Black plate (5,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5Notice: When replacing thebattery, do not touch any of thecircuitry on the transmitter. Staticfrom your body could damage thetransmitter.To replace the battery:1. Separate the transmitter witha flat, thin object inserted intothe notch, located above themetal base.2. Remove the old battery. Do notuse a metal object.3. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR2032 or equivalent battery.4. Snap the transmitter backtogether.Remote Vehicle StartThis feature allows you to start theengine from outside of the vehicle.It may also start up the vehicle'sheating or air conditioning systemsand rear window defogger. Normaloperation of the system will returnafter the key is turned to theON/RUN position.During a remote start, the climatecontrol system will default to aheating or cooling mode dependingon the outside temperatures.During a remote start, if the vehiclehas an automatic climate controlsystem and heated seats, theheated seats will turn on duringcolder outside temperatures and willshut off when the key is turned toON/RUN. If the vehicle does nothave an automatic climate controlsystem, during remote start, you willneed to manually turn the heatedseats on and off. See Heated andVentilated Front Seats on page 3‑7for additional information.Laws in some communities mayrestrict the use of remote starters.For example, some laws mayrequire a person using the remotestart to have the vehicle in viewwhen doing so. Check localregulations for any requirementson remote starting of vehicles.Do not use the remote start featureif the vehicle is low on fuel. Thevehicle may run out of fuel.If the vehicle has the remotestart feature, the RKE transmitterfunctions will have an increasedrange of operation. However, therange may be less while the vehicleis running.There are other conditions whichcan affect the performance of thetransmitter, see Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) System on page 2‑2 foradditional information.
