08-09 Cadillac CTS Remote Setup

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Use this Procedure for Vehicles with
Driver Information Center Buttons




This information is in your Owners Manual in the
Drivers Information Center Section.

  1. Insert Key and turn to ON position so you can access Driver Information Center
  2. Press the vehicle information button until
    PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays
  3. Press the set/reset button until
    REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE displays
  4. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first keyless remote at the same
    time for approximatley 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that the remote is
    programmed.
  5. To program additional remotes at this time repeat step 3.
    This vehicle can have a maximum of eight remotes programmed.
  6. To exit programming mode turn key off and remove key.
    Test remote(s).

Use this Procedure for Vehicles without
Drivers Information Center Buttons

To access this display, the vehicle must be in Park (P) with key in the on position (as far
as you can go without cranking engine)

  1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
  2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds.
    The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display
  3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first keyless remote at the same
    time for approximately 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that the remote is
    programmed.
  4. To program additional remotes at this time repeat step 3.
    This vehicle can have a maximum of eight remotes programmed.
  5. To exit programming mode turn key off and remove key.
    Test remote(s).