Steering Column Lock - Cadillac XT4 2023 Owner's Manual

How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If is pressed and the horn chirps and the
lights flash three times, the alarm was
activated while the alarm system was
armed.
If the alarm system has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
Power Sounder, Inclination Sensor and
Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard theft-deterrent
system features, this system may also have
an inclination sensor, an intrusion sensor,
and power sounder.
The power sounder provides an audible
alarm that is different from the vehicle's
horn. It has its own power source, and can
sound an alarm when the vehicle's battery is
compromised.
If the vehicle battery must be disconnected,
first deactivate the power sounder. See
Vehicle Storage under Battery in Battery
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The inclination sensor can set off the alarm
if it senses movement of the vehicle, such
as a change in vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the vehicle
interior, and can set off the alarm if it
senses an unauthorised entry into the
vehicle's interior. Do not allow passengers or
pets to remain in the vehicle when the
intrusion sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent system
and activating the intrusion sensor:
Make sure all doors and windows are
completely closed.
Secure any loose items such as a
sunvisors.
Make sure there are no obstructions
blocking the sensors in the front overhead
console.
Inclination and Intrusion Sensors Disable
Switch
It is recommended that the inclination and
intrusion sensors be deactivated if pets are
left in the vehicle or if the vehicle is being
transported.
With the vehicle turned off, press
the overhead console. The indicator lamp
will come on momentarily, indicating that
the sensor has been disabled until the next
time the alarm system is armed.
Keys, Doors, and Windows

Steering Column Lock

If equipped, the steering column lock is a
theft-deterrent device. This feature locks the
steering column when the vehicle is turned
off and the driver door is opened, or when
the driver door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The steering column
unlocks when the vehicle is turned on.
The Driver Information Centre (DIC) may
display one of these messages:
A message to service the steering column
lock indicates that an issue has been
detected with the column lock feature
and the vehicle should be serviced.
A message that the steering column is
locked indicates that the engine is
running, but the steering column is still
locked. It is normal for the column to be
locked during a remote start, but the
column should unlock after the brake
pedal is depressed and the vehicle is
started. No message will display during a
remote start.
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A message that the steering wheel must
be turned and the vehicle must be started
again indicates that the column lock
mechanism is engaged, the column
locking device was unable to unlock the
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