
Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11292458) -
2018 - crc - 2/14/17
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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, this feature allows the
engine to be started from outside the
vehicle.
For the PLUG-IN vehicle, the engine
will only start if needed for warming
functions or high voltage battery
charging.
/
:
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, the heated seats and
heated steering wheel or ventilated
seats may come on when enabled in
vehicle personalization. See
If equipped, the heated and ventilated
front seats may also come on when
the vehicle personalization setting is
enabled. See
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
shorter while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Q
on the RKE
transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. This
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.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minute period is added
on to the first 10 minutes for a total
of 20 minutes.