Car Alarm - Cadillac BLS Owner's Manual

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54 Locks and car alarm
Immobilizer
The remote control contains an electronic
code that is unique to your car. When the
remote control is inserted into the ignition
switch, this code is checked and the LED
double-flashes for 3 seconds. If the code is
correct, the car can be started.
Each time you remove the remote control
from the ignition, the electronic starting
interlock is activated, the LED double-
flashes for 3 seconds and the car becomes
immobilised. If an incorrect remote control is
now inserted into the ignition switch (e.g. the
remote control of another car), the immobi-
lizer will remain operative (the LED will not
double-flash for 3 seconds) and it will not be
possible to start the car.
If, when inserted into the ignition switch,
there is a problem checking the electronic
code of the remote control, the following
message will appear on the DIC:
Key not accepted.
Contact service.
Visit an authorised Cadillac workshop to
have the problem checked and rectified.

Car alarm 3

The car alarm is available with or without a
tilt sensor. Car alarms with a tilt sensor also
have a separate siren. Car alarms without a
tilt sensor use the car's horn.
WARNING
Never leave a child or animal in the car. In
sunny weather the temperature in the
passenger and luggage compartments
can climb to 70–80 °C.
The car alarm is armed when the car is
locked with the remote control.
The car alarm will not be armed if you lock
the car with the traditional key, see page 49.
All the doors, the bonnet and the boot lid are
monitored by the alarm. A movement
sensor triggers the alarm if movement is
detected in the cabin, such as if someone
sticks in their arm through a smashed
window.