Cadillac 2012 CTS - Manuel (Page 44)

Black plate (12,1) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Transmitter Battery
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
See “Replace Battery In Remote
Key” under Key and Lock Messages
on page 5‑38 for additional
information.
If the transmitter battery is weak,
the DIC may display ELECTRONIC
KEY NOT DETECTED when you
try to start the vehicle. To start the
vehicle, place the transmitter in
the center console storage area
transmitter pocket with the buttons
facing to the front of the vehicle.
Then, with the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake pedal
and the ignition control knob. See
Starting the Engine on page 9‑21,
for additional information about the
vehicle's electronic keyless ignition.
Replace the transmitter battery as
soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Notice: When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of the
circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could
damage the transmitter.
1. Remove the key from the
transmitter by pressing the thin
button near the bottom of the
transmitter and pulling the key
out. Do not pull the key out
without pressing the button.
2. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin object inserted into
the slot on the side of the
transmitter.
Do not try to separate the
transmitter by inserting a flat,
thin object into the key slot.
This will permanently damage
the transmitter.
3. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing down. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the transmitter back
together.
6. Reinstall the key into the
transmitter.