Black plate (13,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13Remote Vehicle StartThis vehicle may have a remotestarting feature that allows you tostart the engine from outside thevehicle./ (Remote Vehicle Start):This button will be on the RKEtransmitter if you have remote start.The automatic climate control willbegin to heat or cool your vehicleduring remote start depending onthe temperature inside and outsideof the vehicle. The windshielddefroster and/or rear windowdefogger turn on if it is cold outside.If the vehicle has heated seats,they may also be turned on duringremote start to warm up the seatsin cold weather. Normal operationof the climate control systemreturns after the ignition is turned toON/RUN. See Dual AutomaticClimate Control System onpage 81.Laws in some local communitiesmay restrict the use of remotestarters. For example, some lawsmay require a person using remotestart to have the vehicle in viewwhen doing so. Check localregulations for any requirementson remote starting of vehicles.If your vehicle is low on fuel,do not use the remote start feature.The vehicle may run out of fuel.If your vehicle has the remote startfeature, the RKE transmitterfunctions will have an increasedrange of operation. However, therange may be less while the vehicleis running.Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter;see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System on page 25 for additionalinformation.Starting the Engine UsingRemote StartTo start the engine using the remotestart feature:1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicleand press and release Q on thetransmitter.2. Press and hold / for at leastfour seconds or until thevehicle's turn signal lamps flash.The parking lamps will turn onand remain on as long as theengine is running. The vehicle'sdoors will be locked.3. After entering the vehicle duringa remote start, press the brakepedal and turn the ignition toON/RUN to drive the vehicle.After a remote start, the enginewill automatically shut off after10 minutes unless a timeextension has been done or theignition has been turned toON/RUN.
