Remote Keyless Entry (Rke); Remote Vehicle Start - Cadillac ATS 2018 Owner's Manual

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Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside the
vehicle.
: This button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a remote
start. The rear window defogger may
come on during remote start based on
cold ambient conditions. The rear
defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start.
If equipped heated seats, they may
come on during a remote start. See
Heated Front Seats 0 63.
If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, it may come on during
a remote start. See Heated Steering
Wheel 0 109.
Laws in some local communities may
restrict the use of remote starters. For
example, some laws may require a
person using remote start to have the
vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not
use the remote start feature. The
vehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
0 31.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release on the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
flashing confirms the request to
remote start the vehicle has been
received.
During the remote start, the
doors will be locked and the
parking lamps will remain on as
long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the vehicle
is started.
3. Press the brake pedal and start
the vehicle to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10 minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. An extension
can be requested, 30 seconds after
starting. This provides a total of
20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are
allowed between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition must be turned
on and then off before the remote
start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
Press and hold until the
parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.