Cadillac CTS Quiz
In Brief

Starting the Vehicle

In this manual: In Brief
Introduction — 6In Brief — 59Keys, Doors, and Windows — 64Seats and Restraints — 66Storage — 15Instruments and Controls — 169Lighting — 22Infotainment System — 95Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 120Vehicle Care — 170Technical Data — 7Customer Information — 48OnStar — 35
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1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter at the vehicle.

2. Press and release 3. Immediately after completing.

3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold least four seconds or until the for at least four seconds or until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.

The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

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A quick Cadillac CTS quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.