05-09 Cadillac XLR Sytems Control Programming Guide

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Program only when system malfunction, key added or replaced.
Remote alarm/central locking instructions




How – One programmed Transmitter Available

  • NOTE: A maximum of 4 transmitters can be programmed
  • Obtain all remote transmitters
  • NOTE: Switch ignition OFF
  • Place programmed transmitter within the interior of the vehicle
  • Insert key into driver’s door lock
  • Within 5 seconds turn key to unlock 5 times. Driver’s information center will display READY for FOB2
  • Place the new, unrecognized transmitter into the center console transmitter pocket with transmitter buttons facing the front of the vehicle
  • Ensure acoustic signal is emitted. Driver’s information center will display READY FOR FOB 3
  • remove transmitter from transmitter pocket
  • Place the new, unrecognized transmitter into the transmitter pocket and transmitter buttons facing the front vehicle
  • Ensure acoustic signal is emoted. Driver’s information center will display READY FOR FOB 4
  • Remove transmitter from transmitter pocket
  • Place the new unrecognized transmitter into the transmitter pocket with transmitter buttons facing the front of the vehicle
  • Ensure acoustic signal is emitted. Driver’s information center will display MAX FOB LEARNED
  • Remove transmitter from transmitter pocket
  • Operate each transmitter to finalize programming and check operation
  • NOTE: To exit programming mode press OFF/ACC button (ignition switch)

How – No programmed transmitters available

  • Obtain all remote transmitters
  • NOTE: Switch ignition OFF
  • Place the new unrecognized transmitter into the transmitter pocket with transmitter buttons facing the front of the vehicle
  • Insert key into driver’s door lock
  • Within 5 seconds turn key to unlock position 5 times. Driver’s information center will display OFF/ACC TO LEARN
  • Press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch)
    • Driver’s information center will display WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero in one minute intervals
    • After ten minutes. The driver’s information center will display OFF/ACC TO LEARN
  • Press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch)
    • Driver’s information center will display WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero in one minute intervals
    • After ten minutes. The driver’s information center will display OFF/ACC TO LEARN
  • Press the OFF/ACC button (ignition switch)
    • Driver’s information center will display WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero in one minute intervals
    • After ten minutes: Acoustic signal is emitted and driver’s information center will display READY FOR FOB 1
    • Another acoustic signal is emitted indicating programming complete and the driver’s information center displays READY FOR FOB 2
  • REmove first transmitter FOB1
  • Carry out above procedure for the three remaining transmitters
  • When all four transmitters have been programmed driver’s information center displays MAX FOBS LEARNED and will exit programming mode
  • Operate each transmitter to finalize programming and check operation
  • NOTE: Remote transmitters can also be programmed using diagnostic equipment