Black plate (8,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shutoff after 10 minutes unless a time extension hasbeen done.To manually shut off a remote start:. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressthe remote start button until the parking lampsturn off.. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.. Turn the ignition switch on and then off.The remote vehicle start feature provides two separatestarts, each with 10 minutes of engine running, or itprovides one start with 10 minutes of engine runningthat may be extended 10 more minutes. If you pressand release the transmitter lock button and then pressand hold the remote start button on the RKE transmitteragain before the first 10 minutes of engine running timehas expired, 10 minutes are added to the remainingminutes. For example, if the lock button and thenthe remote start buttons are pressed again afterfive minutes of the engine run time, 10 minutes areadded and you now have 15 minutes of engine running.The added ten minutes are considered a second remotevehicle start.Once two remote starts or a single start with a timeextension have been used, the vehicle must be startedwith the ignition key before you can use the remote startfeature again.The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if thekey is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if thereis an emission control system malfunction.The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle startif the coolant temperature gets too high, or the oilpressure is too low.See Engine Exhaust on page 3‑33 for important safetyinformation when using remote start in a closed garage.Remote Start ReadyIf your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle startfeature, it may have the remote start ready feature. Thisfeature allows your dealer to add the manufacturer'sremote vehicle start feature. See your dealer if youwould like to add the manufacturer's remote vehiclestart feature to your vehicle.3-8
