Cadillac STS 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011
The remote start feature will not operate if any of the
following occur:
. The check engine light is displayed. See “ Check
Engine Light ” under Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 4 ‑ 62 .
. The valet lockout switch is on.
.
The keyless access transmitter is in the vehicle.
. The vehicle's hood is open.
. An unauthorized vehicle entry or a vehicle theft
was attempted.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless
access transmitter functions will have an increased
range of operation. However, the range may be less
while the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, see
Keyless Access
System on page 3 ‑ 4 .
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
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WARNING:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
. Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will
not open it. The chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors
are not locked. So, all passengers should
wear safety belts properly and the doors
should be locked whenever the vehicle is
driven.
. Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
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