will open all of the vehicle's
windows. See Power Windows on
page 2-19. This feature can be
disabled by a dealer technician.
Q(Lock): Press to lock all doors.
The hazard warning lamps will flash
once and the alarm system will be
armed. See Vehicle Alarm System
on page 2-15.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock and then the
driver door will unlock if the
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature
is enabled through vehicle
personalization. See “UnlockedDoor Anti-Lockout”
underVehicle
Personalization on page 5-52. This
may vary based on vehicle
personalization.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold for
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for 30 seconds.
Press again to cancel the panic
alarm.
/(Remote Vehicle Start): Press
and release
Qand then immediately
press and hold
/for at least
four seconds to start the vehicle
from outside using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Start on
page 2-8.
i(Remote Trunk Release):
Press and hold to release the trunk.
Keyless Access Operation
To lock and unlock the doors and
access the trunk, the RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door or trunk.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first touch pad press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-52.
Keyless Unlocking from the
Driver Door
When the RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle,
pressing the touch pad button on
the driver door handle will unlock
and open the driver door. See Door
Locks on page 2-10.
To customize whether the doors
automatically unlock all doors, see
“Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5-52.
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Keyless Unlocking from
Passenger Door
Press the door touch pad to unlock
all doors and open the passenger
door if the RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft).
Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle
several seconds after all doors are
closed if the vehicle is off and at
least one transmitter has been
removed or none remain in the
vehicle.
To customize whether the doors
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see“Passive Door Lock”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-52.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the
doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do
not leave the RKE transmitter in an
unattended vehicle.
Temporarily Disable Passive
Locking Feature
Temporarily disable the passive
locking by pressing and holding
K
on the interior door switch with a
door open for at least four seconds,
or until three chimes are heard.
Passive locking will then remain
disabled until
Qon the interior door
is pressed, or until the vehicle is
turned on.
To customize the doors to
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start” under Vehicle Personalization
on page 5-52.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the touch pad to open if the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
and the doors are locked. If the
doors are unlocked, the transmitter
is not required to open the trunk.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters no
longer work. Each vehicle can have
up to eight transmitters programmed
to it.
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be
programmed to the vehicle when
there is one recognized transmitter.
1. The vehicle must be off and both the recognized and new
transmitters must be with you.
2. Remove the key base from the recognized RKE transmitter.
3. Place the recognized transmitter in the cupholder.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
4. Insert the vehicle key into thekey cylinder above the license
plate.
5. Open the trunk.
6. Turn the key counterclockwise five times within 10 seconds.
7. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE KEY 3 or 4, up to 8.8. Remove the rubber liner toaccess the pocket. Place the
new transmitter, button side
down, on the indent in the center
console storage area.
9. Press the POWER
Obutton.
10. The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE KEY 4 or 5, up to 8.
11. Press
QorKon each newly
programmed transmitter to
complete the process. 12. To program additional
transmitters, repeat
Steps 8–11.
Return the key base back into
the RKE transmitter.
13. Press and hold the POWER
O
button for at least 12 seconds
to exit programming.
Programming without a
Recognized Transmitter
If there are no currently recognized
transmitters available, follow this
procedure to program up to eight
transmitters. This feature is not
available in Canada. This procedure
will take approximately 30 minutes
to complete. The vehicle must be off
and all transmitters to be
programmed must be present.
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1. Remove the key from thetransmitter and insert the vehicle
key into the key cylinder above
the license plate.
2. Open the trunk.
3. Turn the key counterclockwise five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC message displays
REMOTE LEARN PENDING
PLEASE WAIT.
4. Return the key base back into the RKE transmitter. 5. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC
displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON LEARN, then
press the POWER
Obutton.
The DIC reads REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
6. Repeat Step 5 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the next
steps. The DIC display should
now show READY FOR
REMOTE #1.
7. First remove the rubber liner toaccess the pocket. Place the
new transmitter, button side
down, on the indent in the center
console storage area.
8. Press the POWER
Obutton.
When the transmitter is learned,
the DIC display will show that it
is ready to program the new
transmitter.
9. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press
Q
orKon the transmitter.
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10. To program additionaltransmitters, repeat Steps 7–9.
11. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and
hold the POWER
Obutton for
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
When you try to start the vehicle,
if the transmitter battery is weak,
or if there is interference with the
signal, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED
PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE. See Key and Lock
Messages on page 5-45.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter, button sidedown, into the transmitter indent.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the POWER
Obutton.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
1. Press the button near the bottom of the transmitter and pull the
key out.
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2. Use the oval base of the keyblade to separate the two halves
of the transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery on the back housing, positive side
facing down. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Align the key release button and snap the transmitter back
together.
Remote Start
This feature starts the heating or air
conditioning systems and rear
window defogger from outside the
vehicle. Use remote start to heat or
cool the interior when the vehicle is
plugged in to maximize the electric
range by utilizing electricity from the
electrical outlet. Normal operation of
the system will return after the
vehicle has been turned on.
/(Remote Start): This button is
on the RKE transmitter.
During remote start:
.The climate control system will
typically default to the last
climate setting. If the fan is off or
if MIN was selected, the air
conditioning or heat will turn on
as needed. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on
page 8-1.
.If the heated seats have been
enabled through vehicle
personalization, the heated
seats will turn on during colder
outside temperatures. See
“Remote Start Auto Heat Seats”
under Heated Front Seats on
page 3-8 and“Remote Start
Auto Heat Seats” underVehicle
Personalization on page 5-52.
.The rear defogger will turn on
during colder outside
temperatures.
.Selecting1during colder
outside temperatures before
shutting the vehicle off will help
windshield clearing.
.Shutting the vehicle off in ECO
Mode without
1selected will
minimize the impact to electric
range. Shutting the vehicle off in
other modes will maximize
heating or air conditioning.
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.Use remote start to heat or cool
the interior when the vehicle is
plugged in to maximize the
electric range by utilizing
electricity from the electrical
outlet. Engine Assisted Heating
operation can be personalized.
.Vehicle range may decrease if
the vehicle is not plugged into
an electrical outlet. If the vehicle
is plugged in, much of the
energy needed to support this
feature will be provided from the
electrical outlet, not from the
high voltage battery.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of features that
remotely start the engine. For
example, some laws may require a
person using the remote start
feature to have the vehicle in view
when doing so. Check local
regulations for any requirements on
remote starting of vehicles.
The RKE transmitter range may be
shorter while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-2.
Activating Remote Start
To heat or cool the passenger
compartment using remote start:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the
vehicle.
2. Press and release
Qon the
RKE transmitter; the doors
will lock.
3. Immediately press and hold
/
until the turn signal lamps flash,
or for at least four seconds.
Pressing
/again during a
remote start will turn the
feature off.
Remote start will automatically shut
off after 10 minutes unless a time
extension is done.
While the remote start is active, the
parking lamps will turn on and
remain on. After entering the vehicle during a
remote start, press the POWER
O
button on the center stack with the
brake pedal applied to operate as
normal.
The remote start can be initiated
two separate times between driving.
For each remote start, the
passenger compartment will be
heated or cooled for 10 minutes.
Extending Engine Run Time
The vehicle run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1–3 are repeated while the
engine is still running. This provides
a total of 20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10-minute period is
added on to the first 10 minutes for
a total of 20 minutes.
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A maximum of two remote starts,
or a remote start with an extension,
are allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be
changed to ON/RUN/START and
then back to OFF before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
Canceling Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Press the POWERObutton on
the center stack, with the brake
pedal applied, then press the
POWER
Obutton again to turn
the vehicle off.
Conditions in Which Remote
Start May Not Work
Conditions in which a remote start
may not occur include:
.An open hood.
.Vehicle propulsion system fault
conditions, including an
emission control system
malfunction.
.High voltage battery fault
conditions.
A remote start or extension will not
occur if the fuel level is low.
During a remote start, conditions in
which a remote start may be
canceled include:
.Vehicle propulsion system or
high voltage battery fault
conditions.
.Low engine oil pressure.
.Engine coolant temperature that
is too high.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. 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
safety 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. (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when slowing or stopping the
vehicle. Lock the doors to
help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from the
outside press
QorKon the RKE
transmitter.
For Keyless Access, the RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door handle sensor (1). Grip
and press to open.
To lock or unlock the doors from the
inside, press
QorKon the power
door lock switch (2).
To open the door, press the door
latch button (3). If the vehicle is
stationary, the door latch button
unlatches an unlocked door.
See “Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-2.
Power Door Locks
Q(Lock): Press to lock the doors.
The indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when activated.
K(Unlock): Press to unlock the
doors.
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Loss of Vehicle Electrical
Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power,
open the doors manually.
From inside the vehicle, pull the
driver door manual release lever.
From inside the vehicle, pull the
passenger door manual release
lever.From outside the vehicle, open the
trunk and pull the manual door
release lever to open the
driver door.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of
the doors until five seconds after all
doors are closed.
When
Qis pressed on the power
door lock switch while the door is
open, a chime will sound three
times indicating delayed locking is
active.
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