Cadillac SRX Quiz
In Brief

Remote Vehicle Start

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Introduction — 5In Brief — 53Keys, Doors, and Windows — 58Seats and Restraints — 63Storage — 22Instruments and Controls — 126Lighting — 21Infotainment System — 106Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 94Vehicle Care — 105Service and Maintenance — 8Technical Data — 7Customer Information — 25OnStar — 9
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With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release on the RKE transmitter." width=15 height=20 id="_x0000_i1061" src="/cadillac-srx/images/books/1183/1/index.39.gif" border=0>on the RKE transmitter.
2. Within two seconds, press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash, or for" width=22 height=22 id="_x0000_i1062" src="/cadillac-srx/images/books/1183/1/index.40.gif" border=0>until the turn signal lamps flash, or for at least two seconds if the vehicle is not in view.

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.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do any of the following:

- Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off." width=22 height=22 id="_x0000_i1063" src="/cadillac-srx/images/books/1183/1/index.40.gif" border=0>until the parking lamps turn off.
- Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
- Turn the vehicle on and then off.

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