Cadillac 2013 Automobile User Manual


 
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Pushbutton Start
Adaptive Remote Start
Start
With the vehicle in Park or
Neutral, press the brake pedal
and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button to start
the engine. The green indicator
on the button will illuminate.
ENGINE START/STOP will
illuminate on the button when the headlamps are on.
Note: The transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition. If the
transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the depression below
the Accessory Power Outlet in the center console lower storage area to
enable the engine to start.
Cell phone chargers may interfere with the operation of the Pushbutton
Start System and should not be plugged in when starting or turning off
the engine.
Stop/Off
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to
turn off the engine.
Power is available to operate the audio system, windows and
sunroof♦ for 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.
Accessory
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press
the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the vehicle in
Accessory mode. The yellow indicator on the button will
illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release the Lock button on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button for at
least two seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and
remain on while the engine is running. The engine will continue
running for 10 minutes. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
3. Before driving, simultaneously press the brake pedal and the
ENGINE START/STOP button to activate vehicle systems.
Canceling a Remote Start
Press and hold the Remote Start until the parking lamps
turn off.
Climate Control Operation
During a remote start, the automatic climate control system will
default to a heating or cooling mode, depending on the outside
temperature. Once the ignition is turned on, the system will oper-
ate at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.