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10-13 Cadillac SRX Control and Immobilizer Procedures

Program remote transmitter when added, replaced or on system malfunction




How – Without Smart entry system

  • Remote transmitter can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment

    NOTE: Existing remote transmitter memory positions will be overwritten

  • Obtain and reprogram all remote transmitters
  • NOTE: A maximum of 8 remote transmitters can be programmed

How – With Smart entry system and one programmed remote transmitter available

  • NOTE: A maximum of 8 remote transmitters can be programmed
  • Obtain all remote transmitters
  • NOTE: Switch ignition OFF
  • Place all programmed remote transmitters within in the cup holder
  • Insert key of the unrecognized remote transmitter into driver’s door lock
  • Turn key to unlock position 5 times within 10 seconds
    • Driver’s information center will display READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 3, or 4, etc
  • Place the new, unrecognized remote transmitter into the center console remote transmitter pocket with remote transmitter button facing down and key ring at the rear
  • Press and release the ignition switch. Driver’s information center will display READY FOR FOB X
  • Remove remote transmitter from remote transmitter pocket and press remote transmitter UNLOCK button
  • Repeat above procedure starting with placing the next unrecognized remote transmitter into the remote transmitter pocket until all remote transmitters have been programmed

    NOTE: To exit programming mode press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch) for 15 seconds.

How – With Smart entry system and no programmed remote transmitter available

  • Obtain all remote transmitters
  • Note: Switch ignition OFF
  • Insert key of unrecognized remote transmitter into driver’s door lock
  • Turn key to unlock position 5 times within 10 seconds
    • Driver’s information center will display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
    • After 10 minutes Driver’s information center will display PRESS ENGINE STARTBUTTON TO LEARN
  • Press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch)
    • Driver’s information center will display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
    • After 10 minutes Driver’s information center will display PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN
  • Press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch)
    • Driver’s information center will display REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT
    • After 10 minutes Driver’s information center will display PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN
  • Press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch)
  • Driver’s information center will display READY FOR REMOTE #1
  • Place the new, unrecognized remote transmitter into the remote transmitter pocket with remote transmitter buttons facing the front of the vehicle
  • Press and release the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch). Driver’s information center will display READY FOR REMOTE # X
  • Remove first remote transmitter (FOB 1) and press a button to finalize
  • Carry out above procedure, starting with placing next urecognized remote transmitter into remote transmitter pocket, repeat for all remaining remote transmitters
  • When allremote transmitters have been programmed driver’s information center dislays MAXIMUM # ELECTRONIC KEYS LEARNED and will exit programming mode
  • Press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch) for 10 seconds to exit programming mode
  • NOTE: Remote transmitters can also be programmed using diagnostic euipment

Immobilizer

without iriginal master key

  • Keys can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment

with original master key

  • Insert master key into ignition switch
  • Switch ignition ON
  • Switch ignition OFF
  • Remove master key
  • Within 5 seconds insert new key and switch ignition on
  • System LED will extinguish
  • New key now programmed
  • NOTE: A maximum of 10 keys can be programmed using the master key

with smart entry

  • System operation – Arms after ignition switch is turned to LOCK/OFF
  • Remote transmitter added or replaced, or system malfunction
  • NOTE: Immobilizer is programmed during remote transmitter programming procedure