Remote Vehicle Start - Cadillac 2014 SRX Owner's Manual

4. Insert the new battery on the
back housing, positive side
facing down. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Align the key release button and
snap the transmitter back
together.

Remote Vehicle Start

If available, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside of
the vehicle.
(Remote Vehicle Start): 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 demist may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear fog indicator light does not
come on during remote start.
If the vehicle has heated seats, they
may come on during a remote start.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats on page 3-8
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.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System on page 2-2 for additional
information.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
RKE transmitter.
Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least four seconds or until
the indicator lamps flash. The
indicators 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 ignition
is put in ON/RUN/START.
3. Press the brake pedal and select
the ON/RUN/START ignition
mode to drive the vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
on the
The engine run time can also be
extended by another 10-minutes,
if during the first 10 minutes
Steps 1 2 are repeated while the
engine is still running. This provides
a total of 20 minutes.
The remote start can only be
extended once.
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