Black plate (7,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Remote Vehicle StartThe remote vehicle starting feature allows you to startthe engine from outside of the vehicle. It also starts upthe vehicle's automatic climate control system. Whenthe remote start system is active, the climate controlsystem will heat and cool the inside of the vehicleaccording to the previous settings of the system beforeturning the vehicle off. The rear window defogger willbe turned on by the climate control system when it iscold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, theywill also turn on when it is cold outside. See Heatedand Ventilated Seats on page 2‑5 for additionalinformation. Cooled seats are not activated during aremote start. Normal operation of the climate controlsystem will return after the key is turned to ON/RUN.See Dual Climate Control System on page 4‑34.Laws in some communities may restrict the use ofremote starters. For example, some laws may require aperson using remote start to have the vehicle in viewwhen doing so. Check local regulations for anyrequirements on remote starting of vehicles.Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is lowon fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKEtransmitter functions will have an increased range ofoperation. However, the range may be less while thevehicle is running.There are other conditions which can affect theperformance of the transmitter, see Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑4 foradditional information./ (Remote Start): This button will be on the RKEtransmitter if you have 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 lock button,then immediately press and hold the transmitter'sremote start button until the turn signal lightsflash or if the vehicle's lights are not visible, pressand hold the remote start button for at leastfour seconds. Pressing the remote start buttonagain after the vehicle has started will turn off theignition.When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turnon and remain on while the vehicle is running. Thevehicle's doors will be locked.3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle hasbeen driven, repeat these steps, while the engineis still running, to extend the engine running timeby 10 minutes. Remote start can be extendedone time.After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insertand turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.3-7
